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Industry Insights
Fraud in the logistics world is growing each year. Shippers, brokers, and carriers all face new risks — from fake companies to stolen loads to simple non-payment.
This guide explains the most common types of logistics fraud in easy, clear language and shows what you can do to stay safe.
Logistics fraud happens when someone tricks a shipper, broker, or carrier to steal freight or money. The most common scams in 2026 are fake carriers, double brokering, identity theft, and non-payment. You can avoid these issues by checking carrier identity, using tracking, verifying paperwork, and working with trusted partners like DNLogistic.
Logistics fraud is when someone pretends to be a real company or breaks the rules on purpose to steal freight, money, or information.
It can happen during:
Because most communication happens online, it’s easier than ever for scammers to fake identities.
Below are the scams shippers and brokers see most often — explained in simple terms.
A scammer pretends to be a real trucking company by copying their:
Then they pick up the load and disappear.
This happens when a “carrier” accepts a load, then re-brokers it to another carrier without permission.
Payments get messy, tracking is lost, and freight sometimes goes missing.
A fake driver shows up early at a facility and uses the correct load number to get your freight.
Fraudsters create fake:
This makes scams harder to spot.
This happens when a broker or shipper never pays the carrier.
With many small brokers shutting down, the problem is getting worse.
We use strict steps to protect every load:
We confirm:
We track the load from start to finish.
If a truck goes off route — we get alerts instantly.
Before pickup, DNLogistic verifies:
So no fake driver can steal freight.
We protect carriers and shippers with:
Here are simple steps any shipper can follow:
Check email, MC/DOT, insurance, and phone numbers.
Low rates = high risk.
GPS helps stop theft.
Ask for:
A strong broker like DNLogistic reduces your risk by 90%+.
Logistics fraud is more common today, but it is also easier to stop if you know what to look for.
By checking identities, confirming paperwork, tracking loads, and partnering with trusted experts, you can keep your freight — and your money — safe.
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