66% of logistics pros say talent quality — not cost — is the #1 factor in choosing a nearshore partner. Rapido's integration model explains why that's the right question to be asking.
Plus, a carrier pleading guilty to mob money laundering while still FMCSA-active, Iran's first post-ceasefire attack and what it means for diesel surcharges, FedEx Freight's first earnings as a standalone company, and more in today's newsletter.
Freight brokers are measuring their inboxes wrong. Most inbound email is monitoring, not work. And the longtail categories that look like noise are costing real margin. Here's how to audit what's actually in your inbox, and why it matters in 2026's margin-first market.
New hire's suspicious behavior raises red flags at freight company. Industry veteran shares similar tale, highlighting ongoing corporate espionage concerns.
Spy in the Freight Sector?
Freight brokerage firm catches potential corporate spy red-handed. Here's what went down:
Suspicious Behavior
Day 1: Receives onboarding items, requests to work from home
Day 2: Returns laptop, abruptly quits
Plot thickens: The employee was still at the competitor's office!!!
HR confronts the employee, but doesn't fire him. Corporate espionage was suspected.
Industry expert Craig Fuller shares a similar story from 20 years ago:
"Overqualified candidate applied for entry-level position, shadowed team for a week, then vanished. Reappeared as head of sales at competitor."
Key Takeaways:
Remedies for the Future?
Bottom Line: Stay vigilant, protect your intel, and trust your instincts when hiring. You never know, you could be talking to a spy...
Source: Reddit | Craig Fuller | ThinkFreight
66% of logistics pros say talent quality — not cost — is the #1 factor in choosing a nearshore partner. Rapido's integration model explains why that's the right question to be asking.
Freight brokers are measuring their inboxes wrong. Most inbound email is monitoring, not work. And the longtail categories that look like noise are costing real margin. Here's how to audit what's actually in your inbox, and why it matters in 2026's margin-first market.
Bad carriers are gaming the weigh station system. Plus, C.H. Robinson's own engineer goes scorched earth on Reddit, the Ghost Truck Act gets roasted, and more in today's newsletter.
Freight fraud is a multi-billion-dollar problem, and the old verification model is broken. Here’s the new standard every broker needs to build toward in 2026.
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