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What’s up, everyone?

New month. New energy. And yeah — a new edition of the newsletter straight from me.

I’ve been finding my groove behind the mic lately, and it’s been wild watching how much this industry keeps evolving every week. If you’ve been rocking with me and the What The Truck?!? crew — I appreciate you. If not… you’re sleeping! Wake up!

Hit @FWWhatTheTruck on all platforms for the latest headlines, clips, and controlled chaos from the world of freight. Check out some articles from this week I wanted to shed a little light on — each one hits on something that’s shaping the industry right now.

Big month ahead.

More freight. More stories. More real talk.

See you next week,

Malcolm “Miggie” Harris

Here are a few stories that have caught my eye over the past week:

Safety Has to Stay Front and Center

(Photo: Eric Kulisch/FreightWaves)

The FAA’s new flight restrictions are sparking mixed reactions across the cargo industry — but the message is clear: safety must remain at the forefront of everything we do.

Whenever regulations like these roll out, it’s a reminder that no load or schedule is worth a life. My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone impacted by this recent tragedy in Louisville. Behind every headline are people — the ones who keep this industry in motion.

This should push all of us to double down on precautions, verification, and transparency across operations. Real leadership in logistics isn’t about volume — it’s about making sure every plane, truck, and warehouse runs with safety as a non-negotiable.

Read more about the impacts here.

Communication Behind the Wheel: Why English Proficiency Isn’t Just a Checklist

(Photo: Jim Allen/FreightWaves)

A recent enforcement step in the trucking industry has sidelined more than 7,000 truck drivers so far this year for failing the federal English Language Proficiency (ELP) tests.

Here’s the bottom line: ensuring clear communication behind the wheel isn’t about politics or paperwork—it’s a safety imperative.

Now, let me be clear — I believe opportunity should exist for everyone. I stand with anyone trying to build a better life, support their family, and contribute to this industry. But no opportunity should come at the cost of safety. There can’t be shortcuts when the job involves 80,000 pounds of responsibility moving at 70 miles an hour.

If companies are cutting corners on training or hiring drivers who can’t meet basic communication standards, that’s not just bad business — it’s dangerous. There must be accountability. Carriers and brokerages should face serious penalties if they fail to uphold the checks and balances that keep both drivers and the public safe.

At the end of the day, this isn’t about exclusion — it’s about execution. Safety and opportunity can coexist, but only when the system demands the same standard of excellence from everyone who touches the wheel or a computer that puts that wheel in motion.

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November Episodes

Smart Freight, Smarter Moves

Host Malcolm Harris kicks off a high-powered midweek edition of What The Truck?!? with headlines shaking up the freight world — from Craig Fuller’s fiery ATA critique to breaking news on an Amtrak–truck collision in San Antonio.

Then, Clayton Griffin (OTR Solutions) joins to talk broker-carrier trust, payment terms, and why OTR carriers are 20% more likely to survive past year one.

Simon Steadman (Supermove) wraps things up by previewing the F50 Leadership Summit and showing how traditional movers can evolve with tech without losing their human touch.

🎥 Watch here

Trucking Terrors: From CDL Myths to AI Tricks

A spooky Chattanooga edition filled with freight chills and thrills.

Lewie Pugh (OOIDA) breaks down driver qualification myths and pushes for stronger safety laws.

Greg Braun (C3 Solutions) celebrates 25 years of innovation with C3 Hive — even through a fire alarm!

And Veer Junja (Fleetline) shows how AI planning tools are reshaping carrier optimization.

🎥 Watch here

The Truth About Trucking’s “Driver Shortage” and the Freight Market Meltdown

FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller joins Malcolm for one of the year’s most intense episodes. They dismantle the “driver shortage” myth, dig into federal crackdowns, and look at how brokers and carriers can rebuild integrity and profitability in a shaky market.

🎥 Watch here

Freight Rewired

Three powerhouse guests, one loaded episode.

Chris Demetroulis (Gallagher) on risk and reward in autonomous trucking.

Angie Twardawa (Angie’s Transportation) live from Vegas with tech tackling trailer visibility and theft prevention.

Shan Ravindranath (eTruux) on bridging trust, efficiency, and transparency as the industry moves toward autonomy.

🎥 Watch here

Markets, Margins & Mayhem

Kicking off with John Kingston (FreightWaves) unpacking RXO’s rough earnings hit — and what Wall Street’s reaction means for the freight market.

Then, Danielle Villegas (PCS) dives into AI, automation, and how smart TMS tools turn efficiency into profit.

And finally, Danielle Spinelli — the Fraud Girl herself — breaks down how organized cargo theft is evolving going into 2026, and how shippers and brokers can fight back.

It’s markets, tech, and freight crime like you’ve never heard before.

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Don’t be a stranger,

Malcolm “Miggie” Harris