NMFC 128545 - NOI in Boxes, Crates, or Skids | Class N/A

Note 128546: NOTE-Journals or shafts may protrude. Provisions also apply when racked in vehicle when shipment weighs 24,000 pounds or more, each roll or roller suspended securely on its journals and braced.

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Verify eligibility against Note 128546 and confirm the item is an NOI machinery or auto part component before assigning NMFC 128545.
2. Match packaging to the rule: use sturdy boxes, wood crates, or skid-mounting. Example: box an alternator assembly, crate a hydraulic pump, skid a compact gearbox.
3. Write a precise BOL line such as “Machinery, NOI, boxed — NMFC 128545” and include piece count, packaging type, and non-hazardous status.
4. Stabilize shipments for dock handling: band and stretch-wrap skids, add corner protection on crates, avoid pallet overhang, and mark heavy centers of gravity.

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

• Single NOI code streamlines quoting for mixed machinery and auto parts, reducing time spent hunting for part-specific listings.
• Correct packaging alignment with Note 128546 lowers reclass and rebill risk, protecting margins and customer satisfaction.
• Skid or crate-ready handling improves loading efficiency and reduces damage probability, cutting claims and delays.
• Consistent NOI description enhances carrier acceptance and can unlock broader capacity options for time-sensitive moves.