2026 NMFC Packaging Webinar Series 1

Series 1 Dates:

1:00 pm ET Tuesday, March 24, 2026
1:00 pm ET Tuesday, March 31, 2026
1:00 pm ET Tuesday, April 7, 2026

NMFTA will be hosting its popular Packaging Webinar Series again in 2026 to
educate carriers, shippers, 3PLs, and packaging professionals in understanding
packaging and its relationship to motor freight classification and claims.

NMFTA staff will provide detailed instruction in the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC^®) packaging definitions, specifications and requirements, and how to properly apply the provisions of the NMFC.

Module 1 – Tuesday, March 24

Overview of the NMFC, including classification development, an explanation
of the four transportation characteristics and how packaging directly affects those
characteristics, and an introduction to the types and functions of packaging.

Module 2 – tuesday, march 31

Detailed presentation of the NMFC’s minimum packaging requirements,
packaging rules, definitions and specifications, and the NMFC numbered packages
and laboratory test procedures.

Module 3 – tuesday, april 7

Overview of packaging design, how packaging affects the classification of
freight and freight claims, information on special packaging, and examples of how to
read, understand and apply the NMFC’s minimum packaging requirements.

Cost:

NMFC Participants: $300.00
NMFC Non-Participants: $385.00

Questions?

For questions regarding the webinar, contact Amber Parker by email at amber.parker@nmfta.org or by phone at (703) 683-7829.