How ID Verification Works
ID verification is completed during the Standard Carrier Alpha Code® (SCAC™) application or renewal process through the National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc.’s® (NMFTA)™ official SCAC system at scaccode.com.
The process is designed to be secure, efficient, and completed online. And it’s truly as easy as 1, 2, 3!
Easy as 1, 2, 3
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.
Privacy and Data Protection
NMFTA does not display or sell personal data. Only verification status is associated with a SCAC. NMFTA also does not store information of your ID or selfie.
Need Help with Verification?
If verification cannot be completed immediately, support options are available.
Important Note
At 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:
- Box trucks (non-CDL or CDL);
- Cargo vans or sprinter vans;
- Local and regional delivery fleets;
- Last-mile or middle-mile contract operations; or
- Independent owner-operator services supporting larger networks.
Privacy and Data Protection
NMFTA does not display or sell personal data. Only verification status is associated with a SCAC.
Trust the Code
SCAC is more than an administrative requirement. It's the identifier the industry uses to confirm who is authorized to move freight, support onboarding and tendering workflows, and reduce the risk of impersonation and double brokering. Watch the video below to discover how NMFTA is improving the existing SCAC Online platform to become SCAC Verified.
Got Questions?
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ID verification is completed during the SCAC application or renewal process at scaccode.com, if it applies to your carrier type.
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Most verifications are completed in just a few minutes. Some cases may require additional review.
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No. ID verification is completed through the SCAC application and renewal system at scaccode.com. SCAC Verified only displays status information.
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Once verification is complete, verification status is associated with your SCAC. No personal identity information is published.
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If verification is required and not completed, your SCAC issuance or renewal cannot be finalized until verification is complete.
Helpful Resources Before You Verify
Who Needs ID Verification
ID verification doesn’t apply to every carrier. This guide breaks down who needs to verify, why it’s required, and how it fits into the SCAC issuance and renewal process.
Check Your SCAC Expiration
Confirm your SCAC’s current status and expiration date before renewing. This quick check helps ensure you’re renewing the correct code and avoiding any lapse in active status.
Renewal ID Verification
Learn when identity verification is required during renewal and how it works. This step helps protect your SCAC from misuse and supports trust across the freight industry. Currently applies to non-Class 8 carriers.
