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On Episode 730 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to trucker and social media influencer Trucking With Tay about fatherhood on the road. We’ll get into the challenges and wins of parenting while over the road. We may also learn the keys to perfectly strapping a load.
Cargo theft is a near-billion-dollar problem. Gego’s Joseph Daniel talks about how shippers are using tech to fight back and protect their freight. We’ll also find out about some of the most unusual loads Daniel has tracked.
Nearshoring was already on fire, and now with a potential renewed trade war on the horizon the topic has never been hotter. FabCast Solutions’ Jonathan Egan specializes in moving supply chains from the Far East to North America. We’ll find out the latest on nearshoring, and we’ll also learn how Egan used his supply chain know-how to resurrect Egan’s Whiskey.
Squats Across America has taken over the supply chain. We’ve already had air squats completed in 45 out of 50 states. The crew from Repowr stops by to do some live air squats as they help us inspire a summer of health in the industry.
Plus, an amazing Peterbilt cooler; hurricane season eyes landfall; Chick-fil-A joins the robot wars; and more.
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On episode 729 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking about last night’s disastrous presidential debate performance and how it could sway ocean shipping. With Trump’s promise of a renewed trade war and tariff increases, a great pull forward could be at play.Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association’s Lewie Pugh talks about two of the biggest issues facing trucking: freight fraud and Environmental Protection Agency regulations. We’ll find out what OOIDA is doing to get drivers’ voices heard on this issue.Did the RXO-Coyote purchase kick off a summer of M&A? We’ll catch up with Craig Decker at Brown Gibbons Lang & Co. to find out how these next few months will play out.Thomas Kowalski at CtrlChain is achieving truly integrated logistics without the headache. We’ll learn how.Plus, squats across America goes viral; trucks with train horns; drone delivery gone awry and more.Watch on YouTubeCheck out the WTT merch storeVisit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves PodcastsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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On episode 728 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Truck Tech’s Alan Adler to break down the autonomous trucking deal between Aurora and Uber Freight. We’ll look into the good, the bad and the ugly of Drivers-as-a-Service. Continuing in autonomy, we’ll also look into Gatik’s strides toward mass production of autonomous trucks.
It’s Christmas in July so Reliance Partners is Haulin’ for the Holidays. Jessie Merritt tells us all about the fundraiser that they’re doing along with Tennessee Trucking Association and the Young Professionals Council.
Qued’s enigmatic Tom Curee jumps on the show to talk about the company’s new scheduling API partnership, and he’ll also share with us how to remove a swarm of bees from your house.
Plus, what to do when your trailer is on fire; dump truck takes a dump; tender rejects hit 2-year highs; Dali sails again and more.
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On Episode 727 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking with FreightWaves’ Craig Fuller about UPS’ sale of Coyote for $1 billion to RXO. They’re breaking down the deal and will look into why Coyote took a loss of over $700 million in the transaction. RXO is now the 3rd biggest freight brokerage. Is this just the start of a summer of M&A?
Two thousand employees, 500 of whom are drivers, are out of jobs as Texas-based U.S. Logistics Solutions abruptly shuts down. Fuller will weigh in on this stage of the freight market recovery and whether these shutdowns are part of the correction.
Roger Mackbach is a Relay Haul of Fame Spotlight Driver for a reason. We’ll hear how he overcame the loss of his right arm to get his CDL again. We’ll find out what he’s learned on the road in his 24 years of driving.
Travelers’ Elizabeth Simpkins talks about women in trucking and the work she’s doing to get more ladies in the field and behind the wheel.
Plus, more squats across America.
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On Episode 726 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about truckload tender rejections breaking the crucial 5% mark. Anything under 5% is considered inflationary, but can this run last past Independence Day? We’ll see what the data says.
Electric trucks are costly and have limited range. However, great strides are being made in the clean fuel space. Clean Fuels Alliance’s Scott Fenwick gives us the 101 on renewable and biodiesel, bio heat, and sustainable aviation fuels.
