Attention all Logistics Plus customers and eShipPlus™ users:
Thursday, January 30, 2025, the National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc. (NMFTA)™ announced the release of Docket 2025-1 which includes significant changes to the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC®) system used by those who ship less-than-truckload (LTL) freight. Approximately 2,500 commodity groups will move to a new, 13-subprovision density scale.
Incorrectly classifying freight with incorrect NMFC classification codes can result in higher costs, making it essential for all NMFC users—carriers, shippers, and third-party logistics providers (3PLs)—to prepare for these changes by the go-live date: July 19, 2025.
On Monday, March 3, 2025, the Freight Classification Development Council (FCDC) will conduct a public meeting, held in conjunction with the NMFTA Spring Meeting in Clearwater Beach, FL, to discuss proposals and review feedback for the NMFC as listed in Docket 2025-1.
All NMFC users are encouraged to submit feedback which should include pertinent information relating to the transportation characteristics—density, handling, stowability, and liability—of the product(s) involved or relevant to packaging materials or methods in connection with proposed packaging amendments.
NMFC users can submit feedback for Docket 2025-1 in many ways:
1. Online: Complete the feedback form at nmfcchanges.com/docket-feedback.
2. Email: Send your feedback directly to fcdc@nmfta.org.
3. Mail: Send a letter to:
Freight Classification Development Council
1001 North Fairfax Street, Suite 600
Alexandria, VA 22314
4. In Person: Attend the FCDC meeting to be held in conjunction with the NMFTA Spring Meeting on March 3, 2025. If you wish to schedule an appearance at the meeting, please complete the “Intent to Attend” form here no less than three business days before the meeting.
Feedback submitted via form, email, or postal mail must be received by the FCDC no later than 5:00 pm ET, Tuesday, February 25, 2025. Learn more at https://info.nmfta.org/2025-nmfc-changes.
Rest assured, Logistics Plus will continue to closely monitor these changes, and we will do everything we can to proactively keep our customers informed of any potential impacts. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at nadops@logisticsplus.com.
