FreightWaves
WHAT THE TRUCK?!?
WHAT THE TRUCK?!? is FreightWaves' irreverent award-winning podcast breaking down the biggest stories in transportation and logistics. WTT?!? is all about the people that make freight move. On the show you'll hear from founders, CEOs, VCs, truckers, brokers, and influencers. Join the industry three times a week on FreightWavesTV and podcast players everywhere.
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Episodes
Rate Volatility, AI Vetting, and Telematics Overload 16.10.2026 1:03:24
Welcome back to What The Truck! In today's jam-packed Friday episode, hosts Malcolm Harris and Michael Vincent dive into currency fluctuations, cutting-edge AI technology, and the evolving landscape of fleet telematics with three expert guests: Juan Perez, Senior Director of Trading at Monex USA: Juan breaks down why recent central bank rate hikes aren't automatically strengthening currencies and...
The Rise of Freight Fraud & The Trucking Age Debate 14.10.2026 1:01:07
On this update edition of WHAT THE TRUCK?!, hosts Malcolm Harris and Michael Vincent break down the latest supply chain news, major legal cases, and safety updates affecting the freight industry. The hosts kick off the segment discussing a tragic single-vehicle rollover crash on I-84 in Idaho involving a 74-year-old Reno truck driver, sparking a broader debate over whether age caps should exist fo...
The Trucking Age Discrimination Lawsuit (And the Shift to Alternative Fuels) 12.10.2026 58:12
On this Monday edition of WHAT THE TRUCK?!, hosts Malcolm Harris and Michael Vincent break down the latest supply chain news, major legal cases, and severe weather updates affecting the freight industry. The hosts kick off the news segment with an attempted $273,000 frozen seafood theft in New Jersey where an unauthorized freight broker redirected 29,000 pounds of cargo to a box truck on the side...
The $3.5M Amazon Ghost Trailer Scam (And Why Peak Season Started Early) 09.10.2026 1:00:20
On this Friday edition of WHAT THE TRUCK?!, hosts Malcolm Harris and Michael Vincent break down the latest supply chain news, major legal cases, and severe weather updates affecting the freight industry. The hosts kick off the news segment with the sentencing of Amir Nazir, a Connecticut man ordered to serve two years in federal prison and pay $3.5 million in restitution after registering 23 fake...
$1M Stolen Rail Merch & Why 600k Carrier Lists Are Complete BS 07.10.2026 57:09
In this episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, hosts Malcolm Harris and Michael Vincent cover key industry headlines before sitting down for an in-depth interview with three-time founder Tristan Bordeleau. The hosts break down major supply chain news, starting with the LAPD's recovery of $1 million in stolen BNSF and Union Pacific rail cargo from a Whittier shoe retailer, which included high-value goods li...
Why C.H. Robinson Just Bought RXO (And What It Means for Freight Rates) 05.10.2026 50:53
In this episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, hosts Malcolm Harris and Michael Vincent kick off "Rocktober" with a action-packed Monday show covering key industry news, major market shifts, and an innovative sanitation solution for truck drivers. The duo reacts to breaking news regarding C.H. Robinson's acquisition of RXO, analyzing what the consolidation means for multimodal networks and carrier capacity...
Why Canadian Oil Won't Save US Diesel Prices 30.09.2026 54:21
Malcolm and Mike review recent news, including a breakdown of approximately 1,850 industry layoffs across several states, notable drug and weapon seizures involving semi-trucks on I-69 in Michigan and I-40 in Arkansas, and upcoming events like the Future of Freight Festival in Chattanooga. Then they're joined by Matthew Muester, Chief Economist at Breakthrough, He talks about the volatile diesel m...
How a $105M Fake Fleet Scheme Fooled 700+ Investors 28.09.2026 50:35
On this episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Malcolm Harris and Michael Vincent dig into a busy week in freight, from trucking investment fraud and cargo theft to the future of brokerage and autonomous trucking. The show opens with a look at a $105 million alleged semi-truck investment scheme that reportedly involved hundreds of investors and promises of guaranteed weekly returns. Malcolm and Michael bre...
