The National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc. (NMFTA)™ announced the release of its 2026 Transportation Industry Cybersecurity Trends Report, the latest annual assessment of cyber threats, adversary tactics, and resilience trends shaping the future of freight and logistics in North America.
Building on years of research and industry engagement, the 2026 report expands NMFTA’s flagship cybersecurity publication to reflect the full transportation ecosystem—carriers, shippers, third-party logistics providers, brokers, technology partners, and vendors—now recognized as part of the modern attack surface.
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Source: The National Motor Freight Traffic Association
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