NMFTA Announces “Major Changes” Coming to Freight Classification

The National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) has announced that major National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) changes will take effect in the first quarter of 2025.

These changes will impact carriers, shippers, and third-party logistics providers (3PLs), the NMFTA said.

To ensure a smooth transition across the supply chain, NMFTA will host three less-than-truckload (LTL) listening sessions in August. Each session is dedicated to a specific industry sector:

•  Carriers Only LTL Listening Session: 2:00-3:00 pm ET on Tuesday, August 6; 
•  3PLs Only LTL Listening Session: 2:00-3:00 pm ET on Wednesday, August 7; and
•  Shippers Only LTL Listening Session: 2:00-3:00 pm ET on Thursday, August 8.

“From the upcoming changes, NMFC users will notice that we truly prioritized simplifying the classification system by utilizing a standardized approach based on density, handling, stowability, and liability,” Keith Peterson, director of operations for NMFTA, said in a statement.

“We also focused on enhancing the user experience to make it easier to both use and understand the NMFC,” Peterson added. “These changes will increase efficiency making it easier to classify freight accurately on the first try.”

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