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Funny Freight Friday: No exceptions, not even holy ones.
We're back with another Funny Freight Friday, doing a rundown of some of the funniest message exchanges we've been sent lately.
No exceptions here!
... but you're already 20 miles into a simulated combat zone.
...but he sent himself on vacation 🌴.
Not even holy ones.
You’re in Indiana.
— Man, I Love Freight 🚛 (@freightcaviar) July 10, 2025
Your freight’s in Texas.
Your dispatcher is on a farm in Serbia surrounded by sheep.
This is logistics in 2025. pic.twitter.com/hOncXIXllI
So you really can have the best of both worlds.
Super Kevin saves the day.
Gotham's finest, at your service 🦇.
Funny Freight Friday: Go ahead and keep your secrets.
Funny Freight Friday: Only your 8th grade e-mail address will do.
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