Question 1

What is a freight risk assessment?

Accepted Answer

A freight risk assessment evaluates your exposure to cargo theft, double brokering, pickup fraud, insurance gaps, and tracking failures. It scores your security practices across 9 categories including carrier vetting, driver compliance, insurance verification, and facility security.

Question 2

How do I prevent cargo theft?

Accepted Answer

Prevent cargo theft by implementing carrier vetting (MC/DOT verification, FMCSA checks), driver identity verification at pickup, real-time GPS tracking, secure parking requirements, high-security seals, and avoiding high-theft corridors like California, Texas, and Florida without extra precautions.

Question 3

What is double brokering in freight?

Accepted Answer

Double brokering occurs when a freight broker accepts a load but then brokers it to another carrier without the shipper's knowledge. Prevent it by verifying carriers are asset-based, calling carrier dispatch to confirm drivers, and checking if carriers have registered trucks.

Question 4

How much cargo insurance should I require from carriers?

Accepted Answer

For high-value loads, require at least $250,000 per occurrence cargo liability. Standard loads may use $100,000-$250,000. Always verify carrier insurance is active before every load, not just at onboarding.

Question 5

What are the highest risk cargo theft states?

Accepted Answer

California (547 incidents), Texas (412 incidents), Florida (298 incidents), Georgia (245 incidents), and Illinois (198 incidents) are the top cargo theft hotspots. High-value freight through these states requires enhanced security measures.

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How does the Freight Risk Assessment work?

How does this tool help prevent double brokering?

What is the difference between "Compliance" and "Risk Management"?

How often should I perform a freight security assessment?

What happens after I get my risk score?

How does the Freight Risk Assessment work?

How does this tool help prevent double brokering?

What is the difference between "Compliance" and "Risk Management"?

How often should I perform a freight security assessment?

What happens after I get my risk score?

How does the Freight Risk Assessment work?

How does this tool help prevent double brokering?

What is the difference between "Compliance" and "Risk Management"?

How often should I perform a freight security assessment?

What happens after I get my risk score?

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