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The Standard Carrier Alpha Code (SCAC) is a standardized identifier used in the transportation industry to uniquely distinguish carriers and transportation companies. Each SCAC consists of two to four uppercase letters and is assigned by the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) in the United States. The SCAC helps facilitate smooth logistics operations, communication between stakeholders, and compliance with regulatory requirements. | The Standard Carrier Alpha Code (SCAC) is a standardized identifier used in the transportation industry to uniquely distinguish carriers and transportation companies. Each SCAC consists of two to four uppercase letters and is assigned by the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) in the United States. The SCAC helps facilitate smooth logistics operations, communication between stakeholders, and compliance with regulatory requirements. | ||
For carriers crossing the border into the U.S., the SCAC is required to be the beginning of the trip number of their [[ACE_Manifest_Software_User_Guide_(CBP)|ACE eManifest]], as well as the beginning of any [[Shipment_Control_Number_( | For carriers crossing the border into the U.S., the SCAC is required to be the beginning of the trip number of their [[ACE_Manifest_Software_User_Guide_(CBP)|ACE eManifest]], as well as the beginning of any [[Shipment_Control_Number_(CBP)|Shipment Control Number]] being used to identify freight. | ||
== Usage Scenarios of Standard Carrier Alpha Code (SCAC): == | == Usage Scenarios of Standard Carrier Alpha Code (SCAC): == | ||