How Logistics Teams Use the FreightCal Suite
From initial carton packaging to final Bill of Lading generation, follow the standard 4-step carrier dispatch workflow:
LTL Freight Class & Density Calculator
Instant PCF & 18-Tier NMFC Class Derivation
Enter shipment length, width, height, and weight to calculate cubic feet, pounds per cubic foot (PCF), and determine the exact NMFC 2026 freight class.
Pallet Loading Calculator (Ti-Hi)
Carton Stacking & 2D Top-Down Blueprint
Calculate optimal boxes per tier (Ti), number of layers (Hi), total boxes per pallet, Amazon FBA 72\" height compliance, and truckload fitment.
Trailer Fill & Linear Foot Calculator
Linear Feet & Cubic Space Optimizer
Determine trailer cubic fill %, floor space usage, and linear feet used across 53ft trailers, reefers, and containers to avoid NMFC Item 110 penalty surcharges.
Official NMFC Commodity Directory
Fast Stemming Search across 15 Industry Sectors
Search 232+ verified commodities with exact NMFC item numbers, density sub-classes, packaging requirements, and cargo liability risk alerts.
LTL Freight Rate Estimator (ZIP-to-ZIP)
US Highway Mileage & CWT Pricing Model
Estimate rough market freight charges between all US ZIP codes based on highway mileage, hundredweight class pricing, 24% fuel surcharge, and accessorial fees.
AI Bill of Lading (BOL) Scanner & Generator
Vision OCR Document Extraction
Eliminate manual paperwork. Upload any photo, scan, or PDF invoice to automatically extract shipper, consignee, items, NMFC codes, and weights.
9 Standard Logistics BOL Templates
Fillable & Downloadable Freight Documents
Browse standardized Bill of Lading formats compliant with DOT, VICS, and IATA standards including VICS LTL, Ocean, Air Waybill, Hazmat, and Reefer forms.
DIM Weight Calculator (Dimensional Weight)
Billing Weight vs DIM Weight Across All Carriers
Compare DIM Weight vs Actual Weight for UPS Ground (÷139), FedEx Ground (÷139), IATA Air Cargo (÷166), and LTL Cubic programs (÷194). Multi-package support with carrier comparison table.
LTL Accessorial Fees Estimator
15+ Hidden LTL Surcharges Revealed Upfront
Select liftgate, residential delivery, limited access, inside delivery, overlength, fuel surcharge, HazMat and 10+ more to see your true LTL invoice total before the carrier bills you.
LTL vs. FTL Break-Even Calculator
Economic Crossover & Equipment Decision Matrix
Calculate the exact pallet, linear feet, and cost threshold where booking a dedicated 53ft full truckload (FTL) becomes cheaper and faster than LTL freight.
Fuel Surcharge (FSC) Calculator
EIA Weekly Index & Dynamic Carrier Matrix
Calculate fuel surcharges for LTL freight (% of linehaul) and dedicated truckload (cents per mile) across all 7 US EIA regional petroleum districts.
Shipping Container Load Calculator
Ocean & 53ft Intermodal Stuffing Optimizer
Calculate how many pallets or loose cartons fit into 20ft, 40ft, 40ft High Cube, and 53ft domestic intermodal containers with top-down 2D floor blueprints.
HazMat Segregation & Placard Guide
DOT 49 CFR § 177.848 Compatibility & Placard Matrix
Check dangerous goods compatibility, identify prohibited co-loading violations, calculate 1,001 lbs threshold rules, and generate 4-sided trailer placards.
CBM & Cubic Feet Freight Calculator
Ocean LCL & Freight Volume Calculator
Calculate Cubic Meters (CBM) and Cubic Feet (CFT) across mixed carton sizes. Determine air/ocean volumetric weights, W/M billing, and container fill.
Warehouse Space & Storage Calculator
Industrial Facility & Pallet Storage Sizing
Calculate industrial warehouse square footage (sq ft & m²), selective pallet rack vertical levels, forklift aisle allowances, dock staging, and monthly lease budget.
Pallet Rack Capacity Calculator
Beam Pair Load & Upright Safety Limits
Calculate pallet rack beam pair capacity, RMI MH16.1 deflection limits (L/180), upright frame column buckling derating, and intermediate frame loads.
Material Density & Shipping Weight Directory
35+ Industrial Material Densities & Shape Weight Matrix
Calculate shipping weight and volume for steel, aluminum, timber, stone, concrete, and plastics from sheet, bar, tube, or bulk dimensions. Includes NMFC freight classes.