NMFTA releases AI governance framework for transportation companies

Alexandria, VA, June 25, 2026 – As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly becomes part of everyday transportation operations, the National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc. (NMFTA) has released the NMFTA Cybersecurity AI Governance Framework, a free resource designed to help trucking and logistics organizations adopt AI securely, responsibly, and with confidence.

From maintenance planning and route optimization to cybersecurity monitoring and back-office operations, AI tools are rapidly entering transportation environments. While these technologies offer significant opportunities to improve efficiency and decision-making, they also introduce new considerations related to data protection, oversight, accountability, and operational risk.

The framework provides 50 actionable controls across five governance domains, helping fleets and logistics providers establish policies, evaluate risks, and implement safeguards before AI systems become deeply embedded in critical business processes.

“Many organizations are already using AI in some capacity, whether through dedicated tools or capabilities embedded within existing software platforms,” said Ben Wilkens, director of cybersecurity for NMFTA. “The challenge isn’t whether AI will be part of operations—it’s ensuring organizations have the visibility, governance, and controls necessary to use it responsibly.”

Developed specifically with transportation operations in mind, the framework helps organizations evaluate AI use cases, define accountability, assess vendor offerings, protect sensitive data, and manage cybersecurity risks associated with AI-enabled technologies.

The framework is available free of charge at: www.nmfta.org/resource/nmfta-cybersecurity-ai-governance-framework.

About NMFTA

Since 1956, the National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc. (NMFTA) has represented the interests of the less-than-truckload (LTL) motor carrier industry. The NMFTA publishes the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC), assigns Standard Carrier Alpha Codes (SCAC), assigns Standard Point Location Codes (SPLC), develops digital standards for the LTL industry through its Digital Standards Development Council (DSDC) and safeguards those digital standards through cybersecurity research, dissemination of studies, and education. Membership in NMFTA is available to all for-hire interstate and intrastate motor carriers. For more information, visit www.nmfta.org.

PRESS CONTACT: 

Marli Hall, Director of Communications and Marketing marli.hall@nmfta.org 703-665-3559