April 2024

NMFTA Headline Newsletter

We’ve designed this newsletter to be a vehicle to communicate general trucking issues as well as National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA)™ activities.

The Essential Guide to NMFC's Minimum LTL Packaging Requirements

Now Available:
The Essential Guide to NMFC's Minimum LTL Packaging Requirements

Less-than-truckload (LTL) freight is unique. It generally shares containers with other shipments and can be loaded/unloaded multiple times, subjecting them to a lot of movement. Ensuring the packaging meets standards is critical in ensuring claims are kept to a minimum, and freight arrives on time and safely. 

This comprehensive guide unveils the secrets to complying with the National Motor Freight Classification's (NMFC)® minimum LTL packaging requirements, to help you optimize your LTL shipments. 

Download your free copy now. 

NMFTA Packaging Webinar Series 1

Discover More About Optimizing Your LTL Shipments with NMFC's Packaging Experts

Starting May 14, 2024 | Online 

Have you downloaded NMFTA's Packaging Guide but want to learn more about specific packaging requirements for LTL shipments to avoid unnecessary claims and damaged goods? Register for the next Packaging Webinar Series, so you can ask direct questions to NMFC experts and ensure your company's packaging is up to the NMFC standard. All carriers, shippers, 3PLs, and packaging professionals are welcome to attend.

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Packaging 101: How to Best Protect Freight in the LTL Shipping Environment

It's not just boxes anymore! This blog unveils the secrets to smart LTL packaging, from avoiding box-crushing machinery to preventing "stack-attacks." Plus, learn how to choose between pallets and crates for peak protection. ️

Calling All Traffic, Pricing, and C-Level Executives

Ready, set, we're off to the races! Hear what NMFTA is doing to reimagine classification, digitize the trucking industry, and how we're evolving as an association in Louisville, KY, June 2-4, 2024, for the NMFTA Summer Meeting. We need your participation. Don't delay! The NMFTA Spring Meeting filled up fast so secure your spot today.

Summer Meeting in Louisville, KY

 

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Placard Wizard Helps with Hazmat Shipping

NMFTA has partnered with Placard Wizard, a software product that could aid motor carriers transporting hazardous materials in complying with the placarding and segregation requirements mandated by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, Department of Transportation, for the transportation of hazardous materials. Connect with us today to learn more.

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The Future of LTL Shipping Lies In... Precise Data

Automation and digitization are rapidly transforming the LTL industry, enabling greater transparency and visibility. Hear from Barry Craver, VP of technology at Old Dominion, Paul Dugent, executive director of the NMFTA Digital LTL Council, and host Jonathon Betz as they explore how seamless technology fosters improved shipment lifecycle process, relationships among carriers and shippers, and industry-shaking API standardization.

eBOL v2.1 API Standard is Live

ICYMI: Digital LTL Council Releases eBOL v2.1 API Standard Update

Digital LTL Council has announced Version 2.1 eBOL API Standard is now available for download. The new version is compatible with previous downloads and although changes are minor, they address critical issues faced by previous users. Click the link below to discover What's New and to download the update.

SCAC Renewal Reminder

SCAC Renewal Reminder

It's that time again! If you have a Standard Carrier Alpha Code™ (SCAC®) it may be expiring between June 30, 2024 and July 6, 2024. Be sure to check your SCAC for its expiration date. If it needs renewing, get ahead to avoid potential operational delays. Simply click the button below and follow the prompts.

Navigating Data Privacy and Contractual Agreements in Carrier-Shipper Relationships

1:00-2:00 pm ET, June 20, 2024 | Online

As data privacy regulations continue to evolve and cyber threats proliferate, ensuring compliance and maintaining robust data security measures are paramount for carriers and shippers alike. Join Brion St. Amour, partner at Frost Brown Todd, and Antwan Banks, director of enterprise security at NMFTA, as they share valuable insights into navigating the complex landscape of data privacy.

