Highway & Bluewire: A Unified Front Against Freight Fraud and Risk

DALLAS, TX – July 07, 2026 – In a strategic move to combat the freight industry's escalating battle with fraud and operational risk, Carrier Identity® provider Highway today announced an exclusive reseller partnership with carrier risk intelligence platform Bluewire. The collaboration embeds Bluewire's advanced risk analytics directly into the Highway platform, creating a single, formidable tool for freight brokers.

This partnership aims to address a critical vulnerability in the logistics ecosystem: the fragmentation of data and tools. With freight fraud costing the industry an estimated $18 million daily and organized crime syndicates deploying sophisticated AI to exploit weaknesses, brokers have been caught in a difficult position, often juggling multiple disconnected systems for identity verification, compliance checks, and risk assessment. The new Highway-Bluewire integration seeks to replace this patchwork with a unified, comprehensive standard.

Through the exclusive Bluewire Broker Package, over 1,050 brokerage firms using Highway can now access deep-level carrier risk intelligence alongside the platform's established identity verification and compliance automation. The move signals a market shift toward integrated solutions that provide a more complete and defensible view of every carrier relationship.

Beyond Disconnected Solutions

The freight brokerage market is under siege. According to industry reports, fraudulent email attempts have skyrocketed by 117% year-over-year. Brokers relying on outdated checks like MC numbers and insurance certificates are finding themselves increasingly exposed. The consensus among experts is clear: the old way of vetting carriers is no longer sufficient.

“The market does not need more disconnected point solutions,” said Michael Caney, Chief Commercial Officer at Highway. “Brokers need a standard they can apply at the transaction level. One that helps them know who they are working with, whether that carrier is authorized, and what risk factors should be considered before a load is booked.”

This partnership is a direct answer to that need. Highway, which launched in 2022, built its reputation by creating a platform to verify the true identity of carriers in real-time. This foundational “identity layer,” as Caney calls it, is now being fortified with Bluewire's specialized risk intelligence. The goal is to move beyond simply confirming a carrier is who they say they are, to also understanding the potential risks they bring into a broker's network.

A New Standard for Carrier Qualification

The collaboration introduces three powerful report types directly within the Highway platform, each designed to inform different stages of a broker's workflow:

1. Severity Risk Snapshot: A detailed evaluation of a single carrier's risk profile, leveraging Bluewire's proprietary GAP Score. This report is designed for immediate use before onboarding a new carrier or tendering a specific load, scoring the carrier across nine critical severity categories.

2. Benchmark Report: An analytical tool that allows brokers to analyze the overall health of their carrier network. It helps monitor risk trends over time, providing a macro view of network vulnerabilities and strengths.

3. Risk Intelligence Report: A proactive tool for pre-qualification, prospecting, and fraud detection. This report flags indicators tied to common fraudulent activities, including identity fraud, re-registration schemes, and the use of false credentials.

This multi-faceted approach transforms carrier data into structured, actionable intelligence. “Bluewire helps brokers better understand potential risk factors associated with carrier relationships,” said Steve Bryan, CEO of Bluewire. He noted that by integrating with a platform brokers already trust, these crucial insights become a seamless part of their daily operational decision-making, rather than a separate, cumbersome step.

The Engine of Trust: Data, AI, and Defensibility

At the heart of the new offering is Bluewire's GAP Score, a sophisticated metric built on a foundation of massive data analysis. The score is derived from over 652,000 carrier evaluations and 47 consecutive monthly data releases, reflecting a deep and continuous analysis of the trucking landscape. Bluewire's AI-powered SaaS platform proactively analyzes complex datasets from multiple industry sources to score the severity risk of over 750,000 regulated motor carriers.

This data-driven approach is critical in today's litigious environment. Bluewire's system was designed in part to help organizations defend against “Reptile Theory-based attacks” from plaintiff attorneys by providing a documented, data-backed rationale for carrier selection. By integrating this capability, Highway is offering its users not just a tool for efficiency, but a shield for defensibility.

“Highway establishes the identity layer. Bluewire adds additional carrier risk visibility,” Caney explained. “Together, we are helping brokers make carrier qualification more consistent, more informed, and more defensible.”

This partnership exemplifies a broader trend in the supply chain industry: the rise of AI as an embedded operational layer. Rather than being a standalone feature, AI is becoming the engine for evaluating alternatives, identifying risks, and enabling proactive decision-making. The Highway-Bluewire integration is a prime example of how predictive analytics can be leveraged to move from reactive problem-solving to proactive risk mitigation.

A Strategic Alliance Built on Exclusivity

The decision to structure this as an exclusive reseller agreement is telling. For Highway, it solidifies its platform as a one-stop-shop for carrier management, adding a unique and powerful layer of risk intelligence that competitors cannot easily replicate. It directly supports the company's mission to establish the industry's first true Identity Standard by integrating the industry's emerging risk standard.

For Bluewire, the partnership provides immediate and substantial access to the freight brokerage market through Highway's established network, which includes 70 of the top 100 brokers in the U.S. By channeling its Broker Package through a trusted and widely used platform, Bluewire can accelerate the adoption of its GAP Score and cement its position as the standard for severity risk analysis.

By combining best-in-class identity verification with best-in-class risk intelligence, Highway and Bluewire are not just launching a new product feature; they are proposing a new, higher standard for security, trust, and governance in the freight industry. As brokers navigate an increasingly complex and hazardous landscape, this unified platform provides a powerful new tool to help them drive business growth without the fear of fraud.