*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.
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.
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.
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.
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