How is freight class calculated?
Freight class can depend on several factors, including the shipment's density, stowability, handling, and liability. For many commodities, density is an important factor and can be calculated using the shipment's weight and dimensions.
More frequently asked questions
- What is freight class?
- 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?