Double brokering is when a carrier accepts a load and then re-brokers it to another carrier, typically without broker authority and without the original broker's or shipper's knowledge. In fraud cases the middleman collects payment and the carrier who actually hauled the freight goes unpaid.
Brokering without authority can bring federal civil penalties. Read the full list of double brokering red flags and the carrier vetting checklist.
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