The $4.5M "Newport" Crime Ring and the Wildest Traffic Jam in Logistics History

The $4.5M "Newport" Crime Ring and the Wildest Traffic Jam in Logistics History

Welcome to a packed Monday edition of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, hosted by Malcolm Harris and Michael Vincent! In this episode, we dive deep into a multi-state cargo theft operation that recently led to eight indictments in New York after diverting $4.5 million worth of freight—ranging from beef and copper to massive hauls of cigarettes. Michael also shares a frustrating personal story about the disappearing security of airport valet tickets after his $3,000 Martin guitar vanished on a direct flight. On a brighter note, we highlight the Broker Carrier Summit’s exciting launch of the "Veterans in Logistics" initiative in Kansas City, naming John Tozer to lead the charge in connecting military veterans with great careers in transportation. Our first featured guest is small business credit fintech guru Gerri Detweiler, who explains why owner-operators must treat their business credit with the same urgency as their next load. Gerri breaks down how business credit reports are compiled behind the scenes by bureaus like Dun & Bradstreet, Experian, and Equifax to influence lenders, fuel card issuers, and insurance companies. Closing out the show is Aqil Naeem, founder and CEO of the e three group, the first AI transformation partner for middle-market and enterprise freight companies. Aqil explains that as traditional cybersecurity improves, sophisticated bad actors are pivoting to physical cargo theft because defenses in logistics haven't kept pace. Watch on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVi2PdlRdiSqmJsM01U1gwAfc_y75q_PW] Visit our sponsor - KOONER FLEET MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS [https://koonerfms.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]

Why Professional Drivers Are Demanding MORE In-Cab Surveillance

Welcome to a Friday edition of What the Truck, hosted by Malcolm Harris! In this episode, Malcolm is joined by his co-host, Michael "The Dude" Vincent, to break down the latest news shaking up the logistics world and talk to the experts navigating the future of the supply chain. From the rollout headaches of the FMCSA’s new Modus registration system to a deep dive into how AI is shifting from hype to a full-on survival tool in the nuclear verdict era—we’re covering it all. Plus, we explore how one trucking school is completely redefining what it means to prepare the next generation of drivers for the realities of the road. Johan Land, Chief Product Officer at Samsara joins the show to talk about moving past AI hype, using data for proactive maintenance, optimizing routes, and why cameras are protecting professional drivers from nuclear verdicts. Dusty Kushard, Director of Training at the Missouri Trucking School explains how they are moving beyond standard testing to give students live-load warehouse experience, CAT scale training, and high-tech simulation for worst-case scenarios like steer-tire blowouts. Watch on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVi2PdlRdiSqmJsM01U1gwAfc_y75q_PW] Visit our sponsor - KOONER FLEET MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS [https://koonerfms.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]

Why Automated Shippers Are About to Savage Pre-Smartphone Brokerages

Host Malcolm Harris rides "solo dolo" for a jam-packed Wednesday edition of What the Truck, touted as the fastest 45 minutes in freight. The episode covers breaking logistics headlines and features two insightful interviews focused on the future of freight technology, automation, and the operational realities of electric trucking. • Global X Airlines Dispute: A look into an unusual internal battle where the airline has accused a shareholder of actively working against its growing cargo operations. • CDL Updates in Texas and Ohio: Texas has resumed issuing non-domiciled Commercial Driver's Licenses (CDLs) to temporary H-2A agricultural farmworkers following federal approval. Ohio is reviewing roughly 5,000 nonresidential CDLs to ensure compliance with strict new federal standards and verification practices. Travis Rhyan joins Malcolm in-studio to share lessons from his extensive background in FreightTech and discuss why he left his executive role at MyCarrier to build Carrier1 from scratch. Travis explains that carriers have historically been underserved by technology, noting that a shocking percentage still rely on outdated legacy systems (like IBM mainframes from 1995) or no TMS at all. His mission is to bring automation to carriers to ultimately eliminate the chaotic web of emails and phone calls for brokers. Joining the show from Berlin, Germany, Manhattan-native Graham Major-Ex explains how Sennder has become a top-five full-truckload freight forwarder in Europe (generating $1 billion in revenue) through strategic acquisitions like Uber Freight Europe and C.H. Robinson's European surface transport division.  Watch on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVi2PdlRdiSqmJsM01U1gwAfc_y75q_PW] Visit our sponsor - KOONER FLEET MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS [https://koonerfms.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]

C.H. Robinson’s Massive Carrier Purge: “Caught with Their Hands in the Cookie Jar”?

Welcome to a Monday edition of What the Truck! Hosts Malcolm Harris and Michael “The Dude” Vincent are kicking off the month with an action-packed show breaking down the biggest headlines in freight including The massive border disruption as 3,200 truckers lose their US visas over cabotage violations, and CH Robinson purging carriers over safety scores, the reality of AI in fleet tech, and upcoming supply chain events you don’t want to miss. Joe Feeney, President of the Chattanooga Supply Chain Association (& Taimen Transport), hits the studio to talk about leading the local logistics community, playing ice hockey for the UT Ice Vols, and their upcoming annual Golf Tournament on June 26th! Charles Kriete, CEO of Zonar, joins the show to separate AI hype from reality. Learn how fleets are using video telematics for risk mitigation, pushing AI to the edge in truck cabs, and why technological shifts historically create more jobs (Jevons Paradox). Watch on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVi2PdlRdiSqmJsM01U1gwAfc_y75q_PW] Visit our sponsor - KOONER FLEET MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS [https://koonerfms.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]

Why Traffic Hellholes Rank HIGHER for World Cup Freight Resiliency

Welcome to a historic Friday edition of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Not only is this our massive 100th episode with host Malcolm Harris, but it also marks the official birth and kickoff of What the Truck Studios West out of North Fort Worth, Texas with Michael Vincent! The content and the vibes are only getting better, so buckle up for the fastest 45 minutes in freight. In this episode, we tackle the latest hard-hitting headlines shifting the industry before diving into two incredible interviews you won’t want to miss. Joe Ezzo (Product Management, Trimble Transport & Logistics): Joe bridges the gap between freight optimization and the ultimate workforce fuel—coffee! As the founder of Third Day Coffee, he breaks down the volatile geopolitical factors impacting diesel fuel prices and explains how Trimble’s new optimization logic acts as a “cost thermostat” to eliminate wasteful empty miles and deadhead time for fleets. Mike Branch (VP of Data & Analytics, Geotab): With Geotab connected to over 6 million commercial vehicles globally, Mike’s team analyzed billions of data points to rank the 16 World Cup host cities on how drastically the tournament will disrupt commercial freight. Find out why Boston grabbed the #1 spot, why Mexico City surprised the data team with its resilience, and why Toronto landed flat at the bottom of the list. Watch on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVi2PdlRdiSqmJsM01U1gwAfc_y75q_PW] Visit our sponsor - TAYLOR AND MARTIN [https://www.taylorandmartin.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]