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.
Reed Loustalot discusses his path to founding LOSTFR8, detailing the challenges he faced, the strategies he employed, and the crucial insights gained from his entrepreneurship in the freight sector.
The FreightCaviar Podcast recently sat down with Reed Loustalot, a close friend of the show and the Founder of LOSTFR8. Reed talked about the challenges and triumphs in building a freight platform, the impact of team collaboration, and his innovative strategies for carrier visibility.
He also shared his insights from humorous crypto ventures to the serious business of freight, emphasizing community building and disciplined product development.
This is an episode of entrepreneurship, creativity, and the future of freight tech that you don't want to miss.
“When I say you’re going to require high levels of authenticity and authentication at the point of entry... that is no longer going to be enough to prevent access. You’re going to need multiple points that all need to match in order to unlock access- that’s where we’re going."
“Hold on, we've got something here where these guys are hungry to grow. We're hungry to grow." So, if we work together, we can help them grow their business."
Thomas Mella breaks down his thoughts on this week's FreightCaviar Podcast.
"We’ve gotten feedback that it saves them days of manual work, and they walk in prepared and being a good partner.”
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