The National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc.® (NMFTA)™ has launched a new ID verification process to strengthen the integrity of the Standard Carrier Alpha Code® (SCAC™) and help protect the freight industry from fraud.
“In today’s evolving risk landscape, identity verification is critical to NMFTA’s commitment of advancing trusted ID verification standards to strengthen transparency, reduce risk of freight fraud, and build industry confidence,” said Joe Ohr, chief operating officer for NMFTA. “We’re verifying that a real person, at a real, physical address, is tied to every SCAC.”
To help ensure the authenticity of your SCAC, you can become verified in one of two ways—for Class 8 carriers, you’ll use your US DOT number and other identifiers; for non-class 8 carriers, you’ll use our new ID verification process. The process for both is quick and simple! Let’s take a closer look at each one.
Get Verified Using Your USDOT Number
Class 8 carriers can use their Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) data, such as United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) number and MC number, to verify their SCAC. When verified through FMCSA Data, your safety-record confirmed identification is validated and confirmed, at the time of assignment, renewal, or reinstatement, using data from the FMCSA Company Snapshot website at https://safer.fmcsa.dot.gov/CompanySnapshot.aspx.
To complete your verification through FMCSA Data, you must enter your current USDOT number and at least one other identifier into the SCAC application or renewal/reinstate forms, where it will be vetted and confirmed.
Get Verified Using Your ID
Becoming verified by ID means that as of the date of SCAC assignment, renewal, or reinstatement, your identity is verified via the SCAC ID verification process. NMFTA utilizes a third-party to confirm verification through a government ID using biometric matching and database validation. At this time, verification through ID is only for non-class 8 carriers.
See the following for more information on what types of ID are accepted:
ID Verification Is Simple
The SCAC ID verification process is part of the SCAC Apply, Renew, and Reinstate forms and is based on your carrier type. Before you begin, you will need the following items:
- A device with a camera ;
- Government ID; and
- Selfie.
To complete the process, you will be asked to capture images of your ID and a live selfie, which will be used for biometric matching against your government ID. The identification used during the SCAC ID verification process must be a match of or be a representative of the SCAC owner.
The process is quick and simple and, once approved, you’ll be redirected back to SCAC where you complete your application, renewal, or reinstatement.
Check out the Guidance for SCAC ID Verification section in our Help Center for articles and videos for more information.
Built to Secure, Built to Succeed
SCAC’s ID verification process has been built to keep your information secure and to help you be successful. Blurry image? Glare? We’ve got you covered. On-screen prompts offer guidance as you progress through the ID verification process. Unfortunately, failures can happen for a number of reasons, but our goal is to make this process simple and easy so we can ensure your verification is valid and get you on your way of establishing your trusted profile.
Check out our Help Center and read Tips for Successfully Completing Your SCAC ID Verification.
Start Creating Your Trusted Profile Now
By starting your SCAC verification now, you will be prepared to turn the carrier identifier into an identity-assured trust credential. Using the SCAC ID verification process is quick and easy, especially when you come prepared. Have all of your materials ready before you start the process to make it as efficient as possible.
Check out our Help Center for SCAC Verified & SCAC ID Verification Videos, including this helpful video on how to prepare for the SCAC ID verification process.
