FreightWaves Announces 2026 Fraud Fighters Award Winners
FreightWaves has named the recipients of its 2026 Fraud Fighters Awards, recognizing efforts to address fraud within the freight and logistics sector. The awards are divided into two categories: Logistics Operations and Solution Providers.
The Logistics Operations category focuses on companies and teams that manage day-to-day freight movement and have implemented measures to reduce exposure to fraudulent activity. The Solution Providers category recognizes organizations that develop tools, platforms, or services designed to help carriers and shippers detect and prevent fraud.
Freight fraud remains a persistent concern for motor carriers. Common issues include fictitious load postings, identity theft used to access freight, and payment scams that target owner-operators and small fleets. These incidents can result in lost revenue, damaged equipment, and increased insurance costs.
By separating the awards into operational and technological categories, the program distinguishes between the practical steps taken by logistics teams and the technical solutions offered by vendors. This structure allows recognition of both the carriers and service providers working to strengthen security practices across the supply chain.
Industry participants have noted that fraud prevention often requires coordination between those who handle freight and those who build the systems used to verify loads and payments. The dual-category format reflects this division of responsibility.
Details regarding specific winners and the criteria used for selection were not included in the announcement. The awards are presented annually by FreightWaves, an organization that tracks freight market data and industry developments.