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Transportation

SCAC (Standard Carrier Alpha Code)

A unique two-to-four letter code assigned to transportation companies for identification.

Updated 2025-10-01
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Definition

SCAC codes are used in shipping documents, electronic data interchange, and carrier management to uniquely identify carriers.

Overview

Role

A unique two-to-four letter code assigned to transportation companies for identification.

Focus

SCAC codes are used in shipping documents, electronic data interchange, and carrier management to uniquely identify carriers.

Example

See the definition above for context.

FAQs

Q: How is SCAC (Standard Carrier Alpha Code) used in logistics and warehousing?

A: SCAC codes are used in shipping documents, electronic data interchange, and carrier management to uniquely identify carriers.

Tags

#SCAC#Carrier Code#Transportation#Logistics#Shipping

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