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Carrier SCAC vs. Container SCAC Ending in “U”: What’s the Difference? 

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…

Shippers: The Catalysts Powering the Trucking Industry’s Digital Transformation

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…

From Backbone to Battlefront: Salt Typhoon’s Espionage Leap from Telecom to the National Guard

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…

Why Smart Shippers Are Rethinking Packaging in the Wake of NMFC Changes

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…

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…

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,…

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….