WHAT THE TRUCK?!?
FreightWaves
Show overview
WHAT THE TRUCK?!? has been publishing since 2018, and across the 8 years since has built a catalogue of 984 episodes. That works out to roughly 860 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a several-times-a-week cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 46 min and 59 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language News show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed yesterday, with 56 episodes already out so far this year. Published by FreightWaves.
From the publisher
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.
Latest Episodes
View all 984 episodesThe 52,000 “Illegal” CDLs Fueling Texas’ Supply Chain Crackdownz
Dead Monkeys & Mystery Meat: Inside the O’Hare Cargo Chaos
Why the FMCSA Just Killed 67 ELDs (and 200,000 CDLs)
The $1,000/Month Injection Changing Truckload Weights
The “Yellow” Curse: Why This Color is Killing Logistics Giants
The Freight Recession is Over + The FBI Fumbles Cargo Theft
The 851,000 Load Slump: Are GLP-1s Killing Food Logistics?
From Homeless in Seattle to Automating 100-Truck Fleets
How 15 Ghost MC Numbers Can Hide in Plain Sight
How to Grow a Freight Brokerage Without Selling Your Soul
Why Your “Best Driver” Is Actually Your Biggest Liability
The $287k VIN Hack & The “Super Ego” 60 Minutes Scandal
He Wasn’t a FedEx Driver: The Truth Behind the Athena Strand Case
Amazon's $500 Million Package Drone Gamble
The $1M Lego Heist & Why the USPS is a Financial Blackhole
Why Trump Is Betting $65B On Battleships Over Ports
Why Organized Crime is Stealing F1 Kit Kats and $150K UPS Buyouts are Being Capped
Indiana Just Nuked 2,000 CDLs Overnight (And Will Fine Your Fleet $50k)
Welcome to a Good Friday edition of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? with Malcolm Harris and Michael Vincent. This week, we are diving into the retroactive legislation out of Indiana that just stripped 2,000 drivers of their CDLs overnight. If you’re dispatching a non-domiciled driver with a revoked license in the Hoosier state, your fleet could be staring down a brutal $50,000 fine.On the ocean side, the Strait of Hormuz closure has pushed Asia-US spot rates up a staggering 29%. Is it pure geopolitical fallout, or are carriers using the chaos to pad their bottom lines?Plus, Craig Stewart from Stord drops in to reveal the “insider secret” to beating Amazon Prime delivery speeds without paying for expensive air freight. Through intelligent order routing, mid-market brands are saving millions on parcel spend by fulfilling from the optimal node.Kris Edney (Interstate Global) also joins the desk to break down the incoming capacity crunch for moving season, the insane logistics of moving a fully operational casino, and the incredible work Interstate is doing with the Gary Sinise Foundation to move wounded veterans.Finally, we cover Mercedes-Benz’s $4B capacity injection in Alabama, NASA’s Artemis toilet disaster, and rapper Pooh Shiesty’s attempt to renegotiate a contract with Gucci Mane using an AK-47.In this episode: Intro & Good Friday reflections Sponsor Shoutout: Truckstop.com Freight Fraud Symposium in Cleveland (Promo code: WTT) Indiana revokes 2,000 CDLs overnight ($50k carrier fines) Strait of Hormuz closure spikes ocean spot rates 29% Mercedes-Benz drops $4B into Alabama plant Artemis NASA mission saved by a “Space Plumber” Culture segment: Pooh Shiesty & Gucci Mane’s armed negotiation Kris Edney (Interstate Global) on moving season & casino logistics Craig Stewart (Stord) on intelligent order routing & beating Amazon Prime Get your tickets for the Freight Fraud Symposium on May 20th at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland. Use promo code WTT for a discount at checkout! Watch on YouTube Visit our sponsor - TRUCKSTOP Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts #WHATTHETRUCK #FreightNews #supplychain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Meth in the Blackberries, Pythons in the Port, and the End of NATO?
It’s a jam-packed April Fools’ edition of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?. Hosts Malcolm and The Dude (Michael Vincent) dive into a wild mix of industry news, ranging from massive drug busts and illegal reptile smuggling to significant shifts in U.S. shipbuilding and the global oil market.Featured Guests:Daniel Powell – CEO, Optimal DynamicsDaniel joins the show to discuss the “bleeding edge” of Decision Automation. He explains the concept of “Decision Native” AI agents—systems that don’t just follow simple prompts but understand a carrier’s specific business goals to negotiate loads, manage contracts, and automate up to 80% of CSR workflows.Marina Ivanov – CEO & Co-founder, Apex Transit SolutionsA “self-made” industry leader and advocate, Marina discusses her successful fight against predatory towing in North Carolina. She provides a sobering look at why reputable carriers are facing bankruptcy, citing a multifaceted crisis of reduced rates, fraudulent “fake log” competitors, and the hidden costs of “messy middle” operations. Watch on YouTube Visit our sponsor - TRUCKSTOP Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts #WHATTHETRUCK #FreightNews #supplychain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Snakes in a Trailer: The New Reality of Cross-Border Cargo Crime
In this Tuesday edition of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Malcom holds down the fort to navigate a wave of disruptions hitting the North American supply chain. From legal battles in the auto industry to a massive “refund event” at the U.S. border, this episode breaks down the complexities of 2026 logistics.On this episode, we dive into:• The Jeep Production Halt: FreightWaves’ Noi Mahoney explains how a pricing dispute between Stellantis and a Mexican supplier has paralyzed production of Jeep Compass and Cherokee models, highlighting the extreme fragility of integrated cross-border auto networks.• The $166 Billion Tariff Tsunami: A deep dive into the recent Supreme Court decision striking down emergency tariffs, triggering what could be the largest refund event in U.S. trade history.• Secretary Duffy on Trucking Priorities: We feature an exclusive clip of Secretary Duffy discussing the administration’s efforts to remove “sham schools” and unqualified drivers from the road to improve national safety.• The CDL Crackdown: Rob Carpenter joins the show to discuss the “four problems” facing fleets today, including retroactive liability, insurance exposure, and the importance of the mid-market at events like MATS.• Energy & Freight Market Watch: A look at skyrocketing fuel surcharges and the geopolitical factors currently impacting North American motor carriers. Watch on YouTube Visit our sponsor - JJ KELLER Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts #WHATTHETRUCK #FreightNews #supplychain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices