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The Fight Against Freight Fraud Begins with One Change That Can Transform the Industry 

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….

What You Missed: Key Takeaways from Our Benchmarking Insights Webinar

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…

API Implementation Checklist for Shippers, 3PLs, and Brokers 

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 Harvesting: A Symptom of a Shaky Cybersecurity Foundation

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,…

A First Look at the 2026 Transportation Cybersecurity Trends Report 

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…

Bendix EC80 Recall: Safety and Security Implications 

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…

The SCAC Directory: The Industry’s Single Source of Truth for Accurate Carrier Identification 

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….

Top 5 Questions to Ask Before Your First DSDC API Integration 

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…

What Does “Implementing an API Standard” Actually Mean? 

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…

LTL: Delivering More Reliably than Santa and Available Year-Round

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…

Why USPS Carriers Must Obtain a Standard Carrier Alpha Code (SCAC) 

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…

Why NMFTA is Changing Its Relationship with SCAC Resellers—to Strengthen Security and Prevent Freight Fraud

For decades, the Standard Carrier Alpha Code® (SCAC®) has served as the backbone of freight identification—used by carriers, shippers, brokers, and government agencies to keep…