NMFTA Encourages Industry to Provide Feedback on Docket 2025-1

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Nearly one-third of the overall NMFC commodities have been altered; NMFC users are encouraged to submit feedback

On Thursday, the National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc. (NMFTA)™ announced the release of Docket 2025-1 which includes significant changes to the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC®) system used by those who ship less-than-truckload (LTL) freight. those who ship less-than-truckload (LTL) freight.  

Incorrectly classifying freight with incorrect NMFC classification codes can result in higher costs, making it essential for all NMFC users—carriers, shippers, and third-party logistics providers (3PLs)—to prepare for these changes by the go-live date: July 19, 2025.  

On Monday, March 3, 2025, the Freight Classification Development Council (FCDC) will conduct a public meeting, held in conjunction with the NMFTA Spring Meeting in Clearwater Beach, FL, to discuss proposals and review feedback for the NMFC as listed in Docket 2025-1.  

All NMFC users are encouraged to submit feedback which should include pertinent information relating to the transportation characteristics—density, handling, stowability, and liability—of the product(s) involved, or relevant to packaging materials or methods in connection with proposed packaging amendments. 

NMFC users can submit feedback for Docket 2025-1 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 in conjunction with the NMFTA Spring Meeting, March 3, 2025. If you wish to schedule an appearance at the meeting, please 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, February 25, 2025. 

“After consulting with NMFTA’s membership and NMFC users, our primary goal throughout this process is to make the logistics process smoother for supply chain professionals. To do so, we determined the current LTL freight classification system must be simplified,” shared Keith Peterson, director of operations for NMFTA. “Of the 7,000 NMFC commodities, we’ve altered nearly one-third of the listings.” 

“Docket 2025-1 represents one of the most significant changes since deregulation,” said Joe Ohr, chief operating officer for NMFTA. “We’ve come a long way, but there’s still critical work ahead to support a seamless industry-wide implementation.” 

To assist NMFC users in preparing for the changes that will go live July 19, 2025, NMFTA recommends accessing the following resources at www.nmfcchanges.com

  • NMFC Changes: What to Expect Video;  
  • 2025 NMFC Changes List PDF; 
  • 2025 NMFC Changes Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs);  
  • August LTL Listening Session Recordings, and more. 

To learn more about NMFTA’s mission, advocacy, services, resources, and industry conferences, visit www.nmfta.org

About NMFTA

Since 1956, the National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc. (NMFTA)™️ has been setting standards that empower an efficient, secure supply chain. The NMFTA publishes the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC)®, assigns Standard Carrier Alpha Code (SCAC®), assignment of Standard Point Location Codes® (SPLC), develops digital standards for the trucking 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.

Contact

Marli Hall
Director of Public Relations
marli.hall@nmfta.org
703-665-3559