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  • Indiana Just Nuked 2,000 CDLs Overnight (And Will Fine Your Fleet $50k) | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

    Indiana Just Nuked 2,000 CDLs Overnight (And Will Fine Your Fleet $50k) | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?
    Apr 3 2026
    Welcome to a Good Friday edition of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? with Malcolm Harris and Michael Vincent. This week, we are diving into the retroactive legislation out of Indiana that just stripped 2,000 drivers of their CDLs overnight. If you’re dispatching a non-domiciled driver with a revoked license in the Hoosier state, your fleet could be staring down a brutal $50,000 fine.On the ocean side, the Strait of Hormuz closure has pushed Asia-US spot rates up a staggering 29%. Is it pure geopolitical fallout, or are carriers using the chaos to pad their bottom lines?Plus, Craig Stewart from Stord drops in to reveal the “insider secret” to beating Amazon Prime delivery speeds without paying for expensive air freight. Through intelligent order routing, mid-market brands are saving millions on parcel spend by fulfilling from the optimal node.Kris Edney (Interstate Global) also joins the desk to break down the incoming capacity crunch for moving season, the insane logistics of moving a fully operational casino, and the incredible work Interstate is doing with the Gary Sinise Foundation to move wounded veterans.Finally, we cover Mercedes-Benz’s $4B capacity injection in Alabama, NASA’s Artemis toilet disaster, and rapper Pooh Shiesty’s attempt to renegotiate a contract with Gucci Mane using an AK-47.In this episode: Intro & Good Friday reflections Sponsor Shoutout: Truckstop.com Freight Fraud Symposium in Cleveland (Promo code: WTT) Indiana revokes 2,000 CDLs overnight ($50k carrier fines) Strait of Hormuz closure spikes ocean spot rates 29% Mercedes-Benz drops $4B into Alabama plant Artemis NASA mission saved by a “Space Plumber” Culture segment: Pooh Shiesty & Gucci Mane’s armed negotiation Kris Edney (Interstate Global) on moving season & casino logistics Craig Stewart (Stord) on intelligent order routing & beating Amazon Prime Get your tickets for the Freight Fraud Symposium on May 20th at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland. Use promo code WTT for a discount at checkout! Watch on YouTube Visit our sponsor - TRUCKSTOP 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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  • Ocean Spot Rates Surge 29%, Echo Global's Upgrade, and Mercedes-Benz's $4B Rail Investment | The Morning Minute

    Ocean Spot Rates Surge 29%, Echo Global's Upgrade, and Mercedes-Benz's $4B Rail Investment | The Morning Minute
    Apr 3 2026
    This week's episode dives into the massive ripple effects of the Strait of Hormuz closure, which has resulted in Asia-US West Coast ocean spot rates surging by 29%. We explore how shippers are reacting to severe port congestion in Asian transshipment hubs by aggressively paying premium rates to secure desperately needed capacity for the future. Next, we discuss the recent financial boost for Echo Global Logistics, as debt rating agencies Moody's and S&P Global upgraded the 3PL's outlook from stable to positive. This upgraded outlook follows their acquisition of ITS Logistics, which analysts project will significantly improve Echo's free cash flow and boost its EBITDA by over $114 million. Finally, we cover the staggering $4 billion investment by Mercedes-Benz to upgrade its historic assembly plant in Vance, Alabama by 2030. This massive manufacturing expansion will lock in a vital, long-term pipeline of finished vehicle freight for Norfolk Southern, which handles the plant's inbound and outbound logistics. Follow the FreightWaves NOW Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Trucking Crackdown: One Driver’s Story vs The Fraud Nobody Stops | Brake Check

    Trucking Crackdown: One Driver’s Story vs The Fraud Nobody Stops | Brake Check
    Apr 2 2026
    What happens when policy meets pavement?In this episode of Brake Check, we bring you both sides of one of the most controversial issues in trucking today.First—Jorge, a truck driver and DACA recipient, shares his story as new CDL crackdowns threaten his livelihood, his future, and everything he’s built behind the wheel.Then—we sit down with the CEO of GenLogs, a company using real-time data and intelligence tools to expose freight fraud, cargo theft, and ELD manipulation across the country.Two perspectives. One industry.We break down: The real-life impact of CDL enforcement on working drivers The rise of freight fraud and organized cargo theft Whether enforcement is fixing the problem—or missing it entirely What the future of trucking looks like if both trends continue This isn’t about picking sides. It’s about understanding what’s really happening.Because while some drivers are being pushed out…Others are gaming the system.And the question is—who’s actually being held accountable? Follow the Brake Check Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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