Setting Standards that Empower
an Efficient, Secure Supply Chain

Our mission is simple: Promote, advance, and improve the welfare and interests of the motor carrier industry. We do this through research, education, lobbying and developing industry standards and best practices. Our goal is to have the most informed membership to not only grow profitably, but efficiently run operations and protect against new challenges resulting from the digital era.

Membership

Since 1956, the National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc.® (NMFTA) has represented the interests of the less-than-truckload (LTL) motor carrier industry, and for-hire interstate and intrastate carriers. 

NMFTA Events

NMFTA 2026 Spring Meeting

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 Sheraton Sand Key Resort in Clearwater Beach, FL from March 2-4, 2025.

Invitation Only – 2026 Spring Weighing and Research Advisory Council Meeting

The National Motor Carrier Weighing & Research Advisory Council consists of a group of W&R professionals from prominent North American LTL carriers. Make plans to attend our upcoming meeting March 11-12, 2026, at the DeSoto Hotel in Savannah, GA.

LTL by the Numbers: Exclusive Benchmarking Insights to Help Leaders Navigate What’s Next

Join us as we launch our quarterly Benchmarking webinar series.

Freight Fraud Prevention Hub Quarterly Webinar Series 

Join us for the first webinar of the Freight Fraud Prevention Hub Quarterly Series to hear insights from NMFTA staff.

NMFTA 2026 Spring Meeting

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 Sheraton Sand Key Resort in Clearwater Beach, FL from March 2-4, 2025.

Invitation Only – 2026 Spring Weighing and Research Advisory Council Meeting

The National Motor Carrier Weighing & Research Advisory Council consists of a group of W&R professionals from prominent North American LTL carriers. Make plans to attend our upcoming meeting March 11-12, 2026, at the DeSoto Hotel in Savannah, GA.

LTL by the Numbers: Exclusive Benchmarking Insights to Help Leaders Navigate What’s Next

Join us as we launch our quarterly Benchmarking webinar series.