In this episode, Danielle Spinelli sits down with Ben Wilkens from NMFTA to dive deep into the real-world threats facing today’s freight and logistics operations—from phishing scams to fraudulent pickups. Ben shares how his team is simplifying cybersecurity for trucking and logistics professionals, offering practical, jargon-free resources and playbooks.

You’ll hear:

• Why cargo theft and cybercrime are increasingly intertwined
• Common oversights in onboarding/offboarding processes that open the door to fraud
• Key cybersecurity practices even the smallest broker or carrier should implement
• How to vet vendors, ELD providers, and overseas support teams
• Why "trust your gut" still holds up in a digital world of spoofed emails and AI-powered scams
• Real-life red flags to watch for when onboarding carriers
• And how to build a culture where security awareness actually sticks

Whether you're a solo dispatcher or managing enterprise-level risk, this episode is your must-listen guide to staying ahead of the threats while scaling smart.

Resources Mentioned:

• NMFTA Cybersecurity Guidebooks: ⁠nmfta.org/cybersecurity⁠
• Free monthly NMFTA webinars and upcoming October conference in Austin, TX

Host: Danielle SpinelliGuest: Ben Wilkens, NMFTA