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Freight Broker Scams Are Rising Amid U.S. Supply Chain Backlogs

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A recent investigation has revealed that freight broker scams are increasing across the U.S., especially during supply chain backlogs in 2026. Trucking companies and shippers report that fraudsters are posing as legitimate brokers, offering shipments, collecting payments, and then disappearing — leaving carriers unpaid and shipments delayed. These scams have real consequences: millions of dollars…

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New SAFER Transport Act 2026 Introduced to Fight Freight Fraud and Cargo Theft

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On February 26, 2026, a U.S. Senator introduced a new federal bill called the SAFER Transport Act 2026. The goal of this bill is simple: stop freight fraud, double brokering scams, and organized cargo theft across the United States. Freight scams have been growing fast, especially in the trucking and logistics industry. Lawmakers say stronger…