White Paper – Freight’s Breaking Point: The Double Brokering Dilemma

Double brokering has emerged as one of freight transportation’s most pervasive problems in this freight cycle, affecting as much as $500 million to $700 million in freight annually. The practice, which involves a carrier re-brokering a load to another carrier without the knowledge or consent of the other parties, not only creates operational chaos, but also exposes the industry to significant financial and liability risks.

This white paper, based on a survey conducted by FreightWaves and TriumphPay, delves into the practice, exploring its impacts and potential solutions. While it presents a significant challenge to the freight transportation industry, there are ways to mitigate its impact, and the insights and recommendations provided in this white paper aim to contribute to the endeavor.

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Double brokering. AI deepfakes. Identity theft. Freight fraud is an existential threat to the industry. Get ahead of it.

May 20, 2026
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame • Cleveland, OH
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The Signal at Chattanooga Choo Choo • Chattanooga, TN
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Double brokering. AI deepfakes. Identity theft. Freight fraud is an existential threat to the industry. Get ahead of it.

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame • Cleveland, OH Register Now
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Reshoring is rewriting freight demand. Join shippers, rail executives, and government officials to shape the next decade.

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