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On Episode 785 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about the latest scandal to hit freight. Daimler Truck Financial Services USA LLC, the company’s largest vehicle finance lender, says it has uncovered evidence of massive fraud perpetrated by Kal Freight against its creditors. Now, Daimler alleges that Kal Freight fraudulently obtained approximately $16.9 million to purchase 164 trailers from Vanguard.
The Mother’s Day Truck Convoy began over 30 years ago, inspired by wish kid Matt Strausser’s dream to ride in a big rig and talk to his sister on a CB radio. Starting with just a few trucks in 1990, the event quickly grew to become an annual celebration, drawing hundreds of trucks and thousands of community members. Over the years, the convoy has raised over $9 million to grant life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. Today we’ll learn all about it from Make-A-Wish Philadelphia’s Lori Dietrich.
What were the top four issues in trucking according to the insurance industry? Travelers’ Scott Cornell recaps the year that was and looks ahead to trends in ’25.
WhistlinDiesel recently went viral for destroying a beautiful Peterbilt semi. Today, we’ll meet Josh Anderson from CP Anderson. They sold WhistlinDiesel the truck and have the story behind the clip.
FreightTech funding is back! Vooma just raised a $13 million series A for its AI supply chain solutions. We’ll learn all about it from founder Jesse Buckingham.
Plus, TNA live; Celina 52 invades Buc-ee’s; flatbedding a UFO drone; and more.
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On Episode 784 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about a RICO lawsuit filed by Freight Essentials against WWEX Group. It alleges the companies that make up WWEX, including Worldwide Express, GlobalTranz and Unishippers, defrauded consumers and small-business owners by charging hidden fees related to fuel costs and cargo insurance. We’ll find out from Freight Essentials CEO Dylan Admire why he thinks he has a case.
Armchair Attorney Matthew Leffler takes a deeper look at the case and lends his point of view.
CNBC’s Lori Ann LaRocco teams up with DHL to bring more opportunities to the Pollee and Rose Allen School of Logistics and Trade. DHL’s Go Teach seminars will now be in the U.S. through LaRocco’s nonprofit for students ages 16-24. LaRocco is joined on the show by DHL's Robert Reiter.
Freight fraud and cargo theft have been the story of the year. Truckstop’s Lisa Haubenstock talks about the biggest security risks in supply chain.
Plus, Trump stands against port automation; DOGE needed now for truck parking; SONAR adds AI; how not to strap a Christmas tree; and more.
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On Episode 783 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is coming to you live from FreightWaves’ Domestic Supply Chain Summit. We’re getting into cargo theft being the industry’s biggest issue; the state of nearshoring; and AI for fleet operations.
Forty-eight percent of brokers say cargo theft is the big industry issue in 2024. Highway’s Michael Caney breaks down the many issues with theft and fraud that the industry faced in 2024. We’ll also look ahead at how much the problem could grow in 2025.
Last month Class8 received a $22 million Series A to empower carriers and drivers with OEM-integrated AI solutions. We’ll find out what that means from CEO Chris Atkinson.
Nearshoring is hot but will it stay that way with the threat of tariffs? Descartes’ Dan Cicerchi talks about the movement, what industries are shifting and if cargo theft is a major issue in Mexico.
Plus, is Die Hard a Christmas move; chaos in Harrisburg; innovative dads; man drives car through dealership; and more.
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Dooner plays special guest referee for The Great Driver Shortage Debate at FreightWaves' Future of Freight Festival. OOIDA's Lewie Pugh takes on Clarendon Capital's John Larkin. You’ll pay for the whole seat but only need the edge during this brawl to end it all.
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On episode 782 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by three CEOs from a trio of the fastest growing and most innovative companies in this space.RXO CEO Drew Wilkerson talks about acquiring Coyote, consolidation and M&A in trucking.GenLogs’ Ryan Joyce previously spent his career in the CIA conducting counterterrorism operations throughout the Middle East. He used to track terrorists, but now he tracks trucks. We’ll find out how the company is scaling up the fight against freight fraud and investing its $6 million series A raise.Last week, HappyRobot announced it had closed a $15.6 million Series A funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), with participation from Y Combinator, RyderVentures and other strategic investors. HappyRobot CEO Pablo Palafox stops by to talk about the company’s AI-powered agents and how they work. We’ll even take them for a test drive. Plus, spot market hits new highs; driver training at Chuck E. Cheese; service dog retirement; trucker tases himself for likes; and more. Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Channel 146.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 781 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Armchair Attorney Matthew Leffler to get a legal take on the controversial Werner accident ruling that could cost the company $100 million. What are the implications of the case, what does it mean for carrier liability, and did the courts make the right call?
