“Double brokering” is a type of freight fraud that occurs when a freight broker takes a load from a shipper and then brokers it to another carrier without the shipper’s knowledge or consent. This leaves the original carrier out of pocket, as they have no way to get paid for the load they have moved.
Double brokering is a serious problem in the transportation industry, and it can cost shippers and carriers millions of dollars each year. In some cases, it can even lead to the collapse of businesses. In Q1 2023, Truckstop.com, saw a 400% increase in double brokering complaints.