Your MC Isn’t Enough Anymore: Why Strategic Carriers Are Embracing Highway

Legitimate drivers are paying the price after a string of fraud cases exposed fake carriers using stolen MCs. Due to the increase in stolen MCs, brokers are suspicious and acting with caution, causing extra paperwork for drivers and potentially delayed payments.

And the problem is only growing. 

FreightWaves recently reported that generative AI is supercharging fraud, allowing scammers to generate fake credentials, W-9s, and compliance documents in seconds. 

Another investigation exposed AI deepfakes fueling a new wave of digital crime in freight, where bad actors use cloned voices and synthetic identities to impersonate dispatchers or brokers at scale.

Meanwhile, FreightCaviar’s own coverage has shown just how costly those schemes can get, from an $83 million Amazon cargo-theft bust in May 2025 to multi-state carrier-fraud rings. The freight-fraud playbook is expanding, and carriers are feeling the fallout.

It’s no wonder many carriers now see Highway as just another hoop to jump through. But the truth is, Highway’s Carrier Identity platform can be a major carrier advantage. 

Less Friction, Faster Onboarding

Every carrier knows the setup grind: upload W-9s, insurance, safety certificates over and over again.

With Highway, you do it once. One login. One profile. Your verified identity and compliance data live in one place, ready to share instantly with any Highway-connected broker.

That means:

• No resubmitting docs every time you want to haul a new load.
• No waiting two days for “setup approved” emails.
• Faster access to freight with the same credibility as top-rated carriers.

In practice, brokers using Highway can onboard verified carriers in minutes instead of days.

For small fleets running lean, that time savings can mean the difference between missing a load and moving another day’s revenue.

Building Trust With More Brokers

Right now, trust is the hardest currency in freight.

Brokers are spooked by AI-generated documents and fake MCs. Carriers are frustrated by endless verification requests. Everyone’s looking for a way to move faster without getting burned.

That’s where Highway’s verification sets carriers apart. 

A Highway-verified carrier signals to brokers: “This operation has passed fraud and compliance checks. You can load with confidence.”

Several large 3PLs now prioritize Highway carriers for tenders, citing fewer failed setups and faster approvals.

It’s a simple equation: verified identity = faster trust = more freight.

Fraud Protection That Benefits Carriers

Fraud doesn’t just hit brokers. Carriers are prime targets, too.

From sold MCs and cloned dispatch profiles to AI-generated invoices, scammers have found new ways to exploit legitimate fleets. A single impersonation can wreck a carrier’s reputation overnight, leaving them fighting chargebacks, claims, or worse, getting blacklisted from load boards.

That’s why more logistics companies are leaning on identity verification as a protective layer.

KCH Transportation, for example, said Highway helped them reduce freight fraud by 80% while strengthening their carrier vetting process, replacing hours of manual checks with real-time verification.

And when a high-stakes situation unfolded at Sethmar Transportation, Highway’s Load Lock feature stopped a $130,000 load from being stolen.

Highway acts like a digital ID badge, protecting carriers from being cloned or misrepresented. And because the platform continuously monitors authority, insurance, and safety updates, brokers get real-time alerts,  preventing good carriers from being unfairly flagged or caught in fraudulent setups.

Faster, Transparent Payments (Powered by Triumph)

Trust also extends to how you get paid. 

Highway’s Trusted Freight Exchange (TFX) is powered by the Triumph Network, ensuring every transaction is backed by verified rates and secure payments. With Triumph, verified carriers gain faster and more transparent access to funds.

No hidden fees. No two-week waits. Just complete visibility into payment status from load to deposit. In a market where delayed payments and factoring confusion are routine, that transparency is a genuine edge. 

When your payment and identity are linked in one verified network, the risk of fraud or “lost paperwork” vanishes.

Built for the Future of Freight

With the FMCSA cracking down on fake carrier addresses and fraud rings multiplying through AI, the industry is moving toward a trusted network model built on verified identity, transparent payments, and automation.

That’s the foundation behind Highway’s Trusted Freight Exchange, a secure network where brokers and carriers connect on equal footing, with trust, compliance, and efficiency already built in.

And for carriers, it’s completely free.

No subscription, no fine print, just faster freight and stronger relationships.

Why It Matters

Highway is the infrastructure for a safer, smarter freight ecosystem. For carriers, that means:

• Faster onboarding → less downtime, more loads
• Protection from fraud → fewer disputes and chargebacks
• Stronger broker relationships → more consistency and trust

As reported earlier this year, freight fraud “hasn’t slowed down, it’s simply gone digital.” That means identity and trust are no longer optional.

In a world where AI can fake almost anything, Highway helps prove what’s real.

👉 Explore how Highway helps carriers move faster, safer, and smarter: highway.com/highway-for-carriers