LED streetlight heads
Boxed roadway luminaires on a pallet
48 × 40 × 48 in
Packaged weight: 520 lb
- Cubic feet
- 53.33
- Density
- 9.75lb/cu ft
Estimated class
100
100
Street Light LTL Shipping Guide
Freight Class for Street Light
To estimate your shipment, use the Street Light Freight Class Calculator.
The Street Light Freight Class Examples use the current 13-tier density scale, effective July 19, 2025, and range from Class 100–175.
These are density-based estimates.
Street Light density calculator
Calculate Your Street Light Freight Class
A long crated arms with luminaires is preloaded as an example. Adjust the packaged dimensions or weight to calculate your street light freight class.
Your result
Cubic feet
72.00
Density
9.03
lb/cu ft
Estimated freight class
100
This is an example density-based estimate. Update any field to calculate your shipment.
Street Light shipment examples
Street Light Freight Class Examples
These examples use finished outside dimensions and total packaged weight. They show how three realistic street light shipment formats can produce different density-based class estimates.
Streetlight arms and fixtures
Long crated arms with luminaires
96 × 36 × 36 in
Packaged weight: 650 lb
- Cubic feet
- 72.00
- Density
- 9.03lb/cu ft
Estimated class
100
100
Pole and fixture bundle
Long pole sections and light components
144 × 40 × 40 in
Packaged weight: 700 lb
- Cubic feet
- 133.33
- Density
- 5.25lb/cu ft
Estimated class
175
175
Street Light shipment comparison
Street Light Freight Class by Shipment Format
Street Light 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.
| Street Light shipment | Typical packaging | Density tendency | Stackability | Planning note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LED streetlight heads | Boxed roadway luminaires on a pallet | Medium to lower | Conditional | Protect lenses, photocontrol sockets, and mounting tenons. This example calculates to 9.75 lb/cu ft and Class 100. |
| Streetlight arms and fixtures | Long crated arms with luminaires | Medium to lower | Non-stackable | Support arms at multiple points and separate fixture heads. This example calculates to 9.03 lb/cu ft and Class 100. |
| Pole and fixture bundle | Long pole sections and light components | Lower | Non-stackable | Use bunks, banding, end protection, and overlength-service planning. This example calculates to 5.25 lb/cu ft and Class 175. |
| Multi-piece or accessory shipment | Main street light 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. |
Street Light shipping options
How Shipping Method Affects Street Light Freight Class
The appropriate service depends on finished dimensions, packaged weight, piece count, loading method, value, stackability, and whether specialized handling is required.
| Street Light shipment | Common shipping option |
|---|---|
| LED streetlight heads | LTL with packaging, stackability, and handling review |
| Streetlight arms and fixtures | LTL with packaging, stackability, and handling review |
| Pole and fixture bundle | LTL or volume service with weight and dimensional review |
| Multi-piece, high-value, or special-handling shipment | LTL, volume, partial truckload, dedicated, or specialized service after piece-count and handling review |
Fixture heads fit palletized LTL; poles and long arms may need flatbed, volume LTL, or dedicated service.
Street Light Packaging, Stackability, and Damage Risk
Street Light Packaging
- Long-item bunks, lens protection, banding, and separated controls and hardware.
- Protect lenses, photocontrol sockets, and mounting tenons.
- Support arms at multiple points and separate fixture heads.
Street Light Stackability
- Stackable in rated cartons.
- Non-stackable.
- Non-stackable.
Street Light Fragility and Liability
- Bent arms, broken lenses, overlength handling damage, and loose hardware.
- Use bunks, banding, end protection, and overlength-service planning.
- Confirm declared value, coverage, orientation, and any top-load or special-handling restrictions before tendering street light freight.
Before Requesting a Street Light Freight Quote
How to Measure a Packaged Street Light Shipment
- Measure after the street light 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.
Street Light 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 street light 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 Street Light 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.