Freight Fraud Task Force Webinar Academy

“Knowledge Is Your First Line of Defense.”

The fight against freight fraud starts with awareness.

The Education & Awareness Series gives logistics professionals the knowledge, insight, and situational awareness needed to recognize, report, and respond to fraudulent activity before it causes loss.

Through expert-led sessions, real-world case studies, and Task Force–approved best practices, this series empowers shippers, brokers, carriers, and warehouse operators to identify the warning signs of fraud, understand how schemes evolve, and know exactly what to do when they encounter suspicious activity.

“Inspect, Verify, and Protect.”

Fraud thrives where oversight is weak. The Audit & Compliance Series gives brokers, carriers, and shippers the tools to verify legitimacy, document compliance, and close operational gaps that criminals exploit.

Through this series, the Freight Fraud Task Force Inc. brings together FMCSA compliance officers, safety auditors, insurance professionals, and logistics risk consultants to help you build airtight audit procedures and compliance systems that protect both your freight and your reputation.

“Defend Your Network. Protect Your Freight.”

In today’s digital logistics environment, cyber fraud has become just as dangerous as cargo theft. Hackers, impostors, and data thieves target load boards, dispatch systems, and carrier communications to steal freight, hijack payments, and compromise operations.

The Cybersecurity & Digital Defense Series empowers freight brokers, carriers, and shippers to detect, deter, and defend against online fraud through real-world cybersecurity strategies and best practices developed specifically for the transportation industry.

“Lock It Down. Verify Before You Load.”

Warehouse and shipping operations are often the final line of defense against fraud. This series focuses on strengthening warehouse operations, dock procedures, and load-handling practices to prevent fraudulent carriers, insider theft, and shipment misdirection before they happen.

“Cover Smart. Contract Strong.”

Fraud prevention doesn’t end with technology or audits — it’s built on strong contracts, sound insurance coverage, and legal awareness.

This series equips brokers, shippers, and carriers with the legal frameworks and insurance knowledge needed to protect their operations, clients, and assets from liability disputes, theft, and fraudulent activities.

“Know Who You’re Hiring. Verify Before You Move.”

Fraudulent carriers and unsafe operators pose major risks to brokers and shippers — from stolen loads to catastrophic liability. 

This series empowers logistics professionals to properly vet carriers, confirm safety compliance, and implement procedures that protect every shipment from fraud, accident, or FMCSA violations.

“Cross Borders, Not Boundaries — Secure Every Mile.”

Cross-border freight between the United States and Canada moves billions of dollars in goods every year — and it’s increasingly being targeted by fraudulent carriers, document forgers, and organized cargo theft rings.

 The Canadian Cross-Border & Protecting Your Freight Series equips transportation professionals with the knowledge, compliance procedures, and security tactics to protect freight as it moves across international lines.

Led by experts in cross-border logistics, customs compliance, and transportation security, this series provides a deep dive into how to vet carriers, verify customs documentation, and respond to fraudulent or high-risk activities before they escalate into costly losses.

“Stronger Together: Uniting the Industry Against Freight Crime.”

Freight fraud and cargo theft are not just logistics problems — they’re organized crimes that require a unified, coordinated response.

The Law Enforcement & Industry Collaboration Series brings together federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, along with brokers, carriers, shippers, and insurance investigators, to strengthen communication, intelligence sharing, and incident response across the supply chain.

This series empowers industry professionals to understand how investigations unfold, what evidence is needed, and how to collaborate effectively with enforcement partners to recover stolen freight and dismantle criminal networks.

The Freight Fraud Task Force Inc. bridges the gap between logistics operations and law enforcement — creating a united front to identify, report, and stop freight crimes before they spread.

“Shared Accountability. Stronger Supply Chains.”

Freight security isn’t just one company’s job — it’s everyone’s.

 The Broker, Carrier & Shipper Responsibility Series explores how every link in the logistics chain contributes to fraud prevention, compliance, and communication integrity.

Through this series, the Freight Fraud Task Force Inc. emphasizes that ethical practices, transparency, and verification are not optional — they’re the foundation of trustworthy freight operations.

 When brokers, carriers, and shippers work from the same playbook, fraudsters lose their advantage.

This series brings together industry veterans, compliance officers, legal advisors, and security professionals to outline exactly what “responsibility” looks like — from contract design and vetting to communication and claim resolution.

“Smart Systems. Safer Freight.”

Fraud evolves fast — your technology needs to move faster.

 The Technology, Innovation & Data Intelligence Series is designed for freight professionals who want to harness innovation as a defense mechanism. This series showcases cutting-edge tools and data-driven systems that give brokers, carriers, and shippers the upper hand against digital deception, fraudulent carriers, and compromised credentials.

