NMFTA Launches Cybersecurity Guide for Independent Owner Operators, Small Fleets

The National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc. (NMFTA)™ published its Cybersecurity Best Practices Guidebook – Owner Operator and Small Fleet edition. Created to help independent owner operators stay ahead of cyberthreats with actionable steps tailored to meet the cybersecurity needs of owner operators and small fleets, this resource is a roadmap to help safeguard operations, data, and professionals’ livelihoods in 2025 and beyond.

“We understand that small fleets often lack the resources of larger fleets. This guidebook provides a clear, step-by-step list of cybersecurity best practices, organized into four levels of progress,” said Joe Ohr, chief operating officer for NMFTA.

“This first-of-its-kind resource is tailored specifically for the trucking industry, adapting trusted cybersecurity standards and best practices that have been customized to meet the unique needs of owner operators and/or trucking operations that have less than 50 assets,” said Artie Crawford, director of cybersecurity for NMFTA.

Cybersecurity programs and their requirements vary greatly across businesses and depend largely on internal processes, operating infrastructure, overall business risk tolerance, staffing levels, and employee education.

This guidebook is the first in a series of offerings from NMFTA for owner operators and small fleets. Industry professionals are encouraged to attend an upcoming webinar, set for February 13, 2025, on this topic: Practical Cybersecurity for Owner Operators.

To learn more about NMFTA’s complimentary cybersecurity resources, such as research, webinars, and reports, visit www.nmfta.org/cybersecurity.

Fleets of all sizes 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.