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Bringing on a freight audit and payment partner is a strategic decision for logistics and transportation leaders. The first 90 days often determine whether that partnership delivers lasting value or simply adds another system to manage. Industry research consistently shows that early execution, alignment and visibility play a critical role in long-term performance and cost control, particularly when it comes to supply chain management. 

As the fiscal year winds down, the accuracy of freight accruals can make or break the credibility of a company’s financial close. Freight spending is often one of the largest variable expenses in the supply chain, yet many finance teams find themselves in a rush to reconcile late invoices, open shipments, and unresolved disputes weeks after closing the books.  

During a routine audit for a large Fortune 100 client, our proprietary audit software flagged a series of suspicious freight charges. What initially appeared to be irregular billing turned out to be a case of identity misuse—resulting in more than $1 million in fraudulent charges.

A routine freight invoice audit uncovered more than $68,000 in fraudulent charges submitted by a transportation carrier. Our proprietary audit software flagged the suspicious duplicate billing activity, and our team quickly verified the findings.