NMFC 130120: Steel Engine/Machinery Side Panels | Class 70

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Verify the item matches the listing: steel side panels for engine or machinery housing, 16 gauge or heavier, shipped in packages (boxed, crated, or securely bundled).
2. Protect edges, louvers, and handles with foam or plastic edge guards, interleave slip sheets between panels, then wrap and band to a pallet; example: two panels per bundle with VCI paper and two steel bands.
3. Mark the BOL clearly with “NMFC 130120, Class 70” and the piece count; no density calculation is required for this simple listing.
4. Prevent flexing and corner dents by using a rigid pallet or crate, no pallet overhang, and blocking to keep panels upright or flat depending on their formed shape.

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

• Predictable costs: fixed Class 70 removes density-based reclass risks and helps avoid surprise billing.
• Faster quoting and tendering since NMFC 130120 is a straightforward, package-based listing accepted across standard LTL networks.
• Lower claims and rework when panels are edge-protected and stabilized, reducing downtime for OEMs, fabricators, and service depots.
• Clean compliance and better rate negotiations by citing the exact NMFC on bids, audits, and carrier contracts.