NMFC 180580 - Tallow, vegetable, in bales | Class 65

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. List the commodity exactly as “Tallow, vegetable, in bales” and apply Class 65 (NMFC 180580) on the BOL to prevent reclass charges.
2. Palletize tightly: use corner boards and two cross-bands per bale row to stop slippage, and avoid pallet overhang for safe stacking.
3. Protect from heat and contamination; wrap bales in poly and avoid routing with odor-heavy freight like spices or chemicals that can be absorbed.
4. Plan summer lanes carefully—request trailers not left in direct heat to prevent softening or surface oiling that can affect handling.

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

• Fixed Class 65 rating simplifies quoting and produces consistent LTL rates across carriers.
• Non-hazardous status avoids hazmat surcharges and broadens carrier options, lowering total landed cost.
• Baled, stackable format improves trailer cube utilization, reducing cost per hundredweight on multi-pallet shipments.
• Cleaner handling with wrapped, banded bales decreases claim risk and dwell time at terminals, improving on-time performance.