What freight class is paper products?

Paper Products typically rates as NMFC class 50-92.5 depending on density, packaging, and value. Confirm with your carrier's tariff or NMFC classification.

Can I ship paper products as LTL?

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

What freight class is paper products?

Paper Products typically rates as NMFC class 50-92.5 depending on density, packaging, and value. Confirm with your carrier's tariff or NMFC classification.

Can I ship paper products as LTL?

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

Paper Products Bill of Lading Template

Ship paper products with a BOL pre-set for typical NMFC class 50-92.5.

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 Paper Products BOL

Weight by roll; loading pattern (hilo vs eye-to-sky) noted.

Packaging

Rolls or palletized stacks

Special handling

Dry van; clean and dry required.

Paper Products BOL — frequently asked questions

What freight class is paper products?: Paper Products typically rates as NMFC class 50-92.5 depending on density, packaging, and value. Confirm with your carrier's tariff or NMFC classification.
How do I pack paper products for shipping?: Rolls or palletized stacks
What goes in the description block on a Paper Products BOL?: Weight by roll; loading pattern (hilo vs eye-to-sky) noted.
Does paper products need special handling?: Dry van; clean and dry required.
Can I ship paper products as LTL?: Yes — most paper products ships LTL when palletized. Higher densities and volumes often justify TL or partial-TL pricing.

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