A First Look at the 2026 Transportation Cybersecurity Trends Report
2025 was the year the transportation sector stopped asking whether cyber threats might disrupt operations. We had our answer; we saw daily proof that these…
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The SCAC Directory: The Industry’s Single Source of Truth for Accurate Carrier Identification
Learn why the SCAC Directory is a critical tool in the fight against supply chain fraud. Accurate carrier identification is foundational to modern transportation operations….
Top 5 Questions to Ask Before Your First DSDC API Integration
This is Part 2 of the DSDC “Connected Freight Blog Series.” If you’ve ever waited days to understand why a freight bill changed—or wondered why…
What Does “Implementing an API Standard” Actually Mean?
This is Part 1 of the DSDC “Connected Freight Blog Series.” If you’ve downloaded one of the Digital Standards Development Council’s (DSDC)™ application programming interface…
LTL: Delivering More Reliably than Santa and Available Year-Round
Every December, both Santa Claus and the less-than-truckload (LTL) industry gear up to ensure a smooth holiday season for millions of people, but last year…
Why USPS Carriers Must Obtain a Standard Carrier Alpha Code (SCAC)
Quick Answer: United States Postal Service (USPS) contractors must obtain a Standard Carrier Alpha Code® (SCAC)® because it is a mandatory identifier required for government…
Why NMFTA is Changing Its Relationship with SCAC Resellers—to Strengthen Security and Prevent Freight Fraud
For decades, the Standard Carrier Alpha Code® (SCAC®) has served as the backbone of freight identification—used by carriers, shippers, brokers, and government agencies to keep…
Cybersecurity is a Team Sport: NMFTA’s 2025 Conference Lit Up Austin
If you weren’t in Austin, TX last month, you missed the trucking industry’s most electrifying cybersecurity event of the year. The NMFTA 2025 Cybersecurity Conference…
Packaging and Class: How Packaging Decisions Change Density and Your Invoice
Discover how packaging decisions impact NMFC freight classification, shipping costs, and carrier relationships. Learn practical tips for compliance, density accuracy, and packaging efficiency.
What Your Peers Learned at NMFTA’s 2025 Fall Meeting
The National Motor Freight Traffic Association’s (NMFTA) 2025 Fall Meeting brought members—less-than-truckload (LTL) carriers—and industry leaders together in Washington, DC for several days of impactful…
Avoid Getting Turned Away at the Port: Why You Need a SCAC Code Before You Arrive
Don’t get denied at the gate. Learn why every port and intermodal carrier needs a SCAC code Picture this: You’ve driven hours to the terminal,…
Everything You Need to Know about a Bill of Lading
In the world of less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping, few documents carry as much weight—literally and legally—as the Bill of Lading (BOL). Whether you’re a shipper, carrier,…
