Companies that are FDB Certified are listed on the FDB website
The website has a summary list of FDB Certified companies on the public portion of the website. The detailed profile for each FDB Certified company is inside the secured area reserved for FDB Certified companies. This is to prevent the FDB Certified companies from being added to a spam listing.New business opportunities
Companies that are FDB Certified can get inquiries from other FDB Certified companies. FDB receives requests for introductions to reputable forwarders daily. FDB only recommends a FDB Certified company.FDB Collection Service No collection = No charge
We discount our rate for collected funds 40% to FDB Certified Companies from 25% to 15% of any amount collected.FDB Certified companies gets Agent inquiries FREE
FDB Certified companies can request any history FDB may have on an agent or customer to help them make an informed credit/terms decision on behalf of their company. Companies with current installment plans and debts that are previously paid are not listed on the FDB website. Information on these firms can be supplied to FDB Certified companies upon request by the certified company. Non FDB Certified company’s inquiries will not be servicedFDB Legal Network – Non-FDB Certified companies
FDB has attorneys that specialize in the logistics industry collections in over 100 countries. The FDB Legal Department coordinates with the law firm to help conclude a successful recovery. FDB Certified companies enjoy these services with no service fee.Special Alerts
Special Alerts are sent to FDB Certified companies anytime we have criminal activity or a fraudulent scam reported and investigated.Vetting Process for FDB Certified companies
FDB Certified companies can arrange for FDB to perform a proper vetting process when beginning a new agent relationship. Cost is based on the type and depth of the vetting process the FDB Certified Company requires.Use of collections@freightdeadbeats.com as a collection tool
FDB Certified companies can add to the cc of their collection emails collections@freightdeadbeats.com prior to submitting FDB a case. This has proven to be a very effective collection tool for many forwarders and networks. FDB does not allow a non-Certified company to use this address without having submitted a case to us.FDB Certified companies Certificate
Certified Offices are provided the FDB certificate signifying them as a company that can be trusted to pay their bills timely and work in a positive manner to resolve any disputes that arise.Free Collections service for any debt owed by an FDB Certified company
FDB puts each certification application through a vetting process to verify the integrity, ethics and payment history is of top quality before the company becomes a FDB Certified company.