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How Mid-Sized Trucking Fleets Can Build Cyber Resilience

As trucking operations grow beyond 50 assets, their cybersecurity needs to evolve beyond the scope of guidance designed for owner operators and small fleets. Increased…

Freight Classification Bracketology 101: ClassIT vs. ClassIT+ 

It’s time for the ultimate March Madness showdown: the veteran ClassIT vs. the rookie ClassIT+. Who will be the true champion?  With the upcoming launch…

Digital LTL Council Releases New API Standards for Pickup Requests and Visibility

The National Motor Traffic Association, Inc.’s (NMFTA)™ Digital LTL Council has released a new digital breakthrough aimed at streamlining two critical elements of the freight…

NMFC Data Is Changing—Will You Be Ready?  

Hands-down, the best way to prepare your organization’s systems for the National Motor Freight Classification™ (NMFC)® Data changes effective on July 19, 2025, is to…

NMFTA Cybersecurity Releases Owner Operator Core Controls Document

Following the January release of the Owner Operator and Small Fleet Cybersecurity Guidebook, the National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc. (NMFTA)™ cybersecurity team unveiled the…

ClassIT+: The Perfect Partner to Fulfill Your LTL Freight Classification Needs

Finding the perfect match can be tough—especially when it comes to less-than-truckload (LTL) freight classification. You need a partner that’s reliable, accurate, and built to…

Help Shape NMFC Changes: Submit Your Docket 2025-1 Feedback

The trucking industry is always evolving, and staying ahead of classification changes is crucial for carriers, shippers, and third-party logistics providers (3PLs) alike. The first…

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…