Secure outbound loads & prevent freight fraud

Last Updated: August 5, 2025

Secure your yard’s outbound process with a smarter way to verify trailers. Blind Seal Verification from YardView is a freight fraud prevention tool. It helps minimize errors, secure your outbound process, and protect your budget.

Outbound Trailer Processes Are a Growing Security Risk

Cargo theft is on the rise. In 2024 alone, there were 3,625 reported cargo theft incidents across North America. That number builds on a dramatic 600 percent surge in reported thefts from late 2022 to early 2023. Criminal networks have become more organized, and logistics yards have become a target.

One of the most common vulnerabilities lies in the outbound trailer process. Manual procedures, visible seal numbers, and lack of system safeguards can all be exploited. Whether it’s a trailer processed in error or one that’s deliberately stolen, the financial and operational damage can be significant.

YardView’s Blind Seal Verification is designed to eliminate that risk.

How Blind Seal Verification Works to Reduce Theft and Mistakes

Blind Seal Verification secures your outbound process by verifying trailer seals without ever exposing the seal number to the person performing the outbound task.

How it Works:

A tamper-evident seal is used to secure a shipment and prepare it for verification upon arrival/departure.
A seal number is assigned and stored within the trailer’s digital record in YardView’s YMS.
When a trailer is ready to leave, the YardView system prompts the user to enter the seal number.
*As a key security measure, the seal number is hidden from view.
The user responsible for processing the outbound move must physically verify the security seal on the trailer. And then they must enter the correct number into the system.
If they enter a matching number, the trailer is cleared for departure. If not, the system blocks the release.

Trucks at a warehouse in the background with a close-up view of a seal as seen through one lens of blue binoculars representing '100% real-time visibility with YardView'.

This adds a layer of security that limits both accidental errors and intentional fraud. As a result, only trailers with verified seals are cleared to leave the yard.

How Blind Seal Verification Supports Freight Fraud Prevention

Enhances Yard Security

Blind Seal Verification removes the visibility of the seal number. Eliminating this common vulnerability reduces the opportunity for misuse by bad actors. As a result, only authorized trailers are released, reducing the opportunity for theft.
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Prevents Operational Errors

Blind Seal Verification helps prevent accidental operational errors and mistakes. Distractions or high trailer volumes can result in releasing the wrong trailer. The tool matches each departure with the correct seal and trailer assignment. This leads to more accurate outbound shipments.
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Supports Cost Savings

Blind Seal Verification helps avoid costly loss events. It reduces theft, mistakes, and the need for damage control. It minimizes insurance claims, dispute resolutions, and customer service escalations. This results in reduced costs and fees related to outbound errors.
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Strengthens Compliance and Accountability

Blind Seal Verification provides a clear audit trail. It does this by creating a digital record of every verified seal match. It also helps you meet regulatory and customer requirements. This is essential for internal security policies.
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Who Should Use Blind Seal Verification?

This freight fraud prevention tool is ideal for operations that:

Handle high-value or high-risk freight.
Manage complex or high-volume outbound activity.
Have experienced seal mismatches or unverified trailer releases.
Need to document outbound checks for compliance or liability protection.

Add a Layer of Security to Every Trailer Departure

Blind Seal Verification is more than a product feature. It is a critical layer of protection. It helps end common vulnerabilities in your outbound process. Ready to prevent errors, stop theft, and move assets with greater confidence?

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Stop Trailer Theft Before It Happens with Blind Seal Verification