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Hear how Pallet's founder uses AI to solve real-world logistics problems, automating documents and back-office tasks to create a more efficient supply chain. Plus: Our Carrier of the Week!
In this edition of the Tuesday Spotlight, catch the newest FreightCaviar Podcast, featuring our Carrier of the Week.
This edition: we sit down with Sushanth Raman, CEO and Founder at Pallet, an AI-driven logistics management system.
Sushanth Raman's journey into the world of freight was anything but conventional, driven by a lifelong philosophy of seeking out overlooked opportunities and embracing discomfort. This mindset took root early; in fifth grade, he chose to attend a military boarding school in India, a decision that instilled in him immense discipline and resilience.
Growing up, he watched his grandparents' struggle with inefficiencies in their food distribution business. Later, while working at Retool, a company that helped businesses automate workflows, he realized that even the most advanced companies were dragged down by outdated processes.
Recognizing a massive opportunity to build digital products for the real world, at just 20-something, Sushanth launched Pallet with a clear vision: to automate tedious back-office workflows in logistics through cutting-edge AI.
And that vision is paying off. The company recently secured $27M Series B led by General Catalyst.
Here’s What We’re Covering in This Episode:
Here's what Sushanth had to say on success:
"Always go to places that others are not looking and pick the path of most discomfort."
This week's episode is brought to you by Epay Manager, Highway, and GenLogs.
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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.
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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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