Originally appeared in Commercial Carrier Journal. For a long time, cybersecurity was something many trucking companies left to the IT department. Keep the servers secure, make employees take an annual training course and move on to the next priority. That approach doesn’t work as well anymore. Cyberattacks against carriers aren’t […]
Fraud Preventation
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Originally appeared in FleetOwner. In today’s interconnected economy, partnering with third-party vendors isn’t optional; it’s essential. From IT providers and cloud platforms to logistics partners and payment processors, outside vendors keep businesses running efficiently. But this reliance comes with risk. According to the 2025 SecurityScorecard Global Third-Party Breach report, at least […]
Originally appeared in FleetOwner. Fleet owners and operators are no strangers to tough economic conditions. As a recent FleetOwner article pointed out: “Freight markets remain flat and uncertain, with fleets navigating prolonged unprofitability.” In times like these, leaders naturally seek ways to reduce costs, streamline operations, and maintain stability. But one area […]
It is not possible to prevent 100% of fraud, but there are ways for businesses to reduce their risk.
If you think your business is immune to fraud, think again. Both external and internal fraud can affect trucking companies.
Originally posted in FleetOwner October marked the 17th year of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the National Cyber Security Alliance launched the initiative in 2004 to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity in our personal and business lives. With more of us working […]
There is no better time for cybercriminals and fraudsters to attack businesses than during a crisis. But there are things that companies can do to mitigate the risk. A few weeks ago, I posted an IdeaXchange blog discussing the ways AI (artificial intelligence) could help businesses. In that blog, I […]