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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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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

“Customers 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,” 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 In this engaging webinar we will explore the rapidly growing role of AI in the transportation industry. Discover the beneficial applications and the risks associated with AI adoption in the trucking industry.

December 5, 2024
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NMFTA’s LTL Freight Classification Updates Coming July 2025

The National Motor Freight Traffic Association has set July 19, 2025, as the date it will launch its updated less-than-truckload freight classification system.

November 27, 2024
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Trucking Stakeholders Tackle Biggest Cybersecurity Concerns

CLEVELAND — Trucking is dealing with an evolving cybersecurity environment that raised concerns among industry experts during a panel discussion Oct. 28.

October 30, 2024