NMFC 90100 - Gravel or Stone Group | Class N/A

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Identify the exact material and packaging before quoting (e.g., bagged sand on pallets, slate in crates, slag in super sacks) and select the matching sub-item, not the group header.
2. Use palletized, shrink-wrapped bags or lined totes to control shifting and moisture; wet aggregates add weight and can trigger reweighs.
3. Distribute weight evenly across pallets and trailers; keep stacks low and stable, and request a forklift or dock service instead of a liftgate for heavy pallets.
4. Mark the BOL with the commodity name and packaging (e.g., “gravel, 50-lb bags on 48x40 pallet”) and verify the carrier accepts the packaging type for LTL.

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

• Accurate sub-item selection reduces reclass charges and billing disputes common with heavy, high-density aggregates.
• Right packaging (totes, bags, crates) limits damage, keeps product contained, and minimizes cleanup costs if ruptures occur.
• Mode optimization—LTL for bagged/toted product, truckload/dump for bulk—aligns cost with handling requirements and lane density.
• Clear commodity labeling and consistent pallet specs speed dock processing and cut detention by simplifying handling.