Double Brokering SCAM! 6 Tips to Protect Your Freight Broker Business

Freight Broker Boot Camp Audio Experience

Mar 09, 2023•13 min•Ep. 157

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Episode description

Ever been in a situation where you got scammed by someone? frustrating isn't it? but Fear not because in today's episode of Freight Broker Boot Camp, I will share with you how you can avoid double brokering scams as well as tips on how you can protect your freight broker business. Enjoy!

Timestamps:

[00:00] How to Avoid Double Brokering

[00:28] What is Double Brokering?

[01:36] What is Double Brokering vs. Co-Brokering? (YouTube Video)

[01:56] Example of Double Brokering

[05:32] Tip #1 - Check how long has the carrier been in business

[07:01] Tip #2 - Confirm contact info same as FMCSA

[08:24] Tip #3 - Check if they have a Freight Guard Report thru Carrier 411

[09:34] Red Flag #1 - Resist tracking apps and giving phone number

[09:53] Red Flag #2 - They immediately request a quick pay!

[10:16] Red Flag #3 - Carrier takes a load at below market rate

[11:07] Final Piece of Advice