The National Motor Freight Traffic Association Inc. (NMFTA)™, in support of the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA), has announced a new online cybersecurity training series tailored for independent owner-operators and small fleet owners.
The 3-part series, titled Cybersecurity Basics for Owner-Operators, will run through September 2025 and is being made available for $49.99 per attendee, and a group rate of $199.99 for up to five members of the same fleet.
Cybersecurity threats are no longer confined to large corporations. Truck drivers are increasingly targeted by phishing scams, identity theft, and attacks on mobile devices and truck technologies like GPS, electronic logging devices (ELDs), and telematics systems.
Recognizing this growing risk, NMFTA and OOIDA have teamed up to deliver accessible, practical cybersecurity guidance to the backbone of America’s trucking economy.
“Independent drivers are operating complex mobile businesses and need the tools to protect their digital footprint, just like any other entrepreneur,” said Ben Wilkens, cybersecurity principal engineer for NMFTA. “This training empowers them to do exactly that—without breaking the bank or needing a tech degree.”
The 3-part series includes:
- Session 1—Personal Cyber Hygiene (6:00-8:00 pm ET September 10): How to safeguard personal data, email, and devices.
- Session 2—Cybersecurity on the Road (6:00-8:00 pm ET September 17): Securing mobile use, Wi-Fi safety, and protecting business files and GPS systems.
- Session 3—Building a Cyber-Safe Business (6:00-8:00 pm ET September 24): Learn about low-cost tools, vendor risk, and setting up a basic security plan.
This initiative delivers real-world solutions for today’s digitally connected drivers, helping them secure their operations, data, and reputation on and off the road.
For more information or to register, visit Cybersecurity Basics for Owner-Operators.
About NMFTA
Since 1956, the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA)™ has represented the interests of the less-than-truckload (LTL) motor carrier industry. The NMFTA publishes the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC®), manages its digital counterpart, ClassIT+™, assigns Standard Carrier Alpha Code® (SCAC®) and Standard Point Location Code (SPLC®), develops digital standards for the LTL industry, and safeguards those digital standards through cybersecurity research, dissemination of studies, and education. Membership in NMFTA is available to all for-hire interstate and intrastate motor carriers. For more information, visit www.nmfta.org.
About OOIDA
The Owner‑Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) is the nation’s only trade organization representing small-business truckers. Since 1973, OOIDA has vigorously defended the rights of independent operators and small fleets—through regulatory and legislative advocacy, as well as industry resources, benefits programs, and member support—ensuring that their voices are heard and their businesses thrive. For more information, visit www.ooida.com.
Contact
Marli Hall
Director of Communications and Marketing
marli.hall@nmfta.org
703-665-3559
