Podcast: Avoiding double brokering and fraud

June 2, 2023

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Double brokering is running rampant. Brent Hutto of Truckstop joins the program to talk about what’s causing the spike in fraudulent scams and what you can do to avoid becoming a victim. Also, do you prefer original equipment manufacturer parts or aftermarket parts for work on your truck? Aftermarket parts have advanced light years from where they were before. We will dive into to knowing the difference between workers compensation and occupational accident insurance. OOIDAs Life and Health Department reps sort that out and explain the importance of that financial protection in case you get injured on the job.

0:00 – Newscast

09:25 – OEM or aftermarket parts?

24:19 – Avoiding becoming a victim of freight fraud

39:03 – Making sure you’re covered if you’re injured on the job

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Avoiding becoming a victim of freight fraud

Double brokering is running rampant. Brent Hutto of Truckstop joins the program to talk about what’s causing the spike in fraudulent scams and what you can do to avoid becoming a victim.

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Making sure you’re covered if you’re injured on the job

We will dive into to knowing the difference between workers compensation and occupational accident insurance. OOIDAs Life and Health Department reps sort that out and explain the importance of that financial protection in case you get injured on the job.

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