Ship.Cars is ramping up security.

The software provider for car hauling companies has introduced new security measures that aim to protect carriers from the threat of fraud in auto transportation, including password requirements, mandatory two-factor authentication, proprietary fraud detection tools and continuous carrier USDOT authority monitoring.

The company also unveiled plans to develop a new fraud detection tool using algorithms to monitor user activity for suspicious behavior to help identify and prevent fraudulent activities before they can impact carriers.

“While technology has brought increased efficiency and transparency to the logistics sector, it has also raised the need for stricter security measures,” Ship.Cars president Eftim Eftimov said. “We recognize those evolving threats, and these proactive security enhancements demonstrate our ongoing commitment to protect our carrier partners, their businesses and their customers.”

The new security initiatives are:

  • Enhanced password requirements to reduce vulnerability by minimizing password reuse on different platforms.

 

  • Mandatory two-factor authentication, adding an extra layer of security by requiring a one-time code sent to the user’s email address in addition to their password to gain access to the account from a new device.

 

  • Email notifications to users for changes to their account, alerting them to potentially unauthorized activity.

 

  • Proprietary tool for fraud detection that monitors user behavior, supporting proactive identification of fraudulent activity.

 

  • Continuous carrier USDOT authority monitoring. Companies engaging with loads on the market load board are automatically verified against the U.S. Department of Transportation’s database to ensure their carrier authority status is active, promoting a secure platform and mitigating fraud risks.

 

“We’ll continue to evolve our security infrastructure, leveraging advanced technologies to stay ahead of emerging threats and provide a secure and reliable platform for carriers,” Eftimov said. “That means putting in place improved security measures today while also proactively developing tools that will prevent fraud in the future.”