Former Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Acting Administrator Jim Mullen has been named Chief Strategy Officer for the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA).
Mullen, in his new role with NMFTA, will be responsible for partnering with vehicle manufacturers, telematics companies, federal agencies and supply chain leaders for the development of digital standards and trucking cybersecurity research, as well as best practices to protect infrastructure.
Mullen was FMCSA Chief Counsel from 2018 to 2020 and served as interim administrator from October 2019 to August 2020. In October 2020 he joined self-driving technology company TuSimple as its Chief Legal and Risk Officer. Mullen left TuSimple in September 2022 amid an investor lawsuit and this year TuSimple began winding down its U.S. operation.
Mullen's most recent role is Executive Director of the Clean Freight Coalition.
“For years, our industry has encountered certain key issues, and Jim has been on the front lines of battling them,” said Debbie Sparks, Executive Director for NMFTA. “Upon discussing NMFTA's vision with Jim, he demonstrated immediate and enthusiastic support. His extensive experience and relationships have equipped him to proactively address long-standing industry challenges and develop innovative, lasting solutions. This role at NMFTA represents the culmination of his previous experience and responsibilities, an altruistic opportunity to make a real difference." To learn more about NMFTA’s mission, advocacy, services, resources, an
NMFTA is the trade organization for the less-than-truckload motor carrier industry. The group publishes the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC), assigns Standard Carrier Alpha Codes (SCAC), assigns Standard Point Location Codes (SPLC), develops digital standards for the LTL industry, and safeguards those digital standards through cybersecurity research, dissemination of studies, and education.
