This podcast explores how highway rest stops have become a critical but often ignored component of modern transportation security. Once viewed as mere convenience points, these locations are now identified as prime hubs for criminal activity, including organised cargo theft, human trafficking, and emerging cyberattacks on electric vehicle infrastructure. To address these threats, the industry is shifting towards sophisticated surveillance technology and smart monitoring systems, mirroring the security evolution seen in airports. The podcast emphasizes that protecting these roadside areas is essential for safeguarding the supply chain and ensuring the well-being of truck drivers. Ultimately, rest stops are transitioning into digitised security zones that require integrated, multi-layered protection to keep pace with evolving threats.