Owner-operator Lee Schmitt thinks it is high time the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration added a trucker to the top of its ranks. He’s thrown his hat in the ring to be considered for the role of head of the FMCSA. We’ll find out why he thinks he’s the man for the job.
Stephen Ruhe drops in to help us better understand what broker transparency means and whom it will benefit.
Plus, Florida man vs drone; Mack gets in the holiday spirit; Hawk Tuah’s rug pull; robot baristas and more.
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On Episode 790 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about 179,000 truck drivers whose CDLs were revoked. In late November, those drivers were automatically placed in prohibited status. What does it mean for capacity, and how do drivers get back into return-to-duty status? Innovative Logistics Group’s Adam Wingfield breaks it all down.
Federal regulators have issued a long-awaited proposed rule in response to allegations of fraud in the rate-making process raised by owner-operators against truck brokers. Is broker transparency all it is cracked up to be? Wingfield weighs in.
Last month, FreightWaves’ Craig Fuller and RXO both said the freight recession is over and that we’ve entered a new truckload cycle. Today, SONAR’s Tony Mulvey separates the chaff from the wheat as he presents the latest market data.
Plus, Martin Shkreli vs. Matt Silver; Christmas lights on semi; odds of an International Longshoremen’s Association port strike; shady hot shot truckers; and more.
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On episode 789 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined in studio by Carrier411 CEO and founder Darren Brewer. Carrier411 is one of the most controversial platforms in freight. A lot of brokers love it, a lot of carriers hate it.
Today, we’ll hear from Brewer’s perspective on why he started Carrier411, how the site has evolved, the controversy behind FreightGuards, latest platform changes and how they’re fighting fraud.
Brewer is joined by a pair of brokers who use the service. They share their perspective on why it brings value to them and how they interpret FreightGuards.
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On episode 788 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner welcomes the amazing father and son team of Max and Zach Schuchart on the show to talk about their ultimate road trip game: Supply Chain Bingo!
Highway won first place in FreightWaves’ FreightTech25 awards. Their CCO, Michael Caney, stops by to talk about why trucking fraud is its own form of bingo. We’ll also learn how they’re beating the bad guys.
What’s the cyber risk of autonomous trucks and what happens when one gets hacked? Lockton’s Joel Black talks about autonomous and AI liability.
Plus, Trump announces tariffs on Canada and Mexico; the dubious cost of a Thanksgiving meal; and more.
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On episode 787 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is uncovering the mysteries of the Springfield Underground warehouse caves with Buske Logistics’ Steve Schlecht. The subject of many trucker conspiracies, what really goes down in this 3.2 million square mile subterranean warehouse?
We’ll also dive into peak season from the warehousing perspective; optimizing your distribution network; and how retailers can pick the right shipping mode.
Tai Software CEO Walter Mitchell dives deep on the latest FreightTech trends in TMS. How is the landscape evolving; what’s working; what’s broken; and is AI providing any ROI?
Plus, F3 recap; DHL cargo plane crashes; and a string of CPC4 thefts in Chicago.
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On episode 786 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is coming to you live from day 3 at FreightWaves’ Future of Freight Festival in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
He’s joined by special guests Jim Sanborn at e2open; Solomiya Tomkiv at WireBee, and Drew McElroy at Transfix.
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On episode 785 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is live from day 2 at FreightWaves’ Future of Freight conference.
He’s joined by special guests Samathan Foley at Turvo; Prasad Gollapalli at Qued; Jordan Kidd at Alvy’s
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On episode 784 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is coming to you live from FreightWaves’ Future of Freight Festival in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
He’s joined by Shanti Yetish at Amazon; Nagendra Rao at Trigent Software; Taylor Alston at Temco Logistics
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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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