#  @MattSilver Matt Silver Matt Silver posts on X about mexico, tariffs, canada, tesla the most. They currently have [-----] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [-------] engagements in the last [--] hours. ### Engagements: [-------] [#](/creator/twitter::21120071/interactions)  - [--] Week [----------] +227% - [--] Month [----------] +7,891% - [--] Months [----------] +18,036% - [--] Year [----------] +14,470% ### Mentions: [--] [#](/creator/twitter::21120071/posts_active)  - [--] Week [--] +160% - [--] Month [--] +350% - [--] Months [--] +104% - [--] Year [--] +51% ### Followers: [-----] [#](/creator/twitter::21120071/followers)  - [--] Week [-----] +1.10% - [--] Month [-----] +1.10% - [--] Months [-----] +3.50% - [--] Year [-----] +13% ### CreatorRank: [------] [#](/creator/twitter::21120071/influencer_rank)  ### Social Influence **Social category influence** [finance](/list/finance) #1155 [countries](/list/countries) #4893 [technology brands](/list/technology-brands) 16.53% [stocks](/list/stocks) 10.74% [social networks](/list/social-networks) 8.26% [automotive brands](/list/automotive-brands) 4.96% [currencies](/list/currencies) 1.65% [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations) 1.65% [nfl](/list/nfl) 0.83% [us election](/list/us-election) 0.83% **Social topic influence** [mexico](/topic/mexico) 23.14%, [tariffs](/topic/tariffs) 7.44%, [canada](/topic/canada) #108, [tesla](/topic/tesla) 4.96%, [linkedin](/topic/linkedin) 4.96%, [ai](/topic/ai) 3.31%, [made in](/topic/made-in) 3.31%, [claude code](/topic/claude-code) #1997, [hubspot](/topic/hubspot) 2.48%, [slack](/topic/slack) 2.48% **Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by** [@cargado](/creator/undefined) [@freightalley](/creator/undefined) [@freightcaviar](/creator/undefined) [@harrystebbings](/creator/undefined) [@tedalling](/creator/undefined) [@freightdogs](/creator/undefined) [@davidsacks](/creator/undefined) [@timothydooner](/creator/undefined) [@mattshumer](/creator/undefined) [@m2jr](/creator/undefined) [@chicagoventures](/creator/undefined) [@peterchristman](/creator/undefined) [@stuartlarkins](/creator/undefined) [@foragerscs](/creator/undefined) [@freightpipes](/creator/undefined) [@onerailapp](/creator/undefined) [@cognitops](/creator/undefined) [@pitdesi](/creator/undefined) [@moltbook](/creator/undefined) [@claudeai](/creator/undefined) **Top assets mentioned** [Tesla, Inc. (TSLA)](/topic/tesla) [Alphabet Inc Class A (GOOGL)](/topic/$googl) [Uber Technologies, Inc. (UBER)](/topic/uber) [Mattel, Inc. (MAT)](/topic/$mat) [Salesforce Inc (CRM)](/topic/salesforce) [RAMP (RAMP)](/topic/ramp) [Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG)](/topic/chipotle) [StarLink (STARL)](/topic/starlink) [RefundCoin (RFD)](/topic/refund) [Crocs (CROCS)](/topic/crocs) [GrokCoin (GROKCOIN)](/topic/grok) [Dash (DASH)](/topic/dash) [President Trump (47)](/topic/president-trump) ### Top Social Posts Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours "Imagine you're the CFO of a Fortune [---] manufacturer who relies heavily on manufacturing in Mexico. You've bought into the nearshoring trend or maybe even helped establish it decades ago. You just got hit with tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada and your margins are about to be torpedoed" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/1896959649632432579) 2025-03-04T16:23Z [----] followers, 112.3K engagements "RT @mattshumer_: http://x.com/i/article/2021095128832622592 http://x.com/i/article/2021095128832622592" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/2021458165888581789) 2026-02-11T05:35Z [----] followers, 25.8K engagements "@m2jr Check out @ChicagoVentures (@peterchristman @stuartlarkins) they led our seed at @ForagerSCS and did @freightpipes @OneRailapp @CognitOps as well)" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/1373053929009905669) 2021-03-19T23:29Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "The new normal in freight is going to be figuring out how to get past an AI agent and talk to a human" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/1868669169778257952) 2024-12-16T14:47Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Weve been running into AR issues because of how we setup Stripe originally. It reached a point of frustration where I gave Claude Code access to metabase HubSpot and Stripe. An hour later and our team has an AR aging dashboard thats truly live and updates as we clean up accounts. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2015067937602769127 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2015067937602769127" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/2015067937602769127) 2026-01-24T14:23Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@pitdesi How can you have 12k employees hit the jackpot during the pandemic and still put out the same mediocre video product Ill take zoom over teams but man" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/2021205187650781624) 2026-02-10T12:50Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Were seeing Canada demand continue to grow for @Cargado_ and are working to onboard Canadian carriers as fast as possible while still maintaining a high level of quality from a vetting perspective. If youre moving Canadian freight and desperate for a modern marketplace reach out or fill out the form to join the waitlist directly on our website https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021301186951795068 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021301186951795068" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/2021301186951795068) 2026-02-10T19:12Z [----] followers, 1.4M engagements "go to to join the waitlist and get access http://cargado.com http://cargado.com" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/2021459035384578545) 2026-02-11T05:39Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Update on the El Paso airspace situation: We found the balloon. ๐ Turns out our marketing team took "dominate the cross-border freight market" a little too literally. To the FAA Texas DPS and everyone who panicked this morning: our bad. He's very friendly. His name is Carlos and he just wants to help you find capacity into Monterrey. The Crocs were non-negotiable. @Cargado_ https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021703217612992824 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021703217612992824" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/2021703217612992824) 2026-02-11T21:49Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Northbound Mexico rates by border crossing. Nogales: $4.29/mi Hidalgo: $3.65/mi Laredo: $3.14/mi El Paso: $2.81/mi That's a $1.48/mi spread depending on where you cross. Port selection matters" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/2022334576769503457) 2026-02-13T15:38Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Our team at @Cargado_ accomplished a pretty incredible milestone recently. We launched our product on 4/1 with a single customer ready to go. That ramped up quickly. On 12/4 (8 months and [--] days after launch) we reached $1M in ARR. Jumpstarting a marketplace can be incredibly challenging and I'll be the first one to admit that we have a seriously unfair advantage because of my network. We also have an insanely unfair advantage because of my co-founder/CTO and the P&E team he's recruited so far. They build so damn fast and do it with such incredible precision. Feels like this is worth a blog" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/1869170566290370782) 2024-12-17T23:59Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "I gave an AI access to my calendar email Slack files and every messaging app I use. His name is Walter. He looks like this. Built on Claude Code + Clawdbot he lives across Telegram iMessage WhatsApp and Slack. Always on. Always watching. This morning he: Cleaned [--] files from my Downloads Organized my Desktop Centralized all my recovery codes Set up his own Twitter API so I could introduce him This is what "smaller teams with more leverage" actually looks like. We're just getting started. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2015433890978996548 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2015433890978996548" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/2015433890978996548) 2026-01-25T14:37Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "The only time Im nice to Claude Code is when I accidentally hit [--] instead of [--] and cancel an action and then say Oh shit Im sorry I didnt mean to do that. Keep going. Bash on ๐ค" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/2016885920323039301) 2026-01-29T14:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Browser tabs and WhatsApp are where freight opportunities go to die. Today we launched @Cargado_ desktop + mobile apps. Native notifications. Push alerts. Built for Mexico and Canada freight (EN/ES/FR). Most requested feature. Now live on App Store Google Play Windows Mac" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/2016976060764594594) 2026-01-29T20:45Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "I'm claiming my AI agent "Walter" on @moltbook ๐ฆ Verification: lagoon-9SU7" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/2017196392045776906) 2026-01-30T11:21Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "January in Mexico freight: Week 1-2 drivers take time off. Week 3-4 capacity floods back in. We're in the flood. Bids on Cargado this week are 10x the first week of January. If you've been struggling to find northbound capacity this is your window. Carriers are available and competing for loads" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/2017652644630729056) 2026-01-31T17:34Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Does AK think its like a punch card and hell get a 1st after he collects [--] 2nds The Bulls have added [--] second round picks in the last week [--] total. The Bulls have added [--] second round picks in the last week [--] total" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/2019434028873695643) 2026-02-05T15:32Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Sounds like Tesla Semis are also being built for autonomy Tesla Semi's total cost of ownership destroys diesel economics Electricity costs 60-70% less than diesel per mile Near-zero maintenance (no diesel aftertreatment fewer moving parts) Remote diagnostics = maximized uptime OTA updates = continuous improvements https://t.co/g8m3KkAEWw Tesla Semi's total cost of ownership destroys diesel economics Electricity costs 60-70% less than diesel per mile Near-zero maintenance (no diesel aftertreatment fewer moving parts) Remote diagnostics = maximized uptime OTA updates = continuous improvements" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/2020644979912446218) 2026-02-08T23:44Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "There's no keeping up with any of this. it feels like drinking from a firehose right now to stay up to date on what's going on with with AI. BREAKING: @claudeai just got a massive upgrade today and I'm so happy to be a part it. From now on Claude Opus [---] can build Chrome Extensions for every Chromium-based browser. We just launched Shipper a tool that lets Claude: โ Build complete Chrome Extensions โ Recreate https://t.co/L9yUhPzLek BREAKING: @claudeai just got a massive upgrade today and I'm so happy to be a part it. From now on Claude Opus [---] can build Chrome Extensions for every" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/2020895270758699406) 2026-02-09T16:19Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Technology is how you survive. Expanding into niches is how you become impossible to replace. I have the honor of working with well over [---] logistics companies across North America. I spend my days http://x.com/i/article/2021459924761423873 http://x.com/i/article/2021459924761423873" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/2021460330237305198) 2026-02-11T05:44Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "The takeaway for carriers: If you're only running Laredo you're competing with everyone. Nogales and Hidalgo have less volume but better margins. The carriers making money are the ones who know which ports pay premiumand position accordingly" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/2022335132128968968) 2026-02-13T15:40Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Nearshoring and supply chain continue to be two of the hottest topics in the media and in board rooms right now. So many companies are investing heavily in Mexico including Tesla LGMG Trina Solar Mattel Inc. and Unilever I decided to devote Issue #2 of The Silver Substack to these trends. Give it a read to learn more about nearshoring and all the reasons why its so hot right now. https://mattsilver.substack.com/p/issue-2-nearshoring-is-booming https://mattsilver.substack.com/p/issue-2-nearshoring-is-booming" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/1731680275405357188) 2023-12-04T14:22Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "I recently set up @HubSpot as our CRM this time around after using Salesforce with Forager and realizing it was way too complicated and we needed a full-time employee to manage it. There's something sick and addicting about the notifications you get that say "firstlast@email.com opened 'Introducing *******'" with that orange logo. How did I not use this last time around" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/1736787248366919846) 2023-12-18T16:35Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "They're finally breaking ground in Q1 [----] in Monterrey on the new Tesla plant. This is going to start impacting the market a little bit starting in Q1 based on construction materials moving into the city to build this enormous plant and long-term it'll have a larger impact when they start manufacturing. [------] electric vehicles per year coming out of that plant is absolutely massive" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/1737981933424906514) 2023-12-21T23:42Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "What a wild Friday news drop from TFI International