Co-Brokering vs Double Brokering: Legal Collaboration vs Criminal Fraud
Co-brokering is legal collaboration between licensed brokers with transparency, while double brokering is illegal fraud where carriers re-broker loads without authority. Learn how to identify each practice, implement proper documentation, and protect your brokerage from fraud.
Top Challenges Cosmetics Shippers Face: Solutions for Freight Brokers
Discover how freight brokers can overcome the seven major challenges in cosmetics shipping:temperature control, fragility, security, regulations, sustainability, seasonal demand, and specialized packaging.
Preventing Cargo Theft in High-Risk Lanes: A Freight Broker's Guide
Preventing cargo theft in high-risk lanes requires layered security:advanced carrier vetting, real-time tracking, strategic routing, and regular check calls. Learn the current hotspots and proven prevention strategies for freight brokers.
Carrier Vetting Guide for Freight Brokers: Process, Tools & Best Practices
Carrier vetting combines authority verification, insurance validation, safety checks, and fraud screening to protect brokerages. This comprehensive guide covers the complete process, best practices, and how technology can reduce vetting time by 85% while improving fraud detection.
How AI is Transforming Freight Security in 2025
AI is revolutionizing freight security by detecting fraud patterns, monitoring real-time threats, and predicting high-risk movements. Learn how brokers are implementing these technologies to reduce risk exposure by 60-80%, saving an average of $75,000 annually in prevented fraud.
BASIC Scores for Carriers: What Freight Brokers Need to Know in 2025
BASIC scores are critical carrier safety metrics in 7 categories that help freight brokers identify high-risk carriers. Learn how to access, interpret, and use these percentile rankings to protect your brokerage from liability.