LTL Freight Guides

Plain-English answers on freight class, the NMFC, and what really drives LTL shipping costs.

• How to Read an LTL Freight Quote, Line by Line

  Linehaul, fuel surcharge, accessorials, class and weight — what every line on an LTL freight quote means, and how to compare quotes apples-to-apples.

• What Is LTL Freight? A Plain-English Guide for Shippers

  LTL (less-than-truckload) freight explained: what it is, when to use it instead of parcel or full truckload, and how LTL pricing actually works.

• Freight Class Explained: How NMFC Classes Work

  Freight class, the NMFC, and density made simple. Learn how the 18 freight classes are set, how to calculate yours, and why getting it right saves money.