Crackbox Jimmy’s guitar gently weeps as he sings us a new trucking song from his latest single, “Fool.”
What’s the future of truck insurance? Reliance Partners’ Jackson Alexander stops by the studio to talk about what direction underwriting for motor carriers is going and how tech is shaping that future.
Plus, CDK hack takes out 15,000 auto dealers; more truckers squat across America; taking the semi to the lake; Ohio State Highway Patrol saves cat; and more.
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On Episode 725 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is joined at the desk by Covenant’s vice president of sustainability, Matt McLelland. Covenant has just released its Corporate Social Responsibility Report, and McLelland is here to break it down. We’ll find out how they’re collaborating with customers, suppliers and industry partners on meeting carbon reduction goals and embracing innovative solutions in the “messy middle” of decarbonization.
Can semitruck charging go wireless? That’s InductEV’s mission. We’ll learn from Dave Dealy how inductive charging works, who is using it, what future potential it has and if it can keep up with the heavy demands of our space.
More data, more problems. That’s why SoapBox has built a centralized hub for consolidating e-commerce and wholesale fulfillment operations for shippers and 3PLs. We’ll dive into the founder’s story with Danny He and we'll find out what the issues are and how SoapBox is solving them..
Plus, market update; more squats across America; robot dogs vs. stairs; and more.
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On episode 724 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is hosting our first-ever trucker health forum. We’ll talk about the new ways that drivers are taking control of their health. I personally joined trucker fitness program Offshift so that I could better understand some of the challenges drivers face while making my own efforts to get in shape. Squat across America with us.
You’ll learn about the problem, hear solutions, find out about programs designed for your lifestyle, and find a community of like-minded participants.
Not a trucker? Fear not. These goals also work for sedentary freight brokers and podcasters as well. Featuring Dr. Mark Manera, Michael Lombard; Rob Carpenter; and Dr. Todd Simo.
Health isn’t a driver’s only concern; so is safety. Northland Trucking Risk Control’s Anthony Slamar talks about how fleets are using telematics to drive improved safety.
Plus, do drivers wear their seat belts; what’s changed in trucking over the past twenty years; going down with the ship and more.
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On Episode 723 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about the great Zyn shortage of 2024. One company’s supply chain crisis is another’s competitive advantage. Today, we’ll meet Lucy co-founder John Coogan, whose lip nicotine brand Lucy is making waves. We’ll find out how these products work, learn about their supply chains and find out why their popularity is surging.
Got a need for speed? So do NASCAR drivers, but they’re not going around the track without their race cars. How do they get there? We’ll find out from NASCAR hauler Joe Anderson, who takes us into one of the most specialized worlds in trucking.
Dump trucks are going green. Hyzon and New Way Trucks have partnered on a hydrogen refuse truck, and we’ll learn all about what that deal means from Hyzon CEO Parker Meeks.
Plus, pets on the road; sus sleepers; mail delivery gone wrong; and more.
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On Episode 722 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is back from Future of Supply Chain in Atlanta and he’s talking about a new report looking at the American Trucking Associations. CEO Chris Spear earns $1.9 million, but what are his results?
Summer shipping demand is lifting up the truckload market as outbound tender volumes climb above 7% and rates go up 4% above 2023 levels. Will it be sustained, and can the momentum continue?
A new survey says 72% of carriers would switch to alternate fuels if it were cost-effective. Chevron Renewable Energy Group’s Jon Scharingson is talking about clean fuels. We’ll learn about carrier perceptions, demands and needs, as well as the infrastructure needed to meet lower emissions standards.
Meet Shimmi Munson, STI’s billing bulldog. We’ll learn all about cradle-to-the-grave approaches; how to negotiate tariffs; LinkedIn beefs; and when strap work goes wrong.
Lida Hakobyan has acted in a commercial and driven a semitruck. Now she’s helping shippers sleep like babies. We’ll also find out why she just bought a new truck in this market and how to select safe carriers.
Plus, truck vs. boulder; literal links in the supply chain; WTTGear.com; and more.
