A commodity\u2019s transportability can then be defined and issued a universally known class and rated by Logistics Plus accordingly per hundred pounds.<\/p>\n
Significant NMFC Changes are Coming Soon<\/strong>: [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.logisticsplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2024\/01\/freight-classification2.jpg” title_text=”freight classification2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ border_radii=”on|6px|6px|6px|6px” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_vertical=”0px” box_shadow_spread=”-6px” global_colors_info=”{}” alt=”freight classification image” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Density is an important component of LTL freight classifications. A shipment with a lower density typically has a higher freight classification, while a higher density typically has a lower freight classification. Freight density is calculated as follows:<\/p>\n Most LTL carriers impose minimum cubic capacity rules<\/em> to effectively counter very light, fluffy shipments that take up more than their fair share of a trailer.\u00a0 In most cases, LTL carriers state that if a shipment consumes 750 cubic feet of space or more, AND the shipment has a density of fewer than 6 pounds per cubic foot, it\u2019s not paying its fair share. While the rule varies dramatically among carriers, most artificially adjust the weight to a minimum of 6 pounds per cubic foot AND apply a 125 or 150 commodity class to the shipment, which will dramatically increase your shipping costs.<\/p>\n Shippers that wish to avoid\u00a0freight classifications and density rules can take advantage of the\u00a0Logistics Plus exclusive LTL Density Rates\u00a0Program. This program will appeal to freight forwarders and international shippers who wish to guesswork the domestic portion of their overall transportation costs.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Nearly 2,000 commodities will be moving to a newly expanded density table containing 13 classes. This will affect the pricing of many LTL shipments. The 18-tier classification density scale used today will remain unchanged. However, the current 11-tier scale used for many density-based commodities will be expanded to a 13-tier table with classes 50 and 55 being added for higher densities.\u00a0 Commodities currently classified under the 11-tier chart will be converted to the new 13-tier version. Commodities with custom density tiers (such as 70, 125, 200) and those where stowability, handling, and liability are less impactful will also be converted to the 13-tier.\u00a0 Here\u2019s how the new (on July 19, 2025) density scale<\/strong> will be standardized under the 13-tier system:\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
info.nmfta.org\/2025-nmfc-changes<\/a>
logisticsplus.com\/nmfc-freight-classification-changes-are-coming<\/a>
(also see the “Here’s what you need know” section below)<\/p>\nWhat is freight density?<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Here is what you need to know about the July 19, 2025 NFMC freight class changes<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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What is freight classification?<\/strong><\/h4>\r\nFreight Classification (\u201cclass\u201d) is a National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) standard used to classify and rate commodities (items you are shipping) primarily based on their density and value. Each commodity is categorized into one of 18 classes \u2013 lowest being class 50 and highest being class 500 \u2013 based on four transportation characteristics (per NMFC): density, stowability, handling, and liability. A commodity\u2019s \u201ctransportability\u201d can then be defined and issued a universally known class and rated by Logistics Plus accordingly per hundred pounds.\r\n\r\nAn NMFC standard class simplifies the evaluation necessary for transporting the millions of products shipping every day in interstate, intrastate, and foreign commerce. Learn more about