The National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc. (NMFTA)™ has released a new, comprehensive resource: Cybersecurity Best Practices Guidebook – Mid-Sized Fleet as part of its Roadmap to Resilience initiative. This guidebook is the second installment in a three-part series designed to help fleets of all sizes improve their cybersecurity posture.
Cybersecurity remains a critical concern for the trucking industry, with mid-sized fleets facing unique challenges due to limited IT resources and increasing cyber risks. This guidebook is specifically designed to equip fleet owners, managers, and employees with practical, actionable strategies to protect their business operations from cyber threats.
“The transportation industry is a prime target for cyberattacks, and mid-sized fleets often struggle to implement robust cybersecurity measures due to resource constraints,” said Ben Wilkens, cybersecurity principal engineer for NMFTA. “As a current CDL holder and former professional truck driver, I know how essential this resource is to the industry. The guidebook offers a clear roadmap for these fleets to enhance their security posture and safeguard their operations.”
The guidebook covers key topics such as:
- Identifying and mitigating common cyber threats;
- Implementing essential cybersecurity policies and procedures;
- Enhancing email, password, and network security;
- Responding to and recovering from cyber incidents;
- Leveraging industry tools and resources for ongoing protection, and more.
To access the guidebook, click here.
To access the first installment in the series, the NMFTA Cybersecurity Best Practices Guidebook – Owner Operator and Small Fleet, click here.
To learn more about NMFTA’s complimentary cybersecurity resources, such as research, webinars, and reports, visit www.nmfta.org/cybersecurity.
Industry experts should mark their calendars for NMFTA’s Cybersecurity Conference set for October 26-28, 2025, in Austin, TX. This is the trucking industry’s only cybersecurity event. Learn more at www.nmftacyber.com.
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.
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Director of Communications and Marketing
marli.hall@nmfta.org
703-665-3559
