In this episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, host Malcolm Harris closes out the first day of December with a full lineup of industry leaders shaping the future of freight, logistics, and AI.

We kick off with Jason Burns, former Vanderbilt wide receiver turned podcaster and last-mile logistics veteran. Jason shares insights from his “Last2First” journey, the evolution of the final-mile sector, and what leaders should prioritize heading into 2026.

Next, Stefan Heck, CEO of Nauto, breaks down how predictive AI is transforming fleet safety. From real-time driver alerts to collision-prevention intelligence, Stefan explains why human + AI collaboration is becoming a cornerstone of modern transportation.

Closing out the show, Tavaris Johnson, founder of FreightFi, walks through the financial inefficiencies plaguing freight and how AI-driven automation is finally fixing AR/AP chaos for brokers, 3PLs, and carriers.

We also cover the latest headlines:

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  DHS launching sweeping I-9 audits across California fleets

  
  


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  A major misclassification settlement shaking up New Jersey

  
  


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  FedEx scrubbing MD-11 flights during peak season

  
  


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  Inside the high-pressure Butterball “Turkey Super Bowl” supply chain

  
  

Whether you’re in operations, safety, technology, or finance, this episode delivers direct, practical insight on what’s coming next for the freight industry.

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