Reference DataSTD_2022v1

Standard Carrier Alpha Code (SCAC)

Ensures the use of the 2-to-4 letter codes used to identify transportation companies.

Owner: Unassigned

Updated: 10/31/2025

Business Rule

SCACs are used by ANSI and in EDI transactions for shipping and customs.

Technical Implementation

Validate against the official NMFTA reference table. Often used as a prefix for PRO (tracking) numbers.

Examples

Good practices vs common violations

Good Examples

MAEU (Maersk Line)

FDE (FedEx Express)

Poor Examples (Violations)

Maersk

Federal Express

Additional Information

Target Industries

Transportation & Logistics

Status

active

Local Network

DQ Improvements

Data quality dimensions improved by this standard

Completeness (Data values of an attribute)

high

The degree to which all required data values of an attribute are present.

Type: prevents

Validity

high

The degree to which data values comply with rules.

Type: prevents

Quick Stats

Related KPIs0

DQ Improvements2

Versionv1

API Access

GET /api/standards/standard-carrier-alpha-code-scac