Can You Trust Your Freight Tracking Data? 25.09.2026 45:53
Freight visibility used to answer one big question: Where is my load? Now the question is becoming: Can I trust what I'm seeing? On this episode of What The Truck?!?, Malcolm Harris and Michael Vincent are joined by Andrew Wimer, Associate General Manager at Descartes, to break down the next phase of freight visibility and how multiple tracking signals can give brokers, carriers and shippers a cle...
Beyond Manual Dispatch & Predictive Safety 23.09.2026 45:39
Live from the FreightWaves Enterprise Fleet Summit, hosts Malcolm Harris and Michael Vincent break down the strategies, technologies, and operational shifts required to scale trucking operations during volatile market cycles. In this episode: Chris Hines, CEO of REPOWR, discusses TOP (Trailer Optimization Platform)—the industry's first system designed to execute trailer repositioning rather than j...
The Near-Miss Data Hack Slashing Fleet Collisions by 67% 18.09.2026 55:23
What happens when predictive AI, cross-border trucking disruptions, cargo theft and hidden supply-chain taxes collide? We’re breaking it all down on this Friday edition of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Malcolm Harris and Michael Vincent cover the biggest stories impacting trucking, freight and logistics, including a sudden disruption at the U.S.-Mexico border, a bizarre cargo theft case in Nebraska, and the t...
Nebraska Cops Bust Semi Carrying $50M in Legal Colorado Pot 16.09.2026 55:51
Malcolm and The Dude kick off another packed Wednesday show! From crazy cargo thefts to major supply chain insights, they dive into the biggest stories hitting the freight and logistics industry. Episode Breakdown: $500k+ Copper Theft: A look at a fictitious pickup in Illinois where thieves impersonated Schneider to steal half a million dollars worth of copper—and how GPS tracking helped crack the...
$1 Million Meth Cabbages and Cartel Trucking Brokerages 11.09.2026 55:56
This Friday edition of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Malclolm and Michael Vincent kick off the show with some banter before diving into major freight industry headlines and expert interviews. Key Industry Headlines Colorado Federal Court Ruling: U-Haul was dismissed as a defendant in a Colorado federal court trial following a fatal June 2024 accident where steel beams fell off a truck. The judge cited lack of...
How Mexican Cartels Are Using Pizza Shops To Move Meth Across the Border 09.09.2026 55:32
Malcolm and The Dude dissect recent CargoNet reports regarding Labor Day cargo theft spikes, questioning the data manipulation versus real-world risk. They also dive into former President Donald Trump’s comments on trade deficits and cross-border supply chains with Mexico and Canada. Keith Miao (CEO of Birdstop) and Carl Rundell (President & CEO of Truck Specialized Parking Services) discuss how a...
Why "Traditional" Load Boards Are Dead And How AI "Agents" Are Replacing Them 02.09.2026 56:10
Malcolm and Michael kick off September with a jam-packed Wednesday episode celebrating driver appreciation and cutting-edge freight tech Rusty Kirby, VP of Transportation and Logistics at Pilot Flying J, breaks down the 2026 Road Warrior contest featuring a custom Kenworth truck built by the Diesel Brothers plus $50,000 in cash! Rusty also discusses Pilot’s elite driver rewards program and the cru...
Why 18-Year-Olds Are Outperforming Veterans Behind the Wheel 31.08.2026 55:51
Join hosts Malcolm Harris and Michael Vincent on this episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? as they dive into the biggest stories shaping the freight, logistics, and supply chain landscape! In this episode, we break down: $400K Cargo Theft Recovery in Arizona: How quick police coordination and cross-department communication led to back-to-back stolen load interceptions on I-40 and I-10. Freight Data Disput...
