From Operations Floor to Partner: The Real Path to Owning a Logistics Business

The Load Board Built to Kill Freight Fraud

Freight fraud is a $35 billion problem — and it's getting smarter, not slower.In this episode, Lida sits down with Alden Gomez — Co-Founder and CEO of Turnpike, an invite-only, fraud-resistant freight network built to protect legitimate brokers and carriers. Before building Turnpike, Alden spent years in freight brokerage and dispatch seeing the problem firsthand. Now he's doing something about it.In this episode:How Alden went from freight brokerage to building TurnpikeWhy existing load boards are broken — and what invite-only actually meansThe real tactics fraudsters use: AI-generated IDs, stolen MCs, spoofed emailsHow Turnpike verifies every company before they get accessWhere AI is taking freight fraud detection in 2026 and beyondThe one thing brokers and carriers should do right now to protect themselvesConnect with Alden + Turnpike: https://turnpike.comFollow Lida on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/lidahakobyanSponsored by Digital Permit Book — smarter trucking compliance.

Pick, Pack, Ship Is Dead — Here's What Error-Free Fulfillment Actually Looks Like in 2026

Most brands think they have a shipping problem. They don't — they have a fulfillment problem. And it's costing them clients.In this episode, Lida sits down with Brynden King — VP of Sales at FFE Solutions Group, a full-service 3PL out of Salt Lake City specializing in error-free fulfillment, kitting, custom packaging, and scalable warehousing. Brynden has been inside these operations from the ground up, and he breaks down exactly what's breaking most fulfillment setups — and how to fix it.In this episode:The most expensive mistake brands make when choosing a 3PLWhat error-free fulfillment actually looks like in practiceKitting and custom packaging — the use case most brands are sleeping onHow real-time visibility fixes your supply chain before it becomes a freight problemOn-demand warehousing for seasonal brands — what to do before Q4 hitsWhere AI is taking fulfillment in the next 3-5 yearsIf you're a brand, operator, or logistics pro — this one is for you.Connect with Brynden + FFE Solutions Group: https://www.ffesg.comSubscribe to Your Bestie in Freight: https://freightfreedom.coFollow Lida on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/lidahakobyanSponsored by Digital Permit Book — smarter trucking compliance.

From Operations Floor to Partner: The Real Path to Owning a Logistics Business

Most logistics companies say they do custom solutions. Very few actually build the infrastructure to back it up.In this episode of Your Bestie in Freight, I sit down with Kalen Block — VP and Partner at Yellowstone Logistics, a custom distribution company serving Fortune 500 manufacturers, technology firms, and heavy industry shippers across the U.S. since 2007.We talk about what custom distribution actually means in the real world, how Yellowstone built their own proprietary technology to stay ahead, where companies consistently lose money without realizing it, and how AI is really — and I mean really — impacting distribution operations today.Kalen also shares the journey from operations supervisor all the way to owning part of the business. This one is packed.🎙️ Subscribe to Your Bestie in Freight for real conversations with the people actually running logistics.📌 Connect with Kalen: www.yellowstonelogistics.com📌 Connect with Lida: www.freightfreedom.co#FreightPodcast #YourBestieInFreight #FreightFreedom #Logistics #Distribution #SupplyChain #3PL #LogisticsBusiness #Freight #Trucking #Transportation #FreightBroker #FreightIndustry #LogisticsLife #TruckingLife #SupplyChainManagement #FreightManagement #Warehousing #FreightTech #LogisticsTech #AIinLogistics #FreightAI #B2BLogistics #BrokerLife #OwnerOperator #Entrepreneur #WomenInBusiness #WomenInLogistics #BusinessPodcast #Podcast #PodcastLife #BusinessGrowth #SmallBusiness #B2B #AI #DigitalTransformation #BusinessTips #CustomDistribution #Fortune500 #DistributionLogistics #FreightDistribution #LogisticsPartner #DistributionNetwork #FreightNetwork #LTL #FTL #Intermodal #LastMileDelivery #WarehouseManagement #DistributionCenter #LogisticsManagement #FreightStrategy #SupplyChainStrategy #FreightOperations #LogisticsOperations #CargoFreight #FreightSolutions #LogisticsNews #FreightNews #SupplyChainNewsDone For You LinkdeIN Prospecting & Email Automation System-https://www.logisticswithlida.com/dfnlinkdeinprospecting/automationsystemFreight Broker Elite Mentorship-https://www.logisticswithlida.com/freightbrokerelite/paymentplanFREE Resources for You✨FREE Ebook "How to make 6 figures with 5 steps as a freight broker” https://www.logisticswithlida.com/make6figuresasafba✨Run your email marketing and land TOP shippers, all in one place. Get 10k emails for free and upgrade whenever you're ready:https://apollo.grsm.io/6figuresfreightbroker✨Get a Professional G Suite Email Addresshttps://referworkspace.app.goo.gl/HfRJMy newsletter- this is right-https://lida.systeme.io/freightfreedom✨One Month Free on TruckstopChoose the link that fits your role:Broker https://partners.truckstop.com/f8g1u1xujlu8Shipper https://partners.truckstop.com/jwb3y95gin2l-bvjxsfpCarrier https://partners.truckstop.com/7pxzh5pk15py-gk8o3(Just a heads up: the above links are affiliate links, so if you sign up using them, I may get a small kickback, which is really helpful for my channel. Thank you!)