Third-Party Cyber Risks: Strategies for Effective Risk Management

Webinar On Demand

Hear information security expert, Erika Voss, Ph.D., and Antwan Banks, NMFTA's director of cybersecurity to learn how to identify and assess potential cyber threats, implement robust mitigation strategies, and develop a comprehensive risk management program.

 

 

NMFTA Cybersecurity Conference

Save the Date for NMFTACyber

October 27-29 | Cleveland, OH

We're gearing up for this year's NMFTA Cybersecurity Conference, happening from October 27-29 at the Hilton Cleveland Downtown, and you should be too!

Proudly run by NMFTA, this event is the only cybersecurity event of its kind in the world. The annual conference aims to gather the greatest minds in trucking and cybersecurity to explore insights, research, innovations and best practices to protect against trucking cybercrime.

What Are The Most Dangerous Cyber Attacks
in the Transportation Industry?

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NMFTA Welcomes Cara Walls as Director of Cybersecurity

Walls joins the organization with over a decade of experience in cybersecurity leadership for highly regulated global industries and companies such as Coyote Logistics, UMB, H&R Block, and New York Life.

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ICYMI: Clean Freight Coalition Research Exposes Cost of Electrifying U.S. Trucks

Last month, a new report released by Roland Berger, commissioned by the Clean Freight Coalition (CFC), found that fully electrifying the U.S. commercial truck fleet would require a staggering $1 trillion investment just for infrastructure.

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Coming Up: CVSA's International Roadcheck

May 14-16, 2024

Share this with your drivers! The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) International Roadcheck is scheduled for May 14-16. This year, the inspection safety blitz, will focus on tractor protection systems and alcohol and controlled substance and alcohol possession.

Save the Date: Our Roads Our Safety Week

Help NMFTA Recognize Our Roads, Our Safety® Week

May 5-11, 2024

SAVE THE DATE! The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is observing its annual Our Roads, Our Safety Week, May 5-11, 2024, and putting a spotlight on sharing the road safely with large trucks and buses. NMFTA is a founding partner of the initiative and we encourage you to share materials with your staff and get involved.

A. Duie Pyle Turns 100

A. Duie Pyle Turns 100!

Community Spotlight

Congratulations to NMFTA member, A. Duie Pyle, on their recent 100-year milestone. Watch the video in the link below to see their incredible 100-year journey.

NMFTA Secures Panel Discussion at Truckload 2024

The Truckload Carriers Association's (TCA) Annual Convention provided a valuable opportunity for attendees to gain insights into cybersecurity threats and preventative measures. The panel discussion hosted by NMFTA featured a distinguished panel of experts from CISA, the Secret Service, and the cyber insurance industry. These professionals shared actionable strategies to strengthen defenses against cyberattacks, along with real-world examples to illustrate their effectiveness. The session also addressed how to obtain assistance from government organizations in the event of a cyberattack. 

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Industry News

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Carriers Wanted! Help Benchmark Costs, Get a Free Report

Contribute to ATRI's annual Operational Costs of Trucking report & receive a customized analysis of your fleet compared to peers. Data is confidential & anonymized. Participate by May 10.

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New Report Shows That Global Demand for LTL Carriers Remains Strong

The market was valued at $199.03 billion in 2023, which is expected to reach $284.98 billion in 2030. Read this blog to discover what factors are contributing to this steady growth over time.

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NMFTA Establishes New LTL eBOL Standards

“Creating a digitized standard by which everybody is on the same platform improves the quality of the shipment, eliminates a lot of errors and helps to reduce costs,” said Paul Dugent, executive director of the NMFTA Digital LTL Council.

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Panama Canal's Future is Dark and Stormy

Over six months since the Panama Canal’s reservoir system suffered from the driest October in at least 73 years, the Panama Canal Authority finally sees a path to normalizing operations, with more vessels in operation in the coming weeks

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