NMFTA conference with members and trucks at an industry event.

Why Join?

NMFTA supports its membership through:

  • Developing and maintaining less-than-truckload (LTL) freight classification standards;
  • Assigning industry-wide identification codes;
  • Providing research, education, and best-practice guidance for carriers;
  • Adapting industry to modernization and digitalization.
  • Exchanging knowledge, best practices, and real-world experiences with peers; and
  • Networking with industry leaders, building meaningful professional connections.

Membership Types

NMFTA has two types of organizational membership; LTL Carrier (intrastate and interstate) and Associate Member. Associate Members include brokers/3PLs/4PLs, freight forwarders, government traffic, private fleet, shippers, tank truck carriers, truckload carriers, and water carriers.

Organizational Membership

NMFTA membership supports the operational, regulatory, and technology needs of organizations across the freight transportation industry.

Membership Type Overview

Company TypeLTL Carrier Access MemberLTL Carrier Engagement MemberAssociate Member
LTL Carrier (Interstate and Intrastate)
Broker/3PL/4PL
Shipper
Freight Forwarder
Government Traffic
Water Carrier
Truckload Carrier
Tank Truck Carrier
Intermodal
Private Fleet
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From leadership gatherings to cybersecurity events and member collaboration, NMFTA brings the industry together to solve real challenges and shape what comes next.

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