The National Motor Freight Traffic Association is making major changes to the National Motor Freight Classification. Once these changes are complete, nearly all freight descriptions will follow density-based classification scales.
The changes will be finalized in January and take effect in May. You can read a summary of the proposed changes here:
Here are some of the ways UTS is helping clients comply with the changes and mitigate any negative effects:
Proactive Communication
UTS will proactively communicate throughout this process so you know exactly what is changing, how it affects you, and how you can mitigate downside impact.
Our Experts Maintain Your Product Database
On the implementation date, UTS will update your Product Database to align with the NMFC changes.
Our Experts Incorporate Changes to Carrier Rules Tariffs
UTS will collaborate with each LTL carrier to fully incorporate rules tariff changes into our LTL pricing and reporting of general liability limits.
Best Value Carrier Rankings Stay on Top of the Changes
Our Best Value carrier rankings will dynamically adjust to the NMFC changes as well as to the changes in carrier rules tariffs.
Specialized Carrier Negotiation for Mixed Commodity Shipments
If a shipment contains mixed commodities, carriers apply the highest class to the entire shipment. This can be avoided by entering the dimensions of each handling unit. But what about shipments with a high number of handling units? It can be prohibitive to enter each item separately. In these situations, UTS can negotiate a custom solution that secures fair pricing without the onerous entry.
Advisory and Consulting Services
We can suggest solutions for specific issues. For example, we are advising multiple clients regarding technologies that automatically capture freight dimensions.
Opportunities for Improvement
Once the changes take effect, we will report opportunities for improvement to help you optimize LTL cost and service performance.
Service-Minded Partnership (It’s One of Our Four Core Values)
Your UTS support team is trained and prepared to answer questions. Help is always just a phone call away.