Cybersecurity events increasingly enable cargo theft. These events often also add operational disruption and loss of reputational trust. The National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc.’s® (NMFTA)™ cybersecurity resources help the industry understand, detect, and mitigate cyber-enabled freight fraud.
Where Cybersecurity Meets Freight Fraud
Cyber risks contribute to:
- Stolen credentials and identities;
- Compromised dispatch and email systems;
- Manipulated load details; and
- Coordinated digital-physical theft.
Fraud prevention now requires cyber awareness.
Practical, Industry-Specific Guidance
NMFTA provides:
- Threat research and intelligence;
- Best practices for carriers and partners;
- Education for both executives and practitioners
- Guidance focused on real freight operations.
Strengthening the Ecosystem
Cybersecurity insights feed directly into NMFTA’s broader fraud prevention efforts—supporting verification, standards, and shared trust.
FAQs
Many freight fraud schemes are cyber-enabled. Stolen credentials, compromised email accounts, and system intrusions often ultimately enable physical cargo theft.
NMFTA provides transportation-specific cybersecurity research, best practices, education, and guidance focused on real operational risks, aligned to the transportation industry.
No. NMFTA cybersecurity resources are designed for fleets and organizations of all sizes, including small and mid-sized carriers, as well as owner-operators, who are often targeted due to limited defenses.
No. NMFTA does not sell cybersecurity products. Its role is to provide education, research, and best practices to help the industry make informed decisions.
Cybersecurity guidance supports identity verification, classification integrity, and digital standards by reducing the likelihood that systems, data, or credentials are compromised.
Related Resources
Cybersecurity risks often enable physical cargo theft and impersonation. These resources help close both gaps.