Why Cybersecurity Is
Important to Us
NMFTA represents over 500 carriers who collectively operate over 200,000 power units generating approximately $100 billion in freight revenue. Our members perform a vital service to our nation's economy by delivering the goods necessary to keep commerce flowing. Protecting the physical assets that deliver goods throughout our supply chain is essential to all.
Why Are We Vulnerable?
Commercial transportation carriers operate a diverse fleet of vehicles. These vehicles are designed and built with both OEM factory equipment, as well as aftermarket telematics units.
Using common communication interoperability standard SAE J1939, OEMs can offer vehicles in different configurations using parts such as brakes, transmissions and engines outsourced from 3rd parties, which increases supply chain cybersecurity risks.
Additionally, the extensive impact of transportation disruptions creates particular concern regarding potential outages. These characteristics make the commercial transportation security risk profile substantially different than passenger automobiles.
Cybersecurity Blog Posts
Cybersecurity Workshops
& Conferences
NMFTA works to educate the transportation industry on potential cyber threats to connected vehicle fleets.
Each year, we host numerous workshops and conferences that explore cybersecurity issues such as incident response, risk mitigation, data anomaly detection, and many others.
Ensure you attend the following in 2023:
You’re invited to attend the NMFTA Digital Solutions Conference on Cybersecurity, the only conference in the trucking industry devoted to securing your business.
This year's conference is set for Oct. 22-25 in Houston, TX. The event is complimentary.
All cybersecurity, trucking industry, and supply chain professionals, from CIOs, CTOs, to CEOs, are encouraged to attend.
NEW! NMFTA Cyber Webinar Series:
NMFTA is excited to announce its new, complimentary webinar series. Don't miss the opportunity to attend insightful one-hour events where you'll learn about the most pressing cybersecurity issues all from the comfort of your home or office.
Each webinar is offered at no charge for all audiences.
Cybersecurity Research
& Engagement
We lead the transportation industry in identifying, mitigating, and reducing cybersecurity risks. Each year we conduct & sponsor research to increase our understanding of security threats to our industry.
The NMFTA participates in and sponsors industry events such as the CyberTruck Challenge, DEFCON Car Hacking Village, and others, to help develop the human resource talents needed to address this issue in the long term and help build a community of interest.
NMFTA also partners with other entities including various government agencies and private sector companies to help create best practices & standards, educate, and build awareness of commercial transportation security issues.
