As theft and fraudulent activities rise across the logistics industry, Fetch Freight remains steadfast in prioritizing security for our shipping partners. Highlighted in our Fraud Prevention Guide (source: TIA), regions across the U.S., particularly in high-traffic states, are hotspots for theft and fraud, including double brokering, unresolved insurance claims, and identity theft.
Here are our top recommendations to fight freight fraud:
- Stay Informed About Fraud Trends: Familiarize yourself with industry hotspots and common fraud schemes, like double brokering and unresolved insurance claims for effective planning and prevention.
- Work Exclusively with Verified Carriers: We partner only with carriers that have undergone our rigorous verification process, ensuring your shipments are handled by trusted, reliable companies, significantly reducing the risk of fraud and theft.
- Comprehensive Vetting Process: Our thorough vetting process to screen carriers evaluates their credibility, trustworthiness and performance history to safeguard against fraudulent activities like double brokering and identity theft.
- Leverage Real-Time Tracking Technology: Our technology suite, including TextLocate and MacroPoint, ensures your shipments are monitored in real time; this visibility ensures transparency and helps detect and prevent issues such as false delivery claims.
- Choose the Right Brokerage Partner: Working with trusted, experienced partners like Fetch Freight ensures a secure and reliable transportation process and peace of mind for you.
Want to learn more? Listen to Episode 4 of the Hit the Brakes Podcast: Fraud 101.
At Fetch Freight, we’re committed to providing security and transparency every step of the way.