Finding The Correct Classification For A Freight Shipment

Have you ever attempted to get a freight quote for shipping something that was too large to go on a standard parcel truck? Were you asked for the class along with the weight, dimensions and even how it is packaged?

All this information will be asked when you get a shipping rate for standard freight. If you are missing any of the above information, it will be difficult to receive an accurate freight rate.

Freight class can also be dependant upon whether you ship through the shipping company directly or go through a freight logistics company.  If you don't know your freight class is always best to contact our representatives.  The basic law in freight class is, less dense, higher class, equals a  higher rate per pound.

Here are some good guidelines to follow when trying to find the correct classification before you contact any shipping companies.

1: When furniture shipping, the class will always be higher if the items are set up or assembled. If the items are disassembled or knocked down they will have a lower freight class. Most furniture ships has a high class, usually between a 125 and 250.

2: Items that take up a great deal of room, but don't weigh much would be set at a higher class. Canoes, kayaks, auto body parts are usually between 250 and 300.

3: Most items with delicate moving parts are set at a higher freight class. Scientific instruments and electronics are between 150 and 250.

4: Household Items and personal belongings are set at a standard 100.

5: Dense items which have no moving parts will usually have a lower freight class. Marble, bricks, and concrete are set between 50 and 80.