The American Trucking Associations (ATA) recently launched a service called Fleet CyWatch designed to give motor carriers and council members a means to report cybercrimes affecting fleet operations.
The system was developed by ATA’s Technology and Maintenance Council and Transportation Security Council with the assistance of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Fleet CyWatch also is a way for law enforcement and private safety groups to provide information to fleets about threats.
“As the industry responsible for delivering America’s food, fuel, and other essentials, security is of paramount importance, particularly in an increasingly technologically connected world,” ATA President and CEO Chris Spear said. “Fleet CyWatch is the next logical step in our association’s and our industry’s commitment to working with law enforcement and national security agencies to keep our supply chain safe and secure.”
Cyberattacks have become more common in the trucking industry as the use of technology and automation becomes commonplace. These attacks include events like remote control of vehicle electronic control modules, which can disable entire fleets, and compromising office financial and dispatch systems.
Carriers must subscribe to the Fleet CyWatch Program.
In 2015, ATA’s council address cybersecurity risks with an informational webinar series. The following year, the council began the Cybersecurity Issues Task Force.