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GLCS keeps your freight moving by taking IT off your plate. We manage the tech so carriers and brokers can focus on what matters: running their business.

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By the time a load is stolen, the fraud usually started days earlier.

Not with the theft itself.

But with a compromised email.
A spoofed phone number.
A rushed decision.
A delivery change no one verified.
A process everyone assumed was working.

That’s what makes freight fraud so dangerous. It often looks routine right up until something goes wrong.

In a recent conversation with GLCS’ Nate Johnson, Ben Wilkens, and Joe Ohr from the NMFTA, one theme came through clearly:

Fraud prevention can’t live in one department.

It touches dispatch, operations, accounting, safety, compliance, and leadership.

And don't forget about training drivers.

Because the strongest defense isn’t always the biggest tech budget.

It’s trained people.
Clear processes.
Verified communication.
And a team that knows when to slow down and ask one more question.

We pulled together 5 freight fraud prevention lessons every trucking company should know in our latest blog.

Read the full blog here 👉 https://t.co/rGPcAj3BrS

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Watch the full episode here: https://t.co/n7TeHfqwzW

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Shippers need a credit score 📊

780? Red carpet treatment.
430? Expect to pay for it.

In a recent discussion with Nate Johnson (@Fr8Nate) , Lance Healy (CEO of FreightFacts) explains a FICO-style scoring system for shippers and why carriers might love it.

🔑 The takeaway: shippers who embrace data-driven scoring NOW will be the ones carriers want to work with LATER.

This isn't about punishing shippers. It's about facts over guesswork. 🤝

🎧 Full episode on Driving Forward YouTube channel!

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@dr_phil_truckn @Trckstopdotcom @BCS_Network That requires @danlindseyjr to bring forward the person behind the curtain!

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@Fr8Nate We are live NOW with Lance Healy from FreightFacts. Come join us and feel free to add your questions or comments.

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We are live starting NOW with Lance Healy from FreightFacts. Join us over on @Fr8Nate

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FreightFacts, Shipper Scores, and the Future of LTL https://t.co/wgyZ11Pw7y

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Freight is shifting - in pricing, in technology, in what shippers and carriers expect from each other. But the fundamental question hasn't changed:

Are you making decisions with the right data?

Lance Healy, Co-Founder and CEO of FreightFacts, joins Nate Johnson to talk about what FreightFacts is launching, what's evolving in LTL, and why access to better freight data isn't just a nice-to-have anymore. Lance has spent much of his career at the intersection of freight and technology, and he brings insight that is practical and forward-thinking.

And if you know Nate and Lance, you know the conversation rarely stays in one lane for long — expect a few detours along the way.

For the carriers, shippers, 3PLs, or anyone trying to stay ahead of where this industry is heading, join the conversation LIVE tomorrow @ 1pm CT.

Watch on X: @fr8nate
We’ll see you there: https://t.co/bOrdGWiVan

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The story of GLCS is really a story about listening to the needs of the industry.

Ten years ago, we started as a management consultancy serving trucking and logistics companies. As we worked alongside customers, we saw a growing need for practical technology guidance and support from people who understood how transportation businesses actually operate.

That need helped shape the company we've become over the last decade.

We've had the opportunity to work alongside trucking companies through growth, challenges, system changes, stressful moments, exciting moments, and a whole lot of problem-solving in between.

We've learned that in trucking, technology is never just technology. It impacts drivers, dispatchers, operations teams, customers, and the people trying to keep freight moving every day.

As we celebrate this milestone, we're taking a moment to reflect on the people, experiences, and lessons that helped shape GLCS into what it is today.

This month, we'll share a few stories from the journey, including reflections from our founder and CEO, Nate Johnson, and members of the GLCS team who have helped support the industry we care deeply about.

Thank you to our customers, partners, and team for trusting us on the journey so far.

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Watch the full episode here: https://t.co/wYY5UXXQpG

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Experience creates knowledge.
Experience paired with empathy creates leadership.

Melanie Simard has spent her career stepping into roles she wasn't expected to pursue, learning every side of trucking along the way.

