Are you an LTL professional trying to determine which commodities will be affected by the upcoming NMFC changes in July 2025? You’re not alone. Many in the industry are struggling to understand how the latest updates to the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) system will impact their freight. While the NMFTA (National Motor Freight Traffic Association) aims to simplify classifications, the transition has left shippers and carriers with more questions than answers.

 

 

When rapid growth is a good problem to have, managing logistics shouldn't be the issue that holds you back. Yet for one high-tech manufacturer, skyrocketing demand exposed cracks in their supply chain—costly inbound shipments, sensitive equipment requiring specialized handling, and a just-in-time inventory strategy that was becoming unsustainable.

 

 

Supply chain inefficiencies can really trip you up and impact your customers. Missed delivery deadlines, unexpected costs, and disjointed operations often result from a lack of visibility across your supply chain. Enter Fourth-Party Logistics providers (4PLs), whose business intelligence tools and real-time tracking capabilities are transforming how manufacturers and distributors navigate these challenges.