NMFTA launches free portal for cargo theft and broker fraud reports
New Threat Report Portal lets carriers and brokers share cyber incidents, suspicious activity, and cargo crime patterns in real time.
Broker Fraud & Vetting
Freight broker fraud, double-brokering scams, fictitious pickups, factoring fraud, broker bond claims, and how carriers vet brokers before pulling a load.
Why the safest brokers run the most boring carrier-vetting workflows
Freight fraud has forced brokerages to add verification steps at every stage. The companies that repeat the same checks every time avoid the losses that come…
Broker Vetting Costs Spike After Supreme Court Liability Ruling
One week after Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, brokers are tightening carrier onboarding, and small fleets are feeling the squeeze.
Why fraud-detection software keeps missing organized cargo theft
Brokers spend millions on onboarding platforms and AI scoring, yet freight fraud grows. The FreightWaves CFCO program says the missing piece is human…
Echo Global back in court after Montgomery broker liability ruling
Federal appeals court sends 2024 summary judgment back to district court following Supreme Court decision that brokers can be held liable for negligent hiring.
Will the Supreme Court Montgomery ruling shrink your broker network?
Schneider cut its brokerage carrier network 76%, from 60,000 to 14,000, in recent years. The Supreme Court's broker-liability ruling may force smaller brokers…
Deceptive Pickup Fraud Jumps 31% as Criminals Forge Carrier IDs
Cargo thieves used fake identities and forged credentials to secure 31% more loads in Q1 2026 than a year earlier, with nearly half the incidents in California.
Will brokers now avoid small carriers to dodge crash liability?
Supreme Court ruling exposes brokers to state negligence claims nationwide. Industry lawyers and tech CEOs warn of tighter carrier selection: small fleets with…
What brokers must verify after Montgomery, the new standard of care
Supreme Court decision shifts broker liability. Industry attorneys and vetting experts say continuous monitoring, insurance verification, and inspection…
Chicago Man Gets 5 Years for $10M Freight Fraud Using Fake Carrier IDs
Aivaras Zigmantas impersonated real and fake carriers to steal liquor and copper shipments across state lines. Prosecutors say the scheme targeted $14.6…
Trojan Driver Scam Puts Cargo Thieves Inside the Cab Before Pickup
Organized theft groups are placing fake drivers inside legitimate carriers to steal loads from within. What small fleets should verify before handing over the…
Did the Supreme Court Montgomery ruling just make broker fraud easier?
Wall Street dumped brokerage stocks within an hour of the decision, but the real question for carriers is whether bigger 3PLs will now tighten vetting or push…