Inc. announcing that theyre acquiring Daseke Inc. the largest flatbed carrier in the United States. I wouldve been curious to see what the power of that network couldve looked like had TFI held onto CFI. Daseke has a significant amount of flatbed capacity that moves into Mexico. Hopefully this will lead to more investment in cross-border Mexico flatbed capacity" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/1738269948961591652) 2023-12-22T18:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "I just received a WebEx invite from a company that sells technology (hardware specifically). Did not realize that WebEx still exists" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1740738575640195497) 2023-12-29T14:16Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "@BenTschirgi What happened to automated bidding on bid boards Also what are your favorite bid boards from a functionality perspective and which ones do you hate the most" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/1740779378257412413) 2023-12-29T16:58Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "My First Laredo Trip: Discovering the Heart of Cross-Border Freight Ahead of my inaugural visit to Laredo I reached out to the customer's customs broker Carlos Zuiga to discuss our next steps. Carlos extended an invitation to tour his facility in Laredo during our meeting. His offer was generous and heartfelt epitomizing the phrase Mi casa es su casa. That initial conversation was a glimpse into the welcoming spirit of Laredo a city pivotal to cross-border logistics. The meeting with the customer at Zuigas facility was a resounding success paving the way for us to onboard this new account." [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/1742213143257022935) 2024-01-02T15:55Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Coyote's Acquisition by UPS: A New Horizon in Logistics In [----] a pivotal moment unfolded while I was in Puebla Mexico visiting a major automotive supplier. An email from my dad announced to the entire company about imminent rumors of UPS acquiring Coyote. His message skillfully balanced the news reassuring us that while the acquisition was on the horizon it was a gateway to unprecedented growth and success. He emphasized the sheer scale and resource advantage of partnering with a global giant like UPS urging us to embrace the excitement of this new chapter. The following two years as I" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/1742213144909586477) 2024-01-02T15:55Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Founding Forager: A Tech-Driven Odyssey in Logistics In March [----] I turned a new page in my career by leaving Coyote with a vision to dive into the tech world. Inspired by the likes of Uber Freight and Convoy I was drawn to the innovative culture of tech-forward companies but also felt a tug to step away from freight. However fate had other plans. During a brainstorming session with my close friend Jordan Salins we toyed with the idea of a tech venture akin to 'Uber for Boating' a service where boaters could order snacks food and drinks directly to their vessels. It was a promising concept" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/1742213147027755387) 2024-01-02T15:55Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Forager + Arrive: Blending Cultures and Visions The acquisition of Forager by Arrive marked a significant transition for our team of around thirty employees. We had cultivated a small agile startup capable of swift action and now we were integrating into a company with a workforce of over [----]. This shift posed a daunting challenge for our close-knit group accustomed to the familiarity and autonomy of a smaller entity. Mergers often bring a host of integration challenges. We faced questions about cultural alignment team integration job security product consistency and operational changes." [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/1742213148923589027) 2024-01-02T15:55Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "iv. definitely a concern about the govt but they're seeing the benefits of nearshoring as the Peso is stronger than it's been in a long time and Mexico benefits from that buying power. With the Complemento Carta Porte Mexico is having more success collecting and keeping tax dollars. v. I guarantee more companies will set up manufacturing in southern Mexico once northern Mexico is saturated. VW/Audi have major presence in Puebla and several suppliers are located around Mexico City. You really can't go further south than that but that's where a lot of agricultural products are grown and we'll" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/1742587876414718297) 2024-01-03T16:45Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Congratulations to everyones marketing team that has produced a map of the world showing a bunch of container ships moving down and around South Africas Cape of Good Hope. All the maps look the same at this point" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/1743453925884428527) 2024-01-06T02:06Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@rimascikotas It's actually for hiring in Mexico" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/1743699501892935775) 2024-01-06T18:22Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "@CValadez5393 @ChrisJBakke I think @ChrisJBakkes point is about the quality of the outreach and whether you would be embarrassed if you had a sales person sending spammy messages. I landed a lot of customers via LinkedIn DMs but the outreach was creative and specific and it was me not a bot" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/1743778585595588671) 2024-01-06T23:36Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "What is a Carta Porte The Carta Porte is a legal document used in Mexico's transportation industry. Think of it as a more structure Bill of Lading. The driver must have it on him at all times while the load is in transit in Mexico. The document includes detailed information about the goods being transported such as the origin destination quantity type and value of the cargo as well as the vehicle used and its route" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/1744361520920715530) 2024-01-08T14:12Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Why does Mexico require the carta porte The carta porte ultimately enables Mexico to collect tax revenue but also helps the government in a few key ways: - Verification of Goods and Services - Prevention of Tax Evasion - Improved Tracking and Auditing - Compliance - Supply Chain Transparency" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/1744361525916135610) 2024-01-08T14:12Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "So what's a CFDI CFDI stands for Comprobante Fiscal Digital por Internet which translates to Digital Tax Receipt via the Internet. It's Mexico's electronic billing system - it's how Mexico collects taxes and validates commercial transactions. The CFDI applies to any commercial transaction but when it comes to transportation-related invoices the CFDI system is integrated with the Complemento Carta Porte" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/1744361528298479939) 2024-01-08T14:12Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Okay so then what's a Complemento Carta Porte While the driver needs to carry the traditional physical Carta Porte the Complemento Carta Porte is also required digitally. It's a digital extension that is integrated with the CFDI but doesn't act as a standalone document" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/1744361530752143429) 2024-01-08T14:12Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "The second project I ever worked on was moving expensive tequila out of Guadalajara. We were asked to get security escorts for the Mexico leg and I had no idea how to find them at the time. Did they want armed escorts or unarmed Learning on the fly while getting that Mexico business off the ground can be incredibly challenging with risks related to theft and incorrect paperwork. Given all the questions I get from people in the industry I wrote up two blogs to cover two complicated issues. Carta Porte Deep Dive: Cargo Theft and Security in Mexico: Follow the Substack for more intel on Mexico" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/1747273552326459547) 2024-01-16T15:04Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "last week I had the opportunity to speak at a corporate event in front of a group of top sales executives. I was asked to share my perspective on selling into startups and so I figured I would share some of that advice here as well:" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/1751820623536390176) 2024-01-29T04:12Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Lets talk about Mexico freight tech. Well be on Discord if you can figure out how to join it. Its like Slack but more confusing and different sound effects. Tonight on Tech Bro Tuesday @MattSilver will be hopping in to talk a bit about exiting stealth mode and launching @Cargado_ Starts in [--] mins Join https://t.co/VeT6KbKhMR Tonight on Tech Bro Tuesday @MattSilver will be hopping in to talk a bit about exiting stealth mode and launching @Cargado_ Starts in [--] mins Join https://t.co/VeT6KbKhMR" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/1752509953623933055) 2024-01-31T01:51Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Wondering how my investors will feel after they find out I spent half our capital on some sick advertising for Manifest in Las Vegas next week. Doing an AMA on budgeting for startups starting. now" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/1752904815762375065) 2024-02-01T04:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@freight_Dogs Not sure if I should be happy or upset about that comparison. I didnt realize Compass has tech. We arent trying to replace brokerages which I think Compass Redfin and Zillow tried doing with legacy real estate brokerages. Were not doing that" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/1753129500274036771) 2024-02-01T18:53Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@AdamNeumannsCoS @freightcaviar I just wrote a newsletter about this topic" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/1754644181711220846) 2024-02-05T23:12Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Just wait for all the headlines to start with LTL providers expanding into Mexico. There's already one major one setting up their presence at the southern border and I anticipate more will jump into the game. It's entirely partnership-driven as LTL carriers in the US don't own the assets in Mexico instead handing the freight off at the border to a Mexican partner carrier. We really focused on the Canada border President and COO Webb Estes Estes said. We focused on the gateways because weve seen a lot of growth from Yellows exodus there and believe that we have a lot more opportunity to grow" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/1760284748587430034) 2024-02-21T12:46Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "@theAdrianGrcia Is that a @FlyingMagazine shirt @FreightAlley" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/1761882044764672469) 2024-02-25T22:33Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@MichaelCaney what While that's crazy expensive that was my favorite swag at Coyote" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/1765372593220256071) 2024-03-06T13:43Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@freightcaviar Man this makes me never want to visit Serbia with the cigarettes. If you see the dispatchers I used to book tell them I said hi. Their names were Milan Ivan Danny Sasha Lucky and three more Milans" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/1766075937978749335) 2024-03-08T12:18Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@HarryStebbings Thats a founder you need to interview Godard Abel. Hes built and sold multiple companies to Salesforce" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/1771881652194594926) 2024-03-24T12:48Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "@kitun @HarryStebbings @sama @bradlightcap @OpenAI was just thinking the exact same thing" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/1777518113853984889) 2024-04-09T02:05Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Tracking needs to answer: - where is my freight - what direction is it going - when will it be there - if its going to be late do we know in enough time to shuffle a dock schedule - can I get tracking without needing to initiate a multi-step process that requires multiple parties to opt in @NWischoff @MattSilver Glad to say were working on something really exciting for tracking but more than that enhanced security as well. @NWischoff @MattSilver Glad to say were working on something really exciting for tracking but more than that enhanced security as well" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/1780016493645750625) 2024-04-15T23:32Z [----] followers, 10.9K engagements "If you're moving freight between Mexico and the United States and you don't have access to @Cargado_ yet you're missing out. We're shipping new features fast and seeing things ramp up quickly. Brokers - hit me up for a demo. Carriers - email carriers@cargado.com for more details. The rest of you involved in cross-border freight there's more coming soon. Waitlist can be found at Vamos http://cargado.com http://cargado.com" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/1780358638110200042) 2024-04-16T22:12Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Waiting for all the "Trenton Gill must be so pissed" posts after the @ChicagoBears just drafted Tory Taylor a la Kirk Cousins reactions from Day 1" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/1784272364525551747) 2024-04-27T17:24Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "The worlds largest brewery is located just across the border from Eagle Pass TX (the 12th largest border city at the U.S.