Third-party vendors keep your operation moving, but they can also open the door to your biggest risks.
From telematics providers to brokers to cloud platforms, every external partner has some level of access to your systems, your data, or your operations. Without a structured way to evaluate and manage that risk, fleets are left exposed to cyber-enabled cargo theft, data breaches, impersonation attacks, and costly downtime.
The NMFTA Cyber Vendor Risk Assessment Framework gives you a clear, actionable way to take control.
Built specifically for the trucking and logistics industry, this framework helps you:
- Identify high-risk vendors before contracts are signed
- Standardize how you evaluate cybersecurity across partners
- Strengthen contracts with enforceable security safeguards
- Control access during onboarding and integration
- Continuously monitor vendors as your risk evolves
Whether you’re a small fleet just getting started or a large organization with a mature security program, this framework meets you where you are—with a structured checklist, scoring model, and real-world guidance aligned to industry best practices like NIST and CIS.
This isn’t theory. It’s a working tool your team can use today to:
- Make faster, more confident vendor decisions
- Reduce exposure across your supply chain
- Protect your systems, your data, and your freight
Because in today’s threat landscape, your security is only as strong as your least secure vendor.
Download the framework and start closing the gaps in your vendor risk strategy today.
About NMFTA Cybersecurity
The National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc.® (NMFTA)®’s Cybersecurity team is dedicated to advancing the security and resilience of the trucking industry. Through research, education, and practical tools, NMFTA Cyber helps carriers, logistics providers, and industry partners defend against evolving cyber threats—from enterprise system attacks to cyber-enabled cargo theft. By translating complex cybersecurity challenges into actionable guidance, NMFTA empowers fleets of all sizes to strengthen their defenses and protect critical operations across the supply chain. Learn More >