What freight class is steel?

Steel typically rates as NMFC class 50-65 depending on density, packaging, and value. Confirm with your carrier's tariff or NMFC classification.

Can I ship steel as LTL?

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

What freight class is steel?

Steel typically rates as NMFC class 50-65 depending on density, packaging, and value. Confirm with your carrier's tariff or NMFC classification.

Can I ship steel as LTL?

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

Steel Bill of Lading Template

Ship steel with a BOL pre-set for typical NMFC class 50-65.

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 Steel BOL

Heat number, mill cert reference, weight per piece.

Packaging

Coils, plates, bars, banded

Special handling

Flatbed or coil-rack trailer; tarping common.

Steel BOL — frequently asked questions

What freight class is steel?: Steel typically rates as NMFC class 50-65 depending on density, packaging, and value. Confirm with your carrier's tariff or NMFC classification.
How do I pack steel for shipping?: Coils, plates, bars, banded
What goes in the description block on a Steel BOL?: Heat number, mill cert reference, weight per piece.
Does steel need special handling?: Flatbed or coil-rack trailer; tarping common.
Can I ship steel as LTL?: Yes — most steel ships LTL when palletized. Higher densities and volumes often justify TL or partial-TL pricing.

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