Pallet Rack, Wire Decks & Freight Classifications, how is freight determined?

Pallet Racking, including Beams, Uprights and Wire Decks can be one of the most difficult items to ship LTL. This is due primarily to their unique shipping dimensions, concentrated weights and high freight class. Proper packaging is also a concern when shipping Pallet Rack. As a result, damaging Pallet Rack is a common occurrence in the freight industry. By far, the easiest and most efficient method for shipping Pallet Rack is via flatbed or stake truck, where the Rack can be loaded/unloaded from the sides and strapped down. Unfortunately, this can also be the most expensive method.

Sometimes, shipping Pallet Rack is unavoidable. For those times, let’s discuss a little bit about how it’s done…

Firstly, it is important to understand freight classifications for Pallet Rack and related components. Pallet Rack Uprights, Beams and Wire Decks all have different freight class. Freight classifications are determined by a combination of an items weight, physical dimension and density as well as density, handling, Stowability and liability.

Every item has been given a National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) number. The NMFC is a standardized system that classifies freight into categories for shipping. The NMFC is used to help shippers and carriers identify and classify freight and to determine rates and packaging requirements.

Pallet Rack Beams and Uprights are assigned the following freight class:

NMFC: 164340 “Pallet or warehouse, metal or parts or sections thereof, NOI with or without components of other materials in packages”

• SUB CLASS 3: Greatest dimension exceeding 96 inches but not exceeding 192 inches a freight classification of 125 is assigned
• SUB CLASS 2: Greatest dimension exceeding 192 inches but not exceeding 288 inches a freight classification of 200 is assigned
• SUB CLASS 1: Greatest dimension exceeding 288 inches a freight classification of 300 is assigned

Pallet Rack Wire Deck Panels are assigned the following freight class:

NMFC 164150: “Palletized wire decking, Iron or steel wire, with or without reinforcement, in packages”, a freight classification of 70 is assigned

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