On this episode, hosts Malcolm Harris and Michael Vincent break down some of the biggest stories shaping freight, transportation, and supply chain logistics this week. Topics include: The growing impact of AI infrastructure on freight markets and why rising demand for copper could create new challenges across supply chains. A major milestone at the Port of Baltimore as the newly reconstructed Howard Street Tunnel opens for double-stack rail service, unlocking new intermodal opportunities along the East Coast. UPS invests $48 million into expanding its healthcare and pharmaceutical logistics network with 27 new temperature-controlled facilities to support growing demand for vaccines, advanced therapies, and GLP-1 medications. The U.S. revokes thousands of visas tied to Mexican truck drivers amid a cabotage enforcement crackdown. What does it mean for capacity, freight rates, and cross-border transportation? Cargo theft, World Cup logistics, and the risks major global events create for supply chains and freight security. Plus, Chris Bakes, Managing Director of Auto Solutions at Sedgwick, joins the show to discuss how fleets can prepare for the challenges of summer operations. From rising temperatures and increased roadside breakdowns to predictive maintenance, risk management, and AI-powered fleet technologies, Chris shares practical strategies for keeping trucks moving and minimizing costly disruptions. Watch on YouTube Visit our sponsor - KOONER FLEET MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts #WHATTHETRUCK #FreightNews #supplychain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why 20,000 Mexican Truckers Just Lost Their Visas

WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

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**Podcast:** WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

## Participants

- **Malcolm Harris** (FreightWaves)
- **Michael Vincent** (FreightWaves)
- **Chris Bakes** (Segwick)

## Transcript

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Edition of What's the Truck. I'm your host. I do the most and my name is Malcolm Harris. What's happening everybody in Freightland? It's the fastest 45 minutes in freight and I could not be more thankful that you are here and a part of a wonderful show. The dude is back in the building. The limousine riding, jet flying, wheeling and dealing straight out of Dallas-Fort Worth. Michael Vincent. Mike, what's up baby? Welcome back.

Hey brother, just checking out the What the Truck West location over here, bro. It's looking good though, huh? You like the Spartan stuff over here? Check this out. I do. I do. I'm very, very impressed with this backdrop. Look at my man go. Hoot. That's not even the half of it, bro. As we build this up. We're going to epic show. We got an epic show today, bro.

We do have an epic show, man. We got a great guest. We also got some fantastic headlines and I will say, I saw your pre-show notes and research. This is your best work you've ever done. Is it the best work you've ever done? It's the best work you've ever done. The Boiler Room Boys, it's been approved by them. It's also been approved by me. This is the best work you've ever done.

So I'm excited to talk about the week and the headlines that we have had here in the world of supply chain and transportation. You are the man. Seriously. I was doing the work up in Justin, Texas at a place called the Mule Barn. Yeah. Which is, I mean, you know, it's like a frontier bar.

You dude, it is middle of Texas, nowhere, little town, one stoplight and a bar called the Mule Barn. And yeah, yeah, yeah. Live music, live country music. The big dogs that come through Dallas and stuff will stop by every once in a while inside there. So I was doing my work there. So I was heavily inspired. Heavily inspired? Heavily inspired. Heavily inspired by Texas barbecue, local beer, some music. It was fantastic.

Have you, what have you had to eat out there? That's been like highlight worthy. Can you share something with us that you just had? You're just like, man, I wish Malcolm was here so he could. There's a place out here in Argyle. Yeah. That I would take you to called Marty B's. Okay. It's, and it's just like, it's massive, right? I mean, huge outdoor live show music. That's a big, huge sports bar inside and that type of thing. Brisket stuffed smoked poblanos. Dude.

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Why 20,000 Mexican Truckers Just Lost Their Visas

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