What is freight class?
Freight class is a standardized system used in LTL (Less-Than-Truckload) shipping to categorize freight for pricing and handling. Classes generally range from 50 to 500. Lower classes usually apply to dense, easy-to-handle freight, while higher classes often apply to lighter, bulky, fragile, or difficult-to-handle freight.
More frequently asked questions
- How is freight class calculated?
- What information do I need to use the freight class calculator?
- What is freight density, and how is it calculated?
- Why does freight class affect the cost of shipping?
- Does higher density always mean a lower freight class?
- What is NMFC, and why is it important for freight classification?
- What happens if I enter the wrong freight class on a shipment?
- Should I include the pallet when measuring my shipment?
- Is the freight class provided by this calculator guaranteed to be accepted by the carrier?