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Ransomware as a Service: What You Need to Know to Protect Against a Growing Threat

In the constantly evolving cybersecurity landscape, ransomware has moved beyond isolated, high-value extortion events and into an industrialized model of cybercrime. One of the most…

What Is the DSDC—and Why It Matters for the Future of Freight

In an industry known for moving goods fast, digital transformation hasn’t always kept the same pace. But that’s starting to change. From electronic bills of…

The Fastest Way to Check NMFC Code Changes in 2025

Major NMFC Updates Are Coming July 19—Are Your Item Numbers Changing? The 2025 National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC®) changes take effect on July 19, 2025,…

How Carriers Can Prepare for the 2025 NMFC Changes 

Big changes are coming to the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC®) system on July 19, 2025. It’s been said that this is the biggest change…

How Shippers Can Prepare for the 2025 NMFC Changes 

Big changes are coming to the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC®), the less-than-truckload (LTL) freight classification system, on July 19, 2025, and if you’re a…

How 3PLs Can Prepare for the 2025 NMFC Changes 

Mark your calendars: the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC®) system is changing this Summer, on July 19, 2025—and it’s going to impact how you quote…

Stop Misclassified Freight in Its Tracks: How ClassIT+ Helps You Get It Right the First Time

When shipping less-than-truckload (LTL) freight, accuracy is everything. Misclassified freight doesn’t just cause small hiccups—it can derail profits, damage customer relationships, and drain time and…

How the DSDC Workshops are Driving API Standardization in Trucking 

DSDC Workshops Continuing to Make Progress Toward Full API Roadmap Currently, carriers, shippers, and third-party logistics providers (3PLs) spend countless hours reconciling mismatched invoices, re-entering…

How Mid-Sized Trucking Fleets Can Build Cyber Resilience

As trucking operations grow beyond 50 assets, their cybersecurity needs to evolve beyond the scope of guidance designed for owner operators and small fleets. Increased…

Freight Classification Bracketology 101: ClassIT vs. ClassIT+ 

It’s time for the ultimate March Madness showdown: the veteran ClassIT vs. the rookie ClassIT+. Who will be the true champion?  With the upcoming launch…

Digital LTL Council Releases New API Standards for Pickup Requests and Visibility

The National Motor Traffic Association, Inc.’s (NMFTA)™ Digital LTL Council has released a new digital breakthrough aimed at streamlining two critical elements of the freight…

NMFC Data Is Changing—Will You Be Ready?  

Hands-down, the best way to prepare your organization’s systems for the National Motor Freight Classification™ (NMFC)® Data changes effective on July 19, 2025, is to…