NFI has become the first logistics company to earn the Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA) Freight Broker Security Requirements (FBSR) certification.
The certification sets security standards for freight brokers. It requires documented controls for carrier onboarding, carrier qualification, risk assessment, monitoring, security management, training, incident reporting and continuous improvement. The framework creates an auditable process for evaluating carriers before they move freight.
“Becoming the first to earn the TAPA FBSR certification represents a significant milestone in NFI’s commitment to advancing supply chain security,” said Kevin Johnson, Vice President of Corporate Security at NFI. “This certification gives our customers added confidence knowing that NFI is committed to protecting their freight at every step and across every mode.”
NFI supports its freight brokerage operations through a dedicated corporate security team. The team brings expertise in logistics, cybersecurity, investigations, law enforcement and risk management. It also works with the FBI to share intelligence, respond to cyber threats and support a real-time cargo theft prevention, reporting and alert platform.
The company said stronger carrier vetting has become increasingly important as cargo theft risks continue to grow. NFI also pointed to the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC. The decision confirmed that freight brokers can still face state-law negligent hiring claims related to carrier selection because federal law does not override those claims.
NFI said its freight brokerage team follows a rigorous carrier qualification process. The company vets carriers before awarding loads and aims to ensure they meet strict supply chain security standards.
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