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October in Austin: Where the Freight Industry Gets Serious About Cybersecurity

As someone deeply involved in cybersecurity for the freight industry, I can tell you: the threats we’re facing aren’t hypothetical anymore. They’re operational. They’re financial….

Still Unsure if an NMFC Item Changed? Here’s How to Check in Seconds

When the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC®) changes went into effect on July 19, 2025, they marked a transformative moment for the less-than-truckload (LTL) industry. The most exciting…

EDI vs API in Trucking: Why It’s Time to Embrace API Standards (API 101)

For decades, electronic data interchange (EDI) has been the backbone of digital communication in trucking. It standardized how carriers, shippers, and 3PLs exchanged bills of…

Why Trucking Executives Should Be in Austin This October

Cybersecurity has become a boardroom issue. For leaders in the trucking industry—CEOs, CIOs, COOs, and CTOs—the National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc. (NMFTA)™ Cybersecurity Conference…

It’s Time to Tackle Cargo Theft Head-On

Executive-level insights to be shared at NMFTA’s Cybersecurity Conference this October At the upcoming National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc. (NMFTA)™ Cybersecurity Conference in Austin,…

Protecting Trucks, Trailers & Tech: NMFTA’s Latest Research Projects

The National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc. (NMFTA)™ cybersecurity team has been busy tackling challenges on both the enterprise and rolling asset side of trucking….

Unlocking LTL Precision: NMFTA’s Interpretation Services

Accurate freight classification is crucial for any less-than-truckload (LTL) shipment—and that’s where the National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc. (NMFTA)™ classification interpretation assistance steps in….

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Why Freight Scheduling is Still Broken—and What the DSDC Plans to Do About It

The Full Truckload Council welcomes the Scheduling Standards Consortium. Here’s what that means—and why now is the right time to fix freight scheduling.  If you’ve…

Supply Chain Risk and Global Intrigue: What “Made in China” Really Means to the Trucking Industry

In this era of ever-increasing digitalization across the trucking industry, fleets continue to adopt sophisticated technologies—from electronic logging devices (ELDs) and telematics, to dashcams, to…

The NMFC Changes Are Live. Now It’s Time to Stay Ahead of Billing Curve with New API

As the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC®) evolves, here’s how to stay proactive, not reactive, when it comes to freight bills. With the July 19…

Carrier SCAC vs. Container SCAC Ending in “U”: What’s the Difference? 

In freight transportation, container logistics, and drayage operations, one key identifier continues to play a vital role in ensuring visibility and compliance: the Standard Carrier…

Shippers: The Catalysts Powering the Trucking Industry’s Digital Transformation

For decades, the trucking industry has run on trust, paper, and manual workarounds. But today, a quiet revolution is underway; a shift toward data-driven, real-time…