WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Carrier411’s Darren Brewer: Mexico broker IPs banned; how to avoid getting FreightGuarded
On episode 849 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner celebrates Friday the 13th with Carrier411’s Darren Brewer. Some consider him the Jason Voorhees of freight, but is he really the boogeyman?
Brewer discusses the latest change to their platform, targeting brokers accessing the site from foreign IP addresses. We’ll find out what measures they’re taking to combat fraud and bad actors.
We’ll also explore how FreightGuards work, how to avoid being FreightGuarded, what to do if you are, and examine the broker vs. carrier battle.
Plus, a judge forces DAT to halt its factoring platform; Overhaul releases protest alert; a bicycle-riding attorney pushes to ban spiked truck hubcaps; and more.
Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Channel 146.
Chapters
Judge demands DAT halt factoring platform 01:03
Containerized rocket launchers at Fort Bragg 02:42
Weekend protest alert 3:03
Carrier411 | Darren Brewer 05:02
Foreign broker access | Darren Brewer 07:52
How to avoid getting FreightGuarded | Darren Brewer 36:31
How to respond to FreightGuards | Darren Brewer 41:16
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