Spot Freight Fraud Before It’s Too Late | John Cantera Jr. | Ep 27

Spot Freight Fraud Before It’s Too Late | John Cantera Jr. | Ep 27

Freight fraud is on the rise, costing the trucking industry millions through double brokering scams, MC identity theft, and load board fraud. In Episode 27 of The Miles and Mentors Podcast, host Alex sits down with John Cantera Jr., a 25-year veteran in logistics and supply chain management, known as the Double Broker Bounty Hunter. John has dedicated his career to uncovering freight fraud schemes, protecting carriers and brokers, and educating the industry on how to safeguard against scams.

With a background in military logistics, John transitioned into civilian trucking and eventually built his own trucking company. Now, as the founder of Vigilant Transportation Services, he specializes in double broker investigations, fraud prevention training, and identity theft recovery. In this episode, John reveals how scammers manipulate load boards, steal carrier payments, and exploit brokers, while also sharing tactics for fraud prevention.

If you’re an owner-operator, broker, or industry professional, this episode is a must-listen for understanding freight fraud, recognizing red flags, and protecting your business from fraudulent actors.

Episode Highlights

📍 00:01:08 – John’s background in logistics and supply chain management
📍 00:02:02 – From military logistics to civilian trucking and distribution
📍 00:07:03 – The rise of double brokering scams in the industry
📍 00:08:58 – Facing death threats while exposing fraudulent actors
📍 00:12:17 – How scammers manipulate load boards to steal from carriers
📍 00:17:28 – FMCSA’s response and upcoming fraud prevention measures
📍 00:25:38 – Why proper vetting of dispatchers and brokers is critical
📍 00:29:13 – How to identify and avoid fake load postings
📍 00:37:16 – The Amazon freight fraud scheme stealing millions
📍 00:45:11 – What to do if you realize you’re hauling a fraudulent load

About Our Guest

John Cantera Jr. is the founder of Vigilant Transportation Services, specializing in double broker investigations, commercial collections, identity theft recovery, and freight fraud prevention training. Known as the Double Broker Bounty Hunter, John is a leading advocate for exposing fraudulent practices in the transportation industry and providing carriers and brokers with best practices to safeguard their businesses.

Links to Learn More

🌍 Vigilant Transportation Services – Learn more about their fraud prevention services: https://www.vigilanttransport.com
🔗 Connect with John on LinkedIn: LinkedIn Profile
📺 Watch on YouTube: @doublebrokerbountyhunters

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