Construction Materials — LTL Freight Class Guides

Select a commodity below to view its official NMFC code, freight class (Class 50 to 400), Pounds Per Cubic Foot (PCF) density bracket, shipping liability risks, and standard palletizing requirements.

Cement Bags

NMFC 176640Class 6019.9 PCF

Calculate the accurate LTL freight class and density for Cement Bags. Official NMFC 176640 standards for 2026 shipping.

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PVC Pipes

NMFC 103132Class 5535.1 PCF

Calculate the accurate LTL freight class and density for PVC Pipes. Official NMFC 103132 standards for 2026 shipping.

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Steel Beams

NMFC 193977Class 5033.3 PCF

Calculate the accurate LTL freight class and density for Steel Beams. Official NMFC 193977 standards for 2026 shipping.

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Ceramic Tiles

NMFC 54862Class 7036.9 PCF

Calculate the accurate LTL freight class and density for Ceramic Tiles. Official NMFC 54862 standards for 2026 shipping.

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Roofing Shingles

NMFC 52834Class 6526.4 PCF

Calculate the accurate LTL freight class and density for Roofing Shingles. Official NMFC 52834 standards for 2026 shipping.

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Drywall Sheets

NMFC 177772Class 7021.6 PCF

Calculate the accurate LTL freight class and density for Drywall Sheets. Official NMFC 177772 standards for 2026 shipping.

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Fiberglass Insulation

NMFC 95008Class 5021.9 PCF

Calculate the accurate LTL freight class and density for Fiberglass Insulation. Official NMFC 95008 standards for 2026 shipping.

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Lumber

NMFC 18414Class 6027 PCF

Calculate the accurate LTL freight class and density for Lumber. Official NMFC 18414 standards for 2026 shipping.

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Plywood

NMFC 27350Class 5542.4 PCF

Calculate the accurate LTL freight class and density for Plywood. Official NMFC 27350 standards for 2026 shipping.

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Bricks

NMFC 158682Class 6021.4 PCF

Calculate the accurate LTL freight class and density for Bricks. Official NMFC 158682 standards for 2026 shipping.

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Concrete Blocks

NMFC 140870Class 6541.5 PCF

Calculate the accurate LTL freight class and density for Concrete Blocks. Official NMFC 140870 standards for 2026 shipping.

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Sandbags

NMFC 178519Class 6519.3 PCF

Calculate the accurate LTL freight class and density for Sandbags. Official NMFC 178519 standards for 2026 shipping.

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Gravel

NMFC 46603Class 5537.3 PCF

Calculate the accurate LTL freight class and density for Gravel. Official NMFC 46603 standards for 2026 shipping.

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Paint Cans

NMFC 151289Class 6037.4 PCF

Calculate the accurate LTL freight class and density for Paint Cans. Official NMFC 151289 standards for 2026 shipping.

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Plumbing Fixtures

NMFC 122311Class 7027 PCF

Calculate the accurate LTL freight class and density for Plumbing Fixtures. Official NMFC 122311 standards for 2026 shipping.

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Nails and Screws

NMFC 67493Class 5530.3 PCF

Calculate the accurate LTL freight class and density for Nails and Screws. Official NMFC 67493 standards for 2026 shipping.

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Scaffolding

NMFC 33831Class 5040.8 PCF

Calculate the accurate LTL freight class and density for Scaffolding. Official NMFC 33831 standards for 2026 shipping.

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Asphalt

NMFC 50066Class 5538.8 PCF

Calculate the accurate LTL freight class and density for Asphalt. Official NMFC 50066 standards for 2026 shipping.

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Glass Panes

NMFC 120666Class 7016.9 PCF

Calculate the accurate LTL freight class and density for Glass Panes. Official NMFC 120666 standards for 2026 shipping.

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Door Frames

NMFC 110039Class 7044.9 PCF

Calculate the accurate LTL freight class and density for Door Frames. Official NMFC 110039 standards for 2026 shipping.

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Wood Doors & Door Frames

NMFC 34265Class 70 to 1258–15 PCF

Solid core, hollow core, and pre-hung interior and exterior wooden doors. Class varies by density and pre-hung hardware configuration.

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Steel & Metal Doors

NMFC 34260Class 7015–22.5 PCF

Commercial hollow metal doors, insulated fire doors, and security entry systems. Rated Class 70 under NMFC 34260.

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Architectural Windows & Sashes

NMFC 34700Class 150 to 2004–6 PCF

Glazed residential and commercial window units, vinyl sashes, and aluminum frame windows. Class 150 to 200 under NMFC 34700.

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Hardwood Flooring

NMFC 37860Class 6030–35 PCF

Tongue-and-groove solid and engineered hardwood plank flooring in bundles or cartons. Dense Class 60 commodity under NMFC 37860.

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Vinyl & LVT Flooring

NMFC 105000Class 6522.5–30 PCF

Luxury vinyl tile (LVT), stone plastic composite (SPC), and rigid core vinyl plank flooring. NMFC 105000 Class 65.

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Carpet & Area Rugs

NMFC 70500Class 100 to 1506–9 PCF

Rolled broadloom carpets, commercial carpet rolls, and bound area rugs. Classified under NMFC 70500 based on roll density.

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Toilets & Vitreous China Plumbing

NMFC 158260Class 100 to 1258–12 PCF

Vitreous china ceramic toilets, toilet tanks, and porcelain plumbing fixtures. NMFC 158260 Class 100 to 125.

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Bathtubs & Shower Enclosures

NMFC 158400Class 150 to 3002–5 PCF

Acrylic, fiberglass, enameled steel, and cast iron bathtubs and walk-in shower pans. NMFC 158400 Class 150 to 300.

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Wire Mesh & Chainlink Fencing

NMFC 68280Class 60 to 7015–25 PCF

Galvanized and vinyl-coated wire mesh, chain link fence rolls, and welded wire panels. NMFC 68280 Class 60 to 70.

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Official Freight Classification Standards for Construction Materials

Freight classes for commodities in this category are defined in the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC), established and maintained by the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) . Proper classification depends on four transportation characteristics: density (Pounds Per Cubic Foot), handling, stowability, and liability.

Packaging standards for commercial transport are benchmarked against International Safe Transit Association (ISTA) test series and U.S. DOT cargo safety requirements to prevent carrier re-classification and freight damage claims.