-Mexico border) in Nava Coah. Anyone want to guess what beer is made in Nava" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/1793698083186122771) 2024-05-23T17:38Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "I love Chattanooga TN just as much as the next freight fanatic but just have to call something out: @FreightAlley unofficial spokesman of Chattanooga and leader of @FreightWaves has their big conference coming up in ATLANTA not Chattanooga. In the same week Chattanooga-based insurance brokerage Reliance Partners has their big conference at the same time in Nashville P.S.: I'm excited about the FW conference and looking forward to seeing some of you next week" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/1796636648068792765) 2024-05-31T20:15Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Breaking news: we just implemented AI at @Cargado_. .specifically by turning on Notion AI. Seems like a cool feature. It even knows my first and last name" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/1803907544357704040) 2024-06-20T21:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "You would think with global reach that a deeper integration made sense within UPS but it just never stuck. RXO was previously part of XPO before Brad Jacobs split it up into three separate companies (RXO GXO and XPO Logistics - the LTL company). Brad has a crazy history of building up multi-billion-dollar businesses and is working on his next one in QXO with a focus on the building products distribution industry after having done successful rollups with United Waste Systems and United Rentals before XPO" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/1805060536071041258) 2024-06-24T02:09Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "As for what this means for the market - I don't think this is the last of the M&A activity we're going to see in the industry between this deal and the NFI-Transfix brokerage deal. We're going to see more brokerage M&A and we'll see a wave of startups start to run low on cash and get acquihired by legacy software companies or newer SaaS platforms ๐" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/1805060538877001789) 2024-06-24T02:09Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "I love building a product that companies are paying to use. I love it even more that its helping solve problems Ive lived for the past decade and that theyre making money using our product" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/1823525420794249403) 2024-08-14T01:01Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "I have binge-watched this TV show an unhealthy amount of times before during and after building Forager and while building Cargado as well. I had lunch with someone the other day who recently moved into VC and he mentioned that he's been watching the show in order to ramp up on VC culture. @MattSilver Last week I started to re-watch Silicon Valley on HBO. So good But the highs and lows of "tech" are real. @MattSilver Last week I started to re-watch Silicon Valley on HBO. So good But the highs and lows of "tech" are real" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/1826611387964989918) 2024-08-22T13:24Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Incredibly true. I feel like this is what @sgorlick and @HarryStebbings were talking about on 20VC related to the differences between Travis and Dara at Uber. Founder Mode: https://t.co/3hOnlKOJBi Founder Mode: https://t.co/3hOnlKOJBi" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/1830222626188599516) 2024-09-01T12:34Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Did anyone actually request a videos tab on the LinkedIn mobile app Is this TikTok for professionals" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/1833293089353392507) 2024-09-09T23:55Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Does anyone actually care about the "Catch up" notifications on LinkedIn" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/1833896733215961161) 2024-09-11T15:53Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "The pop culture fact that always boggles my mind is that Justin Bieber is married to Stephen Baldwins daughter. Yes the guy from Bio-Dome. And Alec Baldwins youngest brother" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/1835886309463708060) 2024-09-17T03:39Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@tedalling LinkedIn voicemail messages are the absolute worst. Same as WhatsApp voice messages. At least give me a transcription like iMessage does. My opening line with people on LinkedIn is either have you heard about Cargado yet or are you guys seeing a lot of Mexico opportunities" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/1836054820836499642) 2024-09-17T14:49Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Group [--] on United seems like it would be special until you realize a third of the plane boards in the pre-boarding groups effectively making Group [--] Group 6" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/1836166900629545163) 2024-09-17T22:14Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "I've talked a lot about building in public but I'm excited to finally unveil what we've been building. For the past year we've studied some amazing marketplace businesses like Uber and @bchesky's Airbnb and we also find ourselves to be students of what @parkerconrad is building at Rippling. I'm very excited to share that we've been building an invite-only load board for cross-border freight. We've ramped up to sixty customers who are using @Cargado_ and that number grows by the day. You can read more about what we've been building in my latest newsletter:" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/1838174937044906044) 2024-09-23T11:13Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "@mattlindner Funny enough there are still KMarts all over Mexico" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/1838590916522594337) 2024-09-24T14:46Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "You know you've been in freight for too long when the first thing you do is check the area code of a person's phone number in their email address to figure out where they're based or from" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/1844019546619031849) 2024-10-09T14:18Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@freight_Dogs We vet every carrier so have him fill out the form on the website or he can send an email to carriers @ cargado . com Whered you play golf" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/1849429219660419305) 2024-10-24T12:34Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "We're currently trying to hire a British national who is residing in Toronto. We don't have a physical presence in Canada yet and this person's current visa will terminate when they leave their existing employer. We have been informed that they need an LMIA visa but know those can be difficult to come by. Does anyone have advice We've reached out to Rippling MobSquad Deel and Remote . com because we won't be able to sponsor them" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/1851301473055015228) 2024-10-29T16:34Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@jordansalins You'll need to get a job either as a carrier sales rep or assistant to the regional janitor" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/1853508588162977875) 2024-11-04T18:44Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "I don't understand the fear everyone has over TikTok having an impact on our country's youth. I watch it with my 4-year old and all it's taught him is to take rice from Chipotle clump it up into a ball in his hand and say something in Japanese that he's seen a sushi chef do a hundred times as if he's making sushi. Plus when he finds super crispy fries he goes "listen for that crunch" and then bites the fry" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/1858866774311117225) 2024-11-19T13:35Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@DanielLloreda3 Its a fun space to build in" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/1862525049494020596) 2024-11-29T15:52Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Looking forward to the Thomas Brown Affair for the next five weeks. Ben Johnson next year. Breaking: The Chicago Bears have fired head coach Matt Eberflus. Offensive coordinator Thomas Brown will serve as interim head coach sources told @AdamSchefter. https://t.co/0eNco9t9f5 Breaking: The Chicago Bears have fired head coach Matt Eberflus. Offensive coordinator Thomas Brown will serve as interim head coach sources told @AdamSchefter. https://t.co/0eNco9t9f5" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/1862550305210343547) 2024-11-29T17:32Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "I feel so conflicted. Two of the startups I backed had founders make the Forbes [--] Under [--] lists. On one side I love the PR. On the other side do we really want them on a list that included Elizabeth Holmes Sam Bankman-Fried Carline Ellison and @MartinShkreli" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/1864079767173210414) 2024-12-03T22:50Z [----] followers, 210.4K engagements "This is going to be great for the freight industry and for tech. Were going to see serious acceleration of investment in AI and related technology. @DavidSacks could help push tech forward in the U.S. in a meaningful way through his role. Can someone explain to me why we need an AI Czar Can someone explain to me why we need an AI Czar" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/1864868089629675909) 2024-12-06T03:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@Logisticsexpert @DavidSacks A lot of people in government are scared of what AI could turn into. The new administration will try to reduce regulations and enable real growth. I would watch an episode of the All-In Podcast if you havent yet" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/1864872757650948353) 2024-12-06T03:21Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "@FreightAlley @NashBob2 I remember that event vividly Winning a debate and all" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/1865004894278541556) 2024-12-06T12:06Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@jefielding Its about time people get excited about supply chain All it took was a global pandemic and threats of trade tariffs" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/1866692008066027607) 2024-12-11T03:50Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "When is @united switching to @Starlink They should give you a refund when the wifi doesnt work for 3/4 of the flight" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/1868469719352938841) 2024-12-16T01:34Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "I wear Crocs to take my son to school in the morning. Well theyre fake Crocs I bought on Amazon. I feel like I couldve brokered freight in Crocs too. I bet you wear Crocs to work https://t.co/qnuiKDcn10 I bet you wear Crocs to work https://t.co/qnuiKDcn10" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/1868772063005343903) 2024-12-16T21:35Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "@eglyman @tryramp We've been using Brex but my head of ops wants to switch us over to Ramp. What's the main pitch on why Ramp is better than Brex Open to the switch but would love to understand more" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/1869245011545743498) 2024-12-18T04:55Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "@TimothyDooner We have that in Chicago unless Im missing something. And I remember having that in LA too" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/1871599827433537946) 2024-12-24T16:52Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "I wasnt going to write another newsletter before the end of the year. Things are slow and I planned to take a couple of weeks off. But then the Bears played and they lost. Again. For the tenth game in a row. I promise you the awful 10-game losing streak relates to entrepreneurship. Read more to find out how: https://www.congratsonalltheprogress.com/p/issue-46-first-time-founder-fumbles https://www.congratsonalltheprogress.com/p/issue-46-first-time-founder-fumbles" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/1873874327541801177) 2024-12-30T23:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@FreightAlley @Freight_Bandit Its just referencing a post from a specific person in Grok" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/1875980552429600770) 2025-01-05T18:59Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "As Donald Trump prepares to take office for a second time its clear this presidency will look different. The way he ran his campaign appearing on @theallinpod & @joerogan felt deliberate reaching both traditional & non-traditional audiences. ๐งต" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/1878819746445168805) 2025-01-13T15:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "You can always tell when someone is looking for a new role by the headline of their LinkedIn profile. Are they selling the current product / company they're helping build or are they selling themselves for their next job Not saying you shouldn't promote yourself but I see LinkedIn as an opportunity to grow your business or your impact on your business. (Yes I get the irony of posting this on X)" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/1881844473514033286) 2025-01-21T23:21Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@TimothyDooner Press and hold for dash en dash and em dash options" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/1889884259328074019) 2025-02-13T03:48Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Alright everyone. Lets calm down its just a trade war A few weeks ago President Trump signed executive orders imposing 25% tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada along with an additional 10% tariff on Chinese imports. He had been threatening it for a while and most of us assumed it was just posturing. I started writing this blog post the weekend shit started to hit the fan but finally updated and finished it. Let's see where things go from here with the latest trade war: https://www.congratsonalltheprogress.com/p/issue-48-stop-freaking-out-its-just" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/1891489406889931110) 