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NMFTA Publishes Cybersecurity Best Practices Guidebook to Empower Independent Owner Operators and Small Fleet Companies

First-of-its-kind resource to provide essential, budget-friendly strategies The National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc. (NMFTA)™ published its Cybersecurity Best Practices Guidebook – Owner Operator and Small Fleet edition. Created to help independent owner operators stay ahead of cyberthreats with actionable steps tailored to meet the cybersecurity needs of owner operators and small fleets, this resource…

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NMFTA Releases 2025 Trucking Cybersecurity Trends Report

NMFTA confirms cybersecurity will become the most pressing challenge for fleets in 2025 The National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc. (NMFTA)™ published its 2025 Trucking Cybersecurity Trends Report, citing cybersecurity is poised to become one of the most pressing challenges that fleets will face in the new year. The report provides industry professionals with knowledge…

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NMFTA’s Digital LTL Council Launches Industry Standard API to Enhance Shipment Process for All Supply Chain Stakeholders

NMFTA empowers carriers, shippers, and 3PLs by streamlining communication efforts to reduce calls and increase real-time visibility The National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc. (NMFTA)™ and its Digital LTL Council have announced the upcoming rollout of its latest application programming interface (API) technology: Pickup Request and Visibility Standard. This groundbreaking standard minimizes phone calls and…

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NMFTA Establishes Digital Full Truckload Council

This new development will aid in the digitization of the entire freight industry The National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc. (NMFTA)™ announced today that it has established a Digital Full Truckload (FTL) Council. This will build on the success of the Digital LTL Council by combining the digital standards for both less-than-truckload (LTL) and FTL…

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NMFTA’s Design and Marketing Expertise Shines with Prestigious 2024 MarCom and GDUSA Design Award Wins

NMFTA wins MarCom gold award for its LTL Packaging Guide and GDUSA Design Award for its 2024 Cybersecurity Conference campaign The National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc. (NMFTA)™ continues to add value, expertise, and educational materials to the less-than-truckload (LTL) industry through its unparalleled work in the supply chain. This month, the association is pleased…

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NMFTA Announces New Effective Date for Major Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Freight Classification Changes Coming in July 2025

NMFTA confirms date NMFC changes to go live and shares the release of enhanced ClassIT platform The National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc. (NMFTA™) has announced that expected 2025 National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC®) changes will go live on July 19, 2025. These changes will enhance the technologies that utilize NMFC data, including replacing the…

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White House Representative Stephen Viña Warns of Rising China Cyber Threat at Sold Out NMFTA Cybersecurity Conference

White House representative Stephen Viña served as keynote speaker at the National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc.’s (NMFTA)™ Cybersecurity Conference last week, and shared that the People’s Republic of China (PRC) has remained the most active and persistent cyber threat to the U.S. government, private sector, and critical infrastructure networks. In his session, Viña confirmed…

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NMFTA to Host ClassIT+ and API Listening Sessions this Fall

NMFTA Prepares for 2025 Technology Upgrade with Listening Sessions for Carriers, Shippers, and 3PLs Who Ship LTL Freight The National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc. (NMFTA)™ recently announced significant updates will be made to the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC®) in 2025. These changes will enhance the technologies that utilize NMFC data, including an upgrade…

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NMFTA Cybersecurity Conference Keynote Speaker Announced: White House’s Office of the National Cyber Director’s Stephen Viña

The National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc. (NMFTA)™ is pleased to announce that Stephen Viña, with the White House’s Office of the National Cyber Director, will be the keynote speaker for this year’s Cybersecurity Conference set for October 27-29 in Cleveland, OH. The conference will be held during National Cybersecurity Awareness Month and is North…

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Caroline Lyle of NMFTA Honored with 2024 Women in Supply Chain Award as an Industry Trailblazer

The National Motor Freight Traffic Association Inc. (NMFTA)™ continues to drive digital innovation and security in the supply chain industry through its pioneering work in freight classification and cybersecurity. As a testament to this leadership, NMFTA’s Caroline Lyle has been named the recipient of the 2024 Women in Supply Chain Award in the Trailblazers category…

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