--- source_url: "https://dsdc.nmfta.org/home" title: "Home | Digital Standards Development Council" mirrored_at: 2026-08-13T03:40:01.079Z host: dsdc.nmfta.org cited_in_42a: true mirror_canonical: "https://index.42a.ai/dsdc.nmfta.org/home" --- > **Original source:** https://dsdc.nmfta.org/home ## Welcome to the Digital Standards Development Council ![DSDC-R-White-High-Res](https://dsdc.nmfta.org/hs-fs/hubfs/DSDC-R-White-High-Res.png?width=1915&height=911&name=DSDC-R-White-High-Res.png "DSDC-R-White-High-Res") ## Driving Efficiency and Innovation in Freight Logistics ###### About Us The Digital Standards Development Council® (DSDC)® is an industry-led initiative dedicated to fostering collaboration among Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) and Full Truckload (FTL) stakeholders, including shippers, carriers, and 3PLs. Powered by the National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc.® (NMFTA)®, our goal is to create, implement, and maintain digital standards that address critical challenges in freight transportation, from quote to cash.  As the logistics industry rapidly evolves, standardized digital solutions are transforming how shippers, carriers, and 3PLs collaborate. The DSDC leads this change by integrating the groundbreaking of the Digital LTL Council and Digital FTL Council. Our mission is to create unified standards that streamline integration, improve visibility, and drive efficiencies across the entire freight ecosystem. By bridging LTL and FTL operations, we’re building the foundation for seamless communication and innovation through secure, reliable APIs. Join us in shaping a smarter, more connected future for freight logistics—and discover how you can contribute to this digital transformation. LTL and Full Truckload ## Register Now for the 2026 DSDC Membership Meeting Join us in Las Vegas on February 10, 2026, for the DSDC Membership Meeting at Manifest. Get the latest updates on API standard adoption, celebrate milestones in LTL and FTL digitalization, and see what’s ahead for the future of freight standards in North America. Attendance requires Manifest registration. LTL ## Catch Freight Charge Changes Before the Invoice The Preliminary Freight Charges (PFC) API standard helps reduce billing friction across the supply chain. Built by the Digital LTL Council, this open standard gives carriers, shippers, and 3PLs real-time visibility into charge changes—like reweighs, reclassifications, and accessorials—as shipments move. Full Truckload ## New: Scheduling Standards Consortium Joins DSDC ##### _One Council. One Vision. One Roadmap for FTL._ The Scheduling Standards Consortium (SSC) has officially joined the DSDC Full Truckload Council. Together, we’re accelerating the future of Full Truckload API standardization—starting with scheduling and expanding across the FTL shipment lifecycle.  LTL and Full Truckload ## Speaking at an Industry Event? Start Here. The DSDC Speaker Toolkit makes it easy to represent our mission of freight digitization. Inside, you'll find ready-to-use content, branding assets, and clear do’s and don’ts for talking about our API standards—whether you're a council member or a tech partner. ## Leaders in DSDC API Standard Adoption ![Averitt-Express-Logo](https://dsdc.nmfta.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Averitt-Express-Logo.png?width=2560&height=508&name=Averitt-Express-Logo.png) ![C.\_H.\_Robinson\_logo.svg](https://dsdc.nmfta.org/hs-fs/hubfs/C._H._Robinson_logo.svg.png?width=2560&height=557&name=C._H._Robinson_logo.svg.png) ![Estes\_Express\_Lines\_logo.svg](https://dsdc.nmfta.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Estes_Express_Lines_logo.svg.png?width=350&height=98&name=Estes_Express_Lines_logo.svg.png) ![FedEx Logo](https://dsdc.nmfta.org/hs-fs/hubfs/FedEx%20Logo.webp?width=1920&height=1080&name=FedEx%20Logo.webp) ![JB Hunt](https://dsdc.nmfta.org/hs-fs/hubfs/JB%20Hunt.webp?width=616&height=166&name=JB%20Hunt.webp) ![Nordstrom\_Logo\_2019](https://dsdc.nmfta.org/hubfs/Nordstrom_Logo_2019.svg) ![Old-Dominion-Freight-Line-Logo](https://dsdc.nmfta.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Old-Dominion-Freight-Line-Logo.png?width=100&height=100&name=Old-Dominion-Freight-Line-Logo.png) ![pitt-ohio-logo-600](https://dsdc.nmfta.org/hs-fs/hubfs/pitt-ohio-logo-600.png?width=600&height=200&name=pitt-ohio-logo-600.png) ![Southeastern-Freight-Lines-Logo](https://dsdc.nmfta.