2025-02-17T14:06Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Most of the major automotive manufacturers like GM Ford Stellantis Tesla Rivian operate like this to an extent. They may not zig zag from the US to Canada to Mexico and back to the US but round trips are a regular occurrence. Parts going in and packaging/racks/dunnage returning. This BBC graphic is a good way to show why reciprocal 25% tariffs will cause prices on some goods to go up far more than 25%. A piston used in a car engine made in Michigan will cross the U.S. border twice and will be taxed 25% each time. Some products cross more than that. https://t.co/n4Ol05NfcX This BBC graphic is" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/1897104707329704258) 2025-03-05T01:59Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Since launching the @Cargado_ marketplace in April [----] weve collected well over [-----] bids on cross-border Mexico freight. With tariffs sparking fears of rate fluctuations we used our bid data to analyze market rate trends. We analyzed bid data by the most competitive middle of the pack and the highest bids and categorized them into P25 P50 and P75 (P = Percentile). WIth the exception of usual holiday seasonality rates generally stayed aligned until the recent newscycle around tariffs where we saw P75 rates start to climb. In spite of what were seeing in the news and online hype cycles right" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/1897413566396825766) 2025-03-05T22:27Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Who gets in line to board a plane [--] minutes before boarding starts This isn't Spirit Airlines" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/1902432341559042054) 2025-03-19T18:49Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Here's what's safe for now: ๐ Automobiles & Auto Parts ๐ญ Industrial Machinery ๐ฑ Electronics โ Aerospace & Defense ๐ Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices ๐ง Dairy Products ๐ฅฉ Meat Products ๐ฅ Fruits & Veggies (avocado toast fans rejoice) ๐ฝ Grains ๐ Textiles & Apparel" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/1902844199994622066) 2025-03-20T22:06Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "I've been getting great questions (and some valid confusion) around automotive specifically. Tariffs on automotive goods were paused but they're anticipated to resume April 2nd. My gut tells me it might be extended again but smart businesses are already planning for potential disruptions" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/1902844201596817537) 2025-03-20T22:06Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "@rickhar81848796 @freightcaviar Yeah the stock market looks fantastic right now. Hes crushing it" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/1906815789321331026) 2025-03-31T21:08Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@TamMetcalf Cars became cheaper to buy when manufacturing moved to Mexico. Are you fine with paying 25% more for a car How is the country being ripped off" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/1906816196214972650) 2025-03-31T21:09Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "So then why did Trump update NAFTA to the USMCA in his first administration if he didnt believe in trade between the three countries This isnt really about Mexican companies. Its companies like General Motors American brands who rely on Mexico for cost control. I thought everyone wants American brands to succeed Tesla buys a ton of parts from Mexico as well. As do all the automakers American and foreign" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/1906981513234956409) 2025-04-01T08:06Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "This is part of a Section [---] action a national security law the U.S. uses to protect domestic industries (same one used for steel tariffs). Starting April [--] finished vehicles from outside the U.S. may get hit with a 25% tariff. Auto parts are next expected by May [--]. I doubt this actually happens in May but well see" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/1908111465430843868) 2025-04-04T10:56Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Getting a lot of questions on this: To qualify under USMCA a car must be: 75% made in North America (by value) 75% of core parts (like engines axles) also NA-made 70% of steel & aluminum from NA 4045% made by workers earning $16+/hr Less than that No USMCA. Tariffs apply" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/1908200896481419494) 2025-04-04T16:52Z [----] followers, 49.9K engagements "Its not about the brand its about the model and where its made. Some Toyota GM Ford Honda VW and BMW models qualify under USMCA. Tesla and Rivian assemble all their cars in the United States and definitely qualify. But if a model doesnt hit the 75% North American content (plus labor steel and parts rules) it doesnt qualify no matter the brand. @MattSilver Which car brands qualify -- Zero @MattSilver Which car brands qualify -- Zero" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/1908202001529290851) 2025-04-04T16:56Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "This raise gives us what we need to go faster and build deeper: ๐ Product velocity ๐ Integrations that matter ๐ More transparency + control ๐ค Real collaboration not just coverage" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/1909241765334331557) 2025-04-07T13:48Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "We raised in the middle of tariff uncertainty. Some saw it as a headwind. Others saw it as a tailwind. Our new partners saw what we see: The complexity of cross-border is the opportunity" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/1909241766634455545) 2025-04-07T13:48Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Most B1 drivers speak better English than some of the guys I see posting on LinkedIn about broker transparency. That's wild though - the person who pushed this heavily used to own a large cross-border trucking company that employed B1 drivers. I think this is targeted more at the drivers from overseas who don't speak any English" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/1916883991799484425) 2025-04-28T15:55Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "8.Operators: heres how to crush your board section. Be brief Lead with insight not data Show the trend not the chart Talk wins losses and whats next Dont spin just be real No one wants a 10-slide status update. Give them signal" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/1929377875855081846) 2025-06-02T03:21Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "9.I made all these mistakes at my last company. At Forager I reused the same deck structure quarter after quarter. We highlighted the safe metrics. We skipped the hard conversations. Looking back we wasted valuable time and investor help" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/1929377877750915528) 2025-06-02T03:21Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Our team recently started digging into how trade has changed since I first dipped my toes into Mexico freight back in [----]. Back then northbound and southbound volumes were closer than youd think. Imports made up 54.7% of USMexico freight. In May [----] Imports hit 62.2%. Thats a $4B gap back then vs an $18B gap today. Carriers are planning around where they can find return loads. Brokers are fighting for northbound capacity. Southbound is easier to cover but it still has to move. This is the impact of nearshoring. It's creating more opportunity but also more volatility in cross-border freight" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/1942692930827002141) 2025-07-08T21:11Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "AI is changing everything. Ive been using it a lot lately with my 4.5-year-old son making Ghibli-style images in ChatGPT goofy Veo3 videos just having fun with it. And it hit me: hes never going to know a world without AI. Same goes for freight. In the next [--] years brokerages are going to look completely different. Margins will improve. Relationships will matter more. The winners will be the ones who build the smartest most AI-native stacks. Pricing coverage execution all racing to the bottom. Brokers shippers carriers consumers they all win. But will the startups Will their investors I" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/1943482433933848991) 2025-07-11T01:28Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Seeing if I can convince my wife to drive two hours to Madison WI to see Coldplay on Saturday night with the hopes that we end up on the jumbotron and go viral. For the company's sake" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/1946022192426139724) 2025-07-18T01:40Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Hes been setting this up every time tariffs on Mexico or Canada come up. Id bet this is more about pushing for increased North American manufacturing than making any real changes for the U.S. When NAFTA became the USMCA under Trump the required percentage of auto parts made in North America jumped from 62.5% to 75%. If anything this is just a continuation of that trend" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/1947025884671811755) 2025-07-20T20:08Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Every time I bring up "ICP" and someone has no idea what it means I tell them it's "Insane Clown Posse" with a straight face. It usually follows with pure confusion before clarifying that it means Ideal Customer Profile. Recently they thought I said NSYNC Clown Posse. I couldn't NOT generate this image" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/1957078168294101196) 2025-08-17T13:52Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Because freight from Mexico ships to all over the US and a lot of that freight gets delivered by B1 drivers. We see it in the Cargado marketplace every single day. A lot of volume goes to the southeast Midwest and northeast because thats where a lot of manufacturing and distribution exists. Once they deliver the next load they run needs to take them back to their border city even if they have to deadhead more than an average truck would in order to get a load going back to Mexico. B1 drivers get paid per mile not per hour" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/1958730344632336643) 2025-08-22T03:18Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "No theyre not deadheading back. Theyre taking freight back to the border that goes into Mexico. This is part of the USMCA that the President Trump negotiated during his last administration. American drivers can take freight from Chicago going anywhere. B1 drivers can ONLY move international shipments. They wont risk their license to move a local load. Without this freight and without B1 drivers consumers would pay substantially more for all the goods that come out of Mexico. Your anger should be directed at the drivers who are here illegally and the carriers who do shady shit like the guy in" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/1958848376356626516) 2025-08-22T11:07Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "It's 7:30pm. where is this update we were all promised at 7pm" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/1961225417219555770) 2025-08-29T00:32Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "AI is going to have a profound impact on the logistics industry. Over the next few years I think well see the brokerage model evolve and operating costs will decrease for those who fully lean into new products and platforms. Its real" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/1964116910821327255) 2025-09-06T00:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "The guy running @atutruckers owns a trucking company in Mexico and used to move cross-border freight. The irony" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/1969742051559510333) 2025-09-21T12:34Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "As a company we operate heavily out of @NotionHQ in addition to Slack Google Zoom for internal and external communications. Ive never been a huge fan of Notion until this morning when I started using Notion AI. Ive been using Notion to transcribe and track my meetings and so I decided to try asking my new agent to write up a document that summarized a handful of strategic meetings I had across various leaders. After some back and forth along with comments from the team that it incorporated automatically the document is in incredible shape. Absolutely floored. Ive had a lot of fun with ChatGPT" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/1971420448094032279) 2025-09-26T03:43Z [----] followers, 27.6K engagements "- a way to access or replace Hubspot - an integration with Fathom (great for sales coaching with demos would love to have it automatically pipe into Notion or have Notion AI be able to access transcripts and recordings) - Generate mockups of a Google Sheet or Excel file that can continue to be managed in Sheets or Excel (i.e. we talked about building an ROI calculator go build it for me in Sheets)" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/1971601527698546730) 2025-09-26T15:43Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@FreightAlley This is why I wrote this blog post https://www.congratsonalltheprogress.com/p/clearing-the-air-on-b1-drivers-worker https://www.congratsonalltheprogress.com/p/clearing-the-air-on-b1-drivers-worker" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/1975004082319634780) 2025-10-06T01:04Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Wouldn't it be easier to call "50 Shades of Grey" simply "The Grayscale"" [X Link](https://x.com/MattSilver/status/315597330122428416) 2013-03-23T22:54Z [----] followers, [--] engagements Limited data mode. Full metrics available with subscription: lunarcrush.com/pricing
@MattSilver Matt SilverMatt Silver posts on X about mexico, tariffs, canada, tesla the most. They currently have [-----] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [-------] engagements in the last [--] hours.
