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
October 15, 2025 • 45 mins
This episode of What The Truck?!? dives into major transportation headlines and features two standout guests shaping the logistics landscape.
The show opens with news updates from FreightWaves’ John Kingston, who discusses a spike in Chapter 11 filings across the transportation sector—five in the first two weeks of October alone. Kingston explains the market pressures behind these bankruptcies and highlights companies navigating r...
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October 13, 2025 • 46 mins
It’s a marvelous Monday on What The Truck?!? with your host Malcolm Harris, bringing you the latest on trends, talent, and technology shaking up the freight world.
In today’s episode:
Tim Crawford, CEO of Tenstreet, breaks down Q3 driver hiring and retention data — including why drivers are staying put, what’s next for recruiting, and how carriers can weather the storm in a tight market.
Carly Gumby, VP of Revenue at Transfix, ...
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October 10, 2025 • 45 mins
Host Malcolm Harris brings the energy for another jam-packed Friday edition of What The Truck?! — where freight meets fire conversation.
In This Episode:
Ian Jefferies, President & CEO of the Association of American Railroads (AAR), gives us the inside track on:
Rail safety and first responder training
How policy modernization drives innovation
Collaboration between truckers and railroads
Combatting cargo t...
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October 8, 2025 • 46 mins
Host Malcolm Harris is back with another powerhouse lineup on What The Truck?!?
This episode dives deep into the latest freight market volatility, data-driven decision-making, and the innovations shaping the future of logistics.
Guests:
David Spencer, VP of Market Intelligence at Arrive Logistics — breaks down rate volatility, market disruptions, and how Arrive’s data models are adapting to regulatory shifts.
Zach Strick...
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October 6, 2025 • 45 mins
In this episode of FreightWaves’ What The Truck?!?, host Malcolm Harris dives into how technology is quietly reshaping the freight world. From AI-powered visibility to smarter dock operations, this show takes you under the hood of innovation in logistics.
Guests:
Wesley Montague, CEO & Founder of ShipItPro — shares how his platform is tackling freight damage and cargo claims head-on, saving shippers billions through proactive tec...
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October 3, 2025 • 45 mins
It’s a jam-packed Friday on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Host Malcolm Harris is joined in the Chattanooga studio by the one and only Dr. Phil of Trucking, Charles Gracey! They’re breaking down the biggest headlines and getting real about the state of the industry.
First up, a bombshell legal story: The Supreme Court is stepping in to clarify broker and carrier liability once and for all. FreightWaves Editor at Large John Kingston calls in t...
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October 1, 2025 • 44 mins
Malcolm Harris is joined by two industry leaders for a jam-packed show. This episode is brought to you by Descartes MacroPoint, the industry’s best transportation visibility and risk monitoring platform.
First, Malcolm speaks with Michael Hain, Director of Product Marketing at Descartes. They dive deep into the latest Descartes Transportation Management Benchmark Study. Hain reveals that a surprising 81% of respondents now see tra...
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September 29, 2025 • 46 mins
This Monday on What the Truck?!?, we're joined by Curtis Spencer, CEO of Bloodhound Tracking Device, a leading innovator in real-time asset tracking solutions for global supply chains. With over four decades of experience in logistics, ports, and intermodal shipping, Curtis shares his journey to launching a tech startup and the lessons he's learned along the way.We'll also cover the latest headlines in the freight world:
SCOTUS...
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September 26, 2025 • 44 mins
On this Friday edition of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, host Malcolm Harris is in Chattanooga breaking down the week’s biggest headlines and talking with industry titans.First, we dive into the FMCSA’s new emergency rule that immediately restricts the issuance of non-domiciled CDLs. Then, we cover President Trump’s new tariffs targeting heavy trucks and other goods, which could lead to higher costs for imported trucks and parts. Other topics ...
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September 24, 2025 • 48 mins
On this episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, host Malcolm Harris is joined by a lineup of M’s: Marcus and Matt for a jam-packed show.
