In many cases, freight class also corresponds to the size of a shipment. Carriers must understand the size of each shipment to optimize trailer space. Factors that determine freight shipping class Commodity and density Some commodities are not based on density and have pre-defined ...
How to calculate freight class Before you determine your freight class for your shipment, you must identify certain factors about your specific freight. LTL freight class is based on weight, length and height, density, ease of handling, value and liability from things like theft, damage, breakab...
Freight class attempts to quantify relative stowability to reflect how easy or difficult it is to handle various kinds of freight. Step by Step Instructions for Calculating Freight Density: Determine the length, width and height of your freight in inches (Including packaging). Multiply these three...
Johnson Controls and FreightSnap Complete Successful Pilot Program Air Distribution, a subsidiary company of Johnson Controls, Inc. was incurring freight reclassifications due to density challenges as well as a much higher rate of lost and damaged freight. The decision was made corporately to run a...
Determine where the items fit into the National Motor Freight Classification, or NMFC. This is the shipping industry’s standard of transporting specific commodities. Once you know your item’s classification, package it according to NMFC standards. Use the smallest package possible to save on shipp...