Standard Carrier Alpha Code (SCAC)
$300
Depending on who you work with, you could be asked for a SCAC code (Standard Carrier Alpha Code). Many shippers use the SCAC code to identify transportation companies and may require you have one issued (it is also required if you are dealing with any US Government agencies). Let FCCR help you acquire your SCAC code.
If you have any questions about our processes, DOT regulations, or if you’re merely ready to get compliant, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Our team is always ready to walk you through the compliance process so that you can have a successful business and avoid getting shut down.
Product Description
SCAC Overview
Planning on shipping goods in the US? Have you been asked to submit a SCAC code as a mandatory requirement? What is this SCAC code? As a carrier, you constantly deal with the stress of managing documents and updating stakeholders about the status of shipments. SCAC codes are key in making your logistics effortless. You won’t have to deal with the stress of sorting out papers, getting on calls, or writing emails.
What is SCAC Code?
The Standard Carrier Alpha Code (SCAC) is a unique two-to-four-letter code used to identify transportation companies. It was developed in the 1960s by the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) to computerize information and records. The SCAC code of your carrier service registers your shipping document into a central database. As a result, your freight bills, bills of lading, packing lists, and purchase orders get digitized for easy access. It makes tracking so seamless that SCAC has become mandatory in the US. SCAC codes are used to monitor transportation companies across motor, rail, and water related industries.
Who Needs a SCAC?
SCAC codes are primarily used by US government agencies, including the Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The code helps the customs to monitor the carriers entering the country by accessing necessary information from the documents. So, all the carriers crossing the border need a SCAC code to identify themselves to CBP. The SCAC code is required by all the transportation companies doing business with the US government agencies.
