In this episode of Tell Me Everything, host Danielle Spinelli sits down with Shannon Breen (CEO & Co-Founder of FreightVana) to talk about one of the most urgent problems in transportation right now: freight fraud, cargo theft, double brokering, identity fraud, and email/cybersecurity threats.

Shannon shares what he’s seeing on the front lines—from why logistics has become a “honeypot” for criminals to how the industry’s fragmentation makes it harder to respond quickly. Together, Danielle and Shannon break down what’s actually working today (not just what might happen through future regulation), including simple SOP changes at facilities like verifying driver name, truck/trailer numbers, and MC details at check-in—free steps that can stop a huge percentage of theft attempts.

They also dig into:

• Why shippers, brokers, carriers, and insurers all get hit—and why solving it takes a true “team sport”
  

• How criminals target the weakest link and repeatedly hit companies that don’t adapt fast
  

• The growing role of cybersecurity, including hacked email accounts, fake reroute calls, and stolen load details
  

• Common red flags carriers should watch for (including sketchy “payment” tactics like Venmo/Zelle)
  

• How FreightVana’s interconnected trailer network, telematics, geo-fencing, and layered vetting standards help reduce risk (without giving away the secret sauce)
  

• Why investing in security education and conferences can deliver a massive ROI by preventing catastrophic losses
  

If you’re a broker, shipper, carrier, 3PL, dispatcher, or supply chain leader, this conversation is packed with practical takeaways to help you tighten your process, protect your freight, and stay ahead of fast-changing fraud trends.

Connect with Shannon Breen on LinkedIn, and learn more about FreightVana at freightvana.io.