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How to Protect Your Trucking Business from Double Brokering and Freight Fraud
Carriers | Drivers | Fraud Prevention | Freight Brokers

How to Protect Your Trucking Business from Double Brokering and Freight Fraud

Fraud in the trucking industry is at an all-time high, with double brokering impacting 85% of carriers and brokers in Q2 of 2023.

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episode 24 of this week in trucking
Fraud Prevention | Freight Market | Fuel | Trucking News

How Truckstop’s New Carrier Vetting Could Affect YOU | Ep 24

If you use the Truckstop load board, listen up! A new carrier vetting feature could label you as “high-risk” if you’re not careful.

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ep 19 this week in trucking
Fraud Prevention | Freight Market | Fuel

Hot Freight Markets & Latest Phishing Scams Revealed | Ep 19

Learn how to identify the hot freight markets, what’s going on with diesel prices, and how to avoid the latest scam in trucking: phishing emails.

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ep 18 this week in trucking
Fraud Prevention | Freight Brokers | New Trucking Company

Inside the $800 Million Trucking Fraud Problem | Ep 18

In this episode, we talked with Dale Prax, a broker with more than 2 decades of experience, working tirelessly to end fraud in trucking.

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Episode 16 of this Week in Trucking
Fraud Prevention | Freight Brokers | Freight Market

Success in Trucking and Surviving a Tough Market with Adam Wingfield | Ep 16

Let’s talk about detention and fraud — two of the biggest issues facing small carriers.

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Ep 10 of This Week in Trucking
Compliance | Fraud Prevention | Freight Market | Fuel | Trucking News

Improve your CSA Scores, Crowded Highways for Memorial Day | Ep 10

Latest in diesel prices, freight market trends, plus tackle important topics like DataQs, rising insurance costs, and a new bill targeting double brokering.

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Episode 6 of This Week in Trucking
Fraud Prevention | Freight Market | Fuel | Trucking Technology

FMCSA to End MCs, the Future of Renewable Fuel and EVs + Freight Market Update | Ep 6

Learn about the market for electric trucks and renewable diesel and the new registration system the FMCSA is building to combat fraud.

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this week in trucking episode 5
Fraud Prevention | Freight Market | Fuel | Trucking News

Key Bridge Collapse, Skyrocketing Cargo Theft + Advice on Buying Used Trucks | Ep 5

Caroline and Gurvir talk about their experience at the Mid-America Truck Show, the cargo theft crisis, and the collapse of the Key Bridge.

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How much should towing a semi truck cost?
Featured | Fraud Prevention | Trucking Finance

How Much Does Towing a Semi-Truck Cost? Avoid Predatory Towing.

How much should it cost to tow a semi-truck? How to know if you’re getting a good deal and avoid predatory towing.

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2024 trucking trends
Fraud Prevention | Freight Brokers | Freight Market | Trucking News

2024 Trends in Trucking and What Small Carriers Can Do to Prepare

Navigate market shifts, capacity challenges, and broker struggles. Prepare your small trucking business for success.

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Compliance | Fraud Prevention | Load Management

Protect Your Trucking Business: Beware of the Latest MC Scam

Protect your trucking business from this scam dealing with MC numbers! Learn about the latest threat targeting carriers.

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Fraud Prevention | Freight Brokers

What is broker transparency in trucking?

Why is broker transparency so important? And why has it been all over the news? We break it down.

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