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Nearshoring: What Carriers Need to Know About Transporting Freight Across the Mexican Border, Ease of Crossing and Cargo Theft Prevention

The United States’ number one trading partner is Mexico, even with the changes in Administration we know Mexico will play a critical role in our…

In Case You Missed It: November, December Sessions Unveil the Coming ClassIT+

Something big is coming on July 15, 2025. It’s the launch of ClassIT+™, the next generation tool designed to help you navigate the National Motor…

Why Is The U.S. Considering Banning TP-Link?

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has expressed significant concerns regarding TP-Link, a Chinese manufacturer of networking hardware, due to cybersecurity vulnerabilities and potential exploitation…

The Road to Resilience: Defining Core Cybersecurity Objectives for Owner Operators and Small Fleets

“I’m not big enough to be a target.” This is an all-too-common response from small businesses and owner operators in the trucking industry when they’re…

The Last-Minute Holiday Shopping Survival Guide

Black Friday is behind us. Cyber Monday is in the rearview mirror. But, if you’re like me, you still have a fair amount of holiday shopping…

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…

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…