From advanced vetting platforms and AI data verification to blockchain transaction tracking, this series explores how smart technology and clean data are becoming the new currency of trust in logistics.

“One Industry. One Defense.”

Freight fraud doesn’t operate in silos — nor should your defense.

 The Industry Partnerships & Collaborative Defense Series brings together experts from every corner of the transportation ecosystem to strengthen collective protection, intelligence sharing, and coordinated response efforts.

By fostering open communication channels between private sector leaders, insurance carriers, cybersecurity firms, and federal investigators, this series aims to build a unified front against freight theft, double brokering, and digital deception.

“Certify Integrity. Strengthen the Supply Chain.”

Knowledge is power — but certified knowledge builds trust.

 The Training & Certification Series from the Freight Fraud Task Force Inc. delivers specialized education that helps freight professionals verify their integrity, strengthen their compliance standing, and demonstrate a commitment to ethical operations.

These programs are designed for brokers, carriers, shippers, warehouse operators, and insurance professionals who want to elevate their fraud prevention strategies through standardized training, verified credentials, and continuous education.

“From Investigation to Recovery — Turning Intelligence Into Action.”

When freight is stolen or fraud occurs, time and coordination are everything.

 The Law Enforcement & Recovery Series connects logistics professionals with federal, state, and local law enforcement experts to uncover how freight crimes are investigated, how evidence is gathered, and what recovery efforts truly look like behind the scenes.

This series gives brokers, shippers, carriers, and insurers the inside track on what happens after a crime, how to collaborate effectively with investigators, and how to prepare your business to respond quickly and intelligently when incidents occur.

“Know the Patterns. Predict the Threats.”

Fraud never stands still — it evolves.

 The Industry Intelligence & Fraud Trend Analysis Series equips freight professionals with the data-driven insights needed to identify, predict, and prevent emerging forms of logistics crime.

By combining intelligence from brokers, carriers, shippers, insurance companies, and law enforcement, this series helps the industry understand how fraud patterns develop — and how to respond before the next scheme hits your network.

Whether it’s analyzing double brokering spikes, digital impersonation trends, or targeted cargo theft routes, this series turns raw data into actionable defense.

“Leading the Fight Against Freight Fraud.”

Fraud prevention starts at the top.

The Executive Leadership & Strategic Defense Series is designed for CEOs, presidents, compliance directors, and senior decision-makers who understand that combating freight fraud isn’t just a tactical effort — it’s a strategic business imperative.

This series empowers executives to build company-wide resilience through leadership-driven compliance, data intelligence adoption, interdepartmental coordination, and the development of an ethical culture. When leadership sets the tone, fraud has no place to hide.

The Rising Threat of Synthetic Identity and Digital Deception in Logistics

As artificial intelligence evolves, so does freight fraud. Deepfake technology, synthetic carrier profiles, AI-generated voice and video impersonations, and digital document manipulation are creating a new era of digitally-enabled cargo theft.
This series investigates how criminals are leveraging advanced digital tools to impersonate brokers, carriers, and executives — deceiving even the most seasoned logistics professionals.

You’ll learn how these schemes are built, how to identify AI-based manipulation, and what steps organizations can take to build cyber and identity resilience.

Reducing Exposure to Risks, Liabilities & Supply Chain Disruptions

What This Section Is About

In today’s interconnected logistics landscape, freight doesn’t stop at borders — and neither do threats. The Global Security Operations Series explores the strategies, technologies, and partnerships that protect freight, personnel, and infrastructure from both traditional and emerging global risks.

From geopolitical instability and organized theft rings to cybersecurity breaches and insurance exposure, this series equips logistics professionals with the tools to reduce vulnerability and strengthen operational integrity across every mode and market.

Reducing Exposure to Fraud Risks, Theft Events, and Liability Across Rail, Port, Drayage & Cross-Dock Networks

What This Section Is About

Intermodal supply chains present unique vulnerabilities — rail congestion, port delays, container staging, chassis shortages, high-risk drayage corridors, and layered custody transfers. Criminal organizations exploit these friction points to commit identity theft, fictitious pickups, rail yard theft, container manipulation, and digital impersonation of carriers and consignees.

This series helps logistics leaders, asset-based carriers, drayage operators, and brokers build secure, compliant, and fraud-resistant intermodal workflows that maintain freight integrity from vessel to customer dock.

