FreightWaves Events

Freight Brokerage
Compliance Symposium

100 brokers. One day. Every compliance issue your business will face — fraud exposure, carrier liability, FMCSA rules, cargo theft, insurance gaps — addressed by the attorneys and operators who’ve lived through it.

DateOctober 26, 2026
LocationChattanooga, TN
VenueThe Signal at the Chattanooga Choo Choo
Seats100
$500M+
Annual cargo theft and fraud losses hitting freight brokers
3x
Increase in double brokering incidents over the last 3 years
$1.6M+
Average settlement in broker negligent hiring cases
2026
FMCSA broker transparency rules taking effect — are you ready?
Why Attend

The compliance risks are real.
So are the consequences.

The Freight Brokerage Compliance Summit is the only event exclusively for freight brokers that focuses on the legal, regulatory, and operational risk issues that are reshaping the industry. No fluff. No vendor pitches. Just the hard conversations you need to have.

Double Brokering Defense

Understand the legal exposure, how to detect it before it costs you, and what documentation protects you when it happens anyway.

Carrier Vetting Liability

The standard of care is rising. Learn what carrier vetting programs hold up in court vs. what creates additional liability.

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FMCSA Rule Changes

2026 broker transparency rules are here. Know what’s required, what’s gray area, and where brokers are getting caught.

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Cargo Theft & Fraud

Organized cargo theft is a $1B+ problem. Walk away with an operational playbook to reduce your exposure across the load lifecycle.

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Insurance & Indemnification

Are your contracts actually protecting you? Learn how courts are reading broker contracts and where your coverage has hidden gaps.

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Peer Access

100 vetted freight brokerage operators — owners, COOs, compliance leads. The room is the curriculum. Pre-qualify and come ready to share.

Full-Day Program

Agenda

October 26, 2026 · The Signal at Chattanooga Choo Choo

8:45 AM
Session
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Doors open. Grab coffee and connect with fellow brokers before the day begins.
8:48 AM
Keynote
The State of Broker Compliance
Where the regulatory, legal, and fraud environments stand today and why this moment matters for every broker in the room.
9:20 AM
Fireside Chat
The Lawsuit Autopsy
An attorney walks through an actual (anonymized) case where a broker got sued - what the carrier file looked like, what the plaintiff argued, and what it cost. The session people will talk about on the drive home.
9:40 AM
Industry Highlight
9:51 AM
Industry Keynote
The Blueprint for Trust in a Fractured Market
A high-level look at how the battle against fraud is redefining shipper-broker-carrier relationships. This session explores how top-tier brokerages are turning rigid compliance programs into a competitive sales advantage to win enterprise shippers who are terrified of headline risk.
10:15 AM
Networking
Break
10:30 AM
Roundtable discussion
Cargo Theft & the Insurance Reality Check
What your contingent cargo policy actually covers vs. what you think it covers. An underwriter and a freight attorney on stage together.
11:00 AM
Fireside Chat
The Missing Role in Fraud Prevention
Banks do not expect every employee to independently decide how fraud should be handled. As fraud becomes more sophisticated, the freight industry must create the same level of structure, accountability, and consistency around how risk decisions are made before freight moves.
11:15 AM
Roundtable discussion
Tech That Actually Works
A no-BS look at the compliance tech stack. What software solves, where it falls short, and what still requires human judgment.
11:45 AM
Networking
Lunch
1:15 PM
Fireside Chat
FMCSA Rules & What's Coming
A former regulator or transportation attorney breaks down pending broker transparency rules and their practical impact. What you need to change now vs. what can wait.
1:35 PM
Industry Highlight
1:45 PM
Fireside Chat
The View from the Cab: How Compliance Friction Impacts Honest Carriers
A candid conversation exploring how aggressive broker vetting processes feel to legitimate, small-business carriers. We’ll discuss how brokers can weed out the scammers without alienating the safe, reliable capacity they desperately need to keep their networks moving.
2:05 PM
Roundtable Discussion
How We Built Our Compliance Program
Brokers of different sizes share what they actually built - policies, tools, team structure, hard lessons. No vendor pitches. Real decisions, real tradeoffs.
2:40 PM
Networking
Break
2:55 PM
Roundtable Discussion
Frontline Battles: Vetting, Onboarding, and the Fraud Vectors of Right Now
A live, unscripted debate featuring a carrier, a vetting expert, and an active broker manager. They will cross-examine the everyday friction points happening on the floor right now—from synthetic identities and hostage loads to the operational nightmares of onboarding legitimate carriers who look like red flags on paper.
3:25 PM
Fireside Chat
Where is this Heading?
The trajectory of broker regulation and liability exposure over the next 3-5 years. What brokers who survive this environment will look like.
3:45 PM
Session
Closing Remarks
Speakers

Speakers

Attorneys, operators, and industry experts who have lived through the cases, claims, and regulatory proceedings that define broker risk today.

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Speaker TBD
Freight & Transportation Attorney
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Speaker TBD
Former FMCSA Official
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Speaker TBD
Freight Brokerage COO
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Speaker TBD
Cargo Insurance Specialist
Venue

The Signal at
the Chattanooga Choo Choo

One of the South’s most storied event venues — a reimagined rail terminal in the heart of Chattanooga’s arts and entertainment district. The Signal combines historic character with modern event infrastructure.

Address21 Choo Choo Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37402
ParkingPaid lots convenient to venue

Stay for F3: Future of Freight Festival

The Broker Compliance Symposium will be the day before F3: Future of Freight Festival — FreightWaves’ flagship conference, October 27–28. Stay for two additional days of networking, industry insights and the best celebration of all things freight the industry has to offer.

1,000+
F3 Attendees
2 Days
Main Conference
80+
Speakers
Learn More About F3 →
Registration

Secure Your Seat

100 seats. Brokerage operators only. Seats are limited.

Brokerage Only
$495
plus tax & fees
  • Brokerage Compliance Symposium
Brokerage + F3
$1,595
plus tax & fees
  • Brokerage Compliance Symposium
  • F3: Future of Freight Festival

Interested in bringing a group? Contact events@freightwaves.com, and we'll create a custom package for you.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this event for?
The Broker Compliance Symposium is designed for freight brokerage owners, COOs, compliance officers, and senior operations leaders.
Is this part of F3?
This is a separate event from F3: Future of Freight Festival, but attendees can bundle to receive a discounted F3 registration.
Where is the event held?
The Signal's Commons on the campus of the Chattanooga Choo Choo,  21 Choo Choo Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37402.
What is the refund policy?
Your registration is non-refundable.
Are group discounts available?
Yes, email events@freightwaves.com with your company name and headcount, and we'll create a custom package for your group.
Will sessions be recorded?
Yes, sessions will be recorded, but the networking opportunities can't be replicated!
Who do I contact for questions?
Email events@freightwaves.com with any questions.
October 26, 2026 · Chattanooga, TN

100 Seats. One Day.
Every Compliance Issue That Matters.

This is not a conference for the curious. It’s for the operators who are building brokerage businesses that last — and who understand that compliance is a competitive advantage, not a cost center.