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COMMODITY CLASSES
On a Bill of Lading the Commodity Class is used to determine the freight rate. These classes can be stored for your typical shipment types.
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How are freight classes calculated?
The National Motor Freight Traffic Association publishes the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC). Freight classes provide a standard rating mechanism for both carriers and shippers alike. In order to avoid freight reclassification and additional carrier charges, it’s important to use the correct freight class. The NMFC determines the LTL classification system. Commodities are grouped into one of 18 classes which range from class 50 to class 500. The NMFC bases class on four transportation characteristics.
Density – Measured in pound per cubic foot of your item, increasingly becoming more influential in the class assignment.
Handling – The degree of difficulty in loading and unloading the freight.
Stowability – Accounts for shipments that may be difficult to load freight around.
Liability – Takes into consideration the probability of freight being damaged or stolen.
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