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Major NMFC Changes to Take Effect in 2025
NMFTA to host LTL Listening Sessions for carriers, shippers, and 3PLs in August The National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc. (NMFTA)™ announced during its Summer Meeting in Louisville, KY that major National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC)® changes will take effect…
NMFTA Announces Price Increase for Interpretation Requests
Correctly classifying LTL freight benefits everyone, from cost savings to protecting shippers from liability risks The National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA)™ announced today a price increase for interpretation requests. This change will only impact companies that are currently not…
NMFTA Welcomes Shippers and Supply Chain Professionals to Participate in Upcoming Classification Meeting
FCDC to discuss packaging amendments, consolidations, and cancelations this June in Louisville, KY The National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc. (NMFTA)™ announced today that on Monday, June 3, 2024, the Freight Classification Development Council (FCDC) will conduct a public meeting…
NMFTA Releases Comprehensive Guide to Minimum LTL Packaging Standard Requirements
The National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc. (NMFTA) and National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) today announced the launch of its comprehensive less-than-truckload (LTL) freight packaging guide, which unveils the secrets to complying with the NMFC minimum LTL packaging requirements. This…
Clean Freight Coalition Statement on Latest EPA Heavy-Duty Truck Emissions Rule
On March 29, Clean Freight Coalition Executive Director Jim Mullen issued the following statement on behalf of the Coalition regarding the Environmental Protection Agency’s final Greenhouse Gas Emissions Regulations for Heavy-Duty Vehicles-Phase 3 rule: “The members of the Clean Freight…
NMFTA’s Digital LTL Council Announces eBOL 2.1: A Milestone Update Fueled by Industry Feedback to Digitize the LTL Shipment Lifecycle
eBOL standard delivers enhanced accuracy for carriers, shippers, and 3PLs paving the way for a more efficient supply chain The National Motor Freight Traffic Association’s (NMFTA) Digital LTL Council announced today the release of eBOL 2.1. The latest update to…
$1 Trillion Price Tag: Report Details Cost of Electrifying U.S. Trucks
A new report released today by Roland Berger, commissioned by the Clean Freight Coalition (CFC), found that fully electrifying the U.S. commercial truck fleet would require a staggering $1 trillion investment just for infrastructure. The report outlines a practical plan…
NMFTA’s Debbie Sparks and Lesley Veldstra Killingsworth Named Recipients of 2024 Pros to Know Award
Colorado Springs, Colorado, March 14, 2024 – The National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) is proud to announce that its Executive Director Debbie Sparks and Chairwoman Lesley Veldstra Killingsworth are both recipients of the esteemed Supply & Demand Chain Executive…
NMFTA Welcomes Nate Ripke as Director of Commodity and Standards Development
NMFTA hires Old Dominion freight classification industry expert to propel initiatives forward The National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA)™ announced today that the organization has welcomed Nate Ripke as director of commodity and standards development. A former employee of NMFTA, in…
NMFTA Urges Shippers to Participate in Upcoming Freight Classification Development Council Meeting
FCDC to discuss proposals to consolidate items under the foodstuffs heading and two of the agricultural implements headings The National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) announced that on Monday, March 11, 2024, the Freight Classification Development Council (FCDC) will conduct…