Protecting Global Freight Movements from Fraud, Theft & Liability Exposure

What This Section Is About

Freight forwarders sit at the intersection of global transportation, customs, carriers, and shippers — making them a prime target for sophisticated fraud schemes. Bad actors exploit documentation flow, digital system access, international handoffs, and trust-based communication to steal freight, redirect cargo, clone forwarder identities, and commit billing fraud.

This series arms freight-forwarding professionals with operational, cybersecurity, and legal safeguards to ensure secure cargo movement, verified partners, compliant documentation, and airtight financial protections.

Strengthening Global Ocean Freight Integrity & Reducing Liability Exposure for Non-Vessel Operating Common Carriers

What This Section Is About

NVOCCs operate in one of the most complex and exploited logistics ecosystems. With multiple handoffs across foreign ports, carriers, consolidators, deconsolidation facilities and customs authorities, the maritime environment is a prime target for fraud, identity theft, cargo misrouting, container manipulation, and document tampering.

This series equips NVOCC executives, risk managers, compliance teams, and export/import specialists with tools to defend cargo, customer trust, operational continuity, and regulatory standing.

Protecting High-Velocity, High-Value Air Cargo From Fraud, Diversion & Liability Exposure

What This Section Is About

Air freight moves critical, time-sensitive, and often high-value cargo — making it one of the most targeted segments in global logistics. Sophisticated criminals exploit airline handling, airport cargo zones, ground freight transitions, digital booking platforms, AWB documentation, and the urgency of expedited movements.

This series provides air cargo forwarders, airlines, ground handlers, regulated agents, and logistics providers with a defense framework to stop digital and physical fraud, false pickup attempts, document manipulation, and supply chain infiltration.

Protecting Time-Critical Freight from Fraud, Theft, and Liability Exposure

What This Section Is About

Expedited freight — whether ground hot-shots, air-freight hand-carry, white-glove, or emergency recovery loads — operates under maximum pressure, short lead times, and limited vetting windows.

Fraudsters know urgency creates vulnerability. They exploit:

Emergency load boards

Recovery freight & rescue shipment calls

After-hours dispatch

Identity spoofing & “urgent driver swap” scams

Fictitious pickup & false delivery confirmation

Crisis-based communication pressure (“load must move NOW”)

This series arms expedited providers, brokers, shippers, and control tower teams with protocols to secure high-urgency freight movements, authenticate carriers & drivers rapidly, and protect financial and cargo integrity when the clock is ticking.

Protecting Port, Rail Ramp & Container Drayage Operations from Fraud, Theft & Liability Exposure

What This Section Is About

Drayage is one of the most targeted sectors in freight crime.
Why? Because it sits at the “first touch” and “final handoff” points of the global supply chain, where containers, data, and credentials converge.

Criminals exploit:

Port credentials & terminal access systems

Chassis swaps & falsified equipment numbers

Fictitious pickup attempts & cloned trucking identities

Container release order manipulation & digital impersonation

Off-dock storage vulnerabilities and yard infiltration

Overweight tolerances, hazardous cargo, and customs hold manipulation

This series empowers drayage carriers, brokers, forwarders, and shippers to build a hardened security posture for container pickup, movement, and delivery — both inside and outside port zones.

Reducing Exposure to Carrier Identity Theft, Double-Brokering, and Financial Liability in Freight Factoring

What This Section Is About

Freight factoring companies are at the financial front line of the logistics industry — and increasingly, at the center of identity theft, document forgery, and double-brokering scams that drain millions from legitimate carriers, brokers, and lenders every year.

Criminals are becoming more sophisticated — impersonating legitimate MCs, altering rate confirmations, creating fake invoices, and submitting falsified delivery documents for funding.
This series equips factoring executives, underwriters, and collections teams with the tools to detect, prevent, and respond to fraud while protecting financial assets and client relationships.

Protecting High-Value Vehicle Transport from Fraud, Theft, Scams & Liability Exposure

What This Section Is About

Auto shipping — both new and used — is one of the most exploited areas in transportation fraud due to the high resale value, ease of re-VIN masking, and the number of touchpoints involved (buyers, dealers, auctions, ports, carriers, brokers, storage yards).

Criminals exploit:

Fake carrier identities

Cloned MCs and stolen insurance certificates

Fraudulent driver pickups at dealerships & auctions

Digital impersonation of brokers and dispatchers

Fake PODs to trigger payment release

Fraudulent storage yards and unauthorized lot access

VIN manipulation and title-related scams

Port-related automotive theft rings

This series provides auto transporters, dealerships, brokers, auctions, and export operators with a comprehensive security framework to eliminate exposure to cargo theft, fraudulent load assignments, and legal liabilities.