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On episode 783 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by RXO’s Corey Klujsza to bring down their latest spot market report. We’ll find out why RXO says we’re in a new cycle, and we’ll learn how we got here.
OOIDA is celebrating veterans with Truckers for Troops! The fundraising effort has been an OOIDA tradition since 2007, originally dedicated to sending care packages to service personnel stationed in combat zones. Truckers for Troops has also helped a variety of veterans facilities, including those assisting or housing wounded, disabled or homeless service members. We’ll find out how it works from Norita Taylor.
Traveler’s Craig Leinauer discusses the shocking rise of strategic theft and organized cargo crime rings. What does it mean for your liability and risk?
FreightWaves’ Kaylee Nix gets us ready for the Future of Freight Festival which is coming to Chattanooga November 19-21.
Plus, a tour of thespacestore; porta potty bad luck; remote control semis; new WTT shirts and more.
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On Episode 782 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner and Covenant’s Matt McLelland are talking about the mystery surrounding the death of the inventor of the diesel engine. “The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel” author Douglas Brunt takes us deep inside the circumstances that led to the untimely demise of one of freight’s most crucial inventors.
Diesel gets freight moving, but how can we make fleets that use it cleaner and more efficient? Optimus Technologies’ Colin Huwyler talks about how they’re making trucks cleaner, biodiesel and what the election results mean for clean fuels.
Loadsure’s Johnny McCord is talking about an underinsurance crisis in supply chain and the new frontier of risk management.
FreightWaves CEO and founder Craig Fuller challenges University of Michigan’s Jason Miller to a debate on tariffs; Flexport’s Ryan Petersen tests Starlink in-flight; new shirts hit the WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Gear shop.
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On episode 781 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Amazon top toy seller, Molson Hart. They’re talking about tariffs under Trump; peak season shipping; selling on Amazon; appearing on Tucker Carlson; and we will learn how the International Longshoremen’s Association port strike nearly killed him.
FreightWaves’ CEO and founder Craig Fuller declares an end to the great freight recession.
Reliance Partners’ Thom Albrecht is coming on with some clarity following the election. Now that we know who has won, how will freight move forward? We’ll learn about Albrecht’s 2025 freight and capacity outlook post-election.
Plus, tender rejection rates take off; trucker gets truck eyes and more.
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On episode 780 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by FreightWaves’ CEO and founder Craig Fuller to discuss President Donald Trump winning the presidential election for a second time.
Is a Trump win bullish or bearish for trucking and global trade? Who wins and loses under his administration? Can he end the freight recession and make trucking great again? Also, is Fuller eyeing the role of DOT Secretary? We’ll find out.
OOIDA’s Lewie Pugh is talking about the dangers of autonomous trucks. He talks about a rule that seeks to address national security concerns related to connected vehicle technologies and components from China and Russia.
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On Episode 779 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about how the election may impact freight. With Trump and Harris having such different policies on taxes, tariffs and foreign policy, this election represents two very different paths forward for trade.
How do drivers feel about hours-of-service regulations? J. J. Keller’s Josh Lovan breaks down their latest HOS Pulse, which looks at how drivers are impacted by these regulations.
Don Everhart is on the move. After making a big impact with FreightVana, he’s recently moved on to Transflo. We’ll find out what’s in store for him, and we’ll look into why he thinks AI is both the most important and overhyped tech that will emerge in supply chain over the next five years.
ePost Global’s Carlos Barbosa tells us what global e-commerce has to say about holiday peak season.
Plus, Canada’s largest port on lockdown; RaceTrac crime ring busted; RIP Peanut and Fred; Titanic Halloween costume doesn’t sink; and more.
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On episode 778 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by special guest co-host Morgan MacDermaid. We’re teaming up to help get our brothers and sisters who are between roles hired. Before becoming a podcaster, I had a brutal time between jobs in 2017, so this topic hits very close to my heart.
We’ll meet two amazing candidates from sales, operations and leadership who are all looking to add value to an organization in this space. You’ll meet Jason Barry from the leadership and training side; and Christopher Pride comes from operations.
Tune in to learn about their struggles finding a job, and Morgan and I will give you all the tools you need to give yourself the best chance to get hired.
Plus, we’ll look at how AI is creeping into the hiring and recruitment process and why that’s bad news for you.
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On Episode 777 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is celebrating the Halloween season by looking at the numbers behind the holiday. With holiday sales stagnant, will we be looking at a spot market nightmare?
With one parking spot for every 11 drivers, finding a place to pull over for the night can be its own horror story. Truck Parking Club’s Evan Shelley and a Sasquatch stop by to talk about how they’re slaying the truck parking shortage.
ShipHero’s Aaron Rubin knows a thing or two about holiday demand. We’ll get the warehousing perspective on how the Christmas stocking season is shaping up. Rubin also tells us what we need to know about changes to de minimis shipments.
