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NMFTA Streamlines Dozens of Categories in Latest Proposed Classification Update 

As part of the continuing effort to simplify and modernize the National Motor Freight Classification® (NMFC®) system, the National Motor Freight Traffic Association’s (NMFTA) Freight Classification Development Council (FCDC) has issued this year’s second major supplement to the system. 

Three Reasons You’ll Be in Great Shape After You Attend October’s Digital Solutions Conference

Have you registered for this year’s Digital Solutions Conference on cybersecurity? Read as NMFTA’s Antwan Banks shares three reasons why you must attend.

Opportunities for Students as CyberTruck Challenge® Approaches

The National Motor Freight Traffic Association is the proud premier sponsor of the CyberTruck Challenge® once again.

How to Get an Advanced Degree in LTL Cybersecurity, Even if None Technically Exist

No university in the world offers a degree titled Master of Truck Cybersecurity. But that doesn’t mean professionals in the industry can’t achieve what this formal degree would suggest.

Top 10 Cyber Threats Facing the Trucking Industry Today (And What to Do About Them)

NMFTA breaks down the 10 leading cybersecurity threats currently facing the trucking industry, including some insights on how to be ready for them.

Juice Jacking: How Hackers Use Public Charging Ports to Gain Access to Your Device

“Juice jacking” is so common and widespread that the FBI has issued a warning for people to avoid using public charging ports. View 12 tips to protect your data while traveling.

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Heavy-Duty Truck Research and How Your Fleet Can Get Involved

Research presented at the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) conference in Detroit recently suggested a critical imperative to help enhance the cybersecurity of heavy-duty trucks. And NMFTA is in the perfect position to advocate for this advancement.

Classification Reimagined Keeps NMFC System Modern and Up to Date

For more than 65 years NMFTA has constantly monitored changes in the industry and in technology to ensure we kept the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) fresh.

Do I Need a SCAC? Probably, So Let’s Look at the Details

Since NMFTA’s system for the management of Standard Carrier Alpha Codes (SCAC) has significantly changed with the April 10 launch of the new SCAC system, we’ve had more than the usual spotlight recently on SCAC. Are you left wondering, “Do I need a SCAC?”

How to Have the Best Strategies in Place for Data Loss Recovery

Few disasters have more potential to cripple a trucking company than the loss of its data. Imagine not being able to make payroll, or losing all access to your invoices, or not having records on your assets or your customers. Worse: Imagine not being able to get it back – at least not right away.

Part 3: Dave Nemo Show Broadcasts Live from La Jolla Meeting, Interviews NMFTA Leadership, Staff

NMFTA recently shared quotes from its leaders and key members that were broadcast by the Dave Nemo Show during February’s NMFTA Membership Meeting in La Jolla, CA.

Let Us Cyberattack Your Organization (Simulated, Of Course) To See If You’re Ready For a Real One

Is your organization ready for a cyberattack? Not just your IT department. Your whole organization. When a cyberattack hits, it doesn’t just affect the IT department. But in most companies, it’s only the IT people who give much thought to such scenarios.