The Billion-Dollar Cargo Hustle

Feds Crack Down On 75 Fraudulent CDL Schools

The boys are back in the building! Join Malcolm Harris and Michael Vincent as they dive into the latest industry news, headlines, and expert insights on this edition of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? In This Episode * 5 Minutes in Freight (Headlines): * A major $2.1M cocaine bust involving tractor-trailers in Florida. * ArcBest restructuring and 2% workforce/terminal door consolidation. * Military CDL skill waivers and veterans in trucking. * DHS and DOT investigating 75 CDL training schools for suspected fraud. Special Guests * Tarek Alaruri – Co-Founder & CEO of Stuut Tariq drops by to break down how AI and automation are transforming accounts receivable (AR) in logistics. From his background in wrestling to running tech that reduces overdue invoices by up to 40%, Tarek shares how Stuut is helping brokers and carriers get paid faster and streamline their operations. * John Scott – Operations Manager at Atlanta Container and Trailer Calling in all the way from Turks and Caicos, John joins the show to discuss the growing demand for storage space in supply chain operations. He breaks down how flexible, month-to-month trailer and container rentals help businesses stay adaptable across different verticals—from construction to retail Watch on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVi2PdlRdiSqmJsM01U1gwAfc_y75q_PW] Visit our sponsor - GNOSIS FREIGHT [https://gnosisfreight.com/] Subscribe to the WTT newsletter [https://www.freightwaves.com/wtt] Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-the-truck/id1357715797] Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/5X1AlbXLIKJAwwwA059sVd?si=bGt9JO4TRaG3aAcyz-UaxA] More FreightWaves Podcasts [https://www.freightwaves.com/podcasts] #WHATTHETRUCK #FreightNews #supplychain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

The Billion-Dollar Cargo Hustle

Welcome back to another hilarious, high-energy Friday edition of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? In this episode, hosts Malcolm Harris and Michael Vincent break down the wild world of logistics, cover the craziest headlines making waves in the freight industry, and dive deep into major changes hitting cross-border and summer highway infrastructure. In This Episode: * The $1 Billion Cargo Theft Ring: We look into the shocking extradition of a Texas man from Qatar facing massive federal conspiracy charges linked to a massive five-year criminal empire. * The Counterfeit Postage Scheme: How an operation involving fraudulent labels led to tens of millions of parcels being shipped from China and a $150M revenue loss for the USPS. * Wildfires & Air Quality: How poor AQI across major hubs like Chicago affects the industry. * Logo Contest Alert! Enter the "Chubby Face Logistics" logo contest for a chance to win $1,500. Submissions close tomorrow at 12 PM Eastern! Send entries to chubbyfacelogistics@soapcreekcap.com [chubbyfacelogistics@soapcreekcap.com]. * Special Guests: • Omar Kari – CEO of Logicbroker  Omar joins the show to break down the highly anticipated opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Ontario and the US. He shares vital insights on how this new artery will change dynamic routing, carrier allocation, and why companies need to digitize their systems to conquer cross-border customs before their trucks ever hit the border. • Rob Abbott – VP of Corporate Strategy at Fleetworthy  Rob brings the heat (and an accidental air horn!) to talk about summer construction season, low-clearance bridges, and major traffic diversions like the massive freeway shutdown in Louisville. He explains how Fleetworthy is utilizing GPS and in-cab notifications to give drivers real-time, virtual sign alerts to prevent costly incidents, bridge strikes, and route navigation issues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Where the Digital Supply Chain Goes to Die (The Yard Black Hole)

