When using the Freightcenter Shipping Widget there are several options which the seller can add to the shipping calculator The beginning options pertain to pick up location and the truck.
1) Pick up zip code.
2) Pick up location: Business, Residence, or Terminal.
3) Will the truck at pick up need to have a liftgate for loading on it.
The next step in setting up the Freightcenter Widget,Shipping Calculator is to add the commodity information.
4) How the shipment is packaged: Boxed, Crated, or Palletized.
5) Quantity of items to be shipped.
6) Total weight of shipment (calculator does not do math).
7) Dimensions of items: Length, Width, Height (taken from outer-most dimensions of box, crate or pallet).
8) Freight Class:
Determining Freight Class
Freight class is a method used by shipping carriers to create rates for shipments. Based primarily on the commodity's value and density, all commodities fall under a predetermined class assignment from the least expensive at Class 50 to the most expensive at Class 500. The National Motor Freight Transportation Authority (NMFTA) manages the recognized freight classes and to date there are 18 total possible classes for commodities. These Freight classifications, sometimes referred to as an item's National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC), are based on several factors of the commodity, such as:- Density-weight in pounds per cubic foot
- Stowability-excessive weight, length, balance
- Handling-special procedures, instructions, equipment requirements
- Liability-susceptibility to theft, damage, or perishable
Now it is time to name your new Freight Calculator, and add to the HTML side of your description. Wow, that was easy.
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