Industry Specialist Services
Transportation & Logistics Collections
Specialized debt recovery for trucking companies, freight brokers, and logistics providers.
Transportation Clients
Industry Leading
Recovery Success
Bond Claims Filed
Challenges in Transportation & Logistics Collections
The transportation industry operates on thin margins where unpaid freight bills threaten business survival. We understand carrier liens, broker bonds, and freight claim setoffs to maximize your recovery.
Freight Claim Setoffs
Shippers often withhold payment claiming damage or loss, even when claims are questionable or excessive.
Broker Defaults
Freight brokers who fail to pay carriers create crisis situations with thin-margin operations.
Lien Rights & Timing
Carrier liens have strict notice and timing requirements that must be followed precisely.
Cross-Border Complications
US-Canada freight creates jurisdictional and collection challenges across international borders.
Our Specialized Solutions
Tailored debt recovery strategies designed specifically for the transportation & logistics collections industry.
- Carrier Lien Enforcement
Expert preservation and enforcement of carrier liens to secure payment for freight services.
- Broker Bond Claims
We file claims against freight broker bonds (BMC-84) to recover unpaid amounts from broker defaults.
- Freight Claim Defense
Challenge invalid freight claims and negotiate reasonable setoffs for legitimate damage.
- Cross-Border Recovery
Specialized experience with US-Canada freight collections and international recovery.
Why They Choose IRS Collections
Industry Expertise
Deep understanding of transportation & logistics collections payment cycles and client relationships
Higher Recovery Rates
Proven strategies that maximize recovery while preserving business relationships.
Fast Response
Quick action on delinquent accounts to minimize losses and improve cash flow.
Professional Approach
Ethical, compliant collection practices that protect your business reputation.
Major Commercial Project Recovery
Challenge
A trucking company was owed $145,000 from a freight broker who went out of business, with multiple loads and shippers involved.
Solution
Filed surety bond claims, pursued individual shippers who received freight, and negotiated with the broker’s bankruptcy trustee.
Result
Recovered $118,000 (81%) through combination of bond claims and direct shipper recovery within 5 months.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions from transportation & logistics collections businesses.
How do carrier liens work?
Carrier liens give you a right to hold freight until payment is received. Proper notice must be given within specified timeframes, and we ensure all legal requirements are met.
What if the freight broker goes out of business?
We file claims against the broker’s surety bond (required by law) and pursue shippers who received the freight to maximize recovery.
How do you handle freight damage claims?
We review damage documentation, delivery receipts, and shipping conditions to determine validity and negotiate reasonable setoffs.
Can you collect from US customers?
Yes, we have extensive experience with cross-border freight collections and work with US partners to pursue American shippers and brokers.