Where Industry Standards Meet Higher Education
The Freight Standards Academy takes students beyond textbooks and classrooms by providing practical, real-world experience applying core freight principles across the industry.
Through the Academy, educational institutions and departments can connect with NMFTA-developed standards, professional tools, educational resources, and subject matter experts—bringing real-world freight knowledge directly into existing coursework and training programs.
One Academy. Growing Opportunities.
The Freight Standards Academy gives educational institutions and departments one connection to NMFTA and a growing portfolio of educational opportunities.
Start with the program that meets your department’s needs today. As the Academy expands, so can your involvement.
Explore Academy Programs
NMFC Education
Help students understand the importance of the NMFC, plus give students hands-on experience with ClassIT+®, NMFTA’s freight classification platform, through institutional access designed for accredited supply chain and packaging departments.
LTL Packaging Education
Bring NMFTA-authored packaging and classification resources and industry expertise into your less-than-truckload (LTL) Packaging curriculum.
Backed by the Standard Since 1956
Since 1956, NMFTA has published and maintained the National Motor Freight Classification® (NMFC®), the standard used to classify LTL freight.
Today, NMFTA’s work reaches across classification, digitalization, cybersecurity, research, and other areas critical to moving freight safely and efficiently.
The Freight Standards Academy brings that expertise into higher education—helping students connect what they learn in the classroom with how the freight industry operates.
Who is the Academy For?
Department Chairs and Deans
looking to strengthen industry connections and career readiness.
Professors
ready to bring real-world freight tools, standards, and expertise into existing coursework for students.
Curriculum and accreditation leaders
looking for practical ways to connect academic learning with current industry practices.
Pick Your Path
Bring Industry Standards Into Your Classroom—Your Way
Whether you’re looking for ready-to-use classroom resources, specialized freight education, or opportunities to connect students directly with industry experts, the Freight Standards Academy gives you multiple ways to get started.
Choose the program or opportunity that best fits your students, curriculum, and department goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Freight Standards Academy?
The Freight Standards Academy is NMFTA’s academic partnership program, connecting accredited university departments with educational programs built around NMFTA standards, tools, resources, and expertise.
Do we need to participate in every program?
No. Each program is independent. Your department can start with the opportunity that best fits your curriculum and explore additional programs as your needs evolve.
How do we get started?
Explore the available programs and follow the request process for the program that best fits your department. There is no separate Academy-level application.
Who do I contact with questions?
Please reach out to fsacademy@nmfta.org with any questions you may have about the Academy or it’s related programs.
Bring Freight Standards Into Your Classroom
Give your students a closer connection to the standards, tools, and expertise shaping the transportation industry.