NMFC Changes Are Coming:
Is Your Freight Classification Process Ready?

New National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC®) changes take effect July 19, 2025. Learn what this means for carriers.
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The NMFC changes set to take effect on July 19, 2025, will fundamentally impact how freight is classified, rated, and billed. Whether you operate as a regional, national carrier, or 3PL, these changes affect your bottom line.

Review the steps below to ensure your LTL carrier operations are fully equipped to take on the new changes.

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Key NMFC Changes Impacting Carriers

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Updates to classification criteria
affecting density, handling, and liability.

Structures

New class structures
that could change how you bill certain freight. 

Compliance

Updates to compliance requirements, requiring carriers to adjust internal policies.

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Critical Document to Review

Disposition Bulletin

The Disposition Bulletin is the official NMFTA document that provides a final summary of all approved changes by the FCDC before implementation. Carriers should check this bulletin to ensure they are working with the most up-to-date classification rules before July 19, 2025.

The Disposition Bulletin is now available on the Public Docket Files Page.

Action Items

  1. Review the bulletin upon release to verify that all classification changes are correctly updated in your systems.
  2. Cross-check commodity classifications and adjust internal tariff structures accordingly.
  3. Train pricing, operations, and sales on how to address these changes with customers.
  4. Communicate with shippers and 3PLs to ensure they are aware of the correct classifications before July 19.

What Carriers Should Do To Prepare

Preparation will vary based on a carriers size and their available resources. 

Audit →

Current classification processes.

Train →

Internal teams on the latest NMFC updates.

Guide →

Shippers on proper freight classification to reduce disputes.

Leverage →

ClassIT+ for real-time NMFC data.

For Small and Regional Carriers
  • Verify all high-volume freight classifications to ensure they align with the new standards.
  • Use ClassIT+ for real-time NMFC updates.
  • Leverage NMFTA webinars and training to educate staff on the new changes.
  • Engage with shippers early to set expectations and reduce confusion.
For Large Carriers
  • Do you have a plan to get your required systems updated?
  • Train internal pricing, sales, and operations teams on how to handle new classification changes.
  • Prepare for shipper education programs. Host webinars or distribute guidelines on correct new classifications.
  • Leverage ClassIT+ to validate classification accuracy and minimize disputes.
  • Review contracts to ensure compliance with the updated NMFC structure.

Important Note:

The July 19, 2025 update is only Phase 1 of a larger overhaul of classification changes planned throughout 2025. Additional reclassifications and rule updates are expected in future dockets, impacting a broader range of commodities and shipment types. This means carriers must continuously adapt.

Resources

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Share This Checklist With Your Shippers

Help your shipper customers prepare for the upcoming NMFC code changes by sharing this checklist with them.

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Find NMFC Codes Fast with ClassIT+

ClassIT+ is the next evolution in LTL freight classification, offering real-time NMFC updates and powerful search tools.

Visit nmfcchanges.com for more resources and information.

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Use ClassIT+ for Real Time NMFC Data

With frequent updates happening throughout 2025, relying on outdated information could result in costly errors. ClassIT+ provides real-time access to NMFC classifications, ensuring carriers always have the latest data.

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