With rising cargo theft, brokers need a simple way to safeguard freight

The US trucking market is worth an estimated $230 billion, and moves over 70% of the nation’s freight, but cargo theft by fraud is a growing industry problem. Last year alone, there were more than $130 million worth of stolen goods. 

There are now elaborate freight laundering rings that impersonate legitimate trucking companies or drivers to trick their victims in a variety of ways. Double brokering, identity theft, and stolen loads are all tactics that increasingly sophisticated criminal organizations are using in their schemes. 

When combatting fraud and theft, the most straightforward solutions are often the most effective. Henry Lari, founder of TrueHauler, recognized the need for a tool that helps brokers post loads on the spot market for flexibility without the risk of trusting unvetted drivers and carriers. 

TrueHauler was designed to be secure and easy to use in order to prevent theft through fraud, double-brokering, and load phishing. As a browser-based, app-less platform, TrueHauler delivers clear visibility and enhanced freight security.

The way the platform works is simple: 

1. A broker initiates a load through the TrueHauler website by providing the necessary information, and geofencing technology requires the driver to take live photos at the shipping location to verify identity. 
2. At the scheduled time, the driver receives a secure SMS link requesting detailed information.
3. The driver captures the required live photos using their phone, which includes its GPS location.
4. Once the broker approves the required photos, the driver receives the pickup number.
5. The broker can activate app-less tracking to monitor the driver’s location and share tracking logs with other parties.
6. The broker can request Proof of Delivery (POD) and other documents from the driver using built-in advanced document scanning technology.

“Drivers hate downloading additional apps, so everything in the TrueHauler process is browser-based,” Lari said. 

Security measures are much more effective when individuals are likely to comply, which is why TrueHauler was designed and tested with both drivers and brokers in mind. “The system has been thoroughly tested, and everything is both reliable and secure,” Lari said. “Bad actors can’t use a VPN or any other tools to bypass our security measures.”

The user-friendly nature of TrueHauler means that it’s an excellent solution for brokers who don’t rely on solid carrier relationships. 

Brokers can simply visit truehauler.com to sign up, with no credit card or subscription required. Two-step verification keeps your information safe, and brokers stay constantly updated with a live timeline of the process and load information. 

At $3 per load, TrueHauler offers an exceptional value proposition for brokers in need of both flexibility and security. 

“Every new user account receives five free credits, so there’s no commitment or subscription necessary, even when you add new people to your existing team,” Lari said. 

While other software providers charge just for features like tracking or POD, TrueHauler user experience is always consistent and requires no extra payments for additional functionality.

“With comprehensive, app-less solutions, there’s no reason not to start a trial TrueHauler today,” Lari said.

Click here to learn more about TrueHauler.