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.
Episodes
December 10, 2025 • 45 mins
In this special festive edition of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, host Malcolm Harris brings you a packed episode live from the 2026 Freight Market Summit.
First, Malcolm sits down with Sarah Abernathy, Director of Marketing and Communications at Kenworth Truck Company. Sarah shares the behind-the-scenes story of one of trucking’s most heartwarming annual traditions: hauling the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree across the country. She discusses Ke...
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December 8, 2025 • 53 mins
On this episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, host Malcolm Harris dives into a packed lineup covering the latest issues shaping freight, technology, and trucking regulation.
We kick things off with Rudy Nemeth of Veloster Solutions, who breaks down how AI is transforming fleet management through predictive maintenance, smarter safety systems, and advanced route optimization following their recent acquisition of NextBillion.ai.
Next, Magn...
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December 5, 2025 • 46 mins
In this episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? host Malcolm Harris sits down with three industry leaders to break down the latest trends shaping freight, fleet operations, and the trailer marketplace.
First, Jake Johnson of RTA shares his journey from diesel technician to fleet success manager and explains how data, automation, and smarter technology can reduce downtime, control costs, and improve fleet performance.
Next, Corey Klujsza of ...
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December 3, 2025 • 55 mins
Get ready for a jam-packed episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Host Malcolm Harris tackles back-office inefficiencies, the critical world of cold chain logistics, and the "cold truth" about major issues facing the trucking industry today.
On This Episode:
Eliminating Email Brokerage Chaos
Clayton Griffin, President of OTR Solutions, joins the show to discuss why email is an outdated and inefficient primary tool for brokerage operat...
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December 1, 2025 • 55 mins
In this episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, host Malcolm Harris closes out the first day of December with a full lineup of industry leaders shaping the future of freight, logistics, and AI.
We kick off with Jason Burns, former Vanderbilt wide receiver turned podcaster and last-mile logistics veteran. Jason shares insights from his “Last2First” journey, the evolution of the final-mile sector, and what leaders should prioritize heading in...
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November 28, 2025 • 41 mins
Day 2 of F3: Future of Freight Festival brings the energy, the insights, and the triple-threat lineup. Host Malcolm Harris goes live from downtown Chattanooga to dive into the evolving world of freight tech, AI, payments, and innovation—straight from the leaders building the future.
Guest #1 — Garrett Wolfe, EVP of Market Strategy, TriumphGarrett breaks down Triumph’s purpose-built, verified freight transaction network, how their ...
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November 26, 2025 • 46 mins
Welcome to another episode of What the Truck?! with host Malcolm Harris coming to you remotely from sunny Florida as we head into Thanksgiving weekend! Today’s double-header is packed with breaking news, powerful storytelling, and industry insights you don’t want to miss.
First, FreightWaves insider and investigative journalist Noi Mahoney joins the show to break down some of the biggest headlines in freight:
Major rail merge...
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November 24, 2025 • 45 mins
Welcome to a special Thanksgiving-week edition of WHAT THE TRUCK?! with your host, Malcolm Harris! Even though he’s out of the studio and home for the holidays, Malcolm is still delivering—like DoorDash—with a jam-packed double feature you won’t want to miss.
Today’s Lineup
John Kingston – Editor-at-Large, FreightWaves
John joins to break down his latest article on what he calls the “jobs apocalypse” hitting logistics. From AI-d...
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November 21, 2025 • 46 mins
Malcolm Harris brings a stacked lineup diving into e-commerce logistics, fleet operations, and the growing impact of AI across the supply chain.
Headlines:
Malcolm breaks down the latest in freight, including FMCSA bond enforcement, driver shortages affecting farm labor, Maersk’s relocation to Charlotte, 3PL marketing ROI insights, and rising cargo theft trends.
Featured Guests
Carlos Barbosa — VP of E-commerce Solutions, ePost...
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November 19, 2025 • 45 mins
Malcolm Harris brings together three powerhouse guests who are shaping the future of trucking, supply chain, and transportation technology.
First up, Kenneth Hanover, Director of North American Sales & Customer Support at Fleetguard (now operating under Atmos), dives deep into the company’s Cummins-rooted heritage, its commitment to engineering-first product excellence, and how Fleetguard empowers truckers through right-to-repair ...