As a claims support specialist, Eric Furtado’s job is to clean up the supply chain crime scene. We’ll find out how claims work, how to prove your case and what goes into moving delicate commodities like flowers.
Plus, a look at how Halloween is being celebrated around the supply chain.
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On Episode 776 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to FreightWaves’ Kyle Taylor about whether carriers will have a frightening time in the freight market this quarter. They’ll break down all the volumes, rejects and rates driving the market into 2024.
Truck drivers have an average life expectancy of 61. Garrett Steenblik was driving cross country when he saw himself heading full speed toward an early grave. Now, he’s lost 200 pounds and is spreading the message on trucker fitness.
Freight free agent Dan de Varona brings nearly a decade of sales and marketing experience to the industry. He isn’t some fly-by-night job jumper either. Varona has held down positions for over three years at companies like Truckstop and HaulPay. Today, you’ll find out why he’s going to be the next best addition to your sales squad.
Plus, Illinois trucking company files for bankruptcy; report says Russia aided Houthis in Red Sea; Covenant rings the NYSE opening bell; Peterbilt tree houses; robot landscaping dogs; and more.
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On episode 775 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Overhaul’s Danny Ramon to look at the data behind the cargo and rail theft epidemic. We all saw the recent rail looting in Chicago and have heard the ever increasing reports of freight theft, but what do the numbers say?
DOT is putting $30 million towards truck parking. We’ll get the latest details on what’s happening from OOIDA’s Lewie Pugh. We’ll also look at what a new study by The National Academies of Sciences has to say about the driver shortage.
Part 5 of our new documentary “Rebuilding the Gateway to America.”
Plus, is TikTok causing a cucumber shortage, Tesla and Nikola ramp up EV semis; Black Ops 6 and Transformers One impressions; and more.
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On episode 772 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to NASA’s Logan Kennedy about the logistics of sending humans back to the moon. We’ll find out how they’re preparing for the Artemis missions, how the landers they’re using work, and what we hope to gain from it back here on Earth. We’ll also let some kids ask NASA.
Dooner’s former boss and mentor at FedEx Trade Networks, Tamara Collyer, takes us to school with some Duty Drawback 101. We’ll find out how shippers are getting 99% of their tariffs back.
Part 2 of our new documentary ‘Rebuilding the Gateway to America’ looks at how the ports are handling volume, labor, and sustainability for the drayage community.
Plus, FedEx’s Panda Express; DHL’s $9 million duct tape dress; more.
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On Episode 771 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to Roadie CEO Marc Gorlin about how Spirit Halloween is delivering this spooky season. Spirit Halloween, North America’s leading Halloween retailer, is tackling this with its first e-commerce same-day delivery program with the help of Roadie, a UPS company, to offer same-day delivery from Spirit Halloween's online store across the U.S.
What do you need to know about running hazmat in 2024? Starz HazMat Consulting CEO Wendy Buckley schools us in the art of transporting hazardous materials.
Justin Boren went from the NFL to opening a brokerage. What’s harder, and does anything you learn inside the huddle apply to the brokerage floor? We’ll find out.
This summer the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach saw record import volumes. We went down there to film a documentary about the resurgence of America’s gateway ports, how they’re dealing with automation and how the drayage community is handling electrification of their fleets. Today, we present Episode 1 of “Rebuilding America’s Gateway to America.”
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On Episode 770 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is joined by Justin Martin to talk about rail looting in Chicago; SpaceX’s historic launch; QR code parking scams; DHL’s Tesla Semi testing results; drinking raw milk; and more.
How do FEMA and disaster relief loads work in 2024, and what is the role of trucking in times of crisis? BWS Logistics’ Cecelia Hull tells us everything we need to know to get trucking during and after a natural disaster.
Pilot has teamed up with the University of Tennessee and the Red Cross to help bring aid to those impacted by hurricanes Helene and Milton. We’ll find out from Jordan Spradling about their Mountain Strong campaign. We’ll also learn how truck stops manage fuel and shelter during disasters.
Plus, Amazon delivery driver’s bad day; rate the strap work; Nerf parties; and more.
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On Episode 769 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is joined by freight analyst Tanner DeHart. We’re breaking down the market and how it impacts truck cost. We’ll also look at how breakeven can vary wildly between carriers.
On Thursday Elon Musk predicted that all transportation would be autonomous within 50 years. Just hours later, Tesla revealed its Robotaxi and Robovans. We’ll look at what those are and whether his prediction could come true.
Truck Parking Club’s Reed Loustalot gets into the paid versus free parking debate and how they’re expanding their services across the nation.
Lexmark’s Brant Nystrom shares the latest on their deployment of AI in truck operations. What are they doing with it? We’ll find out.
Plus, Northern lights of North America; strapping down a house; crashing Volvos; WTT releases documentary on Southern California ports.
