Freight fraud is evolving — gone are the days of just stolen cargo. Today’s attacks are digital: email hijacks, phone spoofing, “sold MCs,” and identity theft. In this episode, Michael Caney, Chief Commercial Officer at Highway, unveils how fraud works in 2025 and how his team is building the rails to stop it.

We dig into:

• Why fraud attempts spiked 27% in 2024, led by identity theft and inbox compromise 
• Highway’s new Trusted Freight Exchange (TFX)—a secure, identity-verified platform for brokers and carriers 
• Why rate confirmations in email are too risky, and the importance of real-time identity vetting 
• The tension between openness (marketplaces) and safety — how TFX leans into rules + rails over chaos 
• Culture as your firewall: why saying no and tracking overrides matter more than flashy features

Guest Bio:
Michael Caney is Chief Commercial Officer at Highway, leading efforts in identity-based verification, fraud detection, and building trust infrastructure in freight. He’s a frequent voice on freight tech, cybersecurity, and logistics strategy. See his appearances on FreightCaviar and Talking Transports. 

Why This Episode Matters:
Freight brokers and carriers often ask, “Do I really know who’s hauling my loads?” This episode arms you with facts, frameworks, and next steps to move past hope and toward certainty—before the next load vanishes.

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