Scattered Spider: Cyberthreat to the Trucking Industry
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…
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Why Fleets Can’t Afford to Miss the NMFTA 2025 Cybersecurity Conference
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,…
Decoding Density: The Freight Factor You Can’t Afford to Overlook
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…
How to Renew Your SCAC—and What Happens If You Don’t
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…
Beta-Tested, Member-Approved: ClassIT+ Takes a Major Step Forward
ClassIT+ progress comes to life at NMFTA’s 2025 Summer Meeting Last week, our membership meeting was more than just a routine update—it was a vibrant,…
A Legacy of Leadership: Paul Dugent’s 4 Decades in the LTL Industry
In an industry known for constant change, high demands, and fierce competition, it’s rare to find someone who not only rises to meet the challenges,…
NMFTA To Launch First-Ever Member Portal: A Smarter, Simpler Way to Stay Connected
Timely AMS launch aligns with broader efforts to digitize and safeguard the trucking industry On Wednesday, May 15, 2025, the National Motor Freight Traffic Association,…
CyberTruck Challenge: Securing the Future of Heavy Vehicle Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity isn’t just about data centers and laptops anymore. As trucks and other heavy-duty vehicles become smarter and more connected, they’re also becoming more vulnerable….
What Is an FAK—and How Is It Different from the NMFC?
At the National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc. (NMFTA)™, we often receive questions from shippers, carriers, and third-party logistics providers (3PLs) about freight all kinds…
Where Your SCAC Shows Up: 11 Places It’s Used in Transportation
If you’re a motor carrier, broker, freight forwarder, or intermodal provider, you’ve likely heard that you need a Standard Carrier Alpha Code (SCAC®). But once…
Get Ready! The New ClassIT+™ API Sandbox Available for Testing May 13
In the world of shipping less-than-truckload (LTL) freight, we know that accuracy is a must. Misclassified freight isn’t just a small oversight, it can have…
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…
