Single MCC section
Floor-standing MCC section on a skid
48 × 40 × 84 in
Packaged weight: 1,600 lb
- Cubic feet
- 93.33
- Density
- 17.14lb/cu ft
Estimated class
70
70
Motor Control Center LTL Shipping Guide
Freight Class for Motor Control Center
To estimate your shipment, use the Motor Control Center Freight Class Calculator.
The Motor Control Center Freight Class Examples use the current 13-tier density scale, effective July 19, 2025, and range from Class 70–92.5.
These are density-based estimates.
Motor Control Center density calculator
Calculate Your Motor Control Center Freight Class
A long multi-section MCC assembly is preloaded as an example. Adjust the packaged dimensions or weight to calculate your motor control center freight class.
Your result
Cubic feet
224.00
Density
18.75
lb/cu ft
Estimated freight class
70
This is an example density-based estimate. Update any field to calculate your shipment.
Motor Control Center shipment examples
Motor Control Center Freight Class Examples
These examples use finished outside dimensions and total packaged weight. They show how three realistic motor control center shipment formats can produce different density-based class estimates.
Two-section MCC lineup
Long multi-section MCC assembly
96 × 48 × 84 in
Packaged weight: 4,200 lb
- Cubic feet
- 224.00
- Density
- 18.75lb/cu ft
Estimated class
70
70
Control and accessory section
Lighter MCC control section on a pallet
48 × 40 × 72 in
Packaged weight: 950 lb
- Cubic feet
- 80.00
- Density
- 11.88lb/cu ft
Estimated class
92.5
92.5
Motor Control Center shipment comparison
Motor Control Center Freight Class by Shipment Format
Motor Control Center freight class can change with finished packaging, density, weight distribution, protective clearance, and stackability. Use the finished packaged dimensions and total weight rather than the unpackaged product size.
| Motor Control Center shipment | Typical packaging | Density tendency | Stackability | Planning note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single MCC section | Floor-standing MCC section on a skid | Moderate | Non-stackable | Anchor the base and secure buckets, doors, and bus connections. This example calculates to 17.14 lb/cu ft and Class 70. |
| Two-section MCC lineup | Long multi-section MCC assembly | Moderate | Non-stackable | Brace section joints and plan side-loading or dedicated handling. This example calculates to 18.75 lb/cu ft and Class 70. |
| Control and accessory section | Lighter MCC control section on a pallet | Medium to lower | Non-stackable | Protect meters, HMIs, and removable control units. This example calculates to 11.88 lb/cu ft and Class 92.5. |
| Multi-piece or accessory shipment | Main motor control center package plus separately protected components, accessories, or mounting hardware | Varies | Confirm each piece | List every separate piece and include its finished dimensions, weight, packaging, and stackability in the quote request. |
Motor Control Center shipping options
How Shipping Method Affects Motor Control Center Freight Class
The appropriate service depends on finished dimensions, packaged weight, piece count, loading method, value, stackability, and whether specialized handling is required.
| Motor Control Center shipment | Common shipping option |
|---|---|
| Single MCC section | LTL with packaging, stackability, and handling review |
| Two-section MCC lineup | LTL or volume service with weight and dimensional review |
| Control and accessory section | LTL with packaging, stackability, and handling review |
| Multi-piece, high-value, or special-handling shipment | LTL, volume, partial truckload, dedicated, or specialized service after piece-count and handling review |
Single sections can move by LTL; lineups often need volume LTL, dedicated, or flatbed service.
Motor Control Center Packaging, Stackability, and Damage Risk
Motor Control Center Packaging
- Tall-section anchoring, bucket restraint, door protection, and bus-joint bracing.
- Anchor the base and secure buckets, doors, and bus connections.
- Brace section joints and plan side-loading or dedicated handling.
Motor Control Center Stackability
- Non-stackable.
- Non-stackable.
- Non-stackable.
Motor Control Center Fragility and Liability
- Tip-over, misaligned sections, loose buckets, and damaged controls.
- Protect meters, HMIs, and removable control units.
- Confirm declared value, coverage, orientation, and any top-load or special-handling restrictions before tendering motor control center freight.
Before Requesting a Motor Control Center Freight Quote
How to Measure a Packaged Motor Control Center Shipment
- Measure after the motor control center is secured and all cartons, pallets, skids, crates, framing, and protective materials are complete.
- Include runners, legs, reels, doors, fittings, cables, brackets, accessories, overhang, and every projecting packaged component that applies.
- Measure to the longest, widest, and tallest finished point and use the total tendered shipment weight.
Motor Control Center Freight Quote Checklist
- Record the finished packaged length, width, height, quantity, and total weight.
- State whether the shipment is stackable and whether top loading or side loading is restricted.
- Include photos showing packaging, securement, labels, lift points, and exposed risk areas when practical.
- Describe the exact motor control center shipment format and list detached components, accessories, cables, mounting hardware, or separate pieces.
- Confirm forklift, dock, liftgate, crane, rigging, inside-delivery, or specialized loading requirements.
Freight Planning Calculators
Calculate and Plan Your Motor Control Center Shipment
Use the freight class, density, pallet, and linear-feet calculators to plan your packaged LTL shipment.
Freight Class Calculator
Estimate freight class from packaged dimensions, weight, and density.
Freight Density Calculator
Calculate cubic feet and pounds per cubic foot for packaged freight.
Pallet Freight Calculator
Plan pallet dimensions, shipment weight, density, and configuration.
Freight Linear Feet Calculator
Estimate trailer-space usage for pallets and non-stackable freight.
Freight classes shown on this page are density-based estimates for shipment planning. Actual classification may also depend on value, handling requirements, liability, stowability, dimensions, and other commodity-specific factors. Confirm the final freight class with your carrier, broker, or official NMFC resources before shipping. NMFC® is a registered trademark of the National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc. FreightClassCalculator.tools is an independent calculator and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or licensed by NMFTA.