Driving Forward Podcast

Billions Lost, Freight Exposed: The Real Cyber & Cargo Threats


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Cargo theft and cybersecurity breaches are no longer isolated incidents—they’re a growing epidemic in freight.Join us LIVE for a high-stakes episode of Driving Forward with guest experts James "Artie" Crawford and Benjamin Wilkens from the National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc. (NMFTA).Hosted by GLCS's Robert Bain (Strongest Man in Logistics), this episode pulls back the curtain on the evolving threats facing trucking companies and freight brokers.We’ll cover:

  • How cybercriminals are using phishing, spoofing, and social engineering to steal freight
  • Why cargo theft is increasingly tied to weak IT infrastructure
  • What fleets can do today to defend against evolving attacks
  • How NMFTA is leading the charge with new tools and research

With billions lost each year to identity theft, load hijacking, and system compromise, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Whether you're a carrier, broker, or tech partner, this episode is your frontline defense.💠Artie (Director of Cybersecurity) is a 27-year Marine Corps veteran and former Cybersecurity Chief of the Marine Corps—now leading NMFTA’s cyber defense efforts.💠 Ben (Cybersecurity Principal Engineer) brings a rare combo of CDL experience, IT leadership, and cybersecurity expertise rooted in both trucking operations and advanced engineering.

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