1,800 Lbs of Weed Crossed 5 States and Nobody Got Arrested 28.08.2026 55:27
In this episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, hosts Malcolm Harris and Michael Vincent dive into top headlines and industry insights, featuring expert commentary on logistics expansion, high-stakes supply chain technology, and freight consolidation strategies. The guys discuss Arrive Logistics’ plans to expand its workforce by 1,000 team members following a major capital agreement with Mubadala, alongside...
Dolly Parton: The Queen of Tennessee and a Legacy That Keeps Giving 26.08.2026 54:10
Join Malcolm Harris and Michael Vincent on this packed Wednesday edition of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? as they honor a music legend and dive deep into critical industry updates with two expert guests. The guys pay a heartfelt tribute to the Queen of Country, discussing her incredible philanthropic legacy, her impact on the state of Tennessee, and her recent entry into the logistics space with her new truck...
Is Your Brokerage Next? Double-Brokering and Negligent Hiring Lawsuits Explode 24.08.2026 58:30
First, the guys unpack a bizarre $9.5M methamphetamine seizure hidden inside a Texas detergent load, discuss the sudden departure of Chris Spear from the ATA, state legal victories protecting CDL driver data, and the growing legal heat surrounding broker liability with J.B. Hunt facing summary judgment battles. Then, two expert guest segments tackle the industry’s biggest modern challenges: BuyWan...
Why Simple AI Automation Is Failing Your Freight P&L 21.08.2026 56:03
Malcolm and Mike tackle the latest headlines shaking up the freight and logistics world. From dark realities at the border to major infrastructure debate and college sports sponsorship firsts, the duo breaks down the industry's biggest news before diving into deep-dive interviews with tech and compliance leaders. Nick Dorman, Founder & CEO of Alvys, breaks down "Foundry"—their AI agent layer built...
Highway Inspections Put 64% of Freight Out of Service! 19.08.2026 55:22
Malcolm Harris and Michael Vincent host another fast-paced episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, covering cargo theft surges, roadside enforcement sweeps, and the real math behind heavy-duty fleet decarbonization. In the top stories for today, police in Leeds arrest six individuals tied to organized cargo theft, recovering stolen goods, drugs, and weapons amid estimates that cargo crime costs the UK $88 m...
How a Georgia Tax Preparer Scammed Independent Truckers in a 54-Count Indictment 17.08.2026 47:02
This episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? delivers a fast-paced mix of sports banter, logistics headlines, and industry insights, running for a tight 44 minutes out of respect for Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels. Episode Highlights: FBI Tax Fraud Case: A 54-count federal indictment involving a Georgia tax preparer who targeted independent truck drivers through a word-of-mouth referral sch...
Why 1 in 4 Brokers Will Need This Overlooked Benefit Before Age 65 14.08.2026 55:29
On this Friday edition of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, host Malcolm Harris and Michael Vincent who is broadcasting live from WHAT THE TRUCK?!? West in Fort Worth, Texas) dive into crucial financial protection strategies for freight brokers and the complex, rapidly shifting landscape of trade tariffs. Ryan Frame and Ryan O'Leary from Ashford Advisors break down why disability insurance is one of the most cri...
How 1 Anonymous "Bat Signal" App Stops Driver Turnover Cold 12.08.2026 55:30
This episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? is hosted by Malcolm Harris and Michael Vincent. The show, sponsored by Gnosis Freight, features three industry guests covering international trade, trucking community tools, and autonomous AI logistics: Trey Boring (President at IMS Worldwide Incorporated): Trey discusses his nearly four decades of navigating international trade, foreign trade zones (FTZs), tarif...
$500K Cargo Heist, Fake Deliveries & The Global Trade Crisis 10.08.2026 50:52
Get your week started with the fastest 45 minutes in freight! On today’s episode, Malcolm Harris and Michael Vincent break down the latest supply chain headlines, crazy cargo fraud cases, and the evolving landscape of global trade. In This Episode: Headline News: Justin Turner named CEO of Mariner Logistics, a breakdown of the Little Debbie snack delivery fraud scheme, Indiana's massive truck insp...
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