Shipping Acronyms
- AAPA - American Association of Port Authorities
- ACE - Automated Commercial Environment
- ATA - American Trucking Association
- BTS - Bureau of Transportation Statistics
- CBP - Customs Border Protection
- CDL - Commercial Drivers License
- CFS - Commodity Flow Survey
- CMAQ - Congestion Mitigation Air Quality Act
- CMV - Commercial motor Vehicle
- CTPAT - Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism
- CVISN - Commercial Vehicle Information Systems and Networks (CVISN), a national program administered by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration designed to improve motor carrier safety and to enhance the efficiency of administrative processes for industry and government.
- CVO - Commercial Vehicle Operations
- DOD - Department of Defense
- FAST - Free and Secure Trade
- FHWA - Federal Highway Administration
- FMCSA - Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
- FPD - Freight Professional Development
- FRA - Federal Railroad Administration
- GIS - Geo Information Systems
- GPS - Global Positioning System
- HERS - Highway Economic Requirements Systems
- HPMS - Highway Performance Monitoring System
- ITE - Institute of Transportation Engineers
- ITS - Intelligent Transportation System
- MPG - Miles Per Gallon
- MUTCD -Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
- NAFTA - North American Free Trade Agreement
- NHS - Nation Highway System
- NVOCC - Non-Vessel Operating Common Carriers
- P&D - Pick up and delivery.
- POD - Proof of Delivery
- POE - Port of Entry
- SED - Shipper's Export Declaration
- SCAC - Standard Carrier Alpha Code
- SLSC/SLDC - Shipper Load, Shipper Count/Shipper Load, Driver Count
- STCC - Standard Transportation Commodity Classification
- TRANCAD - Transportation Computer Assisted Design
- UFC - Uniform Freight Classification
- Zip Codes Access the United States Postal Service website for Zip Code Lookup to find the zip code for your next shipment. Link opens in a new window.
- Density Calculator Use this handy calculator to help you determine the density of your shipment
- Freight Dictionary A few common shipping terms you may encounter.
- FAQs Frequently Asked Questions about shipping.
- Packaging Tips Guidelines for basic packing to limit damage claims and save you money.
- Find Your NMFC Class If you’re unsure of your class, go to our webpage: NMFC Codes No other site offers this extensive list.
- Carrier Information Links to websites, terminal locators, and claim forms for major carriers.
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