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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
In late 2024, I wrote a blog outlining how a Chinese state-sponsored Advance Persistent Threat (APT) actor—tracked as Salt Typhoon—compromised several major U.S. Internet Service…
Packaging may often be treated as an afterthought in shipping operations—but in the less-than-truckload (LTL) industry, it can be the difference between profitability and preventable…
As the trucking industry becomes increasingly digital, it also becomes more vulnerable to cyberthreats. Currently, one of the most concerning groups in this space is…
Cybercriminals have shifted gears—and fleets are in their crosshairs. From credential theft that opens the door to ransomware to cyber-enabled cargo theft exploiting dispatch vulnerabilities,…
In less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping, density is one of the most important—but often misunderstood—factors that affect freight classification and pricing. Put simply, density is the weight…
Your SCAC code may only be four letters, but it can make or break your ability to move freight. If you’re a carrier, broker, freight…
