What happens when a truck gets rejected, a trailer breaks down on the side of the highway, or a broker suddenly needs a cross-dock at 10PM on a Sunday? In logistics, things go wrong fast — and when they do, finding a trusted solution can be a nightmare. In this episode of Tell Me Everything – Fraud Girl Friday, Danielle Spinelli sits down with Adam Swade, Co-Founder of Warehouse Now, to talk about the real problems brokers, carriers, and shippers face when freight doesn’t go according to plan. From emergency cross-docks and reworks to freight disposal and roadside transloads, Warehouse Now is building a nationwide network of pre-vetted warehouses and logistics service providers ready to solve problems on demand. Adam shares the wild story behind building the company — including spending months living on the road visiting warehouses across the U.S. to personally vet facilities and build trusted relationships. They also dive into why cargo security, documentation, and vetted facilities matter more than ever as cargo theft and freight fraud continue to rise. If you work in freight brokerage, trucking, supply chain, or logistics operations, this episode will hit home. Because every broker knows: when freight gets rejected, overweight, damaged, or stranded… you need a solution right now. In this episode we cover: What happens when freight gets rejected or stranded The dangers of sketchy cross-dock facilities and freight hostage situations How brokers, carriers, and shippers can find trusted warehouse solutions fast Building a nationwide network of vetted warehouses Why documentation and security matter for cargo theft prevention The reality of life on the road in logistics Whether you're a freight broker, dispatcher, carrier, or shipper, this episode is packed with real-world insights on solving logistics problems before they turn into expensive disasters.