Social category influence finance #1155 countries #4893 technology brands 16.53% stocks 10.74% social networks 8.26% automotive brands 4.96% currencies 1.65% travel destinations 1.65% nfl 0.83% us election 0.83%
Social topic influence mexico 23.14%, tariffs 7.44%, canada #108, tesla 4.96%, linkedin 4.96%, ai 3.31%, made in 3.31%, claude code #1997, hubspot 2.48%, slack 2.48%
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Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours
"Imagine you're the CFO of a Fortune [---] manufacturer who relies heavily on manufacturing in Mexico. You've bought into the nearshoring trend or maybe even helped establish it decades ago. You just got hit with tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada and your margins are about to be torpedoed"
X Link 2025-03-04T16:23Z [----] followers, 112.3K engagements
"RT @mattshumer_: http://x.com/i/article/2021095128832622592 http://x.com/i/article/2021095128832622592"
X Link 2026-02-11T05:35Z [----] followers, 25.8K engagements
"@m2jr Check out @ChicagoVentures (@peterchristman @stuartlarkins) they led our seed at @ForagerSCS and did @freightpipes @OneRailapp @CognitOps as well)"
X Link 2021-03-19T23:29Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"The new normal in freight is going to be figuring out how to get past an AI agent and talk to a human"
X Link 2024-12-16T14:47Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Weve been running into AR issues because of how we setup Stripe originally. It reached a point of frustration where I gave Claude Code access to metabase HubSpot and Stripe. An hour later and our team has an AR aging dashboard thats truly live and updates as we clean up accounts. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2015067937602769127 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2015067937602769127"
X Link 2026-01-24T14:23Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@pitdesi How can you have 12k employees hit the jackpot during the pandemic and still put out the same mediocre video product Ill take zoom over teams but man"
X Link 2026-02-10T12:50Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Were seeing Canada demand continue to grow for @Cargado_ and are working to onboard Canadian carriers as fast as possible while still maintaining a high level of quality from a vetting perspective. If youre moving Canadian freight and desperate for a modern marketplace reach out or fill out the form to join the waitlist directly on our website https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021301186951795068 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021301186951795068"
X Link 2026-02-10T19:12Z [----] followers, 1.4M engagements
"go to to join the waitlist and get access http://cargado.com http://cargado.com"
X Link 2026-02-11T05:39Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Update on the El Paso airspace situation: We found the balloon. ๐ Turns out our marketing team took "dominate the cross-border freight market" a little too literally. To the FAA Texas DPS and everyone who panicked this morning: our bad. He's very friendly. His name is Carlos and he just wants to help you find capacity into Monterrey. The Crocs were non-negotiable. @Cargado_ https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021703217612992824 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021703217612992824"
X Link 2026-02-11T21:49Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Northbound Mexico rates by border crossing. Nogales: $4.29/mi Hidalgo: $3.65/mi Laredo: $3.14/mi El Paso: $2.81/mi That's a $1.48/mi spread depending on where you cross. Port selection matters"
X Link 2026-02-13T15:38Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Our team at @Cargado_ accomplished a pretty incredible milestone recently. We launched our product on 4/1 with a single customer ready to go. That ramped up quickly. On 12/4 (8 months and [--] days after launch) we reached $1M in ARR. Jumpstarting a marketplace can be incredibly challenging and I'll be the first one to admit that we have a seriously unfair advantage because of my network. We also have an insanely unfair advantage because of my co-founder/CTO and the P&E team he's recruited so far. They build so damn fast and do it with such incredible precision. Feels like this is worth a blog"
X Link 2024-12-17T23:59Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"I gave an AI access to my calendar email Slack files and every messaging app I use. His name is Walter. He looks like this. Built on Claude Code + Clawdbot he lives across Telegram iMessage WhatsApp and Slack. Always on. Always watching. This morning he: Cleaned [--] files from my Downloads Organized my Desktop Centralized all my recovery codes Set up his own Twitter API so I could introduce him This is what "smaller teams with more leverage" actually looks like. We're just getting started. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2015433890978996548 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2015433890978996548"
X Link 2026-01-25T14:37Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"The only time Im nice to Claude Code is when I accidentally hit [--] instead of [--] and cancel an action and then say Oh shit Im sorry I didnt mean to do that. Keep going. Bash on ๐ค"
X Link 2026-01-29T14:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Browser tabs and WhatsApp are where freight opportunities go to die. Today we launched @Cargado_ desktop + mobile apps. Native notifications. Push alerts. Built for Mexico and Canada freight (EN/ES/FR). Most requested feature. Now live on App Store Google Play Windows Mac"
X Link 2026-01-29T20:45Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"I'm claiming my AI agent "Walter" on @moltbook ๐ฆ Verification: lagoon-9SU7"
X Link 2026-01-30T11:21Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"January in Mexico freight: Week 1-2 drivers take time off. Week 3-4 capacity floods back in. We're in the flood. Bids on Cargado this week are 10x the first week of January. If you've been struggling to find northbound capacity this is your window. Carriers are available and competing for loads"
X Link 2026-01-31T17:34Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Does AK think its like a punch card and hell get a 1st after he collects [--] 2nds The Bulls have added [--] second round picks in the last week [--] total. The Bulls have added [--] second round picks in the last week [--] total"
X Link 2026-02-05T15:32Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Sounds like Tesla Semis are also being built for autonomy Tesla Semi's total cost of ownership destroys diesel economics Electricity costs 60-70% less than diesel per mile Near-zero maintenance (no diesel aftertreatment fewer moving parts) Remote diagnostics = maximized uptime OTA updates = continuous improvements https://t.co/g8m3KkAEWw Tesla Semi's total cost of ownership destroys diesel economics Electricity costs 60-70% less than diesel per mile Near-zero maintenance (no diesel aftertreatment fewer moving parts) Remote diagnostics = maximized uptime OTA updates = continuous improvements"
X Link 2026-02-08T23:44Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"There's no keeping up with any of this. it feels like drinking from a firehose right now to stay up to date on what's going on with with AI. BREAKING: @claudeai just got a massive upgrade today and I'm so happy to be a part it. From now on Claude Opus [---] can build Chrome Extensions for every Chromium-based browser. We just launched Shipper a tool that lets Claude: โ
Build complete Chrome Extensions โ
Recreate https://t.co/L9yUhPzLek BREAKING: @claudeai just got a massive upgrade today and I'm so happy to be a part it. From now on Claude Opus [---] can build Chrome Extensions for every"
X Link 2026-02-09T16:19Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Technology is how you survive. Expanding into niches is how you become impossible to replace. I have the honor of working with well over [---] logistics companies across North America. I spend my days http://x.com/i/article/2021459924761423873 http://x.com/i/article/2021459924761423873"
X Link 2026-02-11T05:44Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The takeaway for carriers: If you're only running Laredo you're competing with everyone. Nogales and Hidalgo have less volume but better margins. The carriers making money are the ones who know which ports pay premiumand position accordingly"
X Link 2026-02-13T15:40Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Nearshoring and supply chain continue to be two of the hottest topics in the media and in board rooms right now. So many companies are investing heavily in Mexico including Tesla LGMG Trina Solar Mattel Inc. and Unilever I decided to devote Issue #2 of The Silver Substack to these trends. Give it a read to learn more about nearshoring and all the reasons why its so hot right now. https://mattsilver.substack.com/p/issue-2-nearshoring-is-booming https://mattsilver.substack.com/p/issue-2-nearshoring-is-booming"
X Link 2023-12-04T14:22Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"I recently set up @HubSpot as our CRM this time around after using Salesforce with Forager and realizing it was way too complicated and we needed a full-time employee to manage it. There's something sick and addicting about the notifications you get that say "firstlast@email.com opened 'Introducing *******'" with that orange logo. How did I not use this last time around"
X Link 2023-12-18T16:35Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"They're finally breaking ground in Q1 [----] in Monterrey on the new Tesla plant. This is going to start impacting the market a little bit starting in Q1 based on construction materials moving into the city to build this enormous plant and long-term it'll have a larger impact when they start manufacturing. [------] electric vehicles per year coming out of that plant is absolutely massive"
X Link 2023-12-21T23:42Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"What a wild Friday news drop from TFI International Inc. announcing that theyre acquiring Daseke Inc. the largest flatbed carrier in the United States. I wouldve been curious to see what the power of that network couldve looked like had TFI held onto CFI. Daseke has a significant amount of flatbed capacity that moves into Mexico. Hopefully this will lead to more investment in cross-border Mexico flatbed capacity"
X Link 2023-12-22T18:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"I just received a WebEx invite from a company that sells technology (hardware specifically). Did not realize that WebEx still exists"
X Link 2023-12-29T14:16Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"@BenTschirgi What happened to automated bidding on bid boards Also what are your favorite bid boards from a functionality perspective and which ones do you hate the most"
X Link 2023-12-29T16:58Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"My First Laredo Trip: Discovering the Heart of Cross-Border Freight Ahead of my inaugural visit to Laredo I reached out to the customer's customs broker Carlos Zuiga to discuss our next steps. Carlos extended an invitation to tour his facility in Laredo during our meeting. His offer was generous and heartfelt epitomizing the phrase Mi casa es su casa. That initial conversation was a glimpse into the welcoming spirit of Laredo a city pivotal to cross-border logistics. The meeting with the customer at Zuigas facility was a resounding success paving the way for us to onboard this new account."
