NMFC 76665 – Sheet Metal Sign Frames (SU) | Class 100–200

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Identify the freight as “Frames, sign, sheet metal, SU” on the BOL and reference NMFC 76665; SU indicates the frames ship set up rather than knocked down.
2. Target the lower class by fully crating or skidding: add plywood face sheets, foam wrap, edge guards, and banding. Example: A-frame rack on a 48×40 pallet with cross-bracing and V-boards.
3. Protect thin aluminum or steel members from bending; ship upright on an A-frame or blocked vertical posts so no piece overhangs the pallet. Mark Do Not Stack if needed.
4. Photograph packaging and note finish sensitivity (painted, powder coated) for claims. Include piece count and dimensions on labels to streamline cross-dock handling.

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

• Right-size packaging can shift rating toward the lower end of Class 100–200, reducing linehaul costs and minimizing reclass fees.
• Durable crating and edge protection cut OS&D incidents on long hauls, preserving finish quality on painted or powder-coated frames.
• Clear SU designation and consistent NMFC usage speed up carrier audits, improving quote accuracy and preventing invoice surprises.
• Upright A-frame loading allows higher trailer utilization and safer stacking adjacent to flat goods, improving consolidation and transit reliability.