There are 18 classes numbered from 50 to 500, with lower classes being easier to ship and generally less expensive. For example, durable freight which easily fits on a standard 4’ x 4’ pallet and weighs 50 or more pounds per cubic foot has a freight class of 50. You get more informa...
Both our volume LTL and truckload freight services are cost-effective shipping options. With volume LTL, you only pay for the trailer space you use, and our truckload shipments cost less per pound than LTL. If your volume LTL or truckload freight needs extra attention, our range of Time Crit...
Scenario 3: Based on Cost per Pound, Conditional Surcharge, Global Surcharge, and Discount This scenario assumes that: Freight cost is $0.07 per lb Unload fee is $10 if the weight > 20000lb (Accessorial) Fuel Surcharge is 3% of Total Cost (Accessorial) Discount is 65% of Total Cost There...
2. Pricing: The National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) system, which governs freight class, ensures fairness in determining the cost per pound of transporting goods that share cargo space. This mechanism fosters transparency in the pricing structure. Key Features of LTL Shipping To fully grasp...
extra drop-off points, and spend more time loading. This costs carriers more for fuel consumed both driving and idling than freight carriers who ship full loads. LTL carriers also have to pay more to drivers. To offset these costs, the carriers build them into the LTL freight rates per ...