NMFC 65390 - Livestock Guards, Steel/Steel-Wood | Class 60

Note 65391: NOTE-Applies only on vehicle crossings over which livestock will not pass.

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Package the guard as a unitized package: set on sturdy runners or a pallet, strap with steel banding, and shield sides or wings with blocking and edge protectors; e.g., an 8-ft steel guard strapped in two places.
2. Print precise NMFC details on the BOL: “NMFC 65390 Livestock Guards, steel, in packages, Class 60,” include piece count, whether wings are attached, and list gross weight and dimensions for carrier handling.
3. Plan handling for heavy steel: mark center of gravity, allow 4-way fork entry where possible, keep forks wide to avoid bending cross members, and avoid stacking other steel on top of the guard.
4. Confirm delivery needs common to ranch or remote sites: request limited-access service if applicable, verify liftgate capacity before selecting it, or arrange a forklift/loader; check Note, item 65391, for any special conditions.

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

• Fixed Class 60 provides predictable rating regardless of density, often pricing heavy steel guards more favorably and reducing reweigh/reclass disputes.
• Clear scope—steel or steel-and-wood, with or without sides/wings—minimizes carrier misinterpretation and helps avoid accessorials tied to misclassification.
• “In packages” aligns with palletized/crated handling, speeding cross-dock movement and lowering damage risk on rugged but precision-fit guard components.
• Non-hazardous status broadens carrier options and eliminates hazmat fees and paperwork, shortening tender-to-pickup timelines.