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Interpretations
Did You Know? In less-than-truckload (LTL) freight classification, details matter. The difference between close enough and correct can determine rating accuracy, avoid claims, and keep your operation compliant. The National Motor Freight Traffic Association,…
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Join NMFTA
Why Join? NMFTA supports its membership through: Membership Types NMFTA has two types of organizational membership; LTL Carrier (intrastate and interstate) and Associate Member. Associate Members include brokers/3PLs/4PLs, freight forwarders,…
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Committees & Councils
Committees NMFTA committees bring together industry experts to collaboratively address challenges in freight transportation, develop best practices, and guide the creation of standards that benefit the entire industry. Their work…
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Mission & History
What is the NMFTA? Founded in 1956, the National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc.® (NMFTA)® is a non-profit, trade association that defines and advances the standards that keep the trucking…
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Advocacy
The National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc.® (NMFTA)® advocates for policies and initiatives that strengthen safety, security, and efficiency across the freight transportation ecosystem. We work to elevate industry priorities…
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NMFTA Appoints Ben Wilkens as Director of Cybersecurity
The NMFTA today announced the promotion of Ben Wilkens to Director of Cybersecurity, where he will lead the association’s cybersecurity strategy, research initiatives, and industry engagement efforts.
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SAE J2497 Revision Opened: Bringing Cybersecurity to a Legacy Vehicle Protocol
The National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc.® (NMFTA)® is pleased to announce the successful completion of a major industry effort: the reopening and revision of SAE J2497 to formally address…
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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, trucking organizations are facing modern…
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CyberTruck Challenge: Securing the Future of Heavy Vehicle Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity isn’t just about data centers and laptops anymore. As trucks and other heavy-duty vehicles become smarter and more connected, they’re also becoming more vulnerable. The industry is in need…