NMFC 138460 - Non‑Placarded Motor Fuel Blends | Class 65

Note 138461: NOTE-Applies only on motor fuels with an alcohol or tar content of 50 percent or more. Motor fuels with a petroleum content of 50 percent or more are classified per item 155250.

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Confirm the blend is non‑regulated by reviewing the SDS and component percentages (alcohol, castor oil, nitromethane). If it triggers DOT hazmat, use NMFC 138461/138462 instead.
2. Use sealed inner containers inside strong boxes or approved drums; add liners and absorbent pads, torque closures, and leave headspace to limit expansion and leaks.
3. On the BOL, list: “Motor Fuels, NOI, non‑placarded, NMFC 138460, Class 65,” with container counts and sizes. Do not mark Limited Quantity since it’s non‑regulated.
4. Palletize upright, stretch‑wrap and band tightly, add corner protection, and keep away from heat or ignition; apply “This Side Up” when appropriate.

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

• Avoids hazmat surcharges, placarding, and special driver handling—lowering total landed cost.
• Fixed Class 65 enables predictable LTL rate shopping and easier tariff comparisons.
• Broad carrier acceptance and no hazmat routing constraints can speed transit and reduce refusals.
• Leak‑resistant packing practices cut OS&D claims and reclass penalties tied to spills.