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Operation Sideswipe: The "Slammer" Scam Killing Trucking Profits

Operation Sideswipe: The "Slammer" Scam Killing Trucking Profits

Published 1 month, 2 weeks ago
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On this episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Malcolm and The Dude do a deep dive into the top stories in logistics which include, Operation Side Swipe: A look into a massive fraud investigation in New Orleans involving "staged accidents" where a "slammer" would intentionally crash cars into trucks to collect insurance payouts. And Operation Cleanup: A report on Mexican authorities canceling permits for 350 steel importers due to suspicious activities and fraudulent use of duty-free incentives intended for export production.

They also talk to Mike Riccio, owner of More than Miles Consulting. Riccio is a seasoned veteran with over 35 years in the transportation industry, known for building Leonard’s Express into a $350 million logistics powerhouse. The conversation focuses on providing viewers with insights into leadership and the brokerage sector.

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