Welcome to another action-packed Monday edition of What the Truck! Hosts Malcolm Harris and Michael Vincent are back to unpack the latest supply chain news, upcoming events, and the technological revolutions hitting global logistics. In this episode, we dive deep into the unexpected places importers are actually losing money after containers hit the port, and why the yard remains one of the least digitized aspects of the supply chain in 2026. Plus, we preview the upcoming Supply Chain AI Symposium in Chicago! Featured guests: * Steven Dodola – CIO and Owner of Dodola Global Logistics. Steven joins the show to break down the costly handoffs at the port, navigating demurrage and detention, and how freight forwarders are utilizing tools like Claude Code and AI to streamline operations. * Jake Coppinger – CEO & Co-Founder of Yardflow by Freight Roll. Jake talks about the massive gaps in yard management digitization, the hurdles facing truck drivers, and the impending shift toward autonomous trucking. * Casey Larkin – Co-Founder of Yardflow by Freight Roll. Casey dives into standardizing workflows across fragmented carrier networks, eliminating paper dependency, and building the "digital brain" required to run the automated yard networks of the future. Watch on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVi2PdlRdiSqmJsM01U1gwAfc_y75q_PW] Visit our sponsor - GNOSIS FREIGHT [https://gnosisfreight.com/] Subscribe to the WTT newsletter [https://www.freightwaves.com/wtt] Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-the-truck/id1357715797] Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/5X1AlbXLIKJAwwwA059sVd?si=bGt9JO4TRaG3aAcyz-UaxA] More FreightWaves Podcasts [https://www.freightwaves.com/podcasts] #WHATTHETRUCK #FreightNews #supplychain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

This 5-Word Safety Policy Just Cost a Fleet $104,000,000

Welcome to another wild Friday edition of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? In this episode, hosts Malcolm Harris and Michael Vincent break down the biggest money headlines hitting the supply chain, global logistics, and over-the-road trucking sectors. From devastating nuclear verdicts to massive $11M cargo recoveries and sneaky border smuggling tactics, we dive deep into the volatile state of logistics. Plus, Noel Glasgow (VP of Sales for WEX’s OTR Business) stops by to unpack the mechanics of fuel fraud and how carriers can protect their margins against surging fuel prices. Watch on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVi2PdlRdiSqmJsM01U1gwAfc_y75q_PW] Visit our sponsor - GNOSIS FREIGHT [https://gnosisfreight.com/] Subscribe to the WTT newsletter [https://www.freightwaves.com/wtt] Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-the-truck/id1357715797] Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/5X1AlbXLIKJAwwwA059sVd?si=bGt9JO4TRaG3aAcyz-UaxA] More FreightWaves Podcasts [https://www.freightwaves.com/podcasts] #WHATTHETRUCK #FreightNews #supplychain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Inside the "Phantom Driver" Scam Keeping Unsafe Fleets on the Road

Welcome to a brand new episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, the award-winning, irreverent supply chain show! Hosts Malcolm Harris and Michael Vincent are back to break down the biggest headlines hitting the logistics and transportation sector this week. On This Episode: * HOA Wars & Texas Bound: Co-host Michael Vincent calls in from his brand-new home base in Texas after a grueling 11.5-hour U-Haul drive from Chattanooga. Hear his breakdown of Southern road infrastructure and his final parting words for his former Homeowners Association. * The Closure of Mountain Valley Express: The guys discuss the sudden shutdown of regional LTL player Mountain Valley Express and what it says about current market pressures. * Reinventing the Back Office with Transvor: Alex Dolles, Founder of Transvor, joins the show to discuss how carriers are rethinking overhead costs by leveraging virtual talent and outsourcing administrative, billing, and dispatch roles to the Philippines and Colombia. * The Montgomery Case Deep Dive: National truck crash lawyer and Managing Partner at the Law Firm for Truck Safety, Michael Leizerman, calls in to give an exclusive insider look at the landmark Montgomery lawsuit as it heads back to the Illinois District Court. He clears up major misconceptions about broker liability and negligent selection. Watch on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVi2PdlRdiSqmJsM01U1gwAfc_y75q_PW] Visit our sponsor - GNOSIS FREIGHT [https://gnosisfreight.com/] Subscribe to the WTT newsletter [https://www.freightwaves.com/wtt] Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-the-truck/id1357715797] Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/5X1AlbXLIKJAwwwA059sVd?si=bGt9JO4TRaG3aAcyz-UaxA] More FreightWaves Podcasts [https://www.freightwaves.com/podcasts] #WHATTHETRUCK #FreightNews #supplychain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]