From the driver's seat to operations, safety, compliance, and leadership, those experiences gave her something that can't be taught in a classroom:

🛣️ Understanding the pressures drivers face
🚛 Seeing the person behind the truck number
🏁 Remembering what it's like to be on the other side of the conversation

The best leaders don't just know the job.
They've lived it.

🎙️ Listen to the full conversation on the Driving Forward channel for more of Melanie's journey through trucking and the lessons that continue to shape her approach to leadership.

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@Fr8Nate We are live starting NOW. Come join us and feel free to add your comments or questions

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We are live starting NOW with Nate and Melanie Simard from ISAAC Instruments. Come join us!

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Built to Break the Mold: Melanie Simard's Road Through Trucking https://t.co/ZkTTluOGCF

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Melanie Simard didn’t build credibility in trucking by watching from the sidelines.
She built it through miles, hard lessons, and roles across nearly every corner of the industry.

From brokerage to long-haul reefer, flatbed, dispatch, operations, safety, compliance, and now technology, Melanie’s story is one of persistence, adaptability, and leadership earned the hard way.

Over the course of her career, Melanie returned to driving twice more, logging roughly 6 years behind the wheel because she genuinely loved the road.

Tomorrow, Nate is joined by Melanie Simard, VP of Safety, Compliance & Technical Support at ISAAC Instruments, for a conversation about earning respect, adapting through change, and leading with real industry experience.

🎙️Join us LIVE tomorrow, starting at 1:00 PM CT for Built to Break the Mold: Melanie Simard’s Road Through Trucking.

Watch on X: @fr8nate
Watch on YouTube: https://t.co/KCjJVLLQfZ

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Full episode: https://t.co/2U7oSQa8U6

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Dale Prax, Steve Vest, Robert Bain, and Nate Johnson

Strategic theft starts with deception and fraud.
Fraud starts with bad cybersecurity hygiene.

Dale Prax of FreightValidate and Steve Vest of Nationwide Equipment Transportation challenge a misconception that still exists across the industry:

Freight fraud isn't just a cargo theft problem.
It's not just an operations problem.

It starts with a cybersecurity failure 💻⚠️

As fraud tactics continue to evolve, the connection between cybersecurity and freight security is becoming harder to ignore.

▶️️ Watch the full episode with Dale Prax, Steve Vest, Robert Bain, and Nate Johnson to hear why cybersecurity may be one of the most important parts of a modern fraud prevention strategy.

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June is here, and we're kicking off summer with a little bit of golf, a little bit of technology, and a lot of time spent with great people across the trucking industry.

⛳ Today | Minnesota Trucking Association Spring Golf Tournament
Nate is out on the course with Todd Waldron, Chris Sonnek, and Joe Thell.

The real question is: Who's taking home the longest drive bragging rights... and who's finding the water first? 😄

🌵 June 23-26 | Samsara Beyond | Las Vegas
Later this month, Nate and Mike Solarz head to Samsara Beyond to learn about Samsara's latest product innovations, connect with our GLCS Channel integration customers, and hear what's next for connected operations, fleet technology, and transportation.

And wrapping up a few days of learning and networking with a concert from Jake Owen doesn't sound too bad either. 🎸

Since GLCS helps trucking companies bridge the gap between technology and operations, these events are a chance to learn, listen, and bring new ideas back to the fleets we work with every day.

If you'll be at either event, let us know!

Good people, good conversations, and hopefully fewer lost golf balls than expected.

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Freight Fraud Panel: Cargo Theft, Double Brokering & Cybersecurity https://t.co/FGZ38miS8E

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Watch the full Driving Forward episode here: https://t.co/qgc3LLVUgr

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Trust is easy when freight is moving smoothly.
The real test is what happens when things go sideways.

Chris Sonnek of TEN Logistics and Nate Johnson map out a problem showing up across freight right now:

👉 Chasing margin over execution
👉 Promising coverage before capacity exists
👉 Pushing loads instead of addressing problems honestly

From carrier vetting and ELD visibility to trusted partner networks, their conversation comes back to one thing:

Freight still runs on trust.

Anyone can say “yes” to a shipment.

The hard part is doing right by the customer, carrier, and operation when things stop going according to plan.

▶️ Watch the full Driving Forward conversation for more on freight execution, trusted relationships, operational discipline, and leadership in today’s transportation market.