In 2025, the National Motor Freight Transportation Association (NMFTA) will make major changes to the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC). The updates will affect how LTL is priced, potentially impacting the cost of LTL transportation for thousands of commodities. 

These sweeping updates have prompted many shippers and logistics service providers to ask what it will mean for them and their LTL transportation budgets. It’s easy to assume that the changes will necessitate higher rates. But the reality is more complex. Under the proposed updates, some shippers will experience higher costs, while for others, costs will decrease. This white paper will explain the exact nature of the changes.

Almost certainly, the proposed changes will force every shipper to create a new baseline from which they can accurately cost their freight, comparing old rates to the new and adjusting their strategies and budgets accordingly. This process can often be lengthy and expensive in and of itself. Shippers must adapt quickly or risk being left behind. Shippers must proactively adapt and optimize their operations to maintain a competitive advantage in light of these NMFC changes. This includes focusing on enhancing their data management capabilities while seeking out smarter carrier collaboration opportunities.

Download this white paper to see how innovative software tools like BatchMark® XL can empower shippers to understand and rapidly adapt their operations for the 2025 NMFC changes, ensuring they remain competitive in this dynamic environment.