What freight class is lumber?

Lumber typically rates as NMFC class 60-85 depending on density, packaging, and value. Confirm with your carrier's tariff or NMFC classification.

Can I ship lumber as LTL?

Yes — most lumber ships LTL when palletized. Higher densities and volumes often justify TL or partial-TL pricing.

What freight class is lumber?

Lumber typically rates as NMFC class 60-85 depending on density, packaging, and value. Confirm with your carrier's tariff or NMFC classification.

Can I ship lumber as LTL?

Yes — most lumber ships LTL when palletized. Higher densities and volumes often justify TL or partial-TL pricing.

Lumber Bill of Lading Template

Ship lumber with a BOL pre-set for typical NMFC class 60-85.

Generate your BOL

Free · No signup · PDF download · VICS-format

Form type

BOL NumberShip DateFreight Charge TermsMaster BOL?Includes underlying BOLs

Ship From (Shipper)

Name *ContactPhoneEmailAddress line 1Address line 2City

StateZIPFOB

Ship To (Consignee)

Name *ContactPhoneEmailAddress line 1Address line 2City

StateZIPFOB

CarrierCarrier nameSCACPRO #Trailer #Seal #

Line items

Line 1

HU qtyHU typePkg qtyPkg typeWeight (lb)Hazmat?Yes (X)

Description

NMFC #Class

Density-based class lookup (L × W × H + weight)

Length (in)Width (in)Height (in)Weight (lb)

Third-party billing (optional)

NameContactPhoneEmailAddress line 1Address line 2City

StateZIPFOB

Customer order section (optional)

No customer orders. Add one if your shipment references PO numbers.

CoD + special instructions

CoD amount ($)CoD fee terms

Special instructions

Loaded by / counted by (carrier section)

Trailer loaded byFreight counted by

Signatures (optional)

Shipper signature

Sign here

Date

Carrier signature

Sign here

Date

Consignee signature

Sign here

Date

Tool-output, not legal advice. Verify NMFC classes and hazmat declarations before signing.

Filling out a Lumber BOL

Species, grade, and dimensions required; KD vs green specified.

Packaging

Banded units, flatbed

Special handling

Tarping requirements vary; flatbed standard.

Lumber BOL — frequently asked questions

What freight class is lumber?: Lumber typically rates as NMFC class 60-85 depending on density, packaging, and value. Confirm with your carrier's tariff or NMFC classification.
How do I pack lumber for shipping?: Banded units, flatbed
What goes in the description block on a Lumber BOL?: Species, grade, and dimensions required; KD vs green specified.
Does lumber need special handling?: Tarping requirements vary; flatbed standard.
Can I ship lumber as LTL?: Yes — most lumber ships LTL when palletized. Higher densities and volumes often justify TL or partial-TL pricing.

Other commodity templates and freight classes

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Class Varies; UN/NA number required
Steel BOL
Class 50-65
Freight Class 50
≥ 50 lb/ft³
Freight Class 175
5–6 lb/ft³
Freight Class 60
30–35 lb/ft³