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WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

Hosted by FreightWaves · news · EN-US · 1,000 episodes

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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.

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What is WHAT THE TRUCK?!? about?

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.

Who hosts WHAT THE TRUCK?!??

WHAT THE TRUCK?!? is hosted by FreightWaves. The show has published more than 1,000 episodes to date.

What has WHAT THE TRUCK?!? covered recently?

Recent episodes include "The $711 Million Legal Trap Threatening Every Freight Broker" (19 October 2026, 61 minutes), "Rate Volatility, AI Vetting, and Telematics Overload" (16 October 2026, 63 minutes), and "The Rise of Freight Fraud & The Trucking Age Debate" (14 October 2026, 61 minutes).

How often does WHAT THE TRUCK?!? publish?

WHAT THE TRUCK?!? publishes roughly a few times a week, with episodes averaging 55 minutes across more than 1,000 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on WHAT THE TRUCK?!??

Booking probability for WHAT THE TRUCK?!? is 40%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. WHAT THE TRUCK?!? requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. WHAT THE TRUCK?!?'s contact route on record: verified email.

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FreightWaves hosts WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, a news show with more than 1,000 episodes published.

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    The $711 Million Legal Trap Threatening Every Freight Broker

    Oct 19, 20261h 1m

    This episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? covers major freight headlines, trucking fraud, court rulings, and industry insights featuring three featured guests: • Headlines & Industry News: • Nuclear Verdict Upheld: Discussion...

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    Rate Volatility, AI Vetting, and Telematics Overload

    Oct 16, 20261h 3m

    Welcome back to What The Truck! In today's jam-packed Friday episode, hosts Malcolm Harris and Michael Vincent dive into currency fluctuations, cutting-edge AI technology, and the evolving landscape of fleet telematics...

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    The Rise of Freight Fraud & The Trucking Age Debate

    Oct 14, 20261h 1m

    On this update edition of WHAT THE TRUCK?!, hosts Malcolm Harris and Michael Vincent break down the latest supply chain news, major legal cases, and safety updates affecting the freight industry. The hosts kick off the...

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    The Trucking Age Discrimination Lawsuit (And the Shift to Alternative Fuels)

    Oct 12, 202658 min

    On this Monday edition of WHAT THE TRUCK?!, hosts Malcolm Harris and Michael Vincent break down the latest supply chain news, major legal cases, and severe weather updates affecting the freight industry. The hosts kick...

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    The $3.5M Amazon Ghost Trailer Scam (And Why Peak Season Started Early)

    Oct 9, 20261 hour

    On this Friday edition of WHAT THE TRUCK?!, hosts Malcolm Harris and Michael Vincent break down the latest supply chain news, major legal cases, and severe weather updates affecting the freight industry. The hosts kick...

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    Why C.H. Robinson Just Bought RXO (And What It Means for Freight Rates)

    Oct 5, 202651 min

    In this episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, hosts Malcolm Harris and Michael Vincent kick off "Rocktober" with a action-packed Monday show covering key industry news, major market shifts, and an innovative sanitation solution...

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    Why Canadian Oil Won't Save US Diesel Prices

    Sep 30, 202654 min

    Malcolm and Mike review recent news, including a breakdown of approximately 1,850 industry layoffs across several states, notable drug and weapon seizures involving semi-trucks on I-69 in Michigan and I-40 in Arkansas...

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    How a $105M Fake Fleet Scheme Fooled 700+ Investors

    Sep 28, 202651 min

    On this episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Malcolm Harris and Michael Vincent dig into a busy week in freight, from trucking investment fraud and cargo theft to the future of brokerage and autonomous trucking.The show opens...

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    Can You Trust Your Freight Tracking Data?

    Sep 25, 202646 min

    Freight visibility used to answer one big question: Where is my load? Now the question is becoming: Can I trust what I'm seeing? On this episode of What The Truck?!?, Malcolm Harris and Michael Vincent are joined by...

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    Beyond Manual Dispatch & Predictive Safety

    Sep 23, 202646 min

    Live from the FreightWaves Enterprise Fleet Summit, hosts Malcolm Harris and Michael Vincent break down the strategies, technologies, and operational shifts required to scale trucking operations during volatile market...

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    The Near-Miss Data Hack Slashing Fleet Collisions by 67%

    Sep 18, 202655 min

    What happens when predictive AI, cross-border trucking disruptions, cargo theft and hidden supply-chain taxes collide? We’re breaking it all down on this Friday edition of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Malcolm Harris and Michael...

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    $1 Million Meth Cabbages and Cartel Trucking Brokerages

    Sep 11, 202656 min

    This Friday edition of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Malclolm and Michael Vincent kick off the show with some banter before diving into major freight industry headlines and expert interviews. Key Industry Headlines Colorado Federal...

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    How Mexican Cartels Are Using Pizza Shops To Move Meth Across the Border

    Sep 9, 202656 min

    Malcolm and The Dude dissect recent CargoNet reports regarding Labor Day cargo theft spikes, questioning the data manipulation versus real-world risk. They also dive into former President Donald Trump’s comments on...

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    Why "Traditional" Load Boards Are Dead And How AI "Agents" Are Replacing Them

    Sep 2, 202656 min

    Malcolm and Michael kick off September with a jam-packed Wednesday episode celebrating driver appreciation and cutting-edge freight tech Rusty Kirby, VP of Transportation and Logistics at Pilot Flying J, breaks down the...

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    Why 18-Year-Olds Are Outperforming Veterans Behind the Wheel

    Aug 31, 202656 min

    Join hosts Malcolm Harris and Michael Vincent on this episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? as they dive into the biggest stories shaping the freight, logistics, and supply chain landscape!In this episode, we break down: $400K...

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    1,800 Lbs of Weed Crossed 5 States and Nobody Got Arrested

    Aug 28, 202655 min

    In this episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, hosts Malcolm Harris and Michael Vincent dive into top headlines and industry insights, featuring expert commentary on logistics expansion, high-stakes supply chain technology, and...

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    Dolly Parton: The Queen of Tennessee and a Legacy That Keeps Giving

    Aug 26, 202654 min

    Join Malcolm Harris and Michael Vincent on this packed Wednesday edition of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? as they honor a music legend and dive deep into critical industry updates with two expert guests. The guys pay a heartfelt...

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    Is Your Brokerage Next? Double-Brokering and Negligent Hiring Lawsuits Explode

    Aug 24, 202659 min

    First, the guys unpack a bizarre $9.5M methamphetamine seizure hidden inside a Texas detergent load, discuss the sudden departure of Chris Spear from the ATA, state legal victories protecting CDL driver data, and the...

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    Why Simple AI Automation Is Failing Your Freight P&L

    Aug 21, 202656 min

    Malcolm and Mike tackle the latest headlines shaking up the freight and logistics world. From dark realities at the border to major infrastructure debate and college sports sponsorship firsts, the duo breaks down the...

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    How a Georgia Tax Preparer Scammed Independent Truckers in a 54-Count Indictment

    Aug 17, 202647 min

    This episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? delivers a fast-paced mix of sports banter, logistics headlines, and industry insights, running for a tight 44 minutes out of respect for Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden...

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