Double-brokering scam

A bipartisan effort to restore FMCSA’s authority over freight scammers has advanced in the Senate.

New legislation designed to crack down on fake companies that give legitimate brokers and carriers a bad name has bipartisan support.

The CEO of several transportation companies linked to an alleged sophisticated double-brokering ring in Southern California claims he’s being unfairly targeted by competitors.

Frustrated with load-board scammers, one broker is warning others to do their due diligence as the list of suspect companies has grown to nearly 500.