March 2025

NMFTA Headline Newsletter

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

Freight, Fun, and the Future: NMFTA’s 2025 Spring Meeting Makes Waves in Clearwater Beach

The NMFTA 2025 Spring Meeting took place on March 2-4, 2025, in Clearwater Beach, FL. From engaging committee meetings to thought-provoking panels and presentations on sustainability, culture, technology, and artificial intelligence (AI), we explored key trends that will shape the future of the less-than-truckload (LTL) industry. The event was capped off with incredible networking experiences during the NMFTA golf and fishing tournaments, the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, and the closing celebration!

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NMFTA 2025 Summer Meeting

Join Us for the NMFTA 2025 Summer Meeting

Get ready, Kansas City! NMFTA is bringing three days of meetings, conversations, and fun to the Westin Kansas City at Crown Center from June 1-3, 2025. Join us for lively discussions on the topics that matter most to the LTL motor carrier world plus plenty of chances to connect, share ideas, and unwind. So mark your calendars and start making plans, we can’t wait to see you there!

Please Note: Attendance is limited to NMFTA carrier members. Any officer, owner, or employee of a motor carrier who is a member of NMFTA can register.

Final NMFC Changes List Available to Download

In response to the feedback we have received since the release of Docket 2025-1 on January 30, we are releasing a final version of the spreadsheet that details items that appear on the docket. This list only references specific items affected by proposals in the 2025-1 Docket and does not include any Notes, Generic Headings, Subgeneric Headings, or items that will be assigned the handling, stowability, and liability indicator.

Following the FCDC Public Meeting on March 3, 2025, final determinations on each proposal have been made and will be available as part of the soon-to-be-released Disposition Bulletin. Download the list now to review the proposed changes before they go into effect.

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ClassIT+ Updates

For all updates visit classitplus.com.

Read a Recap of the NMFTA Spring Meeting

Our Spring Meeting was a great success, with ClassIT+ on display outside the main meeting room and demos available upon request. Attendees previewed key features, including the highly anticipated “What’s New” notifications highlighting NMFC data changes effective July 19, 2025. This feature was a standout for those tracking upcoming updates.

The new ClassIT+ API also generated significant interest, with one conversation, in particular, reinforcing excitement about its enhanced capabilities. 

Looking ahead to the Summer Meeting, we’ll showcase the latest demo, host a panel with beta participants, and provide expert insights on ClassIT+.

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Director of Product Development, NMFTA

Explore ClassIT+ Capabilities

ClassIT+ is designed to make freight classification faster, smarter, and more accurate. Watch this video to discover how.

ClassIT+ API Documentation

Our ClassIT+ API documentation is now available so you can prepare for any integration changes needed as we approach the release of our new ClassIT+ products.

Spaces Filling Fast! Register for the ClassIT+ Listening Sessions

ClassIT+ March Madness

NEW: March Madness ClassIT+ Blog🏀

If you’ve ever wondered what happens when freight classification software goes head-to-head, this is the showdown you didn’t know you needed! Get in on the Freight Classification Bracketology action and see who wins: ClassIT or ClassIT+. Read the article below to see who prevails.

Packaging Webinar Series

The Highly Anticipated NMFC Packaging Webinars Are Back for 2025

Starting May 6, 2025 | NMFC Packaging Webinar Series

NMFTA will be hosting its popular Packaging Webinar Series again in 2025 to educate carriers, shippers, 3PLs, and packaging professionals in understanding packaging and its relationship to motor freight classification and claims.

Download the Q1 2025 U.S. Economic Update

Big shifts are happening in the trucking industry—stay ahead with NMFTA’s latest economic report. Renowned economist Avery Vise of FTR Transportation Intelligence breaks down key trends shaping freight, including:

  • GDP growth forecasts;
  • Freight volume projections;
  • Industrial production trends;
  • And more!

If you haven't downloaded it yet, now’s the time. Get the insights you need to navigate a changing market. Download the report today!

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Digital LTL Council Releases New API Standards for Pickup Requests and Visibility

NMFTA's Digital LTL Council has released a new digital breakthrough aimed at streamlining two critical elements of the freight transport process—pickup requests and visibility. 

eBOL API Standard

The Electronic Bill of Lading (eBOL) API Standard is transforming how the LTL industry manages shipment documentation. Developed by the Digital Standard Development Council's Digital LTL Council, this standard eliminates paper-based inefficiencies and introduces seamless, automated, and accurate bill of lading processes.

Transform Freight Pickup Efficiency

The Pickup Request and Visibility API Standard is more than a technology, it's a step toward a fully digitized and efficient LTL freight ecosystem. Designed by the Digital Standard Development Council's Digital LTL Council, this groundbreaking standard aligns with our mission to connect every part of the supply chain through smarter technology.

Subscribe to the Digital Standards Development Council Mailing List

Stay informed on industry-wide initiative committed to advancing the standards that shape the future of freight logistics. Be the first to receive exclusive access to resources, discussions, and pilot programs that set the pace for innovation in the trucking industry.

eModal and SCAC Registrations

Recently, NMFTA has observed carriers registering with eModal are receiving notifications that their codes have been canceled. If you've made a payment, please verify your account status with the NMFTA to ensure it's active. You can still complete your eModal registration by following the necessary steps. We're ready to assist you through each step. Click this link for registration assistance.

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LTL Benchmarking

Navigating Uncertainty: LTL Performance in Q3 and Q4

The NMFTA Benchmarking Group has been instrumental in helping carriers elevate their performance through data-driven insights and best practices. This report linked below examines the key performance trends from 2024 Q3 and Q4 across both publicly traded and private LTL carriers, highlighting critical shifts in efficiency, revenue generation, and freight characteristics.

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Trucking Cybersecurity News

NMFTA Cybersecurity Best Practices Guidebook Mid-Sized Fleets

Mid-sized fleets like yours are prime targets, and a single attack could mean major downtime, lost revenue, and a serious headache. The NMFTA Cybersecurity Best Practices Guidebook – Mid-Sized Fleets is your straightforward, no-nonsense resource built specifically for fleets with 50-3,000 assets. 

Not Your Average Ransomware

Next month, join us for an in-depth webinar where we explore the emergence of Ransomware as a Service (RaaS) and how it has transformed the cybercrime landscape, enabling even less sophisticated attackers to launch highly effective ransomware campaigns.

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NMFTA Cyber Intelligence Report

The NMFTA cybersecurity team has designed a monthly e-newsletter to bring cybersecurity awareness to trucking and supply chain professionals. Each month we cover enterprise system and rolling asset security, trending reports, and more.

Industry News

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EPA to Review Greenhouse Gas Phase 3 in 'Greatest Day of Deregulation' Ever

Get an understanding of how the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) latest move could reshape the future of diesel emissions and the trucking industry. Read the article below and learn what it means for drivers, companies, and the environment. 

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Steel Buyers Enter Tariff Era as Truck Freight Is Halted

U.S. steel buyers are navigating a market still shaped by tariff-era policies. Read the article below for an explanation of the lasting impact of trade decisions on supply chains, pricing, and the broader economy.

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Borderlands Mexico: United States Trade with Canada, Mexico Hit $134 Billion in January 

Stay informed on the latest trends in North American trade. Read the article below and learn how U.S. trade with Mexico and Canada hit a record $134 billion in January. 

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Legislators Seek to Guarantee Overtime Pay for Truckers

Proposed legislation could change pay standards in the trucking industry. Read about the push to guarantee overtime pay for truckers, a move that could significantly impact drivers’ earnings and the industry’s labor landscape.

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