What happens if I enter the wrong freight class on a shipment?
The carrier may inspect or reweigh the shipment and issue a reclassification or weight adjustment. This can result in additional charges. Using accurate dimensions, weight, commodity descriptions, and applicable NMFC information can help reduce billing adjustments.
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?
- 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?
- Should I include the pallet when measuring my shipment?
- Is the freight class provided by this calculator guaranteed to be accepted by the carrier?