FreightWaves Jun 19, 2026 Supply Chain

Highway looks to become the ‘Plaid for Freight’ as cargo theft goes direct

Highway aims to become the 'Plaid for Freight' to address cargo theft by creating a connective layer for the trucking industry, similar to fintech's transformation.

Why this matters to buyers

Buyers in the freight and logistics sector may have access to new verification and connectivity tools that could improve security and reduce cargo theft risks.

Recommended buyer actions

  • Monitor developments in freight verification and connectivity platforms.
  • Evaluate how such platforms could integrate with existing logistics operations.
  • Assess potential security benefits for high-value shipments.

Original source context

The freight industry stands at a crossroads that looks remarkably familiar to anyone who remembers the early days of fintech. Before Plaid became the connective tissue linking bank accounts to lending decisions, borrowers shuffled paperwork and lenders operated on good faith. Now that same transformation is coming for trucking, and Highway’s Chief Commercial Officer Michael […] The post Highway looks to become the ‘Plaid for Freight’ as cargo theft goes direct appeared first on FreightWaves.

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