{"id":25241,"date":"2025-06-24T16:25:07","date_gmt":"2025-06-24T20:25:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.odysseylogistics.com\/?post_type=blog&#038;p=25241"},"modified":"2025-08-12T11:32:57","modified_gmt":"2025-08-12T15:32:57","slug":"nmfc-changes-are-coming-are-you-ready","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.odysseylogistics.com\/blog\/nmfc-changes-are-coming-are-you-ready\/","title":{"rendered":"NMFC changes are coming. Are you ready?\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"25241\" class=\"elementor elementor-25241\" data-elementor-post-type=\"blog\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dddae4a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"dddae4a\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-42b8068 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"42b8068\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW100746971 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100746971 BCX0\">On July 19, 2025, significant changes to the <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW100746971 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/info.nmfta.org\/2025-nmfc-changes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW100746971 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100746971 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC)<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW100746971 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100746971 BCX0\"> system will go into effect.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100746971 BCX0\"> T<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100746971 BCX0\">hese<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100746971 BCX0\"> updat<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100746971 BCX0\">es<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100746971 BCX0\"> will<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100746971 BCX0\">impact<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100746971 BCX0\"> how freight classes are <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100746971 BCX0\">determined<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100746971 BCX0\">,<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100746971 BCX0\">which could affect <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100746971 BCX0\">your shipping costs and operations. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100746971 BCX0\">To help you prepar<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100746971 BCX0\">e, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100746971 BCX0\">we\u2019ve<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100746971 BCX0\"> rounded up the key changes that are coming and what you can do to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100746971 BCX0\">manage your operations.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW100746971 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e1eb65 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7e1eb65\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is changing?  <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-910c762 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"910c762\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The ultimate goal of these changes is to streamline processes and reduce confusion. The National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) is implementing a phased approach, with the first round of changes coming in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nmfta.org\/public-docket-files\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Docket 2025-1<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Here is a summary:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">New 13-Sub Density Scale:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Addition of Class 50 and 55 subclassifications. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Many single-class items will move to 13-subcategory items. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Over 2,000 Items Impacted<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Out of 5,000 total NMFC items, many will see adjustments.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You can check out the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fyfofeufbb.cc.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D001OwG60t1NwOqPNkTZqDJao8o1SZyvwKc4DkjIACw46h0hjFS4Eg-OIwo2K863wgz_t-0t8sKyH6O4r8phN0pFAgvPrDIX03apj8AL8W58Y_HdnWpkCn3wqGSN9k0gae_SzwVAaJhNFy_fNkSQcK7QTzNAmNIY0WwAuRUXBiAuGo8%3D%26c%3DGJRxnddEyAlgL4HxWDkVC3n8sT758nZhsQfgEz0zBY5S-eIMwj0U6Q%3D%3D%26ch%3DnPFPb0yr5k6UCQiF8q2fcLr3ZLQytrpiQv3fZw0_u4ZiaQOZsrd26g%3D%3D&amp;data=05%7C02%7Csuzanneharris%40odysseylogistics.com%7Ca2857fb3c19d4f48182608ddb275c861%7Ca0939492debd4ad8b4f0475854182417%7C0%7C0%7C638862941119338195%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=LQakdMRIvHf0GbdJi%2BFOmMP3ZksJhJrNCK6SSxUsKJ4%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">NMFC Item Lookup Tool<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (registration required) to see what is included. Shippers can look up their current NMFC item numbers and quickly determine if their NMFC item numbers are included in, and impacted by, these changes.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bfeb100 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"bfeb100\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-db3ce0b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"db3ce0b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why the change?  <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f4ec4d3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f4ec4d3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW74109767 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW74109767 BCX0\">The current NMFC system is complex and outdated. This reimagination aims to simplify the freight classification <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW74109767 BCX0\">process<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW74109767 BCX0\">, align classification more closely with actual shipping characteristics, and increase efficiency by making freight classification more <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW74109767 BCX0\">accurate<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW74109767 BCX0\"> on the first try.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW74109767 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0f0d819 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0f0d819\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How will this affect you?  <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8ec05c2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8ec05c2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW86958078 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86958078 BCX0\">The impact will vary depending on your role in the LTL industry. For shippers, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86958078 BCX0\">identifying<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86958078 BCX0\"> your freight class will be easier, but you may need to provide handling unit dimensions and weight.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW86958078 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28b77d4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"28b77d4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How can I prepare?  <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f9d472 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5f9d472\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We understand that these changes may create uncertainty. Odyssey recommends following the below steps to make sure you\u2019re ready for July 19, 2025.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ol><li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Assess your exposure:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Check if your commodities are affected <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nmfta.org\/public-docket-files\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Docket 2025 \u20131<\/span><\/a>.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Update your Bill of Lading (BOL): <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ensure NMFC item numbers, class, and handling unit dimensions are accurate and displayed on the bill of lading.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Optimize packaging and palletization: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Reduce wasted space by adjusting carton and pallet configurations.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Consider dimensioning technology: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Depending on your shipping volume, solutions range from simple tape measures to automated dimensioning systems.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Communication with your Carriers:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Work closely with your LTL carriers to optimize stowability and ensure a smooth transition.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c38382 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4c38382\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We also encourage you to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.odysseylogistics.com\/contact-solutions\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=2025_nmfc_changes\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">set up time with a member of the Odyssey team<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Odyssey teammates are ready to help you navigate these changes and find a solution that will work for your business.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On July 19, 2025, significant changes to the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) system will go into effect. These updates will impact how freight classes are determined, which could affect your shipping costs and operations. 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