NMFTA Headline Newsletter - March 2024
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Now Available: FCDC Docket Disposition 2024-1
The Disposition Bulletin 1368, containing the proposed amendments discussed by the Freight Classification Development Council (FCDC) at its public meeting on March 11, 2024, is ready to view.
Dispositions resulting in amendments to the National Motor Freight Classification? (NMFC?) will be published in a supplement to the NMFC. The supplement is scheduled to be issued on April 11, 2024, effective May 11, 2024.
Have You Registered for NMFC's Packaging Webinar Series?
Starting May 14, 2024 | Online?
NMFTA will be hosting its popular NMFC Packaging Webinar Series again in 2024 to educate carriers, shippers, 3PLs, and packaging professionals in understanding packaging and its relationship to motor freight classification and claims.
Pricing & Classification Specialists, This Webinar's For You!
Starting April 9, 2024 | Online?
Hoping to master the freight classification system in 2024? Join NMFTA's Classification Webinar Series 2, kicking off April 9, 2024, and conquer the NMFTA's updated classification system. Expert hosts, live Q&A, and practical tips - all you need to ensure accurate coding and avoid costly errors.
Congratulations Debbie and Lesley
NMFTA is proud to announce that two of our distinguished leaders have been named recipients of the esteemed Supply & Demand Chain Executive's 2024 Pros to Know award. Debbie Sparks , executive director, and Lesley Veldstra Killingsworth , chairwoman and the vice president of pricing and market strategy at Polaris Transport , were recently recognized in the “Lifetime Achievement” category. Congratulations, Debbie and Lesley, on this well-deserved recognition!
Save the Date for Summer!
June 2-4 | Louisville, KY
NMFTA will be hosting three days of meetings and social activities offering many forums for discussion of issues important to the LTL motor carrier industry. Mark your calendars and make plans to attend our upcoming meeting at the Hotel Distil in Louisville, KY from June 2-4, 2024.
What You Missed: Colorado Springs Meeting Exceeds Expectations?
The NMFTA's 2024 Spring Meeting, held March 10-13 at the Cheyenne Mountain Resort in Colorado Springs, CO, was a resounding success. The event offered an economic outlook by economist Donald Broughton , a regulatory and Clean Freight Coalition update by NMFTA's Jim Mullen , and numerous committee meetings that fostered invaluable discussions on pressing issues within the LTL motor carrier industry.
Have You Downloaded These Reports?
Economic Outlook for the Trucking Industry
Donald Broughton's economic outlook explores economic trends that will see an impact, for better or worse, on the less-than-truckload (LTL) industry.?
Paperless Progress: C.H. Robinson Leads the eBOL Charge
Have you heard? North America’s largest 3PL, C.H. Robinson , has implemented NMFTA’s eBOL standards with 10 of the top carriers for the benefit of over 17,000 customers.
Steer Clear of Cyber Threats in 2024
Learn how new cybersecurity threats like quishing could bring down the trucking industry, and possibly the supply chain.?
Third-Party Cyber Risks: Strategies for Effective Risk Management
1:00-2:00 pm ET, April 11, 2024 | Online
According to IBM's recent report, 60% of data breaches involve a third-party vendor. Join information security expert, Erika V. , Ph.D., and learn how to identify and assess potential cyber threats, implement robust mitigation strategies, and develop a comprehensive risk management program.
Discover OWASP API Security
Webinar On Demand
Watch API experts as they deep dive into OWASP API Security Top 10, a comprehensive guide to the most critical API security risks which was first released in 2019 and updated in 2023. Watch the recording to upskill and enhance your cybersecurity knowledge.
领英推荐
Express Interest Now: NMFTA Cybersecurity Conference 2024
October 27-29 | Cleveland, OH
We're gearing up for this year's Cybersecurity Conference, happening from October 27-29 at the Hilton Cleveland Downtown.
Be among the first to know when registration opens by expressing your interest today! Fill out the form to stay up-to-date on #NMFTACyber.
$1 Trillion Price Tag: Report Details Cost of Electrifying U.S. Trucks
On Tuesday, a new report released by 罗兰贝格 , commissioned by the Clean Freight Coalition (CFC), found that fully electrifying the U.S. commercial truck fleet would require a staggering $1 trillion investment just for infrastructure.
ICYMI: CVSA's International Roadcheck is Coming Up
May 14-16, 2024
Share this with your drivers! The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) International Roadcheck is scheduled for May 14-16. This year, the?inspection safety blitz, will focus on tractor protection systems and alcohol and controlled substance and alcohol possession.
Our Roads, Our Safety? Week
May 5-11, 2024
SAVE THE DATE! The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is observing its annual Our Roads, Our Safety Week, May 5-11, 2024, and putting a spotlight on sharing the road safely with large trucks and buses. NMFTA is a founding partner of the initiative and we encourage you to share materials with your staff and get involved.
Community Spotlight: Southeastern Freight Lines Builds Beds for Children in Need
Greenville associates at Southeastern Freight Lines recently teamed up with the Sleep in Heavenly Peace charity to build beds for children and families in need. During their build day, they assembled and delivered top-notch beds to those in the local community. Thank you, Southeastern Freight Lines for giving back to the community!
NMFTA On The Road
TCA's Truckload 2024: March 23-26 | Nashville, TN
NMFTA has secured a panel discussion, Cyber Security in Trucking Today,?at Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) 's Truckload 2024. Joe Ohr, chief operating officer, will talk about cybersecurity threats and the importance of resiliency with truckload professionals, industry suppliers, and other association professionals.
2024 Best Fleets to Drive For: April 8-9 | Charlotte, NC
Join Marli Hall , director of public relations, at the 2024 Best Fleets to Drive For Education & Awards Conference at the NASCAR Hall of Fame as she presents Navigating the Evolving Threat Landscape in Trucking Cybersecurity. Come along and discover how fleets can arm themselves with knowledge to protect themselves against cyber threats.
WCX Conference: April 16-18 | Detroit, MI
Join Ben Gardiner , senior cybersecurity research engineer, at SAE International 's WCX Conference?as he presents his co-authored paper on Vehicle Requirements for Vehicle Security Gateways, from the NMFTA's Vehicle Cybersecurity Requirements Working Group (VCRWG).?
Industry News
QR Code Attacks Are On The Rise
Ever heard of quishing? In this new trend of cyberattacks, attackers manipulate QR code technology to trick users into visiting malicious sites so they can steal their data. Read more to discover what concerns you and your organization need to be aware of. Read More >
Groups Lose Latest Court Attempt to Block California’s AB5 from State’s Trucking Sector
No new injunction, and California Trucking Association (CTA)/ Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association, Inc. (OOIDA) case dismissed by same judge who handed down original injunction. Read More >
Buttigieg Celebrates Local Transportation Projects
President Biden announces historic $3.3 billion investment to reconnect communities divided by transportation infrastructure. Read More >
Biden Administration Rolls Out Plan For Zero-Emission Infrastructure
The?National Zero-Emission Freight Corridor Strategy is a plan designed to speed the development of infrastructure to support the movement of freight by electric and hydrogen-fueled semitrucks. Read More >
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