First, Malcolm goes one-on-one with Marcus Lewis, founder of the National Trucking Network. As a broker and a former carrier, they “take the gloves off” for a candid discussion about the tense but necessary relationship between brokers and truckers. Marcus shares his perspective on what brokers can do bett...
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September 22, 2025 • 50 mins
This episode of What the Truck?! delivers a packed lineup of industry insights and big-name guests. After a quick sponsor spotlight on Verizon Business, Harris dives into the headlines—covering FMCSA’s English proficiency testing concerns, the latest State of Freight report, President Trump’s approval of an $85B Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern merger, and shipping disruptions on the Mississippi River.The first guest, Scott Cornell, ...
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September 19, 2025 • 51 mins
On this episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, host Malcolm Harris is joined by the “freight sensei” himself, Thomas Wasson. The two dive into a wide-ranging conversation that blends industry insights with personal stories from Thomas’s career in logistics.They cover everything from Tesla’s latest autopilot lawsuits and the future of autonomous trucking , to how companies like Outpost are scaling up terminal networks to handle billions in f...
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September 17, 2025 • 60 mins
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September 15, 2025 • 48 mins
On this September 15th edition of What the Truck?! with host Malcolm Harris, FreightWavesTV kicks off Trucker Appreciation Week with a high-energy lineup. Malcolm chats with Jordan Spradling, VP of Transportation & Logistics at Pilot Flying J, about the company’s Road Warrior Contest in partnership with the Diesel Brothers—featuring a custom Kenworth W900 and $50,000 prize. Spradling shares insights on driver appreciation, leadersh...
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September 12, 2025 • 23 mins
In this Friday edition of What The Truck?!, host Malcolm Harris welcomes Erin Field from Chevron to discuss the company’s role in advancing renewable fuels and supporting fleets on their sustainability journeys. Erin reflects on her nearly decade-long career at Chevron, highlighting innovations in biodiesel, renewable diesel, renewable natural gas (RNG), and hydrogen. She introduces Chevron’s demo program with Cummins and PACCAR, w...
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September 8, 2025 • 45 mins
WHAT THE TRUCK?!? kicks off a brand-new chapter as Kaylee Nix welcomes the show’s new host, Malcolm Harris. From his early days at Coyote to his journey through Steam Logistics, Axle Logistics, and beyond, Malcolm shares how freight shaped his career and why Chattanooga feels like home. He talks about his passion for storytelling, his vision for connecting the freight community, and what listeners can expect as he takes the reins o...
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August 29, 2025 • 45 mins
On today’s WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, host Thomas Wasson breaks down the day’s top headlines — from Wawa’s first travel center with truck parking to Aurora and McLeod’s autonomous TMS integration, tariff-driven import surges, and shake-ups at the STB. Then, Thomas dives into the future of renewable fuels with special guests from Nopetro and Hexagon Agility. Nopetro’s Scott Brenner and Kevin Hyatt explain how fleets are adopting renewable n...
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August 27, 2025 • 45 mins
Host Thomas Wasson breaks down the latest trucking headlines — from federal threats to cut highway funds over English proficiency enforcement to CDL testing scandals, clean energy truck orders, and shifting credit conditions in transportation finance. Michael Caney, CCO at Highway, joins the show to discuss the company’s growth investment, the launch of the Trusted Freight Exchange, and the battle against freight fraud. Later, Zach...
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August 25, 2025 • 45 mins
On this episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, host Thomas Wasson covers the latest headlines in freight before diving deep into driver wellness with Travelers’ Monica Rinaldi. She breaks down the mental and physical health challenges truckers face on the road and what fleets can do to better support them. Then, Kenworth’s Sarah Abernathy joins to spotlight the Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence Award, celebrating veterans who’ve s...
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August 22, 2025 • 49 mins
Thomas Wasson breaks down the top stories in freight, including the Trump administration’s sudden pause on work visas for foreign truck drivers and what it means for the industry. It’s also an “autonomous trucks” edition, featuring in-depth conversations with Shahrukh Kazmi, Chief Product Officer at Volvo Autonomous Solutions, on their new VNL autonomous trucks running freight in Texas, and Shawn Kerrigan, COO of Plus, on their pat...
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