Credit Policies for Freight Brokers | Episode 294

This episode exposes real cases of internal fraud at freight brokerages—from agents moving loads under fake approvals to inflating commissions and abandoning contracts. Learn how to protect your business with better system controls, document checks, and shared account access. Plus, hear how China’s tariff cuts could shake up freight volumes—and who’s liable when customers don’t pay.

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0:54 – Welcome and Weather Talk
5:18 – Sports Rundown and NFL Schedule
10:56 – China Tariffs and Supply Chain Impact
24:00 – Agent Fraud and Circumventing Credit Policies
40:54 – Customer Verification and Risk Management
58:53 – Project Management Risks and Solutions
1:04:58 – Risk Sharing and Agent Accountability