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On episode 721 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is coming to you live from FreightWaves’ Future of Supply Chain in Atlanta. We’re getting into LTL, broker tech stacks, machine learning, and collaborative communication platforms. Plus, we’ll get you up-to-date on everything that went down at the event.With special guests Bobby Russell, EVP, Sales at MyCarrier; Philippe-Antoine Lehoux, CEO & Co-Founder at Missive; Yaniv Butel is the Chief Revenue Officer at Fixefy; Liam Purcell, Product Manager at Revenova.Watch on YouTubeCheck out the WTT merch storeSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves PodcastsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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On episode 720 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is coming to you live from FreightWaves’ Future of Supply Chain in Atlanta. We’re getting into the tech, people, and solutions that will drive the fate of the industry.
With special guests Samantha Foley, Chief Growth Officer at Turvo; Abby Hafenbredl, Account Development Manager at Lean Solutions Group; Chris Mullen, Senior Director, Organizational Safety at Aurora
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On Episode 719 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about the stats, trends and behaviors driving this year’s surge in cargo theft. Travelers’ Scott Cornell breaks down how thieves are targeting your freight this summer.
The free parking debate exploded on social media this week. We’ll take a deeper look at what the argument is all about.
Red Classic has been around since 1902. Spencer Webster joins the show to talk about how this 122-year-old company has been able to navigate and adapt to a market influx.
SiLo’s PJ Kellogg went from U.S. Secret Service to supply chain. We’ll hear his story and find out what intel he picked up along the way.
Plus, Cam Newton is now a freight broker; pilfering pachyderms; a kid in need needs your help with hats; next stop, Future of Supply Chain; and more.
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On episode 718 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is taking a deeper look at the case for hurricanes being a spot market catalyst this year.
Tesla tells the trucking industry to step up its electric game while trucking leaders clap back at ACT Expo. Truck Tech host Alan Adler breaks down the latest in the wild world of the advancements that may drive freight into the future.
Right stock, right place, right time. That’s what Netstock’s Barry Kukkuk is trying to solve. Netstock has launched a tool that allows shippers to instantly identify and redistribute excess inventory. We’ll find out how it works.
I started my health journey two weeks ago using Dr. Mark Manera’s Offshift program. Now that I have some experience with it, Manera and I will break down how it actually works and how drivers and fleets can fit it into their lifestyles.
Plus, is 90 too old to truck; Lego’s new semi; just say “yes” to cheap freight; and more.
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On episode 717 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is back from Miami and is breaking down this week in freight including electric semis’ bad week at Act Expo; Biden’s resurfaced trucking quote; and a driver who killed three has his trial delayed.
Sick of hearing about AI in the supply chain? So are we. So instead, we’re going to see some in action. Duke.AI’s Marcus Cooksey shows off a live demo of his AI freight document processing LLM.
Brittain Ladd has thoughts on Target’s latest earnings report and why they’re struggling. He provides insights into why Hello Fresh value has dropped 90%. Ladd also looks at this year’s winners and losers so far.
Trader Interactive’s Charles Bowles lays out his latest report on semi truck buyer demographics.
Plus, should truckers lump their own freight; Tracy Morgan talks about semi accident; and more.
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On episode 716 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is coming to you LIVE from Miami at Redwood’s Customer Advisory Board Spring 2024.We’ll learn what customers, executives and supply chain leaders have to say about the state of the market, collaboration, innovation, and surviving through hypergrowth and sustained freight recessions. With special guests Erin Breen, EVP Supply Chain Solutions at Redwood Logistics; Megan Fortenberry, Chief Operating Officer at RWI Logistics; Russell Gibson, Corporate Director of Logistics & Transportation at V2X.Watch on YouTubeVisit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves PodcastsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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On Episode 715 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about the great American Zyn supply chain crisis. Freight brokers across the United States are reporting stockouts, and the Zyn website is backordered. We’ll look at what’s happening.
