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In the latest episode of "The Freight Caviar Podcast", we sit down with Danny Frisco, CEO & Co-Founder at Rapido Solutions Group. He discusses the advantages and disadvantages of outsourcing and Rapido's future growth plans.
Plus, an EV maker partners with Ryder to test a hybrid diesel system, HappyRobot releases an AI update for brokers, and load board traffic declines over the past 3 months.
The trucking scene in Florida is hitting the brakes. Here's what the data shows for the Sunshine State.
Permit Plunge: Broker permits dropped by 10.6% in 2023.
Carrier Cutback: Motor carrier permits are down by 13.75% this year.
Florida comes in as the state with the second-highest percent drop in broker permits.
During the pandemic's peak, truckers and freight brokers thrived as online shopping soared. But as consumer spending shifts from goods to experiences, the industry is feeling the pinch.
Ripple Effects
Training Tumble: Enrollment in truck driving schools like Sage is dipping.
Company Closures: Small trucking businesses are especially vulnerable, with many shutting down.
The industry is 'normalizing' after a pandemic boom, grappling with lower freight rates and higher fuel costs. The Florida downturn mirrors a 78% drop in the national freight market, hinting at economic recalibration.
Hi! I'm Adriana and I've been working for FreightCaviar as Head Writer for a little over a year now. Some of my favorite topics to cover are FreightTech, Green Freight, and nearshoring/reshoring.
91% of phishing attempts take place via email. As a freight broker, that puts your operations at a significant risk. But with Epay Manager you can systemically block fraudsters from ever entering your back-office systems.
North Carolina upgrades weigh stations with $5.8M tech boost. New systems include weigh-in-motion and license plate readers for improved safety and efficiency.
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