Carrier Identity Fraud: The Fastest-Growing Threat in Transportation
In an industry grounded in trust, documentation, and verification, carrier identity fraud has quietly become one of the most dangerous and fastest-growing threats in trucking today. As freight volumes adjust and competition tightens in 2025–2026, fraudsters have shifted their tactics—from cargo theft at the dock to impersonating carriers themselves . This isn’t a hypothetical risk. It’s happening now, affecting shippers, brokers, carriers, and drivers. The result? Lost freight, stolen data, compromised credentials, and significant financial and reputational damage. Fortunately, legitimate, experienced carriers like Road Scholar Transport are doubling down on verification, compliance, and transparency to protect shippers—and the industry at large. What Is Carrier Identity Fraud? Carrier identity fraud occurs when a fraudster impersonates a legitimate carrier or creates a fake carrier profile to: obtain freight under false pretenses divert ...