NMFC 134740 - Raw Poultry in Boxes or Crates | Class N/A

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Use food-grade boxes or sturdy crates with leak-resistant liners; double-bag poultry to contain purge (example: 40–60 lb cartons per layer).
2. Palletize tight and square with corner boards and stretch film; keep stack height low to prevent crush and maintain airflow for chilled loads.
3. Add temperature control and monitoring: pre-chill freight, use gel packs or refrigerated service, and log temps at pickup and delivery.
4. Label clearly as raw poultry with keep refrigerated instructions; separate from cooked or ready-to-eat foods to meet food safety best practices.

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

• Accurate NMFC identification for raw poultry reduces reclasses and rebills, protecting margins on LTL meat shipments.
• Leak-proof packaging and solid palletization cut cleanup fees, OS&D claims, and detention tied to spills or rewraps.
• Cold-chain focus lowers spoilage risk, improving claim ratios and customer satisfaction for grocers, processors, and distributors.
• Non-hazardous status avoids hazmat surcharges and simplifies routing, enabling more carrier options and faster transit planning.