What is the NMFTA?
The NMFTA is a nonprofit corporation whose membership is comprised of more than 1,100 motor carriers. The National Classification Committee (NCC) at NMFTA develops and maintains the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC).
What are freight classifications?
The National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) is a pricing tool based on a comparison of commodities shipped in the U.S. To establish classifications the NCC evaluates the density, stowability, ease of handling and liability for all commodities that move in commerce. Based on these "transportability" characteristics, commodities are grouped into one of 18 classes (classes 50 through 500). These classifications then create a standard used in pricing negotiations for less than truckload (LTL) shipping. In general the lower the freight class the lower the freight cost.
| Description | NMFC # | Freight Class | Density In Pound Per Cubic Foot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candy (NOI) | 39970-01 | 92.5 | Less than 12 |
| Candy (NOI) | 39970-02 | 85 | 12 but less than 15 |
| Candy (NOI) | 39970-03 | 70 | 15 but less than 22.5 |
| Candy (NOI) | 39970-04 | 65 | 22.5 or greater |
| Candy (NOI) | 72742-01 | 400 | Less than 1 |
| Cookies (NOI) | 72742-02 | 300 | 1 but less than 2 |
| Cookies (NOI) | 72742-03 | 250 | 2 but less than 4 |
| Cookies (NOI) | 72742-04 | 150 | 4 but less than 6 |
| Cookies (NOI) | 72742-05 | 125 | 6 but less than 8 |
| Cookies (NOI) | 72742-06 | 85 | 8 or greater |
The density of your product may be affected by both the packaging and the addition of display units with the shipment. To determine the freight class of your product use the density calculator by entering the width, height, length and weight of the pallet(s) you are shipping.
Density Calculator
Instructions
Simply input the values for in the first section of the form and the results will be calculated in the lower form.