Introduction
Freight classification directly impacts your shipping costs, but most businesses don’t realize how much. At Shippulse, we offer detailed NMFC Freight Class Impact Analysis to help you uncover hidden cost drivers, overcharges, and misclassifications within your shipping operations. By reviewing your current NMFC codes, packaging specs, and freight characteristics, we analyze NMFC freight classification and how each code is affecting your rates. Whether you ship LTL or volume freight, our insights allow you to make smarter packaging, routing, or classification decisions that reduce waste and control spend. With clear visibility into the freight class impact on shipping cost, we empower your team to pursue meaningful, ongoing savings.
How it works
- Data Collection & Freight Audit : We gather your shipment data, freight bills, NMFC codes, commodity types, and dimensions, to prepare for the impact analysis.
- NMFC Code Verification :Our experts assess your codes against NMFTA standards and perform a detailed NMFC code cost analysis to flag inaccurate or outdated classifications.
- Cost Impact Breakdown : We calculate how your current freight class is affecting your spend across carriers, lanes, and volumes, clearly showing the shipping cost influenced by NMFC class.
- Optimization Scenarios & Class Alternatives : We simulate cost-saving alternatives, suggesting more accurate or efficient classifications based on density, packaging, and liability profiles.
- Reporting & Strategic Recommendations : You receive a full report with classification adjustments, savings potential, and actionable steps to align with both cost and compliance goals.
Why Shippulse?
Because we don’t just look at what you’re paying, we look at why. Our NMFC freight class impact analysis digs deeper to show how smarter classification drives real-world savings.
Classification Meets Cost Analysis
We connect NMFC expertise with pricing data to highlight areas where misclassification is silently inflating your shipping spend.
Tailored for LTL & Multi-Class Freight
Our tools are built to handle complex SKUs, mixed pallets, and freight that spans multiple NMFC codes.
Actionable Optimization Insights
Beyond diagnostics, we show you exactly how to reduce costs, down to the SKU or lane level.
Continuous Improvement Support
We provide quarterly reviews and check-ins to ensure your classification strategy stays cost-effective over time.
Key benefits
With clear insight into how NMFC codes affect rates, you can make informed decisions around packaging, routing, and carrier selection for optimal pricing.
Incorrect or outdated codes can lead to inflated charges. Our NMFC code cost analysis helps you fix misclassifications before they hit your invoice.
Accurate and optimized classifications reduce disputes and delays, keeping shipments moving smoothly and preserving carrier relationships.
Our ongoing support helps you maintain classification integrity, adapt to NMFC changes, and sustain cost savings year-round.