How to Tell If a Load Has Been Double Brokered
If you suspect a load you tendered has been quietly handed to another carrier, here’s how to check – fast, before the freight is gone. Step 1: Compare carrier details to dispatch Pull up what you booked. Does the truck number, trailer, and driver name match what’s showing up? Mismatches are an immediate flag. Step […]
Freight Fraud and Double Brokering in 2026: What the Data Shows
Freight fraud isn’t just rising – it’s changing shape. The break-in is out; the deceptive pickup is in. Here’s what the 2026 data tells us, and why small brokerages are the most exposed. The headline numbers Deceptive pickup schemes up 31% year-over-year (Q1 2026). Illinois jumped from 6% to 13% of national cargo theft incidents. […]
Carrier Vetting for Small Freight Brokers: What You Need
Enterprise vetting platforms are built for huge fleets and priced accordingly. If you run 1-20 agents, you need a process that’s thorough but realistic. Here’s what matters – and the gap vetting alone can’t close. The core carrier vetting checklist Operating authority – MC/DOT active, matching the legal name and address. Insurance – current, adequate […]
Freight Fraud at Pickup: A Checklist for Small Brokers
Most freight fraud is preventable at one moment: the pickup. Use this checklist before you release any load. Built for small brokerages and dispatchers. Before you book Verify carrier authority (MC/DOT active and matching the company name). Confirm insurance is current and adequate. Check carrier history and reputation. Use a written agreement that prohibits re-brokering. […]
Cargo Theft Prevention at Pickup: What Brokers Can Control
Cargo theft has shifted. The fastest-growing form isn’t a trailer stolen overnight – it’s a deceptive pickup, where someone posing as your carrier drives off with the load at the dock. This is the kind of theft brokers can actually prevent. Why pickup is the new front line Strategic and deceptive theft relies on impersonation: […]
How to Verify a Bill of Lading Before Releasing Freight
The bill of lading is your record of what’s shipping – but a BOL alone doesn’t prove the pickup is legitimate. Here’s how to verify a BOL properly, and the one step most brokers miss. What to check on the BOL Shipper and consignee details match the order. Description, weight, and piece count are accurate. […]
10 Red Flags a Load Has Been Double Brokered
Double brokering is easiest to stop before the truck leaves the dock. Here are the ten warning signs brokers and dispatchers watch for. The 10 red flags The rate is too good. A carrier accepting a below-market rate may plan to re-broker it. Brand-new or mismatched authority. Recently activated MC numbers or details that don’t […]
Double Brokering: The Complete Guide for Freight Brokers
Double brokering is one of the fastest-growing threats to small freight brokerages. This guide explains what it is, how to spot it, the penalties, and how to protect your loads. What is double brokering? Double brokering is when a carrier – or a broker posing as a carrier – accepts your load and then secretly […]
Double Brokering vs. Co-Brokering: What’s the Difference?
One is a normal, legal practice. The other can leave you on the hook for a load you’ll never see again. Here’s the plain-English difference and how to spot when a load has been double brokered. Quick answer Co-brokering is when two brokers openly agree to work a load together, with everyone’s knowledge and consent. […]
How Cargo Theft Happens: The 5 Methods Freight Criminals Use
How Cargo Theft Happens: The 5 Methods Freight Criminals Use Updated May 2026 · 8 min read · TrackBOL Team What Is Cargo Theft? Cargo theft is the criminal taking of freight, goods, or materials from the supply chain — including from trucks, trailers, warehouses, rail yards, and shipping facilities. Cargo theft costs the North […]
