Protecting Trucks, Trailers & Tech: NMFTA’s Latest Research Projects
The National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc. (NMFTA)™ cybersecurity team has been busy tackling challenges on both the enterprise and rolling asset side of trucking….
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Unlocking LTL Precision: NMFTA’s Interpretation Services
Accurate freight classification is crucial for any less-than-truckload (LTL) shipment—and that’s where the National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc. (NMFTA)™ classification interpretation assistance steps in….
Why Freight Scheduling is Still Broken—and What the DSDC Plans to Do About It
The Full Truckload Council welcomes the Scheduling Standards Consortium. Here’s what that means—and why now is the right time to fix freight scheduling. If you’ve…
The NMFC Changes Are Live. Now It’s Time to Stay Ahead of Billing Curve with New API
As the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC®) evolves, here’s how to stay proactive, not reactive, when it comes to freight bills. With the July 19…
Carrier SCAC vs. Container SCAC Ending in “U”: What’s the Difference?
In freight transportation, container logistics, and drayage operations, one key identifier continues to play a vital role in ensuring visibility and compliance: the Standard Carrier…
Shippers: The Catalysts Powering the Trucking Industry’s Digital Transformation
For decades, the trucking industry has run on trust, paper, and manual workarounds. But today, a quiet revolution is underway; a shift toward data-driven, real-time…
From Backbone to Battlefront: Salt Typhoon’s Espionage Leap from Telecom to the National Guard
In late 2024, I wrote a blog outlining how a Chinese state-sponsored Advance Persistent Threat (APT) actor—tracked as Salt Typhoon—compromised several major U.S. Internet Service…
Why Smart Shippers Are Rethinking Packaging in the Wake of NMFC Changes
Packaging may often be treated as an afterthought in shipping operations—but in the less-than-truckload (LTL) industry, it can be the difference between profitability and preventable…
Scattered Spider: Cyberthreat to the Trucking Industry
As the trucking industry becomes increasingly digital, it also becomes more vulnerable to cyberthreats. Currently, one of the most concerning groups in this space is…
Why Fleets Can’t Afford to Miss the NMFTA 2025 Cybersecurity Conference
Cybercriminals have shifted gears—and fleets are in their crosshairs. From credential theft that opens the door to ransomware to cyber-enabled cargo theft exploiting dispatch vulnerabilities,…
Decoding Density: The Freight Factor You Can’t Afford to Overlook
In less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping, density is one of the most important—but often misunderstood—factors that affect freight classification and pricing. Put simply, density is the weight…
How to Renew Your SCAC—and What Happens If You Don’t
Your SCAC code may only be four letters, but it can make or break your ability to move freight. If you’re a carrier, broker, freight…
