Cyber threats against trucking companies are becoming increasingly serious and expensive, with one study showing that companies hit by attacks in 2019 lost an average of $2.4 million as a result.
In the four years since, there is every reason to think that cost has increased.
Attendees of NMFTA’s Digital Solutions Conference on Cybersecurity had the opportunity to see an eye-opening demonstration at the end of the event’s first day – of just what can happen to a truck when hackers take control of it.
Haulers of hazardous materials know how critical it is to properly placard their loads. If they don’t, they could not only face fines from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), but they could also be putting themselves and others on the road—particularly first responders—at risk.
NMFTA’s effort to reimagine freight classification has reached its crescendo for 2023, with a new set of changes and updates to the National Motor Freight Classification® (NMFC®).
Anyone who has crossed a border between countries knows the process can go smoothly – or it can be a nightmare. NMFTA wants all carriers to have smooth experiences at the border. Read three things that are important for you to know when crossing.
Freight classification can be a confusing topic, but it’s important for shippers to understand how it works. In this blog, we’ll break down freight classification in simple terms and explain how you can correctly class your freight.
Within the context of the full LTL shipment data stream, some elements are fully digitized while others are not. One example is the development of standards for electronic bills of lading (eBOLs), which NMFTA’s Digital LTL Council developed and launched over the past year. Digitizing bills of lading has led to tremendous gains in efficiency and accuracy.
NMFTA is thrilled to announce that we’ve signed on with the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA) as a Cybersecurity Awareness Month Champion for 2023!
There is little downside to a forklift-mounted scale itself. But like so many other assets in the logistics industry, the connectivity of such a device puts it at risk of cyberattacks if users don’t understand how to mitigate those risks.
NMFTA offers considerable insight on cybersecurity issues specific to the trucking industry (especially LTL carriers). As we observe Cybersecurity Awareness Month we encourage you and your team to soak up more than 13 insights!
Are trucks now vulnerable to sabotage by virtue of the information systems that once amazed drivers? During a recent interview with FreightWaves, NMFTA’s Ben Gardiner answered yes.
If you believe a truck should be as secure as a bank website from cyberattacks, it’s worthwhile to consider how many security protocols operate on the Internet keeping the exchange of information between machines secure.
