Freight Fraud Uncovered: Preventing Scams & Protecting Your Cargo | Episode 260

Ever wonder how a few fraudulent truckloads of sugar could cause chaos? In this Freight 360 episode, we discuss major freight issues alongside NFL matchups like the Buffalo Bills vs. Arizona Cardinals. Beyond football, we highlight a $3.5 million federal grant for CDL schools and speculate on how the presidential election could impact GDP and shipping. We then dive into a real-world scam where a scammer held four truckloads of sugar ransom, emphasizing the need for carrier verification. Finally, we expose freight fraud tactics like double brokering and commission scams, sharing tips to protect your operations from con artists.

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0:00 Freight 360 Podcast Season Opener
15:29 Freight Load Scam and Hostage Situation
28:18 Identifying and Preventing Freight Fraud
39:27 Detecting Freight Fraud and Scams