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EPISODE · Mar 19, 2026 · 38 MIN

The New Cargo Theft – Fake Drivers, Real Freight | The Long Haul

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Cargo theft is evolving — and most small carriers aren’t prepared for it.In this episode of The Long Haul Podcast, Adam sits down with Jillian Kossman, Chief Operations Officer at IDScan.net, to break down one of the fastest-growing threats in logistics: identity fraud and fictitious pickups.Modern fake IDs are no longer obvious — and many small carriers, brokers, and shippers simply don’t have the tools or knowledge to detect them.We talk about:• How fake driver identities are being used to steal freight• Why even legitimate drivers can get caught in the middle• The growing financial risk to small fleets• And the uncomfortable truth about how vulnerable the industry really isThis episode isn’t about technology.It’s about understanding the threat before it costs you a load, a customer, or your business. Follow The Long Haul Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cargo theft is evolving — and most small carriers aren’t prepared for it.In this episode of The Long Haul Podcast, Adam sits down with Jillian Kossman, Chief Operations Officer at IDScan.net, to break down one of the fastest-growing threats in logistics: identity fraud and fictitious pickups.Modern fake IDs are no longer obvious — and many small carriers, brokers, and shippers simply don’t have the tools or knowledge to detect them.We talk about:• How fake driver identities are being used to steal freight• Why even legitimate drivers can get caught in the middle• The growing financial risk to small fleets• And the uncomfortable truth about how vulnerable the industry really isThis episode isn’t about technology.It’s about understanding the threat before it costs you a load, a customer, or your business. Follow The Long Haul Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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