Accurate less-than-truckload (LTL) freight classification plays a critical role in preventing misrepresentation, disputes, and exploitation. ClassIT+™ supports transparency and consistency that reduce opportunities for abuse.
How Classification Relates to Fraud
Inaccurate or manipulated National Motor Freight Classification® (NMFC)™ data, information, etc., can:
- Mask high-value or high-risk freight;
- Increase cargo theft exposure;
- Enable billing disputes and abuse; and
- Create downstream operational risk.
Integrity matters.
The Role of ClassIT+
ClassIT+ helps by:
- Providing clear, standardized classification data;
- Improving consistency across shipments;
- Reducing ambiguity fraudsters exploit; and
- Supporting better risk assessment.
Part of a Larger System
Classification integrity complements identity verification, cybersecurity, and digital standards—strengthening fraud prevention end-to-end.
FAQs
Inaccurate or manipulated classification can conceal high-value freight, increase theft risk, enable disputes, and create opportunities for misrepresentation, sometimes intentionally.
ClassIT+ is National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc.’s® (NMFTA)™ digital classification platform that provides access to standardized classification data, supporting accuracy, consistency, and transparency across shipments.
No. Many classification errors are unintentional. However, persistent or strategic misclassification can increase fraud risk and should be addressed through education and controls.
Accurate classification of commodities benefits everyone:
- Carriers (risk and claims management);
- Shippers (cost and compliance clarity);
- 3PLs and brokers (reduced disputes); and
- Insurers and partners (assess risk).
By reducing ambiguity and improving consistency, ClassIT+ helps close gaps that fraudsters exploit, especially for high-risk or high-value freight.
Related Resource
Accurate LTL freight classification supports transparency, risk management, and fraud prevention across shipments.