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WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

FreightWaves 1005 Episodes Oct 12, 2026

WHAT THE TRUCK?!? is an award-winning podcast from FreightWaves that breaks down the biggest stories in transportation and logistics. The show focuses on the people who make freight move, featuring interviews with founders, CEOs, VCs, truckers, brokers, and influencers. It airs three times a week on FreightWavesTV and podcast platforms.

Episodes

The Trucking Age Discrimination Lawsuit (And the Shift to Alternative Fuels)
The Trucking Age Discrimination Lawsuit (And the Shift to Alternative Fuels) Oct 12, 2026 3492 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)
The $3.5M Amazon Ghost Trailer Scam (And Why Peak Season Started Early) Oct 9, 2026 3620 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
$1M Stolen Rail Merch & Why 600k Carrier Lists Are Complete BS Oct 7, 2026 3429 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)
Why C.H. Robinson Just Bought RXO (And What It Means for Freight Rates) Oct 5, 2026 3053 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
Why Canadian Oil Won't Save US Diesel Prices Sep 30, 2026 3261 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
How a $105M Fake Fleet Scheme Fooled 700+ Investors
How a $105M Fake Fleet Scheme Fooled 700+ Investors Sep 28, 2026 3035 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 brea
Can You Trust Your Freight Tracking Data?
Can You Trust Your Freight Tracking Data? Sep 25, 2026 2753 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 cl
Beyond Manual Dispatch & Predictive Safety
Beyond Manual Dispatch & Predictive Safety Sep 23, 2026 2739 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 t
The Near-Miss Data Hack Slashing Fleet Collisions by 67%
The Near-Miss Data Hack Slashing Fleet Collisions by 67% Sep 18, 2026 3323 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
Nebraska Cops Bust Semi Carrying $50M in Legal Colorado Pot
Nebraska Cops Bust Semi Carrying $50M in Legal Colorado Pot Sep 16, 2026 3351 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 crac
$1 Million Meth Cabbages and Cartel Trucking Brokerages
$1 Million Meth Cabbages and Cartel Trucking Brokerages Sep 11, 2026 3356 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 la
How Mexican Cartels Are Using Pizza Shops To Move Meth Across the Border
How Mexican Cartels Are Using Pizza Shops To Move Meth Across the Border Sep 9, 2026 3332 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

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