On this episode of Nemo Nation, hosts Dave Nemo and Jimmy Mac talk with Ben Wilkens, Cybersecurity Principal Engineer at the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA), about the hidden cybersecurity risks facing the trucking industry — and the surprising role that foreign-made technology plays.

Ben shares insights from NMFTA’s new research on components made in China, explaining how they can pose real-world risks of foreign intelligence gathering and potential malicious use — even in common consumer electronics that trucking companies rely on.

We’ll connect the dots between headline news about Chinese hackers and what it actually means for fleets, drivers, and industry vendors. Plus, Ben previews NMFTA’s Third-Party Vendor Security Checklist and teases an upcoming online training program for trucking cybersecurity awareness.

With decades of combined experience in trucking operations, IT, and cybersecurity — and an active Class A CDL — Ben offers a unique, boots-on-the-ground perspective on keeping our industry safe from cyber threats.