Posts Tagged ‘freight class’
Freight Classification Changes 2025: What Shippers Need to Know
For freight shippers, understanding the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) system is critical for the accuracy and efficiency of your logistics operations. In fact, the NMFC plays a vital role in determining the cost of less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping and how freight is categorized based on its key characteristics. With major changes to the NMFC system…
Read MoreWho pays tariffs on imports… and what are tariffs, exactly?
Tariffs are more than just numbers on a spreadsheet — they’re powerful variables that can reshape the future of businesses that are navigating international trade. These trade barriers, imposed by governments to control the flow of goods, can drastically affect everything from pricing to supply chains to overall business strategy. Tariffs tend to fluctuate due…
Read MoreWhat Is Freight Class and How To Calculate It (Plus, Get Your Printable How-To Guide)
As a shipper, you probably have asked at one point or another “what is freight class?” You’ve probably even wondered “how to calculate freight class.” With everything that a shipper needs to know, it can get confusing. In this article, we cover everything you need to know about freight classes. What is freight class? Freight…
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