Freight Fraud & Bad Broker Defense Guide For Trucking Owner-Operators
Freight fraud is costing owner-operators thousands of dollars every year — not because they’re careless, but because scams, double brokering, and bad brokers have become more sophisticated than ever.
This comprehensive guide was built specifically for trucking owner-operators who want to protect their business, cashflow, and time.
Inside this playbook, you’ll learn exactly how professional carriers vet brokers, detect fraud early, document loads properly, and recover payments when things go wrong — without relying on luck or desperation.
This is not theory. It’s a practical, field-tested system you can apply immediately, even if you’re a new authority.
If you’ve ever:
• Been ghosted after delivery
• Dealt with late or missing payments
• Worried about double brokering
• Taken a load that “felt off”
• Or wanted a clear process to protect yourself
This guide was written for you.
WHAT YOU’LL GET
• 50+ page comprehensive PDF guide
• Broker vetting checklists and quick-reference tools
• Payment dispute and recovery framework
• Templates for demand letters, detention, TONU, and documentation
• Blacklist system to protect future loads
• A repeatable system you can use for every load, every broker
WHO THIS IS FOR
• New authorities
• Independent owner-operators
• Small fleets
• Dry van, reefer, and flatbed operators
• Carriers tired of getting burned by bad brokers
WHO THIS IS NOT FOR
• Drivers who don’t want to vet brokers
• Anyone looking for shortcuts or “get rich quick” trucking advice
• Carriers unwilling to document or protect their business
A practical, field-tested guide that teaches trucking carriers how to detect bad brokers, avoid scams, prevent non-payment, stop double brokering, and build a smart blacklist strategy. Written specifically for new authorities, dry van carriers, and owner-operators looking to protect their money, equipment, and safety in today’s volatile freight market.