NMFC 168020 – Switch Targets for Railway Track | Class 50

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Unitize targets flat on a pallet with edge guards and steel banding; avoid overhang. Example: stack 10 per layer with slip sheets to prevent metal-on-metal scuffing.
2. Protect against rust and scratches using VCI paper or film and corner protection. Mark gross weight on two sides for safe forklift handling.
3. List the commodity clearly on the BOL: “Switch Targets, railway track, iron or steel – NMFC 168020, Class 50.” Include piece count and pallet/crate type.
4. Block and brace inside crates to stop plate shift during cross-dock transfers. Provide four-way pallet entry to speed LTL handling and reduce damage risk.

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

• Predictable Class 50 rating simplifies quoting and often reduces LTL charges versus density-based items.
• Non-hazardous iron/steel parts avoid hazmat fees and specialized paperwork, accelerating tender and pickup.
• Simple, durable packaging lowers claim exposure during rail-yard resupply cycles and cross-dock touches.
• Consolidating small, heavy components into unit loads hits minimums efficiently, cutting per-target freight cost.