Freight fraud is costing the trucking industry millions—are you protected? In this episode of Miles and Mentors: A Trucking 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 fighting fraud in the transportation industry, helping carriers and brokers detect and recover from scams. From double brokering and MC identity theft to cargo theft schemes, he exposes the biggest red flags and shares practical strategies to safeguard your business.

If you're a trucker, freight broker, or logistics professional, this episode is a must-listen for protecting your operations from fraud.

📌 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 vetting brokers & dispatchers is critical 📍 00:29:13 – How to identify & 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 fraud prevention training. Known as the Double Broker Bounty Hunter, John is a leading advocate for exposing freight fraud and educating trucking professionals on best practices to protect their businesses.

🔗 Learn More: 🌍 Vigilant Transportation Services – https://www.vigilanttransport.com 💼 Connect with John on LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/jcanterajr/ 📺 Watch on YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@DoubleBrokerBountyHunters

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