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(3 articles)Risk & Disruption
ModerateAug 5, 2026New BAVRA Standard Transforms Shipper Broker Selection Risk Management
Cassandra Gaines, founder of Carrier Assure, has introduced the BAVRA Standard—a 34-page framework designed to help shippers establish rigorous, defensible processes for selecting and monitoring freig
FreightWaves#broker-vetting#risk-management#shipper-liability
Risk & Disruption
High ImpactJul 1, 2026Ghost Carriers Expose Vetting Gaps in Freight Brokerage Industry
The emergence of **ghost carriers**—fraudulent or unregistered motor carriers operating through established brokerage networks—reveals systemic vulnerabilities in how freight brokers vet and validate
Transport Topics#ghost-carriers#broker-vetting#carrier-fraud
Risk & Disruption
High ImpactJun 26, 20262026 CVSA Blitz Shows 33% OOS Rate—What It Means for Your CSA Score
The 2026 CVSA International Roadcheck recorded a 32.8% out-of-service rate—nearly double the 2025 benchmark of 18.1%—fundamentally shifting the enforcement landscape for motor carriers across North Am
FreightWaves#cvsa-roadcheck#csa-scores#truck-safety