EPISODE · Sep 19, 2025 · 51 MIN
WHAT THE TRUCK?!? | The Trucker’s Dojo: Rolling with the Sensei
from FreightCasts · host FreightWaves
On this episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, host Malcolm Harris is joined by the “freight sensei” himself, Thomas Wasson. The two dive into a wide-ranging conversation that blends industry insights with personal stories from Thomas’s career in logistics. They cover everything from Tesla’s latest autopilot lawsuits and the future of autonomous trucking , to how companies like Outpost are scaling up terminal networks to handle billions in freight . Thomas also unpacks why trailers are the unsung heroes of supply chains , the potential ripple effects of major rail mergers , and what driver appreciation really means in an industry that stops the world without them. Along the way, Thomas reflects on his own journey—from struggling as a new broker to building startups and finding his voice at FreightWaves. It’s a mix of freight tech, hard-earned lessons, and the human side of trucking that you won’t want to miss. 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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On this episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, host Malcolm Harris is joined by the “freight sensei” himself, Thomas Wasson. The two dive into a wide-ranging conversation that blends industry insights with personal stories from Thomas’s career in logistics. They cover everything from Tesla’s latest autopilot lawsuits and the future of autonomous trucking , to how companies like Outpost are scaling up terminal networks to handle billions in freight . Thomas also unpacks why trailers are the unsung heroes of supply chains , the potential ripple effects of major rail mergers , and what driver appreciation really means in an industry that stops the world without them. Along the way, Thomas reflects on his own journey—from struggling as a new broker to building startups and finding his voice at FreightWaves. It’s a mix of freight tech, hard-earned lessons, and the human side of trucking that you won’t want to miss. 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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