NMFC 167940 - Steel Car Stakes & Stake Pockets | Class 50

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Palletize bundles with steel banding and tag each pallet with piece count, lengths, and total weight to keep stakes aligned and prevent spear-like protrusions.
2. Use heavy edge guards and end caps on stake pockets to blunt sharp corners and avoid punctures to stretch wrap or neighboring freight during cross-dock transfers.
3. State clearly on the BOL: “Stakes or Stake Pockets, car, steel — NMFC 167940, Class 50, non-haz” to prevent reclass delays at railcar shops and fabricators.
4. When mixing with other metal parts, separate using dunnage and slip sheets; cover oil-coated or primed pieces to prevent staining of adjacent cargo.

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

• Class 50 delivers low LTL pricing for dense steel hardware, reducing per‑pound spend on routine replenishment to railcar repair facilities.
• Simple, non‑density classification cuts reweigh/reclass exposure and keeps invoice variance low across regional and national carrier networks.
• Non‑hazardous status broadens carrier options and simplifies documentation, improving service reliability to depots and rolling stock maintenance yards.
• Standardized naming under NMFC 167940 supports contract compliance and clean audits, streamlining procurement and freight audit processes.