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NMFTA Looks to Boost Digital Talent in Trucking Industry Through Sixth Annual CyberTruck Challenge

Five-Day Gathering Introduces Students to Cybersecurity Issues in Transportation, Offers Career Opportunities in Industry The National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) announced today that it will once again serve as the lead sponsor for CyberTruck Challenge – a five-day gathering…

National Motor Freight Traffic Association Goes All-Digital With Its National Motor Freight Classification® Book

he National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) announced today that its iconic National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) Book will be available in print form for the final time in 2023. Going forward, the information contained in the Book will be available exclusively from ClassIT – the online version originally released in 2006.

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Telematics Research Includes Significant Spireon Findings

In a recent blog by Sam Curry, a web application security researcher, he and colleagues identified several vulnerabilities with Spireon products.

NMFTA Supports Wreaths Across America Initiative

Each December, the trucking industry is instrumental in the delivery of hundreds of thousands of Wreaths Across America (WAA) remembrance wreaths at 3,500+ participating locations nationwide.

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Coverage from #NMFTACyber

The National Motor Freight Traffic Association hosted its Digital Solutions Conference on Cybersecurity in mid-November. NMFTA thanks the media who were in attendance. Here’s a breakdown of coverage: FleetOwnerKevin Jones November 29, 2022: It’s 11:59 on a Sunday night, and…

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2022-2023 Classification Resource Committee Officers Elected

Sheri Frieze Chairman Midwest Motor Express, Inc. Lisa Klein First Vice Chairman ABF Freight System Greg Joyner Second Vice Chairman FedEx Debbie Sparks Secretary National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc.

Digital LTL Council Establishes New Industry Standard for Electronic Bills of Lading, Seeks Widespread Adoption

The Digital LTL Council of the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) has announced the establishment of a new standard for Electronic Bills of Lading (eBOL).

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Venerated NMFTA Staff Member George Beck Retires After 51 Years of Service

George Beck, an industry professional with 51 years of service at the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA), received a rousing tribute during a celebration honoring his career at the association’s triannual Membership Meeting this week.

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2022-2023 NMFTA Officers Elected

Mike Morgan Chairman B & H Freight Line, Inc. Lesley Veldstra Killingsworth Vice Chairman Polaris Transportation Clete Cordero Treasurer Southeastern Freight Lines, Inc. Debbie Sparks Secretary National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc. Tim Vander Pol Past Chairman Peninsula Truck Lines,…

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White House Speaker Praises LTL Freight Trade Association for Cybersecurity Leadership

Brian Scott, the deputy assistant national cyber director for cyber policy and programs in the executive office of the president, addressed the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) at its October meeting on Monday.