- (909)575-1142
- 3100 Pomona Blvd, Pomona CA 91768
LTL Estimator
FREIGHT DENSITY CALCULATOR
- The customer must enter the “Length, Width, Height, Weight, Freight Value”
- The FREIGHT DENSITY field has the “LOGIC” embedded within the field =C13/(C10*C11*C12/1728)
- In the example within the CALCULATOR example you will see that the FREIGHT DENSITY = 18.8 lbs/ cubic foot
- Now, to get the CLASS, all you have to reference the “Commodity Classification Density Guidelines” attached hereto.
- You will see that 18.8 lbs/ cubic foot falls IN BETWEEN Class 65 and Class 70. We need the system to always choose the HIGHER CLASS of the two options.
FREIGHT CLASS ESTIMATOR
- Insert (C15) into the (H10) Field
- Insert (C16) into the (I10) Field
- Value Per Pound Field as the LOGIC within the Field =SUM(C13)/(C14)
- NMFC Estimate fields combine the data in fields (H10) and (H11) and reference them against the “Density Guidelines” or “Value Guidelines” attached hereto.
- You will see that 8 lbs/ cubic foot falls IN BETWEEN Class 65 and Class 70. We need the system to always choose the HIGHER CLASS of the two options.
- You will see that the $2.50 Per Pound falls IN BETWEEN Class 55 and Class 60,so we always want to have the system user the HIGHER of the two classes.
- Final Answer for FREIGHT CLASS has the CODE LOGIC within the field, but it basically uses the HIGHER OF THE TWO CLASSIFICATIONS.
- DENSITY equals Class 70, but Value Per Pound equals Class 60…. So the final answer is that this SHIPMENT will be classified as CLASS 70.
FREIGHT DENSITY CALCULATOR
Notes: Very wide or long (more than 12 feet) freight may not qualify for standard LTL classification due to density rules enforced by LTL carriers. Be aware when using this tool to estimate LTL class and ask the LTL carrier directly with details.
If pallets are stackable doesn’t change the NMFC class as it is based on density and value primarily.
FREIGHT CLASS ESTIMATOR
| NMFC Estimate | ||
| Density (lbs/cf) | 0.00 | 00 |
| Value per Pound | $0.00 | 00 |
| Applied Freight Class We applied heigher of the two estimates |
00 | |
COMMODITY CLASSIFICATION
STANDARDS BOARD VALUE GUIDELINES
| CLASS | Minimum Avg. Value Per Pound |
| 50 | $1.06 |
| 55 | $2.06 |
| 60 | $3.12 |
| 65 | $5.17 |
| 70 | $7.80 |
| 77.5 | $10.39 |
| 85 | $15.61 |
| 92.5 | $20.78 |
| 100 | $25.99 |
| 110 | $28.60 |
| 125 | $32.49 |
| 150 | $39.02 |
| 175 | $45.52 |
| 200 | $52.02 |
| 250 | $65.02 |
| 300 | $78.01 |
| 400 | $104.02 |
| 500 | $130.04 |
Unlike density, value per pound is not in of itself a separate transportation characteristic. Pursuant to the decisions in Ex Parte No. MC-98 (Sub-No.1), Investigation into Motor Carrier Classification, value per pound is only one component of the liability characteristic. Accordingly, information relating to value per pound must be analyzed in conjunction with the other liability elements, ie, susceptibility to theft, liability to damage, propensity to damage other freight, perishability, and propensity to spontaneous combustion or explosion. Where those other liability elements are found to present no substantial problems or concerns, value per pound is of less significance.
Consequently, the value guidelines cannot be viewed as forming a matrix with the density guidelines, where one is measured against the other arrive at the appropriate class representing an “average” of the two factors. Rather, the value guidelines provide an indication of the upper value limits associated with the various classes, as determined by using the density guidelines.
National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc.
COMMODITY CLASSIFICATION
STANDARDS BOARD DENSITY GUIDELINES
| Minimum Avg. Density (In Pounds Per Cubic Foot) |
CLASS |
| 50 | 50 |
| 35 | 55 |
| 30 | 60 |
| 22.5 | 65 |
| 15 | 70 |
| 13.5 | 77.5 |
| 12 | 85 |
| 10.5 | 92.5 |
| 9 | 100 |
| 8 | 110 |
| 7 | 125 |
| 6 | 150 |
| 5 | 175 |
| 4 | 200 |
| 3 | 250 |
| 2 | 300 |
| 1 | 400 |
| Less than 1 | 500 |
The density guidelines are uses in the assignment of classes where average density is representative or reflective of the range of densities exhibited. Furthermore, the density/ class relationship set forth in the guidelines presume that there are no unusual or significant stowability, handling or liability characteristics, which would call for giving those characteristics additional or different “weight” in determining the appropriate class.
National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc.
FREIGHT DENSITY CALCULATOR
- The customer must enter the “Length, Width, Height, Weight, Freight Value”
- The FREIGHT DENSITY field has the “LOGIC” embedded within the field =C13/(C10*C11*C12/1728)
- In the example within the CALCULATOR example you will see that the FREIGHT DENSITY = 18.8 lbs/ cubic foot
- Now, to get the CLASS, all you have to reference the “Commodity Classification Density Guidelines” attached hereto.
- You will see that 18.8 lbs/ cubic foot falls IN BETWEEN Class 65 and Class 70. We need the system to always choose the HIGHER CLASS of the two options.
FREIGHT CLASS ESTIMATOR
- Insert (C15) into the (H10) Field
- Insert (C16) into the (I10) Field
- Value Per Pound Field as the LOGIC within the Field =SUM(C13)/(C14)
- NMFC Estimate fields combine the data in fields (H10) and (H11) and reference them against the “Density Guidelines” or “Value Guidelines” attached hereto.
- You will see that 8 lbs/ cubic foot falls IN BETWEEN Class 65 and Class 70. We need the system to always choose the HIGHER CLASS of the two options.
- You will see that the $2.50 Per Pound falls IN BETWEEN Class 55 and Class 60,so we always want to have the system user the HIGHER of the two classes.
- Final Answer for FREIGHT CLASS has the CODE LOGIC within the field, but it basically uses the HIGHER OF THE TWO CLASSIFICATIONS.
- DENSITY equals Class 70, but Value Per Pound equals Class 60…. So the final answer is that this SHIPMENT will be classified as CLASS 70.
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