Why does freight class affect the cost of shipping?
Freight carriers consider how much trailer space a shipment uses, how difficult it is to handle, and the risk involved in transporting it. A lightweight shipment that occupies a large amount of space may receive a higher freight class and cost more to ship than a compact shipment of the same weight.
More frequently asked questions
- What is freight class?
- 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?
- 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?