Freight Totals

Rules and Sources

A human-readable registry for every changing rule and equipment reference used by Freight Totals.

Verified dates show when Freight Totals checked the public source, not a guarantee that a rule will remain unchanged. Contract terms and the current official document control.

SourceApplies toVerifiedReview risk
NMFTA: FCDC 13-Sub Full Scale Density
Density is not the only classification characteristic. Handling, stowability, liability, packaging, item rules, and tariffs can change the official class.
Density-based NMFC provisions only2026-08-12NMFC-update
NMFTA: How is the density of a handling unit calculated?
Measure the greatest straight-line dimensions, including pallet, packaging, overhang, and projections.
LTL handling-unit measurement2026-08-12NMFC-update
UPS: Shipping Dimensions and Weight
Contract and service terms control. Confirm the rate type shown on the shipment.
UPS US package services; Daily and Retail rate types2026-08-12carrier-change
FedEx: What is dimensional weight?
Service guides and account terms control.
FedEx US, Puerto Rico, and international package shipments described by the source2026-08-12carrier-change
UPS Supply Chain Solutions: Chargeable and volumetric weight calculator
Forwarder, lane, contract, and minimum-charge rules vary.
UPS SCS calculator modes2026-08-12carrier-change
USPS Postal Explorer: Commercial Mail: Physical Standards
Lower limits and nonstandard fees can apply by product.
US domestic commercial parcels described by DMM 2012026-08-12carrier-change
Hapag-Lloyd: 20' Standard
Actual equipment varies by manufacturer and unit. Confirm booked equipment and use custom dimensions when required.
Example dry-container fleet specification2026-08-12manual-check
Hapag-Lloyd: 40' Standard
Actual equipment varies by manufacturer and unit. Confirm booked equipment and use custom dimensions when required.
Example dry-container fleet specification2026-08-12manual-check
Hapag-Lloyd: 40' Standard High Cube
Actual equipment varies by manufacturer and unit. Confirm booked equipment and use custom dimensions when required.
Example dry-container fleet specification2026-08-12manual-check

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Freight Totals does not reproduce a commodity or NMFC item database. ClassIT+ is the official home for licensed NMFC data. The public class calculator is a density-based planning estimator only.