Cybercriminals have shifted gears—and fleets are in their crosshairs. From credential theft that opens the door to ransomware to cyber-enabled cargo theft exploiting dispatch vulnerabilities, trucking organizations are facing modern threats that demand modern, sector-specific defenses.
That’s where the NMFTA 2025 Cybersecurity Conference comes in. Scheduled for October 26-28 in Austin, TX, this unique event is built for the transportation sector by transportation security leaders. It delivers the clarity, tools, and connections that trucking professionals—from executives to IT leads—need to meet the moment.
Read on as we preview what to expect at the trucking industry’s only cybersecurity conference, what’s new this year, and why this event is a must-attend for fleet stakeholders looking to protect their operations, drivers, cargo, and reputation.
Built for Trucking: A Conference That Speaks Your Language
Unlike generic tech expos, the NMFTA Cybersecurity Conference zeroes in on the real-world threats and practical defenses relevant to trucking. Whether you’re running a 40-truck operation or overseeing a national fleet, every session is designed to make cybersecurity tangible, accessible, and actionable.
This year’s agenda includes fleet-specific workshops like:
- “Incident Response: When Seconds Count” – Walk through how to triage a real fleet ransomware event or system compromise.
- “Risk Registers and Tabletop Exercises” – Learn how to prepare your team and leadership for high-stakes security incidents.
- “Business Email Compromise in the Broker-Carrier Relationship” – Explore how spoofed dispatches and fake websites are facilitating theft.
Hands-On Labs That Hit the Road
Attendees won’t just talk about cyber risk—they’ll experience it. The conference’s signature interactive labs, “Truck in a Box” and “Trailer in a Box,” return with updated threats and scenarios for 2025. You’ll see exactly how attackers compromise telematics, tamper with trailer sensors, or exploit poor segmentation in fleet networks—and you’ll walk away knowing how to counter those moves.
This kind of hands-on exposure is invaluable for both technical staff and business leaders, bridging the gap between cybersecurity theory and fleet application.
Combating Cargo Theft in the Cyber Era
Cargo theft hit a 10-year high in 2024—and many of the most successful thefts started not with bolt cutters, but with a keyboard. Spoofed carrier identities, deepfake dispatches and FMCSA portal hijacking are all part of the playbook for today’s strategic cargo thieves.
At the 2025 conference, dedicated sessions will spotlight how organized crime groups are using cyber-tactics to exploit broker-carrier trust, and what your team can do to detect and shut down these schemes before a load ever leaves the dock.
Learn from the Best in the Business
This event brings together a rare mix of cybersecurity researchers, fleet operators, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), insurance and risk professionals, and government leaders. Previous conferences have featured participation from the White House Office of the National Cyber Director, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and law enforcement agencies working on the frontlines of cargo crime and critical infrastructure protection.
The result? A program grounded in both strategy and street-smarts, featuring not just what’s happening in the threat landscape, but what’s working in the fight against cyber-crime.
Build Your Cyber Resilience Roadmap
Whether your fleet is just beginning its cybersecurity journey or ready to operationalize a formal program, the conference equipes attendees with:
- Practical roadmaps and implementation guides;
- Policy templates and checklist resources;
- Peer connections and vendor contacts; and
- Examples of real-world fleet incidents and recovery strategies.
Leave with clear next steps for strengthening your security posture—no matter your fleet’s size or technical maturity.
Secure Your Spot
- When: October 26-28, 2025
- Where: Austin, TX
- Register Now: www.nmftacyber.com
- Explore the Roadmap to Resilience Guidebooks
Last year’s conference sold out. With threats intensifying and new regulations on the horizon, demand for 2025 is already high. Don’t wait to give your fleet the edge.
