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Author PhotoMilvia Fisher - July 15, 2025

Episode 22: NMFC Updates Are Everywhere. Who's Ready?!

  • Brian Blalock_Logistics Unplugged Host and BlueGrace Director of Client Development

    Brian Blalock

    Host and BlueGrace Director of Client Development

  • Carly Bly BlueGrace Logistics

    Carly Bly

    VP of LTL Pricing and Carrier Relations

NMFC Updates: What You Need to Know for July 19th

By now, you’ve heard about the upcoming NMFC changes, but are you fully prepared?

On July 19th, the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) system will undergo significant updates. Join Carly and Brian in this episode of Logistics Unplugged, as they break down the key details behind these updates and how they’ll affect your shipments.

In This Episode:

  • What are NMFC updates, and why do they matter for LTL pricing?

  • How these updates will impact your shipments—and what you need to do now to prepare.

  • The changes in freight classifications and how they could affect your pricing.

  • How to ensure accuracy in your bills of lading to avoid costly mistakes as a result of the updates.

  • Tips for navigating the shift, including the role of technology like dimensional scanning to stay compliant.

Key Takeaways:

  • The switch to 13 new density subcategories and how that impacts your freight.

  • How customer-specific pricing (FAKs) will be affected by the updates.

  • Steps to ensure your SKUs and NMFC codes are updated before the changes take effect.

Don’t miss out on this essential information—especially if you’re unsure about how these updates will affect your bottom line. Listen now to learn how to prepare and ensure a smoother transition.

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