The National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc.® (NMFTA)® advocates for policies and initiatives that strengthen safety, security, and efficiency across the freight transportation ecosystem. We work to elevate industry priorities by bringing together motor carriers, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), manufacturers, technology providers, and government agencies around shared challenges that impact how freight moves.
Our leadership meets with the United States (U.S.) White House, U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to raise awareness around cargo theft and cyber-enabled freight fraud.
These discussions focused on strengthening supply chain security, promoting trusted industry standards, and ensuring policymakers understand the real-world impact of proposed regulations on motor carriers and the broader freight community. Federal partners increasingly rely on NMFTA’s technical expertise and industry insight as they address these complex challenges.
The NMFTA Legislative News and Updates Newsletter:
- Promotes Safety and Compliance: Supporting rules that enhance driver and vehicle safety without imposing unnecessary burdens.
- Defends Industry Standards: Preserving uniform less-than-truckload (LTL) freight classification to maintain consistency and fairness.
- Drives Innovation: Advocating for policies that enable the safe adoption of automated and connected vehicle technologies.
- Protects Operational Efficiency: Opposing regulations that create inefficiencies or increase costs without clear benefits.
- Addresses Emerging Risks: Engaging on issues like cybersecurity, environmental compliance, and labor standards.
Recent Newsletter Highlights:
- T&I Committee Advances Dalilah’s Law
- Truck Parking: $275 Million in Federal Grants On The Way
- Non-Domiciled CDL Rule Takes Effect; FMCSA Signals Nine Rulemakings Ahead
- DHS Shutdown Enters Fifth Week
- USMCA Review Talks Begin as U.S. Signals Differing Tracks with Canada and Mexico