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WHAT THE TRUCK?!? | Tracks, Trucks & Tech: Securing the Future of Freight
45 minutes Posted Oct 10, 2025 at 5:13 pm.
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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”
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