NMFC 167920 - Steel Railway Springs | Class 50

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Nest coil springs and band tightly to a pallet with steel strapping and edge protectors; add wood blocking to stop roll and mark center of gravity.
2. For leaf spring packs, crate or lag-bolt bundles to skids, keep all ends flush, and keep total pallet weight manageable for forklifts, e.g., under 3,000 lb.
3. Put the exact description on the BOL: Springs, railway car or locomotive, steel — NMFC 167920 — Class 50, non-haz, plus piece count and packaging type.
4. Choose the right pickup: shop dock loads work with standard LTL; field deliveries may need a liftgate or tarped flatbed to handle heavy steel safely.

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

• Fixed Class 50 eliminates density math, helping prevent reclass fees and speeding quotes.
• Dense steel at a low class can cut LTL rates versus general hardware classes, lowering total landed cost.
• Straightforward packing—palletized or crated bundles—reduces prep labor and shortens dock time.
• Clear commodity naming aligns with rail shop receiving systems and minimizes OS&D disputes on heavy parts.