National Motor Freight Traffic Association

05/29/2026

📊 NMFTA members: your exclusive Q2 2026 U.S. Economic Update is now available. 🚛

This is one of the many benefits of membership—and it’s one you’ll want to take advantage of. Get expert insight into the economic trends shaping transportation, freight demand, pricing pressures, and what’s ahead for the industry so you can make more informed business decisions.

➡️ Download the Q2 Economic Update: https://bit.ly/4e2rXDz

05/28/2026

The NMFTA Threat Report is now live. 🔐

The new portal gives the industry a centralized place to report both cybersecurity events and cargo crimes, and help strengthen industry-wide awareness around evolving fraud schemes.💻

Because fighting freight fraud takes all of us working together.

➡️ Explore the portal: https://bit.ly/4ucGeCI

05/28/2026

🚛 The 2026 Freight Classification Webinar Series 2 is just two weeks away and kicks off in June!

Join classification experts to strengthen your understanding of the system, improve classification accuracy, and gain practical insights you can apply to your day-to-day operations. Whether you’re new to freight classification or looking to sharpen your expertise, this series is designed to help. 📦

⏰ Don’t wait too long to register—spots will fill as the start date gets closer.

➡️ Register now: https://bit.ly/4vbZscn

05/28/2026

📦 Registration is open for the NMFC Webinar Series 2 happening this October!

Join packaging experts to strengthen your understanding of packaging requirements, avoid common classification mistakes, and gain practical insights you can apply right away. There’s still time to register—but seats will fill up as the event gets closer. 🚛

➡️ Save your spot today: https://bit.ly/3RpGyQG

05/27/2026

NMFTA’s newly redesigned website is here. 🚛

Hear what past chairman Lesley Veldstra Killingsworth had to say about the new experience and NMFTA’s vision for the future of the industry.

Built with the future of transportation in mind, the new website makes it easier to access resources, explore solutions, and stay connected with everything happening at NMFTA.

➡️ Experience the redesigned website: https://bit.ly/3PFAjYy

05/27/2026

Meet Board Member Chris Thacker of Averitt.

He almost chose a career in banking instead—but instead built a 30-year career in and became a respected leader in the industry. In this NMFTA Board Member Spotlight, learn about his career journey, industry experiences, and the lessons he’s learned along the way.

➡️ Read our newest blog: https://bit.ly/4dvUeB8

05/26/2026

Fraudulent actors are exploiting weak identity verification processes across the industry.🚛

In this FleetOwner article written by Cybersecurity's own Ben Wilkens, learn why authentication, authorization, and accountability (AAA) are critical to preventing carrier fraud, reducing risk, and strengthening trust across freight networks. The article also explores practical security measures like MFA, stronger identity verification, and SCAC Verified.🛡️

➡️ Take a look at the article:

Weak identity controls across carriers, brokers, and 3PLs increase fraud risk, making AAA security essential in trucking operations.

05/25/2026

Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country,

In observance of , offices will be closed.

05/21/2026

🚨 Registration is officially OPEN for the 2026 Conference!🚨

Join cybersecurity professionals, leaders, researchers, operators, and technology providers in Long Beach, CA from September 29-October 2 for four days of powerful conversations, real-world insights, and more.

From to connected vehicle security and freight fraud prevention, this is where the transportation industry comes together to tackle today’s biggest cyber.

Don’t miss North America's premier cybersecurity conference for the trucking industry.🚚

➡️ Register now: https://bit.ly/4uW9YEn

05/20/2026

Meet Board Member Kris McLennan of A. Duie Pyle.

From starting as a billing clerk to becoming a respected industry leader, Kris McLennan’s 40-year journey in is a story of growth, leadership, and dedication to the industry. In this latest NMFTA Board Member Spotlight, learn about her career path, industry insights, and the experiences that shaped her perspective along the way.

➡️Read our newest blog: https://bit.ly/43cpvUO

05/19/2026

NMFTA’s Classification Reimagined initiative is entering its next phase: evaluating additional commodities for potential full-scale density.

To support this research, we’re publishing a list of commodities currently under review.

This is not a proposed docket or preview of future changes, it’s an opportunity for the industry to provide feedback before any formal proposals are developed.

Your shipment data and operational insight help shape smarter, more practical classification decisions.

➡️View the list and share your feedback here: https://bit.ly/49bXX5z