SCAC code list, which are standard carrier alpha codes that are made up of two to four alphabetic letters and are uniquely meant to help in the identification of transportation companies. They are computerized data and records concerning freight carriers. Packing charges, freight bill, bill of lading and purchase order are some of these shipping documents considered.

Carriers that are involved in transportation of forest products, automobile, chemical and petroleum products are also coded for identification. Some of these codes are reserved to be used in specific areas. U ending ones are normally identifying freight containers, X for private railroad cars and Z identifies stuck chassis and trailers.

The computerization of the system has enabled the official website; National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) to provide the industry with an opportunity to log on, request for codes and be registered. Special software are used in monitoring the movement of the carriers. These coding are supposed to be validated to be usable.

Shippers and commercial receivers use them in the payment systems and auditing of freight bills. Ordering for the coding can be done online by filling forms then paying the required amount of money. They are needed by the authorities to permit and bill surface transportation.

Some of them include: ZIPL (Zipline logistics), USPS (United States postal service), FDCC (FedEx custom critical), HGTN (Hogan transport), DMLI (Diamond logistics), among many others. They are given relating to the goods and transportation industry involved. The coding are alphabetic and have no numerical digits hence cannot be confused for others.

The SCAC code list can be accessed from the official website or can be obtained directly from the authorities at the designated premises. The codes can also be applied for from their website or from their premises. Every player in transportation industry; for legal reasons, should get registered to operate smoothly.