The National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc.® (NMFTA)™ today announced the launch of its Freight Fraud Prevention Hub, a new industry resource designed to help carriers, shippers, third-party logistics providers (3PLs), brokers, and technology providers, and other logistics stakeholders better educate, detect, and prevent the growing threat of freight fraud. As of October 2025, $6.6…
New verification initiative modernizes the Standard Carrier Alpha Code as industry leaders gather live during Manifest 2026 Las Vegas, Nevada, February 10, 2026 – The National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc.® (NMFTA)™ announced today the planned launch of SCAC Verified™, a new initiative designed to strengthen the integrity of the Standard Carrier Alpha Code® (SCAC™) and…
Attendees encouraged to register for NMFTA 2026 Cybersecurity Conference set for September 29-October 2, 2026 For the first time, the National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc.® (NMFTA)™ has opened registration earlier than usual for its Cybersecurity Conference, the must-attend annual event for professionals in trucking, transportation, and the broader supply chain. Now in its fourth…
Forward-looking insights on emerging threats, industry resilience, and strategic defense across the transportation ecosystem. The National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc. (NMFTA)™ announced the release of its 2026 Transportation Industry Cybersecurity Trends Report, the latest annual assessment of cyber threats, adversary tactics, and resilience trends shaping the future of freight and logistics in North America….
Honored by MPI Potomac Chapter at Evening of the Stars The National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc. (NMFTA)™ is proud to announce that Lily Eghtessad, events and membership specialist, has been named the 2025 Planner of the Year by the MPI Potomac Chapter. She received the award Wednesday evening at the chapter’s prestigious Evening of…
The National Motor Freight Traffic Association Inc. (NMFTA)™ is proud to announce that it has been honored with a 2025 MarCom Award for its “ClassIT+ Product Launch” campaign, in the category Strategic Communications | Marketing/Promotion Campaign | 105c. Product Launch. This recognition builds on NMFTA’s award-winning marketing and communications efforts, following the 2024 MarCom Gold…
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…
The National Motor Freight Traffic Association Inc. (NMFTA)™, in support of the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA), has announced a new online cybersecurity training series tailored for independent owner-operators and small fleet owners. The 3-part series, titled Cybersecurity Basics for Owner-Operators, will run through September 2025 and is being made available for $49.99 per attendee,…
With transportation among the top five most-attacked sectors, NMFTA gathers cybersecurity experts to protect the future of freight. With the transportation sector ranked as the fifth most attacked industry in 2024 (7% of attacks globally) according to IBM’s 2025 X‑Force Threat Intelligence Index, those who haul freight and work in the supply chain can no…
The Digital LTL Council, a division of the National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc.’s (NMFTA)™ Digital Standards Development Council (DSDC)™, has just released its latest application programming interface (API): the Preliminary Freight Charges (PFC) API Standard. This initiative marks a significant step in the Council’s comprehensive roadmap to digitize the less-than-truckload (LTL) shipment lifecycle from…