Trucker and influencer Clarissa Rankin is a celebrity judge for Relay Payments’ Haul of Fame awards. Later this year, Rankin, NASCAR’s Jeff Gordon, Relay’s Ryan Droege and I will be selecting the best drivers in the industry based on your nominations. We’ll find out how to nominate your drivers, and we’ll get into what the judges are looking for.
Entrepreneur, tech-savvy executive, founder of Savant, Rott-Father, gamer and motorcycle enthusiast Juan Baena stops by the show to share his founder story and talks about a global workforce for a global supply chain.
CtrlChain’s Nicole Slavin talks about trust in freight. With all the talk of fraud and double brokering in freight, are we becoming a low-trust industry? We’ll find out what the biggest challenges are for building and maintaining trust with customers.
Plus, WTT Shop is open for business; dashcam footage from Louisville bridge crash; freight recession as bad as 2009; weight loss program for truckers; and falling asleep at the wheel.
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On Episode 714 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about Trump’s vow to end Biden’s EV mandates. Electric trucks have received a lot of blowback from the trucking industry as cost estimates could exceed a trillion dollars, but would this be the right call? We’ll dive into it.
Speaking of electric trucks and high costs, ZO Motors North America aims to solve that. We’ll learn from CEO Joost de Vries how ZM Trucks plans to build EV trucks at cost parity with diesel.
FreightFacts CEO and co-founder Lance Healy is all about LTL intel. We’ll find out how he’s bringing clarity to LTL shipping. Healy also has some thoughts on noncompetes.
It’s all about kindness and changing the way drivers are hired when we’re joined by F Staff founder and CEO Justin Clarke.
Plus, Purdue’s charged roadway; freight broker lunches; piano-playing dogs; WWE Chattanooga; and more.
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On Episode 713 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about a cargo theft ring in California that has shippers on edge. NXTPoint Logistics’ Andrew Lockwood talks about the rise in theft in the Golden State.
Covenant’s VP of sustainability, Matt McLelland, joins the desk to co-host. He’s looking at a report released by The Wall Street Journal and Ryder that says EVs cost 56% more to operate than traditional trucks.
From trucker to trucking company CEO: Greenfalls Logistics’ Dushawn Falls shares his story and talks about noncompetes and driver health.
Northland Trucking Risk Control’s Anthony Slamar shares the importance of speed and space control.
Plus, pigging out on DoorDash; take your tiny trucker to work day; and more.
00:00-10:24 High cost of EVs - Matt McLelland
10:25-18:04 Speed and space - Anthony Slamar
18:05-19:32 Tiny Trucker to Work Day
19:33-34:23 Cargo theft ring - Andrew Lockwood
34:24-35:03 Piggin Out on DoorDash
35:04-44:03 Trucker to CEO - Dushawn Falls
44:04-45:00 Close
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On Episode 712 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about the state of fleet management. J.J. Keller’s Josh Lovan breaks down the company’s latest fleet survey and lays out the challenges that carriers say they’re facing.
TriumphPay’s Shawn Ludgate highlights pain points in factoring and shares solutions to the issues.
Logistics companies are teaming up to help after the bridge collapse in Baltimore. Ryan Turman, Kevin Speers and Kenneth Payne talk about how they’ve joined forces to help offer solutions and built a drop lot in Charm City.
Plus, trucker’s house burns down and how you can help; Relay Haul of Fame; bad mouthing bad rates; and more.
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On Episode 711 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to Offshift’s Dr. Mark Manera about driver health. Do truckers have a ticking time bomb in their chest? We’ll find out how America’s road warriors can set their GPS toward better health.
FreightWaves’ Thomas Wasson looks at market health. A slew of bankruptcies, layoffs and disappointing earnings reports has struck the industry this spring. Will the beatings continue until morale improves?
Roadtex’s Frank Hurst breaks down big-box retail on-time in-full requirements. We’ll also see how LTL is holding up in this weak market.
Plus, Cargado raises $6.8 million; semi vs. tornado; unexpected shipping container homes; and more.
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