🎣 FreightCaviar Weekly Roundup

Today, we're switching up our newsletter style a bit. We've gathered some of the most interesting freight content from around the web.

Cross-Border Freight, Simplified By Cargado*

*Cargado is the first invite-only load board for cross-border Mexico freight. Founded by freight industry veterans, Cargado supports the growing demand for improved cross-border logistics. With Cargado, logistics companies can get loads booked faster with greater transparency and a trusted network of carriers.

Jeff Silver Interview on The Freight Pod

Jeffrey Silver, one of the most recognized entrepreneurs in freight brokerage, joined his son Andrew on The Freight Pod.

Jeff co-founded American Backhaulers, sold to C.H. Robinson in 1999 for $136 million, and later founded Coyote Logistics, which he sold to UPS in 2015 for $1.8 billion.

In the episode, Jeff discusses his early experiences at Backhaulers, the culture he built at Coyote, and shares how tech continues to shape the freight brokerage industry today.

Listen to it here.

Produce Season is Here

Produce season is officially here. Kary Jablonski from Trucker Tools shared helpful insights on LinkedIn about the busiest produce lanes, key harvesting regions, and practical advice for freight brokers navigating the next few months. The main takeaway? Brokers love maps, produce season is a big deal, and good carrier relationships matter more than ever.

👉 Read the full post here

Automate Your Freight Email Operations with Levity.ai

Levity helps 3PLs and freight brokers save time by automating repetitive email tasks.

• Automates spot quoting, load building, and track-and-trace requests.
• Integrates seamlessly with your inbox, TMS, and rating tools.
• Works in the background so you can focus on building relationships.

TSMC Commits Additional $100B to U.S. Chip Plants

Taiwanese chip giant TSMC announced plans to invest an additional $100 billion into U.S. semiconductor manufacturing, building upon $65 billion previously committed, including facilities already underway in Arizona.

This new investment significantly expands their presence, aiming to secure U.S. access to advanced chips essential for AI, smartphones, and cars.

David Sacks emphasized the critical importance of TSMC's products, saying, "without them, the whole modern economy would stop."

U.S. Tariffs Hit Mexico & Canada, Auto Stocks Drop

New U.S. tariffs of 25% on imports from Mexico and Canada officially took effect on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, causing significant drops in European auto stocks.

Automakers like Volkswagen, Stellantis, and BMW, which produce cars in Mexico for the American market, are hit especially hard.

Experts say car prices could rise by up to $12,000 due to higher production costs, prompting companies like Honda to shift manufacturing to the U.S. to avoid these tariffs.

Hire Nearshore Teams with Rapido

Considering nearshoring? Rapido Solutions Group in Guadalajara, Mexico makes it easy for American logistics companies to scale quickly and affordably. Get immediate access to skilled logistics talent—without sacrificing quality or budget.

• Save significantly compared to domestic hiring
• Tap into a highly skilled, bilingual workforce
• Easily scale your team with nearshore simplicity

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