NMFC 130140 - Slag Pots on Wheels | Class 70

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. State “slag pot mounted on wheels” and NMFC 130140 on the BOL so carriers rate it at fixed Class 70 without density questions.
2. Immobilize the wheels: install robust chocks, block fore/aft travel, and cross-chain to lifting lugs or frame points; use at least four securement points.
3. For LTL, build a heavy timber skid under the wheel set, lag-bolt the chocks, band the pot to the skid, and mark center-of-gravity and lifting points.
4. Confirm handling method before pickup—crane or high-capacity forklift—and ensure the pot is fully cooled, cleaned of loose scale, and free of residual slag.

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

• Fixed Class 70 simplifies quoting and forecasting, avoiding density disputes and surprise reclasses.
• Non-hazardous designation eliminates hazmat paperwork and accessorial fees, cutting total landed cost.
• Accurate use of NMFC 130140 reduces audit risk, re-bills, and delays at carrier terminals.
• Wheeled configuration, when properly immobilized, speeds loading/unloading and helps prevent detention and rigging overruns.