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Load boards used to get a lot of flack for fraud—USED to. Truckstop’s new Risk Factors tool is changing the game (and we've got 3 reasons for you to sign up for a 2-week free trial, below): 👇 1. Tap into Essential Carrier Data Gain access to critical data points like: -VoIP -VIN -IP address behavior ...and more, all in one place! With Truckstop’s cutting-edge behavioral pattern recognition, Risk Factors is the ONLY solution offering IP address risk detection. 2. Make Informed Decisions—Fast With a quick color-coded summary, you can make at-a-glance decisions about carrier relationships—whether it’s time to vet deeper, strengthen ties, or cut them loose. 3. Boost Productivity & Save Time Seamlessly integrate carrier vetting into your workflow with our Chrome Extension and API. Whether you’re on: -Gmail -Outlook,  -Your TMS ...Risk Factors is right there with you. Add Risk Factors to your fraud-fighting toolkit, and make smarter, faster decisions without missing a beat. Ready to target fraud before it targets YOU? 🎯 Try it for free! Register now to test-drive Risk Factors firsthand: https://shorturl.at/qU1KN

Hey look, my freight fraud prevention article in Fleet Management Weekly just got published! 😃 Just when freight brokers think they’ve got fraud under control, the scammers get even sneakier. These scammers often pose as legitimate carriers, using impersonation and fake documents to target brokers in several ways: -Identity theft -Double-brokering -Fake invoices -Cargo theft They might also divert payments through phishing or misrepresentation, leading to serious financial losses and disruptions in operations. That’s why vigilance and thorough verification are ESSENTIAL to combat these fraud tactics. It’s important to remember that a carrier’s status can change from ‘good to go’ to ‘risky' in no time. That’s where a solid carrier vetting tool comes in handy—it provides access to the industry’s most comprehensive dataset, helping you stay updated on carrier statuses. Because here's the truth... The freight industry faces a significant data challenge. ↳ The effectiveness of risk detection and fraud prevention tools relies heavily on the quality of the data they use. ↳ Poor-quality data can severely damage a broker’s reputation and bottom line. ↳ As a broker, making quick, informed decisions is key to covering loads efficiently. ↳ Identifying relevant data and key fraud indicators is crucial since fraud can manifest in various forms. As such, brokers need access to every quality data point available to protect their businesses while making swift hiring decisions. One tool to consider is Risk Factors, designed by Truckstop to aid brokers in carrier compliance and risk assessment. By implementing rigorous vetting processes and using cutting-edge tools, businesses can protect themselves against fraud, enhance operational reliability, and improve their market reputation. Try it for free today: https://lnkd.in/eb3pcZBc

ATRI just dropped its “Big Reveal” of the top 10 issues facing the industry at the American Trucking Associations's MC&E Annual Conference. What do y'all think? 👀

All October long, Truckstop is exposing the freight fraud “monsters” lurking in the industry. Next up: "The Angler." This crafty scammer reels in unsuspecting sales reps with phishing tactics to snatch loads right from under them. 🎣 Risks: -Double Brokering -Cargo Theft Red Flags: -Rates way below market -Strange behavior -Either no questions or way too many How to Protect Yourself: -Know your market rates -Trust your gut Don’t let The Angler reel you in—Truckstop Risk Factors delivers carrier risk alerts straight to your workflow. 🛡️ No tricks, just solid protection. Try it free: https://lnkd.in/gQ7VEbz3

Curious about what it’s like to build a brand-new division within a well-established company? Jay Gustafson, EVP at Echo Global Logistics, knows firsthand. He joined Echo back in 2008 to help launch their truckload division, and his story is all about jumping on opportunities and driving change in the freight world. Whether you’ve been in the industry for years or are just getting started, Jay’s journey has lessons for everyone. In this episode of Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast, learn about the freight industry’s evolution and how to build successful business divisions from the ground up! 🎙️ Tune in now: https://lnkd.in/gj6Tbjj4

Truckstop is committed to fighting fraud in the freight industry. Every day, our Data Science team is using their expertise to proactively identify patterns of fraud to enhance the Risk Factors product with additional signals of nefarious behavior impacting the safety of the industry. I am very proud of the work our Data Science team has done to enrich Risk Factors. Check it out: Truckstop Risk Factors — available through an Outlook Add-in, Chrome Extension, Microsoft Edge Extension, or API — delivers high-quality data you need, conveniently analyzed, summarized, and color-coded for quick comprehension right in your workflow. Using Risk Factors, you’ll quickly learn the key indicators of fraud and what to watch for to avoid hiring a potentially risky carrier. https://lnkd.in/gkyNUzsm

You can't spell Truckstop without.... T-R-U-S-T. 🔐 Grab your 2-week free trial of Risk Factors—the carrier vetting tool that targets fraud before it targets YOU: https://lnkd.in/gQ7VEbz3 #FraudPreventionFriday

👻 Boo! Did we scare you? It’s officially spooky season, and Truckstop is here to help you spot the freight fraud “monsters” lurking in the industry. First up: The Chameleon. This sneaky fraudster is a logistics company that shuts down, only to reappear under a new name or location. 🦎 Risks: -Safety and performance issues -Double brokering Red Flags: -Reused contact info -Reused equipment (VINs) How to Protect Yourself: -Review community reports -Question reused contacts or VINs Don’t let The Chameleon catch you off guard—Truckstop Risk Factors can help by delivering carrier risk indicators right to your workflow. 🛡️ No tricks, just solid protection. Try it for free: https://lnkd.in/gmxv-Zt5

Dan Doran, with over 40 years in the trucking industry and Director of Business Development at Diamond Transportation System Inc., knows firsthand that building strong relationships can be a career-defining move. Those connections can open doors to new opportunities, partnerships, and fresh ideas that can elevate your logistics career. Hear more from Dan on this episode of Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast: https://lnkd.in/gMxeq2Ye

Load board operator Truckstop and the Owner Operator Independent Driver Association have agreed to Truckstop being named OOIDA’s “exclusive load board partner,” displacing a long relationship with DAT. https://lnkd.in/eBRWRcZd