Broker guides
Freight fraud guides for brokers
Plain-English playbooks for the scams that cost brokers loads — double-brokering, cloned carriers, and fake authority. Read the tells, then run any suspicious MC through the free carrier check.
Is This Carrier Legit? 5 Red Flags to Check in Minutes
Is this carrier legit? Check 5 fraud red flags in minutes—reactivated authority, VOIP phone, cloned address, thin insurance, and name mismatch.
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How to Spot Double Brokering Before It Costs You a Load
Double brokering can make you pay twice or lose the load to theft. Learn the red flags and a pre-tender checklist to catch the scam before you tender.
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How to Verify a Carrier's MC Number: A Broker's Step-by-Step Checklist
Verify a carrier's MC number in 6 steps: active FMCSA authority, current COI, no VOIP phone, matching name and address. Free 60-second check, no signup.
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Cloned Carriers and Carrier Identity Theft: How the 2026 Scam Works and How to Catch It
A cloned carrier steals a real, active MC and DOT number, so a basic check passes clean. Learn the contact-info tells that expose carrier identity theft.
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