Farm Equipment: Grain Distributors - 65140

Grain Distributors - 65140

What is Freight Class?

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

Ship grain distributors accurately by using the information below:

NMFC Code

65140

COMMODITY

Grain Distributors

FREIGHT CLASS

125

Commodity note:

Steel, with steel or plastic liners, in crates or securely fastened within a fiberboard-shrouded wooden framework container having a lift truck pallet base.

Subclasses for

Grain Distributors - 65140

For many NMFC codes, there isnâ€™t one single class that is applied. Often, NMFC numbers have multiple subclasses, which are frequently based on density.

In this instance, the commodity, grain distributors, is further broken down in the following subclasses:

Subclass Info

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

Where can I find freight class code chart?

The National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) publishes a list of freight class designations, codes, and subclasses for commonly shipped items (https://classit.nmfta.org/). A subscription fee is required to access this list. You can learn more about freight classes from the experts at Koho for free on our freight classes pages.

What is the purpose of freight classification?

Freight classification groups products based on similar density, stowability, handling and liability so carriers and shippers have an effective way of communicating the ease of transporting said freight.

How is freight class determined?

NMFC freight classes are determined using four factors: density, handling, stowability, and liability. All of these factors affect the cost to the carrier of shipping goods.