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He Wasn’t a FedEx Driver: The Truth Behind the Athena Strand Case | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?
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On this Wednesday edition of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, host Malcolm Harris and Michael Vincent dive into the high-stakes world of freight fraud, industry bankruptcies, and the evolving landscape of international trade.
Industry Headlines
• Market Contraction: Small trucking firms like Liberty Carriers Inc. and NAS Logistics have recently filed for bankruptcy as the industry struggles in a post-COVID down cycle.
• Trade & Ports: Mexico remains the U.S.’s top trading partner, with Port Laredo handling over $29 billion in trade in February alone. Meanwhile, the Port of LA maintains consistent volume despite global economic uncertainty.
• Weather Alerts: Tornado season has arrived early, with 39 tornadoes already reported in Wisconsin this year, significantly higher than the annual average.
Expert Spotlight
• Phil Brink (FreightWaves): Warns that over 50% of brokers and carriers are not vetting partners, leaving them vulnerable to an average cargo theft loss of $300,000 per load.
• Rob Carpenter (Investigator): Fresh off his 60 Minutes appearance, Carpenter discusses the Athena Strand tragedy, emphasizing that carriers in delivery modes must implement stricter criminal background checks beyond basic regulations.
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