NMFC 113080: Wood Poles & Stakes in Packages | Class 50

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Ship as bundled packages only—band stakes or poles with steel or heavy poly strapping at regular intervals (about every 4–6 feet) and add dunnage for forklift access.
2. Keep products unpainted and non-ornamental to match the listing; sharpened tips or rough-turned finishes are acceptable, but decorative coatings can trigger a reclass.
3. Control length and mark each bundle’s length and weight; plan for potential over-length fees on 10–12 ft landscaping or fencing poles in LTL networks.
4. Protect edges and ends with corner protectors and end caps to reduce puncture or strap cut-through; label the BOL with NMFC 113080, Class 50, and “wooden poles or stakes, packaged.”

Note: All classifications are subject to Item 170. Verify with official NMFC publications for the most current requirements.

• Fixed Class 50 rating streamlines quoting and reduces reclass disputes—no density calculation needed for these packaged wooden stakes and poles.
• Bundled packaging speeds handling and lowers OS&D risk, helping avoid accessorials tied to loose or un-unitized lumber pieces.
• Non-hazardous commodity status simplifies paperwork and carrier acceptance, improving tender-to-pickup times.
• Clear alignment to the Lumber Group can unlock better blanket rates for mills, landscape suppliers, and fence contractors moving repeat shipments.