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EPISODE · Oct 10, 2025 · 45 MIN

Tracks, Trucks & Tech: Securing the Future of Freight

from WHAT THE TRUCK?!? · host FreightWaves

Host Malcolm Harris brings the energy for another jam-packed Friday edition of What The Truck?! — where freight meets fire conversation. In This Episode: Ian Jefferies, President & CEO of the Association of American Railroads (AAR), gives us the inside track on: Rail safety and first responder training How policy modernization drives innovation Collaboration between truckers and railroads Combatting cargo theft and organized retail crime Kari Gonzalez, President & CEO of MXV Rail, breaks down how cutting-edge research and tech are transforming rail operations nationwide: Real-world innovation testing at the FAST facility Using AI and machine learning to prevent derailments Climate resilience and infrastructure upgrades How she went from intern to CEO — and why Michael Jordan still reigns supreme Plus, Malcolm dives into this week’s headlines:  Insurance crackdowns on non-domiciled CDLs  Half a million dollars in stolen Nikes?!  A million-dollar tequila heist — where’s Guy Fieri’s stash?  Freight capacity vs. demand and what it means for rates  Craig Fuller drops his new book “Moving the World” 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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