If you work in logistics and supply chain management, you're likely familiar with the many acronyms and abbreviations used in the industry. To help you stay up to speed, we've compiled a comprehensive list of acronyms starting with the letter A. From NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement ) to NTSB (National Transportation Safety Board), this list covers the most common acronyms used by freight carriers, truckers, brokers, warehouses, and other transportation professionals. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or just starting out in the industry, this resource is sure to come in handy.
NAFTA
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North American Free Trade Agreement | A three-country accord negotiated by the governments of Canada, Mexico, and the United States that provided for the elimination of most tariffs on products traded among the three countries |
NAICS
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North American Industry Classification System | |
NCTS
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New Computerized Transit System (EU) | |
NDA
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Non-Disclosure Agreement | |
NACCS
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Nippon Automated Cargo and Port Consolidated System | |
NHTSA
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | An agency within the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) federal agency established by the Highway Safety Act of 1970, dedicated to achieving the highest standards of excellence in motor vehicle and highway safety |
NMFC
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National Motor Freight Classification | A publication for motor carriers containing rules, descriptions, and ratings on all commodities moving in commerce. |
NMFS
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National Marine Fisheries Service | |
NNTL
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Netherlands National Terrorism List | |
NORBL
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Norwegian Black List | |
NRA
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Negotiated Rate Arrangement | |
NRP
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Narcotics Rewards Program | |
NSA
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NVOCC Service Arrangement | |
NVOCC
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Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier | |
NZWA
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New Zealand Wanted to Arrest List | |
NC
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No Match in NFMC | No match for this classification is found in the NFMC listings. |
NOI
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Not Otherwise Identified in NMFC | There is no better classification found in the NFMC listings. |
NCIC
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National Crime Information Center | A computerized index of criminal justice information (i.e. criminal record history information, fugitives, stolen properties, missing persons) available to federal, state, and local law enforcement and other criminal justice agencies |
NDR
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National Driver Register | A division in the National Center for Statistics and Analysis under the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The NDR maintains the computerized database known as the Problem Driver Pointer System (PDPS) which contains information on individuals whose privilege to operate a motor vehicle has been revoked, suspended, canceled or denied or who have been convicted of serious traffic-related offenses. |
NIADA
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National Independent Automobile Dealers Association | A non-profit organization representing the independent motor vehicle dealer (dealers that do not have a franchise agreement with a motor vehicle manufacturer) industry |
NICB
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National Insurance Crime Bureau | A non-profit organization dedicated exclusively to fighting insurance fraud and crime. |
NIST
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National Institute of Standard Technology | A measurement standards laboratory, and a non-regulatory agency of the United States Department of Commerce whose mission is to promote innovation and industrial competitiveness. |
NLETS
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National Law Enforcement Telecommunication System | |
NMVTIS
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National Motor Vehicle Title Information System | U.S. motor vehicle titles created to: • Prevent the introduction or reintroduction of stolen motor vehicles into interstate commerce; • Protect states and consumers (individual and commercial) from fraud; • Reduce the use of stolen vehicles for illicit purposes including funding of criminal enterprises; and • Provide consumers protection from unsafe vehicles. The U.S. Department of Justice is responsible for oversight of the implementation and operation of NMVTIS, and works in partnership with the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA). |
NSC
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Canadian National Safety Code | |
NTSB
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National Transportation Safety Board | A U. S. federal government entity charged with determining the probable cause of transportation accidents and promoting transportation safety and assisting victims of transportation accidents and their families. |
Complete list of logistics and supply chain management acronyms used by freight carriers, truckers, brokers, warehouses and other transportation professionals starting with N.