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On Episode 768 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about Hurricane Milton’s devastating path toward Florida. With the Southeast still recovering from Helene, Milton heads for Florida as a Category 4 hurricane.
We’ll look at the impacts the storms are having on the freight market, the roads, the people and the places they’ve put underwater in October. We’ll also find how the Florida government works with the Waffle House storm center, and we’ll see what that Waffle House Index is saying.
The port strike may be over for now, but Jan. 15 is just three months away. Will the ILA head right back to the picket line when its extension expires, and what impacts are shippers facing now? CNBC’s Lori Ann LaRocco shares the latest news.
Brokers and carriers getting along? They said it would never happen but that was before the Broker Carrier Summit came along. Robert Bain and Rob McCutcheon tell us what to expect at this upcoming event.
TIE’s Tyler Christensen and Sandy Scardina talk about a new insurance program and talk about hurricane damage to semitrucks.
Plus, riding out Milton in a boat; a jumbotron for your kitchen; and more.
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On Episode 767 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about Hurricane Milton’s pathway towards Florida and the incredible relief efforts some logistics companies are providing in the Asheville, North Carolina, area.
The port strike has been resolved for now, but just how disruptive were those three days of lockdown last week? xChange’s Christian Roeloffs breaks down the impacts from what shutting down every major port on the East and Gulf coasts had. We'll also find out what we need to know about negotiations between the International Longshoremen's Association and the United States Maritime Alliance prior to Jan. 15.
There’s a new load board for U.S.-Mexico freight. Cargado’s Matt Silver says it’s “like running a mini-bid at the lane level and getting all your carriers and rates in one place.” We’ll find out who it is for and how it works.
What’s the good, bad and ugly of driver recruiting right now? Rig on Wheels’ Kameel Gaines talks about the driver market.
Plus, Arkansas shocks Tennessee; WWE Bad Blood draws in Atlanta; headphones for dogs; and more.
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On Episode 766 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about the ILA port strike ending. Thursday afternoon a deal was reached that extended the ILA’s master contract until Jan. 15. How quickly can supply chains recover from this week’s shutdown, and what led to the resolution? We’re breaking it down.
J.B. Hunt CEO and President Shelley Simpson is one of the most dynamic leaders in the entire supply chain industry. This year she ascended to the CEO position at J.B. Hunt and has been passionate about spreading her mission based on people, process and innovation.
We’ll find out from Simpson about:
How they honor drivers.
How they’re bringing awareness to mental health.
A new partnership with UpLabs.
Any potential fallout from the strike.
And with a big game against the University of Tennessee Volunteers coming up, we may even call the Hogs.
Professors and students from the University of Arkansas Sam M. Walton College of Business drop by to tell us the latest about their program this semester. With port strikes, pandemics, toilet paper shortages, global conflict and reshoring, there’s no shortage of real-life supply chain lessons for students to break down. David Dobrzykowski, Marc Scott and Henry Lee tell us what’s good with supply chain education.
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On Episode 764 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to What’s Going On With Shipping’s Sal Mercogliano about the ILA port strikes as they enter Day 2. With ports from Maine to Houston shut down due to the strike, what impacts will we see in the supply chain, how are negotiations going, and when will it end? We’ll break it down.
With Carrier411 announcing the FreightGuards can’t be deleted, a new startup called Carrier Defender is the latest line of defense for trucking companies looking to protect their reputations. We’ll find out from Aleks Bates and Dan Artaev how they’re helping carriers fight back against fallacious Freightguards.
Move over Iowa 80, there’s a new largest truck stop in town. This month, Outpost is opening a 30-acre truck stop in Dundee, Illinois, with 1,000 spaces, which tops Iowa 80’s 900 spots. We’ll find out from Trent Cameron why they built it, whom it will serve and when it will open.
Plus, Walmart and others join Helene relief effort; serial truck tire slasher strikes again; and more.
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On Episode 763 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to Operation Airdrop’s Ryan Spellman about how they’re flying in aid to those impacted by Hurricane Helene. Operation Airdrop uses volunteer pilots to deliver critical supplies. With I-40 and parts of I-26 shut down, their work is more crucial than ever.
With just hours to go before ports from Maine to Texas go on strike, we’ll take a look at how shippers and logistics firms are bracing themselves for impact. On Sunday, President Joe Biden reiterated that he would not invoke Taft-Hartley while the International Longshoremen’s Association has voted to strike. How long will it last and how will supply chains get hit? We’ll find out from OEC Group's Joseph Firrincieli.
J. J. Keller’s John Lovan clears up misconceptions around drug and alcohol testing regulations.
Multi Service Fuel Card’s Jessica Dotson talks about the fight against fuel fraud.
Plus, serial tire slasher strikes relief trucks; all modes of delivery used for hurricane relief; and more.
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