November 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.
Don't Start Your 2026 Planning Before You've Read This
Plan smarter for 2026 with the insights shaping freight markets right now. The Q4 2025 U.S. Economic Update gives you a clear view of where freight markets are headed—helping you set pricing strategies, plan 2026 budgets, and align operations with real-world data.
Spring Forward and Network with Other LTL Carriers
NMFTA is heading to Savannah, GA for its 2026 Spring Meeting, March 8-10, 2026. Join us for three days of collaboration, innovation, and industry insights with leaders shaping the future of freight. Stay tuned for registration details and start planning your trip—you won’t want to miss this one!
New to Trucking? Read Everything You Need to Know About a Bill Of Lading
Accurate bill of ladings (BOLs) are the backbone of smooth freight operations, serving as contract, receipt, and document of title all in one. Read the article below for a walkthrough of how to properly complete a bill of lading so your shipment starts on solid ground.
Packaging and Class: How Packaging Decisions Change Density and Your Invoice
Packaging isn’t just protection—it’s a cost lever. Learn how smart packaging choices can shift density, alter your freight class, and directly impact your invoice in this article.
What Your Peers Learned at NMFTA's 2025 Fall Meeting
Want to know what industry leaders are talking about? Read the recap of the insights, updates, and takeaways from NMFTA’s 2025 Fall Meeting—giving you a quick look at what your peers are prioritizing in the year ahead.
Reminder: Legacy ClassIT® Site Sunsetted
The legacy ClassIT site was retired on November 15, 2025. This change will not impact current ClassIT+™ users.
How to Find the Latest ClassIT+ News
Stay in the know—find the latest updates, news, and announcements for ClassIT+ in the Newsfeed Banner. Keeping up with these changes helps ensure your freight processes are always aligned and up to date.
Avoid Getting Turned Away at the Port: Why You Need a SCAC Code Before You Arrive
Showing up to the port without a SCAC code can lead to delays, denied entry, and costly disruptions. Read the article below and learn why securing your SCAC ahead of time is essential—and how it keeps your freight moving without interruption.
Join Us at Manifest 2026 for the
Annual DSDC Membership Meeting
Mark your calendars! For the first time ever, the Digital Standards Development Council (DSDC)™ will gather at Manifest in Las Vegas, from February 9-11, for the inaugural annual DSDC Membership Meeting. Join leaders from across LTL and FTL to define the next wave of freight‑tech standards. Manifest registration and attendance are required to attend the meeting.
Please note: With the NMFTA exclusive discount, the price to attend Manifest Vegas 2026 is just $1,895 ($200 off the NMFTA Partner Code).
NMFTA LTL Benchmarking Group: Pricing Discipline Persists; Volumes Soft; Cost Pressure Nudges OR Higher
According to NMFTA's LTL Benchmarking Group Programs' Q3 2025 report, LTL market remains under pressure—with disciplined pricing, soft volumes, and cost constraints building quietly in the background. Read the break down of what’s really happening and what it means for your freight strategy.
Trucking Cybersecurity News
Happening Tomorrow: Are You Prepared to Survive a Cyber Crisis?
November 20, 2025 | 1:00-2:00 pm ET
The NMFTA cybersecurity team will host a complimentary webinar featuring guest speaker Melanie Padron, the vice president of strategic growth from IT ArchiTeks. Join them live as they uncover the top 10 cybersecurity gaps most frequently identified in fleet security assessments. Plus, learn how outdated assumptions about IT, managed service providers (MSPs), and cloud security may be putting your company at risk.
Cybersecurity is a Team Sport:
NMFTA's 2025 Conference Lit Up Austin
Cybersecurity isn’t a solo mission—it’s a full team effort. The latest recap from NMFTA 2025 Cybersecurity Conference dives into how industry leaders came together in Austin to tackle threats, build collaboration, and bring freight security into the spotlight.
Watch the Moments You Missed at Last Month's
Cybersecurity Conference
Interested in Attending in 2026?
Enter your email below to join the 2026 #NMFTACyber Conference mailing list to get early access to news on speakers, sessions, cyber insights, and more.
The State of Cybersecurity in the Supply Chain | Check Call
Watch as NMFTA's Joe Ohr chats all things cybersecurity with FreightWaves' Check Call's Mary O'Connell. Tune in as they discuss how to vet vendors, demand pen test results and avoid weak links; why AI is both the threat and the solution; the importance of creating a culture of cybersecurity across the supply chain, and much more.
You Can Help Secure the Future of Freight
December 11, 2025 | 1:00-2:00 pm ET
Next month, the NMFTA cybersecurity team—joined by Amadou Kane, senior solution engineer at VicOne—will host a no-charge webinar that breaks down how trucking can stay ahead of emerging cyber threats. You’ll learn what it takes to build real resilience across vehicles, fleets, and supply chains.
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NMFTA Team to Join FBI, SCTA for Webinar
December 4, 2025 | 2:00-4:00 pm ET
Cyberthreats don’t wait—and neither should your readiness. Join our December webinar, “Cybersecurity: How to Tighten Up in Tough Times,”, in partnership with the South Carolina Trucking Association, and get targeted strategies to protect your operations when the pressure is on. Register now to secure your spot.
Have you cracked the code on cargo crime? Cargo thieves have gone digital, and your fleet may be next. Don't wait for a costly breach, download NMFTA’s Cybersecurity Cargo Crime Reduction Framework to take immediate action and safeguard your assets.
Industry News
CVSA Releases 2025 Brake Safety Week Results
Inspectors in 52 jurisdictions throughout North America conducted 15,175 commercial motor vehicle inspections with a focus on brake systems and components as part of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) annual Brake Safety Week, August 24-30. The inspections resulted in 2,296 vehicles being placed out of service (OOS) due to brake-related violations.
How to Keep Your Business Running When a Cyberattack Occurs
Cyberattacks don’t just target fleets—they shut down operations. Read the article below and explore how trucking companies are using incident-response playbooks, tabletop drills, and business-continuity planning to bounce back faster after an attack.
FTR, Truckstop: Spot Rates Perform Roughly as Expected
Spot rates are behaving mostly as expected—FTR and Truckstop.com data show flatbed rates dropping, dry van rates inching up, and market volume remaining under pressure. Stay ahead of the insights that directly impact your freight strategy by reading the full breakdown below .
Cybercrime Group Team with Organized Crime in Massive Cargo Theft Campaigns
Financially motivated cyber gangs are working with organized crime to steal massive amounts of cargo through the abuse of remote monitoring tools, according to a November 3 report from Proofpoint. Read more as NMFTA's cybersecurity team recently talked with Cybersecurity Dive.
Help Honor America's Military Heroes: Wreaths Across America Seeks Transport Partners for 2025
Wreaths Across America is looking for transportation partners to move wreaths across 20 lanes during the 2025 season—an opportunity that blends freight expertise with meaningful service. Learn how your fleet can get involved and make a difference this holiday season.
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