The Standard Carrier Alpha Code (SCAC) is a unique two to four-letter identifier assigned to transportation companies by the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA). Most carriers operating in the United States need a SCAC code to conduct business, file documents, and comply with federal regulations.
Transportation companies use SCAC codes for a range of essential activities:
To obtain a SCAC code, carriers submit an application to the NMFTA with the required fee. The application requires your company's legal name, type of transportation operations, and accurate contact information. SCAC codes require annual renewal to keep your carrier data current in the national directory.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | Carrier Alpha Code Scac |
| Form Length | 2 pages |
| Fillable? | No |
| Fillable fields | 0 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 30 sec |
| Other names | scac code list, scac code lookup by name, scac code directory, scac code lookup |
| Issuing Authority | National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) |
| Code Format | 2 to 4 letters |
| Renewal | Annual |
