🎣 Freight’s Weekly Breakdown

FreightCaviar Weekly Recap. A round-up of the most engaging and talked-about freight content from around the web and from us.

🗳️ Poll of the Week

Would you accept this load breakdown?

Yesterday on our Instagram page, we shared a rate confirmation with this breakdown:

• Line haul: $700
• On-time pickup: $300
• On-time delivery: $300
• MacroPoint: $300

We asked if this setup was fair, and it sparked a debate.
Out of 2,700+ votes: 44% said yes, 56% said no.
Here’s what some of you had to say:

💬 What People Said:

• $300 penalties are too high — $100–$150 feels more fair.
• Shippers are strict — Brokers get hit with $250–$300 fines too.
• Unreliable carriers — Some say penalties are needed to weed out the bad ones.
• Depends on the rate — If the load pays well above market, it’s easier to justify.

Let us know what you think by replying directly to this newsletter!

💬 Featured Reddit Post of the Week

Over on r/FreightBrokers, Reddit user QuakeSpear (a carrier) shared a load from DAT with a rate so bad it had people calling it “disgusting.”

Some suspect it’s triple brokered, while one commenter summed it up:
“Broker: Greedy. Shipper: Stupid. Carrier: Not Taking This.”

But not everyone’s out. One user said they’d take the load, not for profit, but to hedge the market, reinvest, and out-service the big guys.

Would you haul it or walk away? Drop your take in the FreightCaviar Forum.

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🌐 Featured X Post of the Week

Click here to see the entire tweet.

I mean, c’mon. Times are tough... but not that tough. Wes Harman called it the worst trucking photo he’s ever seen and honestly, I agree.

The carrier, ShipEX responded in a separate post, saying they’re aware of the photo and are working to verify if it’s legit. They added:

“It is unacceptable and not in line with ShipEX’s values, culture, or policies.”

So next time you're down on your luck, just remember:
At least you’re not that guy.

BONUS X POST:

Craig Fuller dropped this chart showing steep year-over-year declines in freight demand. The reactions? A mix of memes, market nihilism, and hard-to-argue takes like:

“Tariffs are uncertainty on steroids.”
“Input costs up, consumer confidence down, and growth stalls.”

🚛 Featured FreightCaviar Story of the Week

When a freight brokerage pushes to keep documents sealed, there’s usually a reason. But now, unredacted court filings from GlobalTranz and WWEX have surfaced, seemingly by mistake. And they reveal more than either company probably wanted out there. We break it all down in this week’s most-clicked FreightCaviar feature.

👉 Read the full story

💼 Featured LinkedIn Post of the Week

“The 55% is IEEPA fentanyl + reciprocal + Trump-era leftovers.”

Deborah Elms, trade policy expert, broke down Trump’s math in his latest China deal. Her post got a lot of engagement on LinkedIn, drawing in commentary from freight economists, professors, and supply chain leaders like Lars Jensen, who replied:

“We are paying 55% tariffs, not getting them. There, fixed it for you.”

Some commentators questioned whether the framework marks a turning point or just another round in a longer trade tug-of-war. Others noted the six-month rare earth export window as a sign of cautious progress rather than a breakthrough.

Our take: There’s still uncertainty ahead. Imports from Asia may face renewed pressure after August 10 if talks stall or enforcement tightens.

What's yours?

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😅 Meme of the Week

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