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• WHAT THE TRUCK?!? | Haul or Nothing

  In this episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, host Malcolm Harris closes out the first day of December with a full lineup of industry leaders shaping the future of freight, logistics, and AI. We kick off with Jason Burns, former Vanderbilt wide receiver turned podcaster and last-mile logistics veteran. Jason shares insights from his “Last2First” journey, the evolution of the final-mile sector, and what leaders should prioritize heading into 2026. Next, Stefan Heck, CEO of Nauto, breaks down how predictive AI is transforming fleet safety. From real-time driver alerts to collision-prevention intelligence, Stefan explains why human + AI collaboration is becoming a cornerstone of modern transportation. Closing out the show, Tavaris Johnson, founder of FreightFi, walks through the financial inefficiencies plaguing freight and how AI-driven automation is finally fixing AR/AP chaos for brokers, 3PLs, and carriers. We also cover the latest headlines: DHS launching sweeping I-9 audits across California fleets A major misclassification settlement shaking up New Jersey FedEx scrubbing MD-11 flights during peak season Inside the high-pressure Butterball “Turkey Super Bowl” supply chain Whether you’re in operations, safety, technology, or finance, this episode delivers direct, practical insight on what’s coming next for the freight industry. Watch on YouTube Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts #WHATTHETRUCK #FreightNews #supplychain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Net-Zero Carbon | Choosing the right fuel is like choosing the right tool for the job

  Join host Mary O’Connell as she speaks with Chevron’s Principal Biofuels Scientist, Dave Slade, about the critical shift toward lower carbon intensity fuels! Dave explains why fuel diversity - including renewable diesel, biodiesel (B10, B30, and B100), CNG, and hydrogen - is essential for fleets aiming for net-zero carbon emissions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• The Daily | December 1, 2025

  This week, we examine the unprecedented regulatory storm targeting the U.S. trucking labor market, which combines aggressive DHS I-9 audits with powerful financial enforcement by FinCEN. These federal pressures, including stricter CDL requirements, are accelerating the market capacity correction by forcing thousands of non-compliant drivers out of the industry and stabilizing depressed freight rates. The air freight sector is simultaneously reeling from a severe, unexpected capacity crunch right at the peak shipping season. We detail why FedEx canceled all MD-11 cargo flights for December following the discovery of fatigue cracks, representing an 8% loss of mainline capacity for the carrier and causing disruption for UPS and Western Global Airlines. We also look south to the U.S.-Mexico border, where massive nationwide blockades organized by truckers and farmers have recently been lifted after they successfully reached deals with federal authorities on security and subsidies. Finally, we cover major corporate finance news, including Yellow Corp.'s massive $7.4 billion pension withdrawal liability being settled for approximately $1.5 billion, alongside a New Jersey truck school's costly misclassification settlement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Morning Minute | December 1, 2025

  Overcapacity in the Trans-Pacific container trade lanes nullified November general rate increase plans, causing prices on Asia to US West Coast lanes to drop 32% last week to $1,900 per FEU. We discuss the latest data on falling East Coast rates and the continued emphasis on container shipping challenges, including the potential return of traffic to the Suez Canal route amid Red Sea tensions. Mexican truckers and farmers have begun removing highway and border blockades after reaching agreements with federal authorities to address concerns over escalating highway insecurity, rising cargo theft, and overdue subsidy payments. These disruptive protests severely impacted cross-border shipments, with trade leaders estimating the economic impact at about $3 million per day in lost cross-border salaries and revenue. Additionally, a North New Jersey truck driving school agreed to settle a lawsuit after being accused of misclassifying at least 30 driver instructors as independent contractors. The settlement includes a total gross payment of about $345,000 to the affected instructors, alongside payments of over a quarter million dollars to the state for penalties and costs, highlighting the enforcement of the ABC test used to classify workers in New Jersey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• WHAT THE TRUCK?!? | Lights, A.I., Action

  Day 2 of F3: Future of Freight Festival brings the energy, the insights, and the triple-threat lineup. Host Malcolm Harris goes live from downtown Chattanooga to dive into the evolving world of freight tech, AI, payments, and innovation—straight from the leaders building the future. Guest #1 — Garrett Wolfe, EVP of Market Strategy, TriumphGarrett breaks down Triumph’s purpose-built, verified freight transaction network, how their data and payments ecosystem powers trust, fraud prevention, and smarter decision-making, and why AI is a tool—not a buzzword—to be deployed when it improves customer outcomes.Guest #2 - Daniel Lucas, VP of Innovation & Business Strategy, UFSDaniel brings a decade-plus of logistics and tech experience to talk about AI as a freight copilot—and why companies must standardize their processes before plugging AI into their workflow. Guest #3 — Danielle Villegas, Chief Product Officer, PCSPCS flips the script by putting midsize carriers first. Danielle shares how their embedded AI engine, Cortex, is driving efficiency, accuracy, and profitability—plus, her team wins Best in Show live on the air. ⁠Watch on YouTube⁠ ⁠Visit our sponsor⁠ ⁠Subscribe to the WTT newsletter⁠ ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ ⁠Spotify⁠ ⁠More FreightWaves Podcasts⁠ #WHATTHETRUCK #FreightNews #supplychain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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