Commodities capture detailed product information: Description, code, freight class, dimensions, and weight — that's typically required for LTL shipments and any load where the customer needs detailed product info on the BOL.
If you add commodities while creating the shipment: They appear on the Commodities tab automatically. If you skip them at creation, you can add them here later.
1. Open the shipment
Open the shipment you want to add a commodity to.
2. Click the Commodities tab
In the tab bar at the top of the shipment, click Commodities.
3. Add a new commodity
Click New commodity in the top-right corner of the tab. The New commodity dialog opens.
4. Fill in the commodity details
Product description — what the commodity is (e.g., "Auto parts," "Frozen produce")
Product code — the customer or shipper's product code (optional)
Freight class — required for LTL; leave blank for FTL unless your client requires it
Unit type — pallets, cartons, drums, etc.
Pallets — number of pallets
Pieces — number of individual pieces
Weight — total weight in pounds
Length, Width, Height — dimensions of one unit, in inches
Click Add when finished. The commodity appears in the list on the Commodities tab.
Tip: Add a separate commodity entry for each distinct product on the shipment. This keeps freight class, dimensions, and weights accurate when you generate the BOL.
5. Edit or archive a commodity (optional)
To edit or archive an existing commodity, click the "..." menu to the right of the row:
Edit — reopens the commodity in editable form
Archive — removes the commodity from the active list