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.
Discover effective strategies to combat freight fraud and learn about Highway’s new platform designed to prevent cargo theft.
We sat down with Demi Ramon, Operations Director at Highway, and Michael Caney, Chief Commercial Officer at Highway, along with Reed Loustalot, Chief Marketing Officer at Truck Parking Club, to examine Highway’s recently released report on Q3 freight fraud trends, and more.
Plus: Check out this week's Carrier of the Week.
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Highway just dropped its Q3 Freight Fraud Index and we sat down with their team to break it down.
They shared the newest fraud trends hitting the market and unveiled their latest product: Trusted Freight Exchange.
It’s no longer just fake IDs and forged documents - fraudsters are leveling up.
Now they’re running phishing schemes, infiltrating brokerages, and even planting insiders to steal loads.
"I think that the current landscape is shifting risk more downstream lately, and just from carriers being the primary target to brokers and digital intermediaries becoming the focal point really quickly."
So how do you fight back?
👉 Don’t be a sitting duck.
Treat your work email like your personal one - enable two-factor authentication and tighten access. Small steps make a big difference, says Demi.
👉 You’re not alone.
Highway’s stepping up with Trusted Freight Exchange - a new platform built to bring trust, control, and speed to modern freight.
Here’s how to prepare for 2026:
In this episode:
Demi’s advice:
“Don’t be an easy target. Enable two-factor authentication — give your company a safety net.”
Check out our piece on fighting freight fraud with Highway:
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Listen to the episode on Spotify or watch the interview on YouTube.
Rapido is a top nearshore staffing company providing logistics and supply chain talent to companies in the United States. Based in Guadalajara, Mexico, Rapido offers a unique combination of cost savings and access to a skilled workforce, making it an attractive option for American logistics businesses.
See what makes nearshoring to Mexico an attractive option for scaling a logistics company and how partnering with Rapido Solutions Group simplifies the whole process.
What makes a good broker?
✅ Pays detention, TONUs, and layovers — no hassle.
Red flag 🚩?
Brokers who dodge payments on detention, TONUs, or layovers.
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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.
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.
Plus, overseas ELD tampering, 100 pallets of stolen womenswear, 20,000 Mexican truckers losing US visas, and more in today's newsletter.
While everyone in trucking is watching rates, capacity, and fraud, a much bigger shift may be happening quietly in the background: the future of rail.
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