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Freight Class Calculator
GET A QUOTELTL Carriers will generally charge for freight based on the weight and cube of the shipped items. Use the information below to calculate the cost of shipping to your location.
1 PALLET OF T-BALES (Enter the dimensions below in the quote box)
Dimensions: 48 x 40 x 79, and the weight should be around 1,600 LBS
WEIGHT : 1,600 LBS
LENGTH: 48 X WIDTH: 40 X HEIGHT: 79
Features
Freight class is an LTL freight industry system for distinguishing goods to determine accurate pricing. Calculate the correct freight class for your LTL freight with our free freight class calculator. The National Motor Freight Association, also known as the NMFTA, created the freight classification system to standardize freight pricing for different types of commodities shipped by truck. The freight class is determined mainly by the density of your freight load, measured in pounds per cubic foot pr PPCF.
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Density
Density is the primary key in determining freight class. The density is the pounds per cubic foot of your item. Typically, lower freight classes represent items of higher density and, therefore, a lower cost.
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Handling
This considers the commodity’s ability to be handled as the freight is loaded and unloaded from the LTL terminal to the LTL terminal. Packaging, unit dimensions, and fragility are considered when determining how handling impacts the class. The greater the difficulty in handling, the more this factor will increase the freight class and cost.
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Liability
This considers how likely the item will be damaged, stolen, or damaged to other freight and property. The greater the liability risk, the more this factor will increase the freight class and the cost.