NMFC 189500 - Sulkies & Training Carts | Class N/A

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Disassemble when possible: remove wheels, shafts, and seat posts to lower height and secure each piece on a single pallet with labeled bundles.
2. Protect contact points: pad hubs, axles, shafts, and seat frames with foam and corrugated edge guards; stretch-wrap, then add banding over blocking.
3. Stabilize the frame: use wheel chocks or cribbing and 2-inch rated straps at solid tie-down points (not spokes) to prevent sway during LTL handling.
4. Document specifics on the BOL: “Sulkies, passenger, or racehorse training carts, NMFC 189500,” include full dims with protrusions and note Nonhazardous.

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

• Accurate NMFC usage reduces reclass and rebill risk, keeping quoted LTL rates intact for equestrian teams, stables, and dealers.
• Proper crating or palletizing cuts handling damage, avoiding repair costs and downtime ahead of races or training sessions.
• Compact, disassembled loads lower cubic size and help prevent oversize fees and limited-capacity surcharges at busy terminals.
• Non-hazardous status streamlines carrier acceptance and eliminates hazmat surcharges, improving total landed cost predictability.