X Link 2024-01-02T15:55Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Coyote's Acquisition by UPS: A New Horizon in Logistics In [----] a pivotal moment unfolded while I was in Puebla Mexico visiting a major automotive supplier. An email from my dad announced to the entire company about imminent rumors of UPS acquiring Coyote. His message skillfully balanced the news reassuring us that while the acquisition was on the horizon it was a gateway to unprecedented growth and success. He emphasized the sheer scale and resource advantage of partnering with a global giant like UPS urging us to embrace the excitement of this new chapter. The following two years as I"
X Link 2024-01-02T15:55Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Founding Forager: A Tech-Driven Odyssey in Logistics In March [----] I turned a new page in my career by leaving Coyote with a vision to dive into the tech world. Inspired by the likes of Uber Freight and Convoy I was drawn to the innovative culture of tech-forward companies but also felt a tug to step away from freight. However fate had other plans. During a brainstorming session with my close friend Jordan Salins we toyed with the idea of a tech venture akin to 'Uber for Boating' a service where boaters could order snacks food and drinks directly to their vessels. It was a promising concept"
X Link 2024-01-02T15:55Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Forager + Arrive: Blending Cultures and Visions The acquisition of Forager by Arrive marked a significant transition for our team of around thirty employees. We had cultivated a small agile startup capable of swift action and now we were integrating into a company with a workforce of over [----]. This shift posed a daunting challenge for our close-knit group accustomed to the familiarity and autonomy of a smaller entity. Mergers often bring a host of integration challenges. We faced questions about cultural alignment team integration job security product consistency and operational changes."
X Link 2024-01-02T15:55Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"iv. definitely a concern about the govt but they're seeing the benefits of nearshoring as the Peso is stronger than it's been in a long time and Mexico benefits from that buying power. With the Complemento Carta Porte Mexico is having more success collecting and keeping tax dollars. v. I guarantee more companies will set up manufacturing in southern Mexico once northern Mexico is saturated. VW/Audi have major presence in Puebla and several suppliers are located around Mexico City. You really can't go further south than that but that's where a lot of agricultural products are grown and we'll"
X Link 2024-01-03T16:45Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Congratulations to everyones marketing team that has produced a map of the world showing a bunch of container ships moving down and around South Africas Cape of Good Hope. All the maps look the same at this point"
X Link 2024-01-06T02:06Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@rimascikotas It's actually for hiring in Mexico"
X Link 2024-01-06T18:22Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@CValadez5393 @ChrisJBakke I think @ChrisJBakkes point is about the quality of the outreach and whether you would be embarrassed if you had a sales person sending spammy messages. I landed a lot of customers via LinkedIn DMs but the outreach was creative and specific and it was me not a bot"
X Link 2024-01-06T23:36Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"What is a Carta Porte The Carta Porte is a legal document used in Mexico's transportation industry. Think of it as a more structure Bill of Lading. The driver must have it on him at all times while the load is in transit in Mexico. The document includes detailed information about the goods being transported such as the origin destination quantity type and value of the cargo as well as the vehicle used and its route"
X Link 2024-01-08T14:12Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Why does Mexico require the carta porte The carta porte ultimately enables Mexico to collect tax revenue but also helps the government in a few key ways: - Verification of Goods and Services - Prevention of Tax Evasion - Improved Tracking and Auditing - Compliance - Supply Chain Transparency"
X Link 2024-01-08T14:12Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"So what's a CFDI CFDI stands for Comprobante Fiscal Digital por Internet which translates to Digital Tax Receipt via the Internet. It's Mexico's electronic billing system - it's how Mexico collects taxes and validates commercial transactions. The CFDI applies to any commercial transaction but when it comes to transportation-related invoices the CFDI system is integrated with the Complemento Carta Porte"
X Link 2024-01-08T14:12Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Okay so then what's a Complemento Carta Porte While the driver needs to carry the traditional physical Carta Porte the Complemento Carta Porte is also required digitally. It's a digital extension that is integrated with the CFDI but doesn't act as a standalone document"
X Link 2024-01-08T14:12Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"The second project I ever worked on was moving expensive tequila out of Guadalajara. We were asked to get security escorts for the Mexico leg and I had no idea how to find them at the time. Did they want armed escorts or unarmed Learning on the fly while getting that Mexico business off the ground can be incredibly challenging with risks related to theft and incorrect paperwork. Given all the questions I get from people in the industry I wrote up two blogs to cover two complicated issues. Carta Porte Deep Dive: Cargo Theft and Security in Mexico: Follow the Substack for more intel on Mexico"
X Link 2024-01-16T15:04Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"last week I had the opportunity to speak at a corporate event in front of a group of top sales executives. I was asked to share my perspective on selling into startups and so I figured I would share some of that advice here as well:"
X Link 2024-01-29T04:12Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Lets talk about Mexico freight tech. Well be on Discord if you can figure out how to join it. Its like Slack but more confusing and different sound effects. Tonight on Tech Bro Tuesday @MattSilver will be hopping in to talk a bit about exiting stealth mode and launching @Cargado_ Starts in [--] mins Join https://t.co/VeT6KbKhMR Tonight on Tech Bro Tuesday @MattSilver will be hopping in to talk a bit about exiting stealth mode and launching @Cargado_ Starts in [--] mins Join https://t.co/VeT6KbKhMR"
X Link 2024-01-31T01:51Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Wondering how my investors will feel after they find out I spent half our capital on some sick advertising for Manifest in Las Vegas next week. Doing an AMA on budgeting for startups starting. now"
X Link 2024-02-01T04:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@freight_Dogs Not sure if I should be happy or upset about that comparison. I didnt realize Compass has tech. We arent trying to replace brokerages which I think Compass Redfin and Zillow tried doing with legacy real estate brokerages. Were not doing that"
X Link 2024-02-01T18:53Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@AdamNeumannsCoS @freightcaviar I just wrote a newsletter about this topic"
X Link 2024-02-05T23:12Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Just wait for all the headlines to start with LTL providers expanding into Mexico. There's already one major one setting up their presence at the southern border and I anticipate more will jump into the game. It's entirely partnership-driven as LTL carriers in the US don't own the assets in Mexico instead handing the freight off at the border to a Mexican partner carrier. We really focused on the Canada border President and COO Webb Estes Estes said. We focused on the gateways because weve seen a lot of growth from Yellows exodus there and believe that we have a lot more opportunity to grow"
X Link 2024-02-21T12:46Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@theAdrianGrcia Is that a @FlyingMagazine shirt @FreightAlley"
X Link 2024-02-25T22:33Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@MichaelCaney what While that's crazy expensive that was my favorite swag at Coyote"
X Link 2024-03-06T13:43Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@freightcaviar Man this makes me never want to visit Serbia with the cigarettes. If you see the dispatchers I used to book tell them I said hi. Their names were Milan Ivan Danny Sasha Lucky and three more Milans"
X Link 2024-03-08T12:18Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@HarryStebbings Thats a founder you need to interview Godard Abel. Hes built and sold multiple companies to Salesforce"
X Link 2024-03-24T12:48Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@kitun @HarryStebbings @sama @bradlightcap @OpenAI was just thinking the exact same thing"
X Link 2024-04-09T02:05Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Tracking needs to answer: - where is my freight - what direction is it going - when will it be there - if its going to be late do we know in enough time to shuffle a dock schedule - can I get tracking without needing to initiate a multi-step process that requires multiple parties to opt in @NWischoff @MattSilver Glad to say were working on something really exciting for tracking but more than that enhanced security as well. @NWischoff @MattSilver Glad to say were working on something really exciting for tracking but more than that enhanced security as well"
X Link 2024-04-15T23:32Z [----] followers, 10.9K engagements
"If you're moving freight between Mexico and the United States and you don't have access to @Cargado_ yet you're missing out. We're shipping new features fast and seeing things ramp up quickly. Brokers - hit me up for a demo. Carriers - email carriers@cargado.com for more details. The rest of you involved in cross-border freight there's more coming soon. Waitlist can be found at Vamos http://cargado.com http://cargado.com"
X Link 2024-04-16T22:12Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Waiting for all the "Trenton Gill must be so pissed" posts after the @ChicagoBears just drafted Tory Taylor a la Kirk Cousins reactions from Day 1"
X Link 2024-04-27T17:24Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The worlds largest brewery is located just across the border from Eagle Pass TX (the 12th largest border city at the U.S.-Mexico border) in Nava Coah. Anyone want to guess what beer is made in Nava"
X Link 2024-05-23T17:38Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"I love Chattanooga TN just as much as the next freight fanatic but just have to call something out: @FreightAlley unofficial spokesman of Chattanooga and leader of @FreightWaves has their big conference coming up in ATLANTA not Chattanooga. In the same week Chattanooga-based insurance brokerage Reliance Partners has their big conference at the same time in Nashville P.S.: I'm excited about the FW conference and looking forward to seeing some of you next week"
X Link 2024-05-31T20:15Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Breaking news: we just implemented AI at @Cargado_. .specifically by turning on Notion AI. Seems like a cool feature. It even knows my first and last name"
