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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.

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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,…

Last Call: Limited Space Remains for the Trucking Industry’s Only In-Person Cybersecurity Conference

At the upcoming NMFTA Cybersecurity Conference (October 26-28 in Austin, TX), attendees will find ample opportunity to sharpen their security mindset and build practical skills….

Q&A: Why You Should Join the DSDC at Manifest 2026

The freight industry is at a digital crossroads. That’s why the National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc.’s (NMFTA)™ Digital Standards Development Council (DSDC)™ is bringing…

Don’t Let Misclassifications Haunt Your Business 

Dealing with ghosts and ghouls from misclassifications and outdated data can make any time of year feel like spooky season. But now you can ward…

Happening at #NMFTACyber: Turn Cyber Pressure Into Preparedness

For executives and incident responders in the trucking industry, the Incident Response: When Seconds Count session at the National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc. (NMFTA)™…

The Time Is Now: Call for Collaboration Happening at #NMFTACyber

The cybersecurity challenges facing our industry aren’t solved in isolation—they’re solved together. That’s why each year the  National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc. (NMFTA)™ issues…

When Telecom Attacks Threaten the Supply Chain: What Trucking Needs to Learn from the Secret Service Bust 

In September 2025, the U.S. Secret Service announced it had dismantled a sophisticated telecommunications threat network in the New York tri-state area. Investigators discovered more…

Top 5 Standard Carrier Alpha Code (SCAC) Mistakes That Delay Freight, and How to Avoid Them

In today’s fast-moving world of logistics, precision is non-negotiable. A single error in your Standard Carrier Alpha Code® (SCAC®) can derail an entire shipment, trigger…

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….