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POLL: What’s been your recourse action when a broker doesn’t pay?
Whether taking it up with the shipper/receiver responsible on the loading, filing against the broker’s bond, reporting to DOT or other law enforcement agency for potential fraud, or filing a lawsuit: What have you done in the past when a nonpayment issue arises?
January 9, 2020
Voices
POLL: Independents, do you use a factoring company or other quick-pay service?
Independents, take the poll and let us know. Yes, no, or no, but often/sometimes I will take brokers' quick-pay service when available.
July 24, 2018
Business
Comchek Mobile streamlining load payment, other transactions for 5,000 new users monthly
Comdata’s wide presence in facilitating load payments/fuel advances has translated to perhaps unprecedented ability for the provider to leverage the transaction ease enabled by smartphones with appropriate security to help drivers and owner-operators “better maximize the use of their day,” company reps note.
March 1, 2018
Voices
POLL: Less-than-upstanding dealings with freight brokers: What have you experienced most?
From a meager truck-ordered-not-used payment after a conveniently “cancelled” load to late payment, no payment and having to file on a bond for hopes of payment, name your most-often-experienced frustration when dealing with freight brokers.
January 15, 2018
Business
Blockchain: Uncertain future for factors, brokers with less reliance on building relationships, more trust in verified data
Blockchains have been called “trustless,” which isn’t intended to be as negative as it sounds. Rather, the term refers to the trust created by the structure of information contained in a blockchain, which could virtually eliminate the necessity of the personal touch that traditionally has been required to build trust in business relationships
January 8, 2018
Business
Comdata, FR8Star partner on dynamic load payment
Using Comchek Mobile, carriers hauling heavy-haul loads booked on FR8Star.com will be able to receive fuel advances at the moment of pickup as well as full payment quickly after Proof of Delivery is received.
September 28, 2017
Business
Tech accelerates freight movement visibility
While larger fleets have used trailer-tracking systems for years, more brokers and shippers are relying on mobile tech in the driver’s pocket to do the same. Some truckers are raising privacy concerns.
March 6, 2017
Voices
Poll: Have you ever filed a claim on a broker’s surety bond?
January 8, 2013
Channel 19
LETTER: Shippers ultimately responsible for payments
Denver-based independent Tom Koller spells out a court case that placed ultimately responsibility for freight payment on shippers.
June 27, 2012
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