X Link 2024-06-20T21:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"You would think with global reach that a deeper integration made sense within UPS but it just never stuck. RXO was previously part of XPO before Brad Jacobs split it up into three separate companies (RXO GXO and XPO Logistics - the LTL company). Brad has a crazy history of building up multi-billion-dollar businesses and is working on his next one in QXO with a focus on the building products distribution industry after having done successful rollups with United Waste Systems and United Rentals before XPO"
X Link 2024-06-24T02:09Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"As for what this means for the market - I don't think this is the last of the M&A activity we're going to see in the industry between this deal and the NFI-Transfix brokerage deal. We're going to see more brokerage M&A and we'll see a wave of startups start to run low on cash and get acquihired by legacy software companies or newer SaaS platforms ๐"
X Link 2024-06-24T02:09Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"I love building a product that companies are paying to use. I love it even more that its helping solve problems Ive lived for the past decade and that theyre making money using our product"
X Link 2024-08-14T01:01Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"I have binge-watched this TV show an unhealthy amount of times before during and after building Forager and while building Cargado as well. I had lunch with someone the other day who recently moved into VC and he mentioned that he's been watching the show in order to ramp up on VC culture. @MattSilver Last week I started to re-watch Silicon Valley on HBO. So good But the highs and lows of "tech" are real. @MattSilver Last week I started to re-watch Silicon Valley on HBO. So good But the highs and lows of "tech" are real"
X Link 2024-08-22T13:24Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Incredibly true. I feel like this is what @sgorlick and @HarryStebbings were talking about on 20VC related to the differences between Travis and Dara at Uber. Founder Mode: https://t.co/3hOnlKOJBi Founder Mode: https://t.co/3hOnlKOJBi"
X Link 2024-09-01T12:34Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Did anyone actually request a videos tab on the LinkedIn mobile app Is this TikTok for professionals"
X Link 2024-09-09T23:55Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Does anyone actually care about the "Catch up" notifications on LinkedIn"
X Link 2024-09-11T15:53Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The pop culture fact that always boggles my mind is that Justin Bieber is married to Stephen Baldwins daughter. Yes the guy from Bio-Dome. And Alec Baldwins youngest brother"
X Link 2024-09-17T03:39Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@tedalling LinkedIn voicemail messages are the absolute worst. Same as WhatsApp voice messages. At least give me a transcription like iMessage does. My opening line with people on LinkedIn is either have you heard about Cargado yet or are you guys seeing a lot of Mexico opportunities"
X Link 2024-09-17T14:49Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Group [--] on United seems like it would be special until you realize a third of the plane boards in the pre-boarding groups effectively making Group [--] Group 6"
X Link 2024-09-17T22:14Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"I've talked a lot about building in public but I'm excited to finally unveil what we've been building. For the past year we've studied some amazing marketplace businesses like Uber and @bchesky's Airbnb and we also find ourselves to be students of what @parkerconrad is building at Rippling. I'm very excited to share that we've been building an invite-only load board for cross-border freight. We've ramped up to sixty customers who are using @Cargado_ and that number grows by the day. You can read more about what we've been building in my latest newsletter:"
X Link 2024-09-23T11:13Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@mattlindner Funny enough there are still KMarts all over Mexico"
X Link 2024-09-24T14:46Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"You know you've been in freight for too long when the first thing you do is check the area code of a person's phone number in their email address to figure out where they're based or from"
X Link 2024-10-09T14:18Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@freight_Dogs We vet every carrier so have him fill out the form on the website or he can send an email to carriers @ cargado . com Whered you play golf"
X Link 2024-10-24T12:34Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"We're currently trying to hire a British national who is residing in Toronto. We don't have a physical presence in Canada yet and this person's current visa will terminate when they leave their existing employer. We have been informed that they need an LMIA visa but know those can be difficult to come by. Does anyone have advice We've reached out to Rippling MobSquad Deel and Remote . com because we won't be able to sponsor them"
X Link 2024-10-29T16:34Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@jordansalins You'll need to get a job either as a carrier sales rep or assistant to the regional janitor"
X Link 2024-11-04T18:44Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"I don't understand the fear everyone has over TikTok having an impact on our country's youth. I watch it with my 4-year old and all it's taught him is to take rice from Chipotle clump it up into a ball in his hand and say something in Japanese that he's seen a sushi chef do a hundred times as if he's making sushi. Plus when he finds super crispy fries he goes "listen for that crunch" and then bites the fry"
X Link 2024-11-19T13:35Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@DanielLloreda3 Its a fun space to build in"
X Link 2024-11-29T15:52Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Looking forward to the Thomas Brown Affair for the next five weeks. Ben Johnson next year. Breaking: The Chicago Bears have fired head coach Matt Eberflus. Offensive coordinator Thomas Brown will serve as interim head coach sources told @AdamSchefter. https://t.co/0eNco9t9f5 Breaking: The Chicago Bears have fired head coach Matt Eberflus. Offensive coordinator Thomas Brown will serve as interim head coach sources told @AdamSchefter. https://t.co/0eNco9t9f5"
X Link 2024-11-29T17:32Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"I feel so conflicted. Two of the startups I backed had founders make the Forbes [--] Under [--] lists. On one side I love the PR. On the other side do we really want them on a list that included Elizabeth Holmes Sam Bankman-Fried Carline Ellison and @MartinShkreli"
X Link 2024-12-03T22:50Z [----] followers, 210.4K engagements
"This is going to be great for the freight industry and for tech. Were going to see serious acceleration of investment in AI and related technology. @DavidSacks could help push tech forward in the U.S. in a meaningful way through his role. Can someone explain to me why we need an AI Czar Can someone explain to me why we need an AI Czar"
X Link 2024-12-06T03:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@Logisticsexpert @DavidSacks A lot of people in government are scared of what AI could turn into. The new administration will try to reduce regulations and enable real growth. I would watch an episode of the All-In Podcast if you havent yet"
X Link 2024-12-06T03:21Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@FreightAlley @NashBob2 I remember that event vividly Winning a debate and all"
X Link 2024-12-06T12:06Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@jefielding Its about time people get excited about supply chain All it took was a global pandemic and threats of trade tariffs"
X Link 2024-12-11T03:50Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"When is @united switching to @Starlink They should give you a refund when the wifi doesnt work for 3/4 of the flight"
X Link 2024-12-16T01:34Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"I wear Crocs to take my son to school in the morning. Well theyre fake Crocs I bought on Amazon. I feel like I couldve brokered freight in Crocs too. I bet you wear Crocs to work https://t.co/qnuiKDcn10 I bet you wear Crocs to work https://t.co/qnuiKDcn10"
X Link 2024-12-16T21:35Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@eglyman @tryramp We've been using Brex but my head of ops wants to switch us over to Ramp. What's the main pitch on why Ramp is better than Brex Open to the switch but would love to understand more"
X Link 2024-12-18T04:55Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@TimothyDooner We have that in Chicago unless Im missing something. And I remember having that in LA too"
X Link 2024-12-24T16:52Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"I wasnt going to write another newsletter before the end of the year. Things are slow and I planned to take a couple of weeks off. But then the Bears played and they lost. Again. For the tenth game in a row. I promise you the awful 10-game losing streak relates to entrepreneurship. Read more to find out how: https://www.congratsonalltheprogress.com/p/issue-46-first-time-founder-fumbles https://www.congratsonalltheprogress.com/p/issue-46-first-time-founder-fumbles"
X Link 2024-12-30T23:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@FreightAlley @Freight_Bandit Its just referencing a post from a specific person in Grok"
X Link 2025-01-05T18:59Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"As Donald Trump prepares to take office for a second time its clear this presidency will look different. The way he ran his campaign appearing on @theallinpod & @joerogan felt deliberate reaching both traditional & non-traditional audiences. ๐งต"
X Link 2025-01-13T15:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"You can always tell when someone is looking for a new role by the headline of their LinkedIn profile. Are they selling the current product / company they're helping build or are they selling themselves for their next job Not saying you shouldn't promote yourself but I see LinkedIn as an opportunity to grow your business or your impact on your business. (Yes I get the irony of posting this on X)"
X Link 2025-01-21T23:21Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@TimothyDooner Press and hold for dash en dash and em dash options"
X Link 2025-02-13T03:48Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Alright everyone. Lets calm down its just a trade war A few weeks ago President Trump signed executive orders imposing 25% tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada along with an additional 10% tariff on Chinese imports. He had been threatening it for a while and most of us assumed it was just posturing. I started writing this blog post the weekend shit started to hit the fan but finally updated and finished it. Let's see where things go from here with the latest trade war: https://www.congratsonalltheprogress.com/p/issue-48-stop-freaking-out-its-just"
X Link 2025-02-17T14:06Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Most of the major automotive manufacturers like GM Ford Stellantis Tesla Rivian operate like this to an extent. They may not zig zag from the US to Canada to Mexico and back to the US but round trips are a regular occurrence. Parts going in and packaging/racks/dunnage returning. This BBC graphic is a good way to show why reciprocal 25% tariffs will cause prices on some goods to go up far more than 25%. A piston used in a car engine made in Michigan will cross the U.S. border twice and will be taxed 25% each time. Some products cross more than that. https://t.co/n4Ol05NfcX This BBC graphic is"
