| Standard Carrier Alpha Code® (SCAC™) |
For more information on Release Notes for June 30, 2026 and July 7, 2026, see the following:
SCAC Bug Fixes
| Issue # | Issue | Summary |
| 1542 | An errant alert occasionally displays during the SCAC application process, preventing completion. | Ensured that the SCAC application process is not interrupted by errant alerts. |
| 1543 | SCACs that have approved and verified identification are errantly being prompted to go through the ID verification process again. | Ensured that when a SCAC ID verification has been reviewed and approved, the SCAC renewal/reinstatement process does not require the ID verification again. |
| 1552 | New data customers are not able to access the SFTP site due to backend issue during the creation of their accounts. | Ensured that all new data customers are able to successfully access the SFTP site. |
| 1560 | Several customers received emailed receipts containing an incorrect email address. |
Ensured that customers receive emailed receipts with their correct email address. Released July 7, 2026 |
SCAC Feature Updates
See the following for more information:
- Updated FMCSA Site Reference on SCAC Verified
- Discount Now Available for ACH Purchases
- Easy Renew Remains Open Without A Login
- New SCAC Pricing Effective July 1, 2026
- Updated the SCAC ID Verification Process
Updated FMCSA Site Reference on SCAC Verified
SUMMARY: Updated the FMSCA information on SCAC Verified to refer to the new MOTUS website. Notation now reads, "Verified through FMCSA Data means that as of the date of SCAC assignment/renewal/reinstatement, the Carrier’s safety record confirmed identification, as retrieved from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) MOTUS website at https://motus.dot.gov."
ARTICLE: See the following for more information:
- Types of Identification Accepted for SCAC ID Verification
- Learning More About Verification Types
- Exploring SCAC Verified
- SCAC ID Verification Overview
- Types of Identification Accepted for SCAC ID Verification Outside the US, Canada, and Mexico
Discount Now Available for ACH Purchases
SUMMARY: Added a 2.5% discount when using the Bank ACH payment option.
ARTICLE: See the following for more information:
- Filling Out the Apply for a New SCAC Form
- Renewing a SCAC from the Account Profile Screen
- Reinstating an Expired SCAC Using Easy Renew
- Reinstating an Expired SCAC from the Account Profile
Easy Renew Remains Open Without A Login
SUMMARY: Easy Renew has been reopened for easy access for your renewals. Please note that, in the future, SCAC will require a login, so please reach out to Customer Service for assistance creating an account if you do not currently have one setup.
ARTICLE: See the following for more information:
New SCAC Pricing Effective July 1, 2026
SUMMARY: NMFTA has implemented a price increase for its SCAC products due to significant increases in our technology stack costs, including credit card fees, infrastructure, security, system maintenance. This pricing adjustment enables us to continue delivering the high-quality service, security, and product improvements that our customers expect. Pricing is effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
ARTICLE: SCAC Pricing
Updated the SCAC ID Verification Process
SUMMARY: Updated the ID verification process to include entering the SCAC associated with the ID verification.