Freight Shipping Tips: Common Freight Classifications

For many first-time shippers, it is hard to know the correct freight classification for items they are looking to ship. Because of this, we have decided to put together a list of commonly shipped items and their freight classification so our customers can get more accurate quotes on the Shipping & Freight website.

PLEASE NOTE: Since freight classes often depend on the weight and density of the items being shipped, your freight class may be higher or lower than those listed below. This list is used to give customers a basic idea of freight classes.

Freight Classes:

Engine - 85

Outboard Motor - 85

Transmission - 85

Clothing - Hanging on hangers -175
Other than hanging - 100

Books - 65

Canoe in box or crate - 300

Tractor - 92.5

Air Compressor - 85

Coin Operated Video Game - 125

Pool Table - 100

Jukebox - 125

Wooden Table - Knocked Down - 85
Stand Up - 150

Television - Less than 40 inches - 125
More than 40 inches - 200

Mattress - 250

Household Goods - 100

Sofa - 175

Motorcycle - 150

Car Parts (Body) - 300

Wooden Chair - Knocked Down - 85

Wooden Book Case - Stand Up - 150
Unassembled - 70

Wooden Entertainment Center - Stand Up - 150
Unassembled - 70

If you ever have any questions about freight classification, never hesitate to call our knowledgable freight agents at 727-230-9048 or toll free at 877-618-6058. We know all the techniques to get you the lowest class (and price) possible!

Shipping Vehicle Parts and Engines

At Shipping & Freight, we offer highly competitive prices for shipping items that are generally 150 pounds or heavier and on items that are large or of an awkward shape. Because of this, we tend to ship many car parts and car engines. Such items tend to be quite dense relative to size and surprisingly cheap to ship with the right shipping discounts. Like all other items that we ship, car parts and engines should be either boxed, crated, or palletized when shipped. This not only makes your items more easily moved by the freight carrier, but it also helps protect your items from any potential damage. Most vehicle engines that we ship are strapped to a pallet, and sometimes covered in cardboard.

Auto body parts, such as hoods and jeep tops, are items that take up a lot of space and are not very heavy. They are also rather fragile, which makes them relatively more expensive to ship than items such as engines. We have shipped car parts for customers ranging from car dealerships, to Ebay Sellers, and even individual Mr. Fix-Its. Our discount shipping quotes are among the best in the industry, so please keep us in mind for your next project. If you have any questions about shipping car engines or parts, please give us a call at 727-230-9048 or toll free at 877-618-6058.

BOL's, Weekend Pick-ups, and Trade Shows

We are back today to talk about some more freight shipping tips that will help your next shipment go more smoothly. We are in the business of saving our customers money, so the more our customers know, the more they save.

BOL's (Bill of Lading)

A common problem that often happens when shipping with a freight broker is that the customer does not give the driver the BOL that is issued by the freight broker. Although the BOL contains all of the information on the shipment, (such as the ship-to address, ship-from address, and description of items being shipped) it also tells the carrier who they should bill for the shipment. If you are shipping through a freight broker, you want to make sure that the freight broker is charged by the carrier so you (the customer) are not charged twice. The only way you can ensure this occurs is to hand the truck driver the BOL that the freight broker (Shipping & Freight) issues to you. When this procedure is followed, you will not be charged by the freight carrier.

Weekend Pickups

We get many questions about the possibility of weekend pickups from our customers. In general, freight carriers do not have regular freight services on the weekends. We normally recommend that our customers try to plan ahead and set up their pickup on a weekday. If that is not possible, our carriers do provide expedited services that will pickup on a weekend, but it is normally much more expensive.

Trade Shows

At Shipping & Freight, we set up many shipments for Trade Shows. Having the following information normally makes the process for setting the shipment up much quicker.

- The Trade Show's preferred carrier
- The delivery deadline
- Specified delivery & pickup times
- Booth #

Many Trade Shows are on the weekend, so make sure to know if your items need to be shipped that weekend or if they can be shipped prior to the weekend. The answer could potentially save you hundreds of dollars!

If you need any help with any of the following topics, do not hesitate to call us at 727-230-9048 or toll free at 877-618-6058.