Most fleet owners don't think about cybersecurity until it's too late. But here's the reality: modern trucks are rolling computers, and they're wide open. Old school meets new school and with tech now its the perfect time to invest in great security.

The problem nobody talks about:

• ELDs connect to your truck's CAN bus — the same network that controls braking, steering, and engine functions.

• Most telematics devices ship with default passwords that never get changed.

• A single compromised device can give an attacker access to your entire fleet management system.

• Ransomware attacks on trucking companies have surged in the last 2 years.

3 things you can do right now (takes 15 minutes):

1. Change every default password on your telematics and ELD devices. Yes, all of them. Use unique passwords for each unit.

1. Segment your networks. Your dispatch system, driver tablets, and vehicle telematics should NOT be on the same network. If one gets hit, the others stay safe.

1. Check your ELD vendor's security certifications. If they can't show you a recent penetration test or SOC 2 report, that's a red flag.

This is just the surface. The threats targeting fleet operations are getting more sophisticated every month, and most of the industry is completely unprepared.

I built FleetLock to fix that. If you're responsible for keeping a fleet running, this is for you. Make no mistake, with tons of danger out there on the road, more danger is now technological. This can save companies millions.