Unveiling Scams in the Trucking Business.
I’m diving into a concerning topic in the trucking business: scams. Recently, my trucking company faced a double brokering issue via our car transport load board system. It’s baffling how some try to cheat hardworking drivers just to line their pockets. Frankly, I’m furious, frustrated, and feeling powerless against these scammers.

Here’s what went down: A trucking company reached out to book a load we’d posted. They seemed legit, providing all the required carrier details and requesting direct payment since most of our loads operate on a COD basis. Seemed routine, right? But things took a nosedive when the driver who picked up the load demanded payment higher than our agreed contract.

This set off alarm bells. After chatting with the driver, we uncovered the unsettling truth: the driver, acting independently, had booked the same load through a brokerage company for way more than our contract specified. It appears our contracted company might’ve used a brokerage carrier account, reposting the load at a much higher price to attract an independent carrier for the job.

We acted swiftly, canceling our dealings with the deceitful trucking company practicing double brokering. We reassigned the order to the original carrier to ensure the job’s completion.
Here are some practical tips for everyone in the transportation game:

1. Get the driver’s name and phone number.
2. Confirm their association with the company or service.
3. Share order info with your pickup customer, emphasizing the assigned transport company, and ensure the driver provides all trucking details beforehand.
4. Never ever pay upfront or in advance.
5. Report any suspicious activity to the Department of Transportation.

Let’s stay sharp and watch out for one another. Scams tarnish our industry, but by staying savvy, we can combat these crooked practices and uphold the integrity of our profession.