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In this episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, hosts Malcolm Harris and Michael Vincent wrap up the month of February 2026 with a deep dive into industrial trends, autonomous infrastructure, and AI-driven safety.Industrial Rebound and Broker LiabilityJP Hampstead joins the show to discuss the “re-industrialization” of the American Midwest. He shares insights on:• Industrial Production: U.S. industrial production has finally reached pre-pandemic levels, hitting its highest point since 2019.• Flatbed Volatility: A staggering 42.5% of flatbed loads are currently being rejected, signaling intense demand in construction and energy sectors.• Supreme Court Battles: A preview of next week’s oral arguments regarding broker liability in the TQL and C.H. Robinson cases.The Future of the MailboxDan O’Toole, CEO of Arrive AI, discusses the evolution of autonomous delivery infrastructure. He explains:• Mailbox 2.0: Moving beyond the drone itself to create the necessary “smart” landing and securement infrastructure for robotic deliveries.• Safety Innovation: How Arrive points can assist first responders using emergency strobe features.• Economic Impact: The potential for autonomous delivery to remove thousands of trucks from congested roadsCutting Through the Noise with Insurevision.aiMark Miller, founder of Insurevision.ai, joins from London to explain why “risk is visual”. Key takeaways include:• Context over Telematics: Why traditional data like “hard braking” lacks the context needed to truly predict crashes.• End-to-End Models: Using Tesla-style machine learning to analyze dashcam footage and identify true risk in milliseconds.• Fair Underwriting: How AI allows insurance companies to score fleets based on current safety performance rather than five-year-old loss runs.

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Welcome to the Friday, February 27th edition of the FreightWaves Morning Minute, where we cover the latest developments in the global logistics and shipping world. We start by discussing the significant leadership transition at Ocean Network Express, as founding CEO Jeremy Nixon prepares to step down from his executive duties.

Next, we cover the retail sector, where a massive $100 million settlement from Walmart aims to resolve federal and state lawsuits regarding delivery driver compensation. The company faced allegations of systematically deceiving its app-based gig economy workers about the actual base pay and tips they would receive for their services.

Finally, we look into how stricter driving enforcement in New York State could quickly lead to license suspensions and operational disruptions for commercial carriers traversing major freight corridors. Be sure to tune in at noon Eastern for a new episode of What the Truck with Malcolm Harris and Michael Vincent on FreightWaves TV.

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The domestic freight market remains unstable four weeks after Winter Storm Fern. The question now is whether increased regulatory enforcement pressure could keep this cycle shift tighter for longer. Additionally, how much will tariffs ultimately matter?

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After 35 years in transportation — from helping build Leonard’s Express into a $350M logistics powerhouse to leading the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) — Michael Riccio has seen this industry from every angle.In this episode of The Long Haul, Adam sits down with Riccio to talk about leadership, growth, and what’s next for the broker-carrier relationship. They dig into how small carriers can thrive in a market dominated by 3PLs, what lessons he learned as TIA Chairman, and how his consulting firm, More Than Miles, is helping logistics companies grow responsibly.And yes — Adam asks the tough question: where does broker transparency actually fit in, and what does “fairness” really mean in an industry built on information asymmetry?This one’s about perspective — from someone who’s been on every side of the table.

After 35 years in transportation — from helping build Leonard’s Express into a $350M logistics powerhouse to leading the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) — Michael Riccio has seen this industry from every angle.In this episode of The Long Haul, Adam sits down with Riccio to talk about leadership, growth, and what’s next for the broker-carrier relationship. They dig into how small carriers can thrive in a market dominated by 3PLs, what lessons he learned as TIA Chairman, and how his consulting firm, More Than Miles, is helping logistics companies grow responsibly.And yes — Adam asks the tough question: where does broker transparency actually fit in, and what does “fairness” really mean in an industry built on information asymmetry?This one’s about perspective — from someone who’s been on every side of the table.

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Welcome to The Morning Minute, your definitive source for global supply chain market intelligence. Today we break down the massive news from UPS as the company begins offering delivery drivers $150,000 voluntary buyout packages to shrink its network and reduce headcount.

We also look at major structural changes in logistics software, where cargo management maker WiseTech Global is cutting a third of its workforce in a massive artificial intelligence pivot. This two-year restructuring plan will eliminate up to 2,000 jobs as the company integrates new technologies into its customer platforms and internal operations.

Finally, we cover a controversial 5-4 Supreme Court ruling that protects the United States Postal Service from being sued over intentionally misdelivered mail. The decision reinforces a postal exception in the Federal Tort Claims Act shielding the agency from liability, despite dissenting arguments that it provides much greater protection than originally intended.

Stay tuned for our definitive analysis on how these major shifts will impact transportation industry participants. Make sure to visit FreightWaves for more unparalleled access to news, data, and commentary.

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