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What does it actually mean to be a "safe" carrier in today's freight market?

In this episode, Craig Fuller sits down with transportation attorney Matt Leffler to discuss the growing legal risks facing brokers, carriers, and shippers as negligent selection lawsuits continue to reshape the industry.

They break down the real-world impact of nuclear verdicts, the legal standards brokers are being held to, and why recent court decisions are forcing transportation companies to rethink carrier vetting, compliance, and risk management.

Whether you're a broker, carrier, shipper, transportation executive, or industry professional, this conversation offers a clear look at the legal realities shaping freight today.

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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.

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In this episode, we kick things off by examining the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's rocky debut of its new Motus registration system. Since launching in mid-May, the platform has sparked widespread industry frustration as ⁠carriers struggle to link their DOT numbers and access critical registration tools⁠. While FMCSA leadership praised the rollout as a major milestone, industry consultants report clients are spending hours on hold with little clarity on when these access issues will be resolved.

Next, we explore a major new initiative designed to combat the freight industry's escalating fraud and cargo theft crisis. The National Motor Freight Traffic Association has ⁠launched a free anonymous portal allowing carriers, brokers and shippers to report cybersecurity incidents and freight fraud⁠. This threat intelligence sharing tool aims to address the persistent problem of underreporting, as many organizations hesitate to disclose incidents due to concerns about reputational damage or legal exposure.

Finally, we cover a major leadership transition at one of the nation's largest truckload carriers as ⁠Kevin Knight retires from his role as executive chairman of Knight-Swift Transportation⁠. The founder and former CEO played an instrumental role in building Knight Transportation and orchestrating its blockbuster 2017 merger with Swift Transportation, creating a diversified freight giant that now generates $7.5 billion in annual revenue.

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The domestic freight market continues to rip despite looming concerns around the economic fallout of the Iranian conflict. Dr. Zac Rogers joins the show to discuss the latest LMI reading.   

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Everyone keeps saying trucking is recovering.

So why are carriers still closing their doors?

Why are drivers still frustrated?

Why do brokers think the sky is falling?

And why does it feel like the people making money in freight are playing a completely different game than everyone else?

On this episode of Brake Check, we're cutting through the noise and exposing what's really happening inside trucking in 2026.


Michael Kroul, CEO of KTI, joins us to discuss freight markets, brokerage, shipper expectations, carrier relationships, technology, automation, and whether brokers will even exist in the next decade.


Julie Bernard of New Legend Inc. joins us to talk driver recruiting, retention, onboarding, company culture, new equipment, and what drivers are actually looking for in today's market.

We tackle:


 The real state of the freight market


 Why some companies are growing while others are disappearing


 The future of freight brokers and 3PLs


 Driver recruiting myths that need to die


 Why retention matters more than recruiting


 New trucks, technology, and the battle for driver talent


 What trucking may look like over the next 5 years

The freight market is changing.

The winners are adapting.

The losers are making excuses.

The question is simple:

Which one are you?

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Who's under the most pressure right now .... Drivers, Carriers, or Brokers?

And if you're in trucking, logistics, freight, supply chain, or transportation...

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