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Standard Carrier Alpha Code (SCAC)

$149.00

Get your Standard Carrier Alpha Code (SCAC) from the NMFTA. A SCAC is a unique 2-4 letter identifier assigned to your company. Required by many shippers, brokers, and government agencies for freight identification, billing, and customs documentation.

We handle the application and deliver your assigned code. Annual renewal required.

Only available through TIPS for Class 8 carriers (semi-trucks and other heavy vehicles over 33,000 lbs GVWR).

Get your Standard Carrier Alpha Code (SCAC) from the NMFTA. A SCAC is a unique 2-4 letter identifier assigned to your company. Required by many shippers, brokers, and government agencies for freight identification, billing, and customs documentation.

We handle the application and deliver your assigned code. Annual renewal required.

Only available through TIPS for Class 8 carriers (semi-trucks and other heavy vehicles over 33,000 lbs GVWR).

What's Included

  • SCAC Application: We file your application with the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA).

  • Assigned Code Delivery: Your unique 2-4 letter carrier code, delivered as soon as the NMFTA processes it.

Who Needs a SCAC?

Any motor carrier that hauls intermodal or rail freight, works with government shippers, or contracts with brokers and shippers that require a SCAC for EDI transactions, bills of lading, or load tracking. If a shipper or broker has asked you for your SCAC, you need one.

How Long Does It Take?

Most applications are processed within 1-3 business days. We submit your application the same day you order.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • A Standard Carrier Alpha Code is a unique 2-4 letter code assigned to your company by the NMFTA. It identifies your carrier on shipping documents, EDI transmissions, and customs filings.

  • No. It's not a federal requirement for every motor carrier. But many shippers, brokers, and freight platforms require one before they'll work with you. If you haul intermodal, rail, or government freight, you almost certainly need one.

  • Yes. SCAC codes are renewed annually through the NMFTA. If you don't renew, your code gets deactivated and can be reassigned.

  • No. Your MC number is your FMCSA operating authority. Your SCAC is a separate identifier used for freight documentation and EDI. They serve different purposes.