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Effective February 26, 2026, identity verification is required for non-Class 8 carriers when applying for or renewing or reinstating a Standard Carrier Alpha Code® (SCAC™). This requirement is part of the National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc.® (NMFTA)™ phased approach to strengthening trust and reducing freight fraud, particularly impersonation and misuse of carrier identities.
See the following for more information:
- Why is ID Verification Necessary?
- How ID Verification Works
- Who Is Required to Complete ID Verification?
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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To learn more about SCAC ID verification, including an overview, FAQs, and videos, see the following: |
Why is ID Verification Necessary?
Identity verification strengthens trust across the freight ecosystem while protecting personal privacy.
The SCAC ID verification process takes place during the SCAC apply, renew, and reinstatement processes. It adds identity and address validation designed to confirm that the individual and the business are not fraudulent and is a legitimate entity. These changes close the gap in our fraud-prevention controls for those carriers who cannot be validated using Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) details, ensuring that only verified carriers receive a SCAC.
See the following for more information on freight fraud:
- Building a Stronger Defense Against Freight Fraud
- Why Cargo Theft Is A Shared Problem--and the Shared Solution That's Taking Shape
How ID Verification Works
ID verification is completed during the SCAC application, renewal, and reinstatement processes through the NMFTA's official SCAC system at scaccode.com. The process is designed to be secure, efficient, and completed online.
Here is how it works:
1. Begin SCAC Application or Renewal
You’ll start by applying for or renewing your SCAC through scaccode.com. If ID verification is required for your carrier type, you’ll be prompted during the process.
2. Capture your ID
You’ll be guided through a secure identity verification flow that confirms your identity and matches you to official identification. It will prompt you to take an image of both the front and back of your ID.
3. Capture your selfie
Use a phone or other device with a camera to take a self-portrait in a well-lit area. Once this is complete, most verifications are completed in minutes.
Once completed, your verification status is associated with your SCAC, no personal data is displayed publicly, and status may be reflected in SCAC Verified™ lookup tools.
See Exploring SCAC Verified for more information.
Important NoteAt this time, ID verification applies only to Non-Class 8 carriers. Class 8 carriers do not need to complete ID verification at this time. Non-Class 8 pertains to all vehicles with a GVWR of 33,000 pounds or less. Those drivers who primarily operate the following vehicles would be classified as non-class 8 drivers:
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Who Is Required to Complete ID Verification?
ID verification is required during Standard Carrier Alpha Code® (SCAC™) during the SCAC apply, renew, and reinstate processes for non-Class 8 carriers only at this time.
- A non-Class 8 carrier
- A non-CDL box truck operator
- A cargo van or sprinter van operator
- A last-mile or middle-mile carrier
- A small fleet operating outside traditional Class 8 trucking
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Privacy and Data Protection NMFTA does not display or sell personal data. Only verification status is associated with a SCAC. |
- Class 8 carriers
- Heavy-duty trucking operations
See the following for more information:
- SCAC Verified & SCAC ID Verification Videos
- Using the SCAC ID Verification Portal
- Tips for Successfully Completing your SCAC ID Verification
- Types of Identification Accepted for SCAC ID Verification
- Types of Identification Accepted for SCAC ID Verification Outside the US, Canada, and Mexico
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Not Sure Which Category You're In? If you’re unsure whether your operation is considered Non-Class 8, you’ll be guided during the SCAC application or renewal process. |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
For more information, see the following FAQs:
- When do I complete the SCAC ID verification process?
ID verification is completed during the SCAC application or renewal process at scaccode.com, if it applies to your carrier type.
- How long does ID verification take?
Most verifications are completed in just a few minutes. Some cases may require additional review.
- Do I complete ID verification in SCAC Verified?
No. ID verification is completed through the SCAC application and renewal system at scaccode.com. SCAC Verified only displays status information.
- What happens after I complete verification?
Once verification is complete, verification status is associated with your SCAC. No personal identity information is published.
- What if I stop the process before finishing verification?
If verification is required and not completed, your SCAC issuance or renewal cannot be finalized until verification is complete.