As with most things shipping: the more you know, the better your freight experience is going to be.A Limited Liability Company (LLC) is an entity created by state statute. Though it’s not necessary (or even possible) to memorize all SCAC codes in the industry, it always helps to familiarize yourself with the codes for your commonly used carriers. UPS FREIGHT (FKA Overnite Transportation Co / OVNT) Malaysia International Shipping Corporation Berhadīahri / National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia Industrial Maritime Carriers (Intermarine) Complete SCAC Code List Below is a list of carriers that most likely use Standard Carrier Alpha Codes (SCAC): Carrier NameĬompagnia Chilena de Navigacion Interoceanica SAĬOSCO Container Lines / China Ocean Shipping LinesĬhinese-Polish Joint Stock Shipping CompanyįedEx LTL Freight West (formerly VIKN – Viking)įedEx Freight National (formerly Watkins) They are also used in the freight tracking process, as well as scheduling pickups using EDI (Electronic date interchange). These SCAC codes can be found on the bill of lading, and other similar shipping documents. In LTL shipping, SCAC codes identify a number of commonly used carriers. Like freight class, they are created and regulated by the NMFTA. SCAC codes are used in the automobile, petroleum, forestry, railroad, and ocean container industries, among many others. Though SCAC codes are common with LTL or Truckload shipping, they are used all over the transportation industry. These two-to-four-letter codes were initially developed in the 1960s to help facilitate computerization in the freight industry. Standard Carrier Alpha Codes (SCAC) are unique codes assigned by the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) to identify transportation companies. And though they are not technically acronyms, you’ll also find SCAC codes across documents and tracking systems from your first freight shipment to your last. If you’re going to be a freight shipper, it’s best to recognize these terms.
You’ve got FAKs (Freight of all kinds), BOLs (Bill of lading), and PODs (Proof of delivery), just to name a few. CC Image Courtesy Hakan Dahlstrom via Flickr
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