NMFC 185390 - Aluminum Brick/Block Pallets | Class 85

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. State NMFC 185390 and Class 85 on the BOL and labels so carriers price correctly for aluminum pallets used with brick or concrete block.
2. Bundle packaged shipments by nesting pallets flat, adding corner guards, and poly-banding 4–6 units; overwrap with stretch film to stop chafing.
3. For loose items, block and brace with non-abrasive dunnage and load bars; avoid sharp steel contact that can gouge aluminum surfaces.
4. Share accurate piece counts and stack heights with the carrier; request non-stack service if bundles exceed safe stacking limits in masonry or precast operations.

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

• Predictable spend: fixed Class 85 (not density-based) reduces reclass risk and surprise fees.
• Faster tendering: non-hazardous status and a defined NMFC streamline quotes and pickups for LTL networks.
• Lower claims: corrosion-resistant aluminum plus proper banding and edge protection minimizes transit damage for masonry yards and block plants.
• Operational flexibility: ships loose or packaged, letting distributors align dispatch with production runs and trailer utilization.