What freight class is machinery?

Machinery typically rates as NMFC class 70-200 depending on density, packaging, and value. Confirm with your carrier's tariff or NMFC classification.

Can I ship machinery as LTL?

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

What freight class is machinery?

Machinery typically rates as NMFC class 70-200 depending on density, packaging, and value. Confirm with your carrier's tariff or NMFC classification.

Can I ship machinery as LTL?

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

Machinery Bill of Lading Template

Ship machinery with a BOL pre-set for typical NMFC class 70-200.

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 Machinery BOL

Dimensions and weight per piece; tie-down points specified.

Packaging

Crated, skidded, or banded

Special handling

Flatbed or step-deck; rigging at delivery often required.

Machinery BOL — frequently asked questions

What freight class is machinery?: Machinery typically rates as NMFC class 70-200 depending on density, packaging, and value. Confirm with your carrier's tariff or NMFC classification.
How do I pack machinery for shipping?: Crated, skidded, or banded
What goes in the description block on a Machinery BOL?: Dimensions and weight per piece; tie-down points specified.
Does machinery need special handling?: Flatbed or step-deck; rigging at delivery often required.
Can I ship machinery as LTL?: Yes — most machinery ships LTL when palletized. Higher densities and volumes often justify TL or partial-TL pricing.

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