The Commodity Profile Database, or CPD, is a centralized database of less-than-truckload (LTL) shipment data maintained by the National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc.® (NMFTA)™ to support commodity research and updates to the National Motor Freight Classification® (NMFC)™. The database is made up…
For years, freight fraud has quietly chipped away at the foundation of trust that keeps America’s supply chain moving. Impersonation, double brokering, and fictitious pickups are all major issues….
On December 17, 2025, the National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc.® (NMFTA)™ hosted an insightful, first-ever webinar: LTL by the Numbers: Exclusive Benchmarking Insights to…
This is Part 3 of the DSDC “Connected Freight Blog Series.” You’ve explored what implementing an application programming interface (API) Standard actually means. You’ve learned the key questions to ask before your…
Credential theft (the stealing of usernames and passwords) is often considered a core driver of cyber incidents. However, this assessment does not capture the big picture accurately as credential theft itself,…
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…
The 2024 safety recall of many Bendix EC80 brake controllers has confirmed that there are safety implications of J2497 message reception. This blog post delves…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
