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Issue No. 002 — August 2026

The NGI Carrier-Vetting Checklist

Inside NGI's carrier-vetting sequence, a closer look at insurance verification, and a reflection on double-brokering.

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Issue No. 001 — July 2026

Licensed vs. Risk-Managed

The inaugural issue: what separates a licensed broker from a risk-managed one, and what to watch for before trusting a broker with freight.

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The Sovereign Brief is written and published by Pamela M. Nadalini, MBA, for shippers, carriers, and freight professionals who take the discipline of this industry seriously. No account or subscription is required — every issue is free to read.