FreightWaves is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Fraud Fighters Awards, the industry’s premier recognition for companies developing cutting-edge solutions to combat fraud in freight, logistics, and transportation.
Winners will be announced at the Freight Fraud Symposium in Cleveland, Ohio, on May 20.
With freight fraud escalating into an existential threat—fueled by AI-powered deepfakes, sophisticated phishing campaigns, identity theft, double-brokering, and payment redirection scams—the awards shine a spotlight on the innovators protecting the supply chain’s integrity.
Purpose and Criteria
The Fraud Fighters Awards honor organizations that are leading the charge against these threats through software, compliance tools, real-time monitoring, and other advanced technologies. As in previous years, winners are selected by a panel of FreightWaves experts and industry leaders based on three core criteria:
- Innovation: Original, forward-thinking approaches to fraud prevention.
- Effectiveness: Measurable reductions in fraud risk or incidents.
- Impact: Meaningful improvements in security, trust, and operational resilience across the freight ecosystem.
Last year’s 2025 winners exemplified these standards. Companies like Highway (carrier identity verification that blocked over 914,000 fraud attempts and cut double-brokering by 97%), Motive (AI-powered fraud detection that declined $1.1 million in suspicious transactions), Crowley (CrowleySAFE, which reduced unvetted carrier usage by 97% and prevented six-figure losses), Overhaul (FraudWatch, which helped save more than $100 million in potential losses), Descartes, Truckstop, Samsara, Tive, Echo Global Logistics, and Wirebee demonstrated how targeted technology and layered strategies can deliver real-world results. These FreightTech providers and transportation companies proved that proactive fraud fighting isn’t just defensive; it’s also a competitive advantage.
Key Dates for 2026
- Early bird pricing is available until April 15, 2026.
- Applications (nominations) remain open until May 15, 2026.
- The winners will be announced live on stage at the Freight Fraud Symposium 2026 on May 20, 2026, at the iconic Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio. Winning companies that are in attendance at the Symposium will receive a press kit and interview about their achievement.
Any company—FreightTech providers, fintech firms, carriers, brokers, or software developers—can be nominated (or self-nominate) if they are actively combating fraud in the supply chain. Nominations are open to solutions addressing double-brokering, identity theft, financial scams, cargo theft, and emerging AI-driven threats.
About the Freight Fraud Symposium 2026
The awards ceremony is the highlight of FreightWaves’ Freight Fraud Symposium 2026, titled “The Escalating Crisis & the Path to Resiliency.” This intimate, one-day gathering brings together transportation executives, risk managers, legal counsel, and technology buyers for a full day of actionable insights.
The agenda features:
- Keynotes and panels on the AI threat (deepfakes and generative fraud)
- Quantifying the total cost of fraud
- Working with law enforcement on recovery
- Carrier-vetting strategies for “Chameleon Carriers”
- Regulatory and legal updates on broker liability
- Best practices for payment and identity security
- Cross-sector collaboration across trucking, rail, ocean, and air
The day wraps with closing remarks, a networking Happy Hour sponsored by Highway, and optional guided tours of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Space is strictly limited—registration is now open via Eventbrite.
Why Nominate?
In an industry where fraud losses can reach millions and regulatory scrutiny is intensifying, the Freight Fighters Awards celebrate the companies turning the tide. Whether you’ve built a breakthrough platform or refined internal processes that deliver measurable protection, this is your chance to be recognized among the best.
Nominate your company or a peer making a real difference today. Visit the Fraud Fighters Awards page or contact awards@freightwaves.com for details.
Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of the solution. Nominations close May 15, 2026—secure your early bird pricing by April 15 and help shape a more secure freight future.
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