Carrier411's Darren Brewer: Mexico broker IPs banned; how to avoid getting FreightGuarded
Brewer discusses the latest change to their platform, targeting brokers accessing the site from foreign IP addresses and banning brokers working in Mexico. We'll find out what measures they're taking to combat fraud and bad actors.
We'll also explore how FreightGuards work, how to avoid being FreightGuarded, what to do if you are, and examine the broker vs. carrier battle.
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