Automobile Parts: Automobile Carriers - 18432

Automobile Carriers - 18432

What is Freight Class?

When shipping your products as LTL (less-than-truckload), you need to assign your shipment a freight code. This is a standardized code created by the National Motor Freight and Traffic Association which allows carriers to identify qualities of the shipment and assist with transportation.

Ship automobile carriers accurately by using the information below:

NMFC Code

18432

COMMODITY

Automobile Carriers

FREIGHT CLASS

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Commodity note:

Subclasses for

Automobile Carriers - 18432

Having multiple subclasses is not unusual for NMFC numbers. Subclasses are usually a question of density.

In this instance, the commodity, automobile carriers, is further broken down in the following subclasses:

Subclass Info

18432-1

18432-2

18432-3

18432-4

70

200

70

Luggage carriers of the bar type consist of two or more bars equipped with mounting devices and are designed to be fastened parallel on the automobile top without connecting members between the bars.

In packages:

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Automobile Bar type

Other than bar type

SU

KD

Automobile Bar type

Other than bar type

SU

KD

Subclass NMFC Code

Freight Class

Subclass Notes

Please note: This is for educational purposes only. Ultimately, the carrier reserves the right to classify the groups.

Related Commodities

FAQs

How can I determine NMFC codes?

An organization named the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) publishes a list of freight class designations, codes, and subclasses for frequently shipped commodities (https://classit.nmfta.org/). You must pay a subscription fee to view it. Find more information about freight classes from the experts at Koho for free on our freight classes pages.

What is the least expensive freight class?

Freight class 50 is the least expensive because it refers to the freight that is easiest to transport for the carriers.

Do all commodities have NMFC freight subclasses?

No, not all commodities have freight subclasses, although many do.