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Southeastern-Freight-Lines-Logo.png?width=114&height=37&name=Southeastern-Freight-Lines-Logo.png) ![uber\_logo](https://dsdc.nmfta.org/hs-fs/hubfs/uber_logo.webp?width=400&height=200&name=uber_logo.webp) ![XPO logo](https://dsdc.nmfta.org/hs-fs/hubfs/XPO%20logo.png?width=550&height=200&name=XPO%20logo.png) ## The only national not-for-profit organization dedicated to the digitization of shipping documents across the motor carrier industry, from quote through payment. ## Our Focus Areas ![LTLvsFTL-Illustrations-11\_LTL-Illustration-DSDC](https://dsdc.nmfta.org/hs-fs/hubfs/LTLvsFTL-Illustrations-11_LTL-Illustration-DSDC.webp?width=1457&height=528&name=LTLvsFTL-Illustrations-11_LTL-Illustration-DSDC.webp "LTLvsFTL-Illustrations-11_LTL-Illustration-DSDC") Pioneering digital transformation in Less-Than-Truckload freight by establishing standards for operations, data exchange, and interoperability. ![LTLvsFTL-Illustrations-11\_FTL-DSDC-Illustration](https://dsdc.nmfta.org/hubfs/LTLvsFTL-Illustrations-11_FTL-DSDC-Illustration.webp "LTLvsFTL-Illustrations-11_FTL-DSDC-Illustration") ## Digital Truckload Council Advancing Truckload efficiency through technology-driven standards, including appointment scheduling and load optimization. ![DSDC-History-4](https://dsdc.nmfta.org/hs-fs/hubfs/DSDC-History-4.jpg?width=1004&name=DSDC-History-4.jpg "DSDC-History-4") ###### DSDC ## History and Mission #### Founded to address the increasing need for standardization in freight transportation... The DSDC brings together a diverse group of stakeholders, including motor carriers, shippers, third-party logistics (3PL) companies, brokers, and technology providers. Our mission is to develop and publish comprehensive application programming interface (API) guidelines, along with related documentation and processes, to enable a fully digital logistical process for freight movements. By eliminating paper-driven documentation and processes, we strive to streamline operations and enhance efficiency across the industry. **Together, the Digital LTL and Full Truckload Councils are at the forefront of shaping the future of motor freight transportation, ensuring a more efficient, accurate, and connected industry for all stakeholders.** ## Innovations in Action The DSDC continue to push the motor freight transportation industry forward with new API Standard innovations just for you. ### eBOL The Electronic Bill of Lading (eBOL) API Version 2.1 is a unified framework developed by the DSDC's Digital LTL Council to digitize and standardize the creation, transmission, and management of Bills of Lading within the Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) industry. [Learn More](https://dsdc.nmfta.org/apis/ebol-api-standard?hsLang=en) ### Pickup Request and Visibility The Pickup Request and Visibility API is a standardized communication tool designed to enable digital scheduling and real-time tracking of shipment pickups. [Learn More](https://dsdc.nmfta.org/apis/pickup-request-and-visibility-api-standard?hsLang=en) ### In-Transit The In-Transit Visibility API is a robust system that provides detailed insights into the shipment’s journey from pickup to delivery. [In Development Subscribe For Updates](https://dsdc.nmfta.org/apis?hsLang=en#subscribe) ### Preliminary Freight Charges The Preliminary Freight Charges (PFC) API is a proactive notification system providing visibility into freight bill charges throughout the shipment lifecycle. [In Development Subscribe For Updates](https://dsdc.nmfta.org/apis?hsLang=en#subscribe) ## Upcoming Events ## Join the DSDC Today ###### Be Part of the Digital Freight Movement Join an industry-wide initiative committed to advancing the standards that shape the future of freight logistics. As a member, you’ll have exclusive access to resources, discussions, and pilot programs that set the pace for innovation in the trucking industry. ### Why Join?  - Affiliation with the only national not-for-profit organization dedicated to digitization of shipping documents across the motor carrier industry. - Access to working groups and other DSDC-related meetings. - Eligible to serve as an vote for Advisory Board candidates and officers. **To express your interest in becoming a DSDC LTL or Truckload member, please complete the contributor agreement below, or contact** **[dsdc@nmfta.org](mailto:dsdc@nmfta.org)** **for more information.** ![DSDC](https://dsdc.nmfta.org/hubfs/DSDC.webp "DSDC") ## Have Questions? Contact Us Today ![Truck-Sunset](https://dsdc.nmfta.org/hubfs/Truck-Sunset.jpg "Truck-Sunset") ## Read our latest news ## Join our mailing list ## Driving Efficiency and Innovation in Freight Logistics. 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