Unlocking the Potential of AI in the Trucking Industry – Opportunities and Risks
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant concept—it’s transforming how industries operate, and trucking is no exception. A common example of this is the…
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Webinar Report: What’s Ahead for Cybersecurity in 2025
During a recent webinar, National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc.’s (NMFTA)™ cybersecurity team looked at trends surrounding trucking and cybersecurity in 2025. Taking part in…
Salt Typhoon Exploits ISP’s Achille’s Heel
Chinese-backed Hackers Burrow Deep into United States Telecom and Internet Service Providers On September 25, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) broke a news story that…
So Here’s the Problem with Classifying LTL Freight Using Dimensioning Only
The process of classifying less-than-truckload (LTL) freight has typically been referred to as “complex,” but the team at National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc. (NMFTA)™…
Champions Again! NMFTA Signs On Once More For Cybersecurity Awareness Month
The National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc. (NMFTA)™ is once again a champion—and it’s in a field where we’re already well-known for our commitment to…
How Washington is Helping the Trucking Industry Battle Back against Cargo Theft
Cargo theft has long been a challenge for the trucking industry, but today it’s reaching unprecedented levels. As thefts hit record highs, criminals are using…
NMFTA Members: Submit Your Data to the Commodity Profile Database
Carrier members, the classification team at the National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc. (NMFTA)™ needs your help. When NMFTA’s classification team reviews or updates an…
Box Manufacturer Certificates: Critical Information Too Many Shippers Overlook
When determining if a shipment complies with the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC®) rules, shippers have a valuable but often overlooked resource—the Box Manufacturer’s Certificate…
Why Weak Cybersecurity Leaves Your Freight Vulnerable to Cargo Thieves
High-value cargo theft has jeopardized the livelihoods of supply chain businesses for decades. Shippers entrust brokers and carriers with safely moving their shipments from point…
Protect Your Company: Why #NMFTACyber is a Must-Attend Conference
Approximately 1 in 4 of all cybersecurity attacks are aimed at the transport and distribution industries. This means, the biggest threat to the trucking industry…
Cyber Insurance: What the Trucking Industry Needs to Know Right Now
Insurance is no substitute for vigilance in preventing cyberattacks. The worst ransomware attack to date cost the target company more than $1 billion. Protection against…
Packaging Practices: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
It’s one of the facts of life in less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping: Any given freight item could be in for a rough ride depending on a variety of factors.
