The National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc. (NMFTA)™ announced the release of Docket 2025-2 which includes changes to the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC®) system used by those who ship less-than-truckload (LTL) freight.
Incorrect classifications can lead to billing disputes, freight rework, and higher costs. That’s why it’s essential for all NMFC users—carriers, shippers, and third-party logistics providers (3PLs)—to stay aligned with the latest updates and prepare for the go-live date: December 6, 2025.
To help ensure the NMFC continues to evolve in a way that supports clarity, consistency, and cost-effective shipping, NMFTA invites industry stakeholders to participate in the decision-making process. On September 29, 2025, the Freight Classification Development Council (FCDC) will hold a public meeting—part of NMFTA’s 2025 Fall Meeting in Washington, DC—to review Docket 2025-2 proposals and stakeholder feedback.
All NMFC users are encouraged to submit feedback, including relevant details about the product’s transportation characteristics—density, handling, stowability, and liability—or proposed packaging materials and methods.
Feedback for Docket 2025-2 can be submitted in many ways:
1. Online: Complete the feedback form at nmfcchanges.com/docket-feedback.
2. Email: Send your feedback directly to fcdc@nmfta.org.
3. Mail: Send a letter to:
Freight Classification Development Council
1001 North Fairfax Street, Suite 600
Alexandria, VA 22314
4. In Person: Attend the FCDC meeting to be held during the NMFTA 2025 Fall Meeting on September 29, 2025. To schedule an appearance at the meeting, complete the “Intent to Attend” form here no less than three business days prior to the meeting.
Feedback submitted via form, email, or postal mail, must be received by the FCDC no later than 5:00 pm ET, Tuesday, September 23, 2025.
“Following the major advancements introduced in Docket 2025-1, this latest docket reflects our continued commitment to simplifying the NMFC and modernizing the LTL freight classification process,” said Keith Peterson, vice president of operations for NMFTA. “These updates may be less extensive, but they are just as vital in supporting an easier, more consistent experience for carriers, 3PLs, and shippers alike.”
Learn more about the NMFC and its digital counterpart, ClassIT+™, at www.nmfcchanges.com.
About NMFTA
Since 1956, the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA)™ has represented the interests of the less-than-truckload (LTL) motor carrier industry. The NMFTA publishes the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC®), manages its digital counterpart, ClassIT+™, assigns Standard Carrier Alpha Code® (SCAC®) and Standard Point Location Code (SPLC®), develops digital standards for the LTL industry, and safeguards those digital standards through cybersecurity research, dissemination of studies, and education. Membership in NMFTA is available to all for-hire interstate and intrastate motor carriers. For more information, visit www.nmfta.org.
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marli.hall@nmfta.org
703-665-3559
