SKUs On Multiple Pallets or with Multiple Freight Classes

In all e-commerce platforms that Eniture Technology enables for LTL freight, there is a single set of settings to record the weight and freight class for the SKU.  If the product has variants, each variant will have its own set of shipping parameters, but still the fact remains...  There is only one set of fields to record them.  What do you do if the SKU is comprised of multiple handling units (e.g. pallets) or has more than one commodity?

Pallet Packing Feature

All of Eniture Technology's LTL freight quoting products have access to the "Pallet Packing" feature.  This feature allows the merchant to specify that the SKU ships as multiple handling units, allows the merchant to specify each one, and for each one to specify the weight and freight class for each one.  Use of this feature is straightforward.  Consult the product's user guide for instructions. However, this feature comes at an additional cost that may not be necessary depending on your requirements — see the next section for a free alternative.

Using a Blended Freight Class

Several freight class calculators are available online that can determine the blended freight class for a SKU. One of the most useful for this purpose is the density calculator from Daylight Transport, available here. Note: verify that this link is current, as carrier web properties change periodically.

Enter your SKU details into the calculator, then transfer the results to the quoting app. For the SKU or variant, enter the total weight and the blended freight class returned by the calculator. The shipping quotes you receive should be accurate as long as your inputs are correct.