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EPISODE · Oct 10, 2025 · 45 MIN

WHAT THE TRUCK?!? | Tracks, Trucks & Tech: Securing the Future of Freight

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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

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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