LTL Shipping in Indianapolis, IN
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LTL Shipping Rates: Factors
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LTL shipping rates are calculated in large part by the freight class, which is a uniform standard by which all carriers use to determine the weight and density of the shipment.
The density, or cube weight, helps them determine how much of something they can put on a truck and still be compliant with NMFTA weight rules. LTL carriers have many shipments on the truck at the same time, all with varying weights and cubic feet (volumes).
Example: LTL Shipment From Indianapolis, IN to Columbus, OH
Let's say you are shipping something from Indy to Columbus via LTL. Once booked, the city driver will pickup the freight and take it back to their terminal in Indianapolis. The truck is then unloaded and your shipment is loaded onto a truck headed for Columbus, along with other freight going in that direction. Much like a flight, the other shipments may be delivering in Columbus or may be moving along to another terminal.
The carrier will use a calculation to see what exactly can go on that Columbus bound truck and typically the more dense the shipment, the more weight or space it takes, the more it will cost per mile.
Transit Time
In the above example, the shipment is picked up in Indianapolis, moved to the Columbus terminal over night and is out for delivery the next day. This is an example of a 1 day transit. To figure out transit time, you subtract out the day it was picked up and account for the freight moving toward the terminal and the day it delivers.
An example would be if you ship from Indianapolis to Dallas, TX. It's picked up on a Monday and will deliver on Wednesday. The transit days are Tuesday and Wednesday, a 2 day transit. Like the Columbus example, it is picked up, taken to the local terminal, put on another truck and moved overnight to Dallas, however, Dallas is around 900 miles away from Indianapolis.
You may also upgrade your shipment for a Guaranteed Transit time. If you'd like an accurate transit time for your shipment, contact us using the form below and we can help.
Indianapolis, Indiana
Located in in Central Indiana, Indianapolis sits on the White River and is the state capital. Main roads include Interstates 65, 74, 70, 465, 69. US Routes 31, 36, 421, 136 & 40. Suburbs and nearby towns include: Marion, Fishers, Carmel, Zionsville, Noblesville, Greenfield, Greenwood, Plainfield, Lebanon, Brownsburg
NMFC New Freight Class Lookup
Use the table below as a guide. Have questions, please contact us.
| Freight Class | Example of Commodity | Weight Range Per Cubic Foot | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | Nuts, Bolts, Steel Rods | More than 50lbs | |
| 55 | Hardwood Flooring, Paint, Bricks | 35-50lbs | |
| 60 | Bottled Beverages, Ceramic Tile | 30-35lbs | |
| 65 | Car Parts, Boxes of Books | 22.5-30lbs | |
| 70 | Food Items, Boxed Paper | 15-22.5lbs | |
| 77.5 | Tires, Bathroom Fixtures | 13.5-15lbs | |
| 85 | Engines Pharmaceuticals | 12-13.5lbs | |
| 92.5 | Computer Monitors, Refrigerators | 10.5-12lbs | |
| 100 | Car & Boat Covers, Canvas, Wood Crates | 9-10.5lbs | |
| 110 | Cabinets, Table Saw, Drill Press | 8-9lbs | |
| 125 | Radio, Stereo, Coffee Maker, Small Appliances | 7-8lbs | |
| 150 | Medical Instruments, Sheet-Metal Parts | 6-7lbs | |
| 175 | Stuffed Furniture, Clothing | 5-6lbs | |
| 200 | Aircraft Parts, Aluminum | 4-5lbs | |
| 250 | Bamboo Furniture, Mattress/Box Springs | 3-4lbs | |
| 300 | Wood Cabinets, Chairs, Tables, Misc Firniture | 2-3lbs | |
| 400 | Paper, Coffee Fiters | 1-2lbs | |
| 500 | Ping Pong Balls, Styrofoam | <1lb |
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