What Rate Farm is deciding
The tool is intentionally conservative. It doesn't claim that a certain weight or dimension automatically requires one service. Instead, it looks at the combination of item type, handling method, size, weight, and distance to suggest what you should investigate.
Parcel
Ordinary package shipping may still make sense when an item can be boxed and handled through a parcel network. Check the provider's current size, weight, packaging, and destination rules before assuming it qualifies.
LTL freight
LTL is worth investigating when an item is palletized, heavy, bulky, or otherwise difficult to handle as an ordinary package. Once LTL looks likely, Rate Farm's freight tools can help you measure the handling unit, estimate density-based class, identify service requirements, and prepare the shipment.
Local delivery
For short-distance moves, a local delivery service can be worth comparing with freight. Distance, vehicle access, loading equipment, and the item's physical size all matter.
Specialized transportation
Vehicles, unusually large machinery, irregular freight, and other difficult loads may need a specialized carrier or a different transportation method. Rate Farm can help you organize the facts, but it does not select or book the carrier for you.
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