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Get the latest updates on the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) with news and analysis from Transport Topics. This section covers NMFTA initiatives, standards development, cybersecurity efforts and digital innovations impacting the freight transportation industry. Stay informed on how the association supports safe, secure and efficient freight movement through data management, classification systems and industry collaboration.

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NMFTA Launches Freight Fraud Prevention Hub

The National Motor Freight Traffic Association on March 5 launched an online platform aimed at bringing resources together to fight cargo theft.

March 9, 2026
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LTL Market Disappoints in 2025

LTL was something of a latecomer to the downturn, with the August 2023 demise of the then-No. 3-ranked LTL player Yellow shielding its peers from excessive headwinds.

December 18, 2025
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AI Adoption Raises Stakes for Data Security

Emerging AI tools promise to deliver significant efficiency gains, but also widen the pathways through which sensitive information travels.

December 12, 2025
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FedEx Freight Begins Enforcing NMFC Updates

FedEx Freight said it delayed enforcing the NMFC changes "to help our customers adapt and ensure a smooth transition to the new, streamlined NMFC classes."

December 1, 2025
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NMFTA Debuts Freight Charges API Standard

NMFTA'S Digital LTL Council has launched a new API to give shippers, carriers and third-party logistics providers real-time visibility into freight bill changes.

August 18, 2025
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FedEx Freight Delays Enforcement of NMFC Updates for 150 Days

鈥淐ustomers who want to begin using the new classes now are welcome and encouraged to do so; there is no requirement to wait until Dec. 1,鈥 the company told Transport Topics.

July 23, 2025
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NMFTA Readies Density-Based Freight Class Update for July 19

The National Motor Freight Traffic Association is moving toward a density-based freight classification system in a major update that is set to go into effect July 19.

July 9, 2025
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NMFTA Tackles Cyber-Enabled Cargo Thefts With New Framework

NMFTA has released a framework aimed at helping carriers and brokers fight back against the growing and increasingly sophisticated problem of digitally enabled cargo theft.

July 3, 2025
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Trucking Experts Link Cybersecurity to Company Culture

Businesses can better protect themselves from breaches by building a company culture that prioritizes security while also developing closer relationships with key stakeholders.

February 12, 2025
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AI in Transportation: Opportunities, Risks & Best Practices

Program Aired: December 5, 2 p.m. ET聽In this engaging webinar we will explore the rapidly growing role of AI in the transportation industry. Discover the聽beneficial applications and the risks associated聽with AI adoption in the trucking industry.

December 5, 2024

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