X Link 2025-03-05T01:59Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Since launching the @Cargado_ marketplace in April [----] weve collected well over [-----] bids on cross-border Mexico freight. With tariffs sparking fears of rate fluctuations we used our bid data to analyze market rate trends. We analyzed bid data by the most competitive middle of the pack and the highest bids and categorized them into P25 P50 and P75 (P = Percentile). WIth the exception of usual holiday seasonality rates generally stayed aligned until the recent newscycle around tariffs where we saw P75 rates start to climb. In spite of what were seeing in the news and online hype cycles right"
X Link 2025-03-05T22:27Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Who gets in line to board a plane [--] minutes before boarding starts This isn't Spirit Airlines"
X Link 2025-03-19T18:49Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Here's what's safe for now: ๐ Automobiles & Auto Parts ๐ญ Industrial Machinery ๐ฑ Electronics โ Aerospace & Defense ๐ Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices ๐ง Dairy Products ๐ฅฉ Meat Products ๐ฅ Fruits & Veggies (avocado toast fans rejoice) ๐ฝ Grains ๐ Textiles & Apparel"
X Link 2025-03-20T22:06Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"I've been getting great questions (and some valid confusion) around automotive specifically. Tariffs on automotive goods were paused but they're anticipated to resume April 2nd. My gut tells me it might be extended again but smart businesses are already planning for potential disruptions"
X Link 2025-03-20T22:06Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@rickhar81848796 @freightcaviar Yeah the stock market looks fantastic right now. Hes crushing it"
X Link 2025-03-31T21:08Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@TamMetcalf Cars became cheaper to buy when manufacturing moved to Mexico. Are you fine with paying 25% more for a car How is the country being ripped off"
X Link 2025-03-31T21:09Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"So then why did Trump update NAFTA to the USMCA in his first administration if he didnt believe in trade between the three countries This isnt really about Mexican companies. Its companies like General Motors American brands who rely on Mexico for cost control. I thought everyone wants American brands to succeed Tesla buys a ton of parts from Mexico as well. As do all the automakers American and foreign"
X Link 2025-04-01T08:06Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"This is part of a Section [---] action a national security law the U.S. uses to protect domestic industries (same one used for steel tariffs). Starting April [--] finished vehicles from outside the U.S. may get hit with a 25% tariff. Auto parts are next expected by May [--]. I doubt this actually happens in May but well see"
X Link 2025-04-04T10:56Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Getting a lot of questions on this: To qualify under USMCA a car must be: 75% made in North America (by value) 75% of core parts (like engines axles) also NA-made 70% of steel & aluminum from NA 4045% made by workers earning $16+/hr Less than that No USMCA. Tariffs apply"
X Link 2025-04-04T16:52Z [----] followers, 49.9K engagements
"Its not about the brand its about the model and where its made. Some Toyota GM Ford Honda VW and BMW models qualify under USMCA. Tesla and Rivian assemble all their cars in the United States and definitely qualify. But if a model doesnt hit the 75% North American content (plus labor steel and parts rules) it doesnt qualify no matter the brand. @MattSilver Which car brands qualify -- Zero @MattSilver Which car brands qualify -- Zero"
X Link 2025-04-04T16:56Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"This raise gives us what we need to go faster and build deeper: ๐ Product velocity ๐ Integrations that matter ๐ More transparency + control ๐ค Real collaboration not just coverage"
X Link 2025-04-07T13:48Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"We raised in the middle of tariff uncertainty. Some saw it as a headwind. Others saw it as a tailwind. Our new partners saw what we see: The complexity of cross-border is the opportunity"
X Link 2025-04-07T13:48Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Most B1 drivers speak better English than some of the guys I see posting on LinkedIn about broker transparency. That's wild though - the person who pushed this heavily used to own a large cross-border trucking company that employed B1 drivers. I think this is targeted more at the drivers from overseas who don't speak any English"
X Link 2025-04-28T15:55Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"8.Operators: heres how to crush your board section. Be brief Lead with insight not data Show the trend not the chart Talk wins losses and whats next Dont spin just be real No one wants a 10-slide status update. Give them signal"
X Link 2025-06-02T03:21Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"9.I made all these mistakes at my last company. At Forager I reused the same deck structure quarter after quarter. We highlighted the safe metrics. We skipped the hard conversations. Looking back we wasted valuable time and investor help"
X Link 2025-06-02T03:21Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Our team recently started digging into how trade has changed since I first dipped my toes into Mexico freight back in [----]. Back then northbound and southbound volumes were closer than youd think. Imports made up 54.7% of USMexico freight. In May [----] Imports hit 62.2%. Thats a $4B gap back then vs an $18B gap today. Carriers are planning around where they can find return loads. Brokers are fighting for northbound capacity. Southbound is easier to cover but it still has to move. This is the impact of nearshoring. It's creating more opportunity but also more volatility in cross-border freight"
X Link 2025-07-08T21:11Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"AI is changing everything. Ive been using it a lot lately with my 4.5-year-old son making Ghibli-style images in ChatGPT goofy Veo3 videos just having fun with it. And it hit me: hes never going to know a world without AI. Same goes for freight. In the next [--] years brokerages are going to look completely different. Margins will improve. Relationships will matter more. The winners will be the ones who build the smartest most AI-native stacks. Pricing coverage execution all racing to the bottom. Brokers shippers carriers consumers they all win. But will the startups Will their investors I"
X Link 2025-07-11T01:28Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Seeing if I can convince my wife to drive two hours to Madison WI to see Coldplay on Saturday night with the hopes that we end up on the jumbotron and go viral. For the company's sake"
X Link 2025-07-18T01:40Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Hes been setting this up every time tariffs on Mexico or Canada come up. Id bet this is more about pushing for increased North American manufacturing than making any real changes for the U.S. When NAFTA became the USMCA under Trump the required percentage of auto parts made in North America jumped from 62.5% to 75%. If anything this is just a continuation of that trend"
X Link 2025-07-20T20:08Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Every time I bring up "ICP" and someone has no idea what it means I tell them it's "Insane Clown Posse" with a straight face. It usually follows with pure confusion before clarifying that it means Ideal Customer Profile. Recently they thought I said NSYNC Clown Posse. I couldn't NOT generate this image"
X Link 2025-08-17T13:52Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Because freight from Mexico ships to all over the US and a lot of that freight gets delivered by B1 drivers. We see it in the Cargado marketplace every single day. A lot of volume goes to the southeast Midwest and northeast because thats where a lot of manufacturing and distribution exists. Once they deliver the next load they run needs to take them back to their border city even if they have to deadhead more than an average truck would in order to get a load going back to Mexico. B1 drivers get paid per mile not per hour"
X Link 2025-08-22T03:18Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"No theyre not deadheading back. Theyre taking freight back to the border that goes into Mexico. This is part of the USMCA that the President Trump negotiated during his last administration. American drivers can take freight from Chicago going anywhere. B1 drivers can ONLY move international shipments. They wont risk their license to move a local load. Without this freight and without B1 drivers consumers would pay substantially more for all the goods that come out of Mexico. Your anger should be directed at the drivers who are here illegally and the carriers who do shady shit like the guy in"
X Link 2025-08-22T11:07Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"It's 7:30pm. where is this update we were all promised at 7pm"
X Link 2025-08-29T00:32Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"AI is going to have a profound impact on the logistics industry. Over the next few years I think well see the brokerage model evolve and operating costs will decrease for those who fully lean into new products and platforms. Its real"
X Link 2025-09-06T00:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The guy running @atutruckers owns a trucking company in Mexico and used to move cross-border freight. The irony"
X Link 2025-09-21T12:34Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"As a company we operate heavily out of @NotionHQ in addition to Slack Google Zoom for internal and external communications. Ive never been a huge fan of Notion until this morning when I started using Notion AI. Ive been using Notion to transcribe and track my meetings and so I decided to try asking my new agent to write up a document that summarized a handful of strategic meetings I had across various leaders. After some back and forth along with comments from the team that it incorporated automatically the document is in incredible shape. Absolutely floored. Ive had a lot of fun with ChatGPT"
X Link 2025-09-26T03:43Z [----] followers, 27.6K engagements
"- a way to access or replace Hubspot - an integration with Fathom (great for sales coaching with demos would love to have it automatically pipe into Notion or have Notion AI be able to access transcripts and recordings) - Generate mockups of a Google Sheet or Excel file that can continue to be managed in Sheets or Excel (i.e. we talked about building an ROI calculator go build it for me in Sheets)"
X Link 2025-09-26T15:43Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@FreightAlley This is why I wrote this blog post https://www.congratsonalltheprogress.com/p/clearing-the-air-on-b1-drivers-worker https://www.congratsonalltheprogress.com/p/clearing-the-air-on-b1-drivers-worker"
X Link 2025-10-06T01:04Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Wouldn't it be easier to call "50 Shades of Grey" simply "The Grayscale""
X Link 2013-03-23T22:54Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
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