May 2024

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.

NMFC (1)

FCDC Seeks Input from Shippers
and Supply Chain Professionals

We need feedback as we continue to streamline and modernize the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC)® and ClassIT®. The Freight Classification Development Council (FCDC) will conduct a public meeting as part of the NMFTA Summer Meeting in Louisville, KY. 

Shippers and supply chain professionals are encouraged to submit written statements to the FCDC via fcdc@nmfta.org no later than 5:00 pm ET on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. 

Packaging Fails are Funny, Until Your Packaging Becomes the Punchline...

Here at NMFTA, we share your amusement (and slight horror) at these packaging fails. But let's be honest, no one wants their shipment to become the next internet sensation (for the wrong reasons).

Our Packaging Guide can help you avoid packaging fails like these, and is your one-stop shop for LTL packaging success.

Download the FREE guide to learn:

  • Three types, and four functions, of packaging;
  • How packaging affects density;
  • Liability issues related to packaging; and
  • Minimum packaging requirements for the LTL industry.

P.S. Our social media community have been greatly enjoying our Packaging Meme Series. Have you had a chance to take a look? Check it out here.

FreightWebinar-Email1

Freight Classification Webinar Series 3

Starting August 6, 2024 | Online 

Sharpen your NMFC and ClassIT skills!  NMFTA's in-depth, four-part webinar series equips you to navigate the LTL classification system with confidence. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the NMFC, packaging rules, interpretations, and more. Discounted ClassIT subscriptions available for attendees. Register now for the August series! All carriers, shippers, 3PLs, and packaging professionals are welcome to attend.

Early Career Professionals: Demystify NMFTA and Classification

The SMC³ LTL Online Education Hybrid Series unpacks the fundamentals of freight classification and the role of the NMFTA in the LTL industry. NMFTA's Larissa Franklin and Adam Mercer will address attendees during the July 25 event. 

This session is part of SMC³'s certification in LTL (CLTL) program. You must register for the entire program to take part in this session. 

0517-SMC3_ClassificationSeries1080

NMFC Resource Library

Here at NMFTA, we're on a mission to improve the quality of information, education and resources about LTL classification in the industry. Browse our blogs and share them with your customers. Happy reading!

Read Blogs

Classification 101: Mastering the Precise Process of Classifying Freight

We want shippers to better understand the process of classifying freight. Over the years we’ve designed a system that is detailed enough to take all critical factors into consideration, but not so complicated that shippers can’t learn how it works.

Read blog

The Latest in Interpretation of Freight Classifications: Requests, Precision and 'Ugly' Items

Did you know that NMFTA has an interpretations team available to help carriers, shippers, and 3PLs determine the correct classification for any given piece of freight?

Read blog

What LTL Freight Brokers/3PLs Need to Know

Calling all 3PLs: Discover the latest standards and policies that will affect you and your customers.

Read blog

Dockets, Disposition Bulletins, and Supplements: Understanding How We Update the Freight Classification System

NMFTA and our Freight Classification Development Council (FCDC) follow a detailed, exacting process to keep the shipper community informed about the changes.

Read blog

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

Packaging freight for less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping can be as simple as a six-sided container, or as complicated as some of the newer technology that will “think” as it interacts with the freight itself.

Read blog
Prev Image
Next Image
View all blogs
Digital-LTL-Council-Final-Logo

Something BIG is on the Horizon for LTL Shippers...

The LTL industry is about to experience a major transformation. The Digital LTL Council is on the verge of unveiling something that will revolutionize
the way shippers and carriers communicate. This new API standard is a game-changer that will:

Unlock a new level of efficiency in your LTL operations;
Empower you with unprecedented visibility and control; and
Supercharge your ability to optimize your LTL shipments.

Visit nmfta.org regularly for updates.

1000x250-LearnMore

Electronic Bill-of-Lading API Standard Adoption is Growing: Don't Get Left Behind.

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.

Francis Scott Key Bridge
ebnifg4w2sd.exactdn.comwp-contentmedia202303SCAC-1-e1680183990179

NMFTA Donates SCAC to Maryland Department of Labor

To support the efforts after the tragic Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, NMFTA has donated its Standard Carrier Alpha Code™ (SCAC®) Online software to the Maryland Department of Labor. 
 
"The Maryland Department of Labor is grateful for the partnership with National Motor Freight Traffic Association in helping implement the Port of Baltimore Worker Retention Program," said Erin Roth, deputy assistant secretary. "Their partnership has allowed the Department to quickly verify the credentials of applicants, ensuring rapid deployment of dollars to workers impacted by the disruption at the Port of Baltimore."
 

Trucking Cybersecurity News

NMFTA Cybersecurity Conference

October 27-29 | Cleveland, OH

Cyber Criminals Are Targeting The Transportation Industry.
Are You Prepared?

Registration is officially open for the NMFTA Cybersecurity Conference, set for October 27-29, 2024 in Cleveland, OH, and we need YOU to attend.

With cyber criminals targeting the transportation industry at a rapid pace (186% increase in ransomware attacks*), there is a critical and urgent need to build your organization's cyber resilience. Be prepared, and help protect North America's supply chain.

Don't miss your chance to bolster your cyber resilience at the trucking industry's only cybersecurity conference. 

0507-SLMS-3PageSpread-1

Free Whitepaper

New Solutions for Securing Legacy Maintenance Software

Is your trucking company relying on older fleet management software? While these familiar programs may keep things running smoothly, they can also be hiding security vulnerabilities. Outdated software is a prime target for hackers, putting your valuable data and entire operation at risk.

NMFTA, in partnership with Jaime Lightfoot, security researcher and software develop at Lightfoot Labs, has conducted a comprehensive study on securing legacy fleet management software in the trucking industry.

Download the whitepaper to learn: 

  • Understand the specific vulnerabilities that could expose your fleet data;
  • Identify the hidden threats lurking in legacy maintenance software; and
  • Discover best practices used by successful trucking companies to keep their operations secure.

Industry News

The Trucker Logo
AP

Tugboats Escort Ship that Caused Deadly Baltimore Bridge Collapse Back to Port 

The recovery from the deadly Baltimore bridge collapse reached a significant milestone Monday as tugboats escorted the ill-fated container ship Dali back to port, its damaged bow still covered with smashed shipping containers, fallen steel trusses and mangled concrete.

ccj-logo-new

How We're Getting Ahead of Cyberattackers When it Comes To API Security

Only 40 percent of companies in the industry are very familiar with APIs, despite the fact that 75 percent of respondents reported using them in their businesses. 

sc-media-logo

The Role of AI in Securing Software and Data Supply Chains

This transformation promises to steer DevSecOps teams toward software development processes with efficiency and security at the forefront.

Transport Topics Logo

ICYMI: 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.

Subscribe and Refer a Colleague

Would you like others at your company to be added to the NMFTA Headline Newsletter email distribution list? Send them this link or fill out the form for them on their behalf below!