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November 17, 2025 • 49 mins
Malcolm kicks off the week with energy, industry insights, and a packed lineup of guests who deliver deep expertise across transportation safety, branding, and heavy-haul logistics.
Malcolm opens with key headlines impacting the freight world — from upcoming USPS parcel price hikes to fluctuating global trade patterns, ocean carrier earnings, FMCSA’s new crash-risk study, and shifting M&A trends in the freight sector.
The episode...
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November 12, 2025 • 47 mins
It’s hump day on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? and host Malcolm Harris is bringing the heat with a jam-packed lineup covering innovation, strategy, and the latest headlines shaking up logistics.In this episode:
Arthur Axelrad, CEO & Co-Founder of Dispatch Science, breaks down the launch of DataSync — the newest part of their DSX ecosystem giving carriers real-time control and visibility over operations. Discover how data is reshaping last...
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November 10, 2025 • 45 mins
This episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? features two in-depth conversations focused on how technology is reshaping trucking safety, operations, and cargo security. Host Malcolm Harris first speaks with Kiren Sakhar, Chief Product Officer at Samsara, about how AI-powered dashcams, sensors, and real-time coaching are helping fleets shift from reactive safety practices to predictive, preventative ones. They discuss improvements in driver ex...
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November 7, 2025 • 45 mins
Host Malcolm Harris has a full house for this episode, joined by three experts to tackle the biggest stories in freight.First, FreightWaves Editor-at-Large John Kingston joins the show to break down RXO's shocking earnings tumble. He explains what triggered Wall Street's steep negative reaction and what it signals for the rest of the brokerage and 3PL sector.Then, Chief Product Officer at PCS, Danielle Villegas, dives into how AI a...
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November 5, 2025 • 50 mins
In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into the evolving world of freight tech, automation, safety, and the future of transportation — featuring three powerhouse guests shaping the industry right now.
Guest Lineup:
1. Chris Demetroulis — Managing Director of Transportation at Gallagher Chris breaks down the real risk and reward behind autonomous trucking, how insurers will adapt to AVs, and why reducing human error is the key to l...
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November 3, 2025 • 46 mins
FreightWaves Founder and CEO Craig Fuller joins host Malcolm Harris for an unfiltered look at what he calls “the busiest news week in trucking history.” They break down why the ATA’s so-called “driver shortage” is a myth, how unqualified drivers and lax regulations have shaken the industry, and why the freight brokerage world is facing its toughest market in years. Craig also dives into Secretary Duffy’s crackdown on noncompliant c...
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October 31, 2025 • 45 mins
Host Malcolm Harris kicks off a spooky edition of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? live from Chattanooga, Tennessee, diving into some of the biggest stories shaping trucking and logistics.
First up, OOIDA Executive Vice President Lewie Pugh joins the show to react to Secretary Duffy’s fiery comments on driver qualification standards and language proficiency. Lewie breaks down the long-running myth of the “driver shortage,” calling it a cover for...
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October 29, 2025 • 45 mins
Host Malcolm Harris kicks off this midweek edition of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? with headlines shaking up the logistics and freight world. From Craig Fuller’s fiery critique of the ATA’s backpedal on the “driver shortage” narrative to breaking news of an Amtrak–truck collision in San Antonio, Malcolm dives deep into the week’s hottest topics.
He then welcomes Clayton Griffin, President of OTR Solutions, to discuss how broker-carrier relat...
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October 27, 2025 • 45 mins
This week on What The Truck?!?, Malcolm Harris kicks off a loaded four-piece Monday special with powerhouse guests and big industry takes. FreightWaves’ own Craig Fuller returns fresh off an epic F3 and unloads on the ATA’s “driver shortage” myth, calling for accountability and smarter policy to protect veteran drivers and restore safety across the roads.
Next up, Craig Leinauer of Travelers digs into the rising broker liability c...
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October 24, 2025 • 47 mins
Malcolm Harris talks with Alfonso Quijano, CTO of Lean Solutions Group; Richard Bubb, Principal Program Manager at Amazon Relay; and Todd Waldron, Vice President of Carrier Experience at Truckstop.
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