Classification Details
| NMFC | Description | Class |
|---|---|---|
| 132780.00 | Voting Machines, in boxes, or in steel cabinets on own wheels or casters, protected by wooden hoods or corrugated fiberboard hoods testing not less than 275 pounds: |
How to Determine Your Class
To find the correct freight class for your shipment:
- Verify packaging meets spec: use wooden hoods or corrugated fiberboard hoods rated 275 lb test; for steel cabinets on casters, hood the unit and immobilize wheels.
- Weigh each piece after hooding or boxing (and palletizing if used). This item is classed by weight, so accurate scale tickets support the correct break.
- Secure for transit like sensitive electronics: lock cabinet doors, protect control panels, use edge protectors, and apply two or more straps around the hood and base.
- Plan accessorials early—liftgate for municipal buildings, appointments, and limited receiving hours—to avoid reattempt fees and election‑day delivery risks.
Note: All classifications are subject to Item 170. Verify with official NMFC publications for the most current requirements.
Business Value
- Correct weight-based classification and compliant 275 lb test packaging reduce reclass fees and damage claims on high-value civic equipment.
- Consolidating multiple machines on one bill of lading can improve weight breaks, lowering effective freight class and total LTL spend.
- Non-hazardous status expands carrier options and simplifies booking, accelerating delivery to county warehouses and polling sites.
- Purpose-built protections (hoods, wheel blocks, panel guards) minimize downtime and costly service calls before certification or testing windows.