FreightWaves Presents
2026 Fraud Fighters Awards
Recognizing the Innovators Fighting Freight Fraud
The FreightWaves Fraud Fighters Awards honor FreightTech, Fintech, and transportation companies developing cutting-edge solutions to prevent, monitor, and respond to freight fraud. As scams like double-brokering and carrier identity theft grow more sophisticated, recognizing the companies fighting back has never been more critical.
What Qualifies for Nomination
To qualify, companies must demonstrate excellence in combating freight fraud. Eligible innovations may include:
- Software for verifying carrier identities and credentials
- Real-time shipment tracking and compliance monitoring systems
- Rapid response tools to detect and mitigate fraud attempts
- Solutions to prevent, detect, and mitigate financial crime in freight
Nominees will be evaluated on three key pillars:
Open to All — Nominate a Peer or Your Own Company
Nominations are open to all software companies and transportation providers with solutions designed to combat freight fraud. Whether it is your own company or an industry peer making waves, anyone can nominate a deserving candidate.
A panel of experts from FreightWaves and the freight industry will evaluate all submissions based on the award criteria and select the winners.
Nomination Deadline: 5:00 PM ET on May 15, 2026
Please note: A fee is required to submit a nomination. An early submission discount is available through April 15, 2026.
Winners Revealed at a Landmark Venue
Winners will be announced at the FreightWaves Freight Fraud Symposium at the iconic Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, OH on May 20, 2026.
A press kit and a dedicated interview spotlighting their achievement — amplifying their recognition across the FreightWaves audience.
Submit Your Nomination Today
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