The Truth About Cross-Border Freight Between the U.S. and Mexico (What Nobody Tells You)

The U.S.–Mexico border moves billions of dollars in freight every single year — and most shippers still don't fully understand how it works. In this episode of Your Bestie in Freight, I sit down with Hugo Machado, VP of Sales and Marketing at Blockchain Logistics, a U.S. Customhouse Broker operating right at the San Diego–Tijuana corridor, one of the most active trade gateways in North America. We get into what customs clearance really looks like on a bad day, why the nearshoring wave is changing everything for cross-border freight, where companies are silently losing money, and how AI is starting to reshape the customs and logistics game. If you're moving freight across the border  or thinking about it  this one is for you. 😙️ Subscribe to Your Bestie in Freight for real talk on logistics, freight, and building a business in this industry. 📌 Connect with Hugo: www.blchainlogistics.com 📌 Connect with Lida: www.freightfreedom.co #FreightPodcast #YourBestieInFreight #FreightFreedom #Logistics #CrossBorderFreight #SupplyChain #CustomsBroker #Freight #Trucking #Transportation #FreightBroker #FreightIndustry #LogisticsLife #TruckingLife #SupplyChainManagement #FreightForwarding #3PL #Warehousing #FreightTech #LogisticsTech #AIinLogistics #FreightAI #B2BLogistics #FreightManagement #BrokerLife #OwnerOperator #Entrepreneur #WomenInBusiness #WomenInLogistics #BusinessPodcast #Podcast #PodcastLife #BusinessGrowth #SmallBusiness #B2B #AI #DigitalTransformation #BusinessTips #USMexicoTrade #CustomsClearance #ImportExport #Nearshoring #TradeCompliance #USMCA #GlobalLogistics #NorthAmericaTrade #ImportFreight #ExportFreight #BorderLogistics #MexicoLogistics #CrossBorder #FreightStrategy #SupplyChainStrategy #TradeLogistics #FreightOperations #LogisticsOperations #CargoFreight #FreightSolutions #LogisticsNews #FreightNews #SupplyChainNews

How to Avoid Expensive Port Delays | Logistics Expert Breaks It Down

What looks like a simple container move can actually be where freight brokers and logistics companies lose the most money. In this video, we break down the hidden challenges behind drayage, port congestion, chassis shortages, and missed appointments—and how they impact your logistics business. If you're in freight brokering, trucking, or working with direct shippers, this is critical knowledge you can’t afford to ignore.Learn how successful freight brokers manage port operations, reduce costly delays, and improve communication between international and domestic logistics. We also cover how to get direct shippers, scale your logistics company, and use smarter systems (including AI in logistics) to stay competitive in today’s supply chain environment.If you’re serious about growing your freight brokerage or trucking business, make sure you apply these strategies to avoid profit loss and operate more efficiently.👉 Subscribe for more freight broker tips, logistics business strategies, and real-world insights to help you grow. key topicsPort congestion and its impact on profitsDifferences between 3PL and 4PL logistics providersCommon mistakes in drayage and port operationsAutomation and AI in logistics and their futureStrategies to reduce delays and costs at ports sound bites"Port issues cause profit loss, not just delays.""Started with coast-to-coast trucking in 2015.""Expanding to other ports like Houston and Newark."Chapters00:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ku3LvuISvmk] Understanding the Cost of Container Moves05:16 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ku3LvuISvmk&t=316s] The Journey of Polar 4PL09:56 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ku3LvuISvmk&t=596s] Challenges After Containers Hit the Port12:26 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ku3LvuISvmk&t=746s] The Importance of Organization in Freight14:26 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ku3LvuISvmk&t=866s] Networking and Learning in the Industry17:01 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ku3LvuISvmk&t=1021s] The Future of Logistics and Automation18:49 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ku3LvuISvmk&t=1129s] Strategies to Mitigate Delays and Costs21:08 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ku3LvuISvmk&t=1268s] Rapid Fire Insights on Drayage