NMFC Code Look Up: Bee Boards

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 published by the National Motor Freight and Traffic Association that allows carriers to identify qualities of the shipment and assist with transportation logistics.

Ship bee boards accurately by using the information below:

NMFC Code

24440

COMMODITY

Bee Boards

FREIGHT CLASS

Commodity note:

Bobbin or cone carrying, NOI Applies on boards or racks designed for holding, carrying and moving bobbins or cones from one place to another within textile mills.

Subclasses for

Bee Boards - 24440

Often, NMFC codes have numerous subclasses. These subclasses are almost always based on how dense the items are.

In this instance, the commodity, bee boards, is further broken down in the following subclasses:

Subclass Info

24440-1

24440-2

150

SU, loose or in packages

KD or nested, in packages

SU, loose or in packages

KD or nested, in packages

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.

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FAQs

Do all LTL shippers use NMFC freight classes?

Almost all U.S. LTL carriers use NMFC freight classes, although some are attempting to move to a dimensionally-based system.

What is the most expensive freight class?

Freight Class 500 freight is the most expensive to ship. This classification is reserved for items of very high value or for items that use lots of space but weigh very little.

Why is the freight class of some commodities fixed?

Some items, such as car transmissions, have a specific class no matter how heavy or big they are. This is called a fixed class. Items can be assigned a fixed class if the value and transportability very rarely change.

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What is Freight Class?

Subclasses for

Bee Boards - 24440

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