WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is coming to you live from FreightWaves’ Small Fleet & Owner-Operator Summit. He’s getting into load board fraud; the escalation in double brokering; a company with a truck parking solution; why drivers aren’t unionized; and how the market impacts vehicle maintenance. With special guests Truckstop’s Brent Hutto; Truck Parking Club’s Evan Shelley and Hunter Shearer; TTN Fleet Solutions’ Tyler Harden; and FreightWaves’ Craig Fuller and Rachel Premack. Visit our sponsor Watch on YouTube Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is breaking down the data behind the freight recession with FreightWaves’ Donny Gilbert. Capt. John Konrad V, CEO of gCaptain, reviews “War Sailor”; talks about what’s going on with ocean trade; shares the importance of investing in U.S. shipping; weighs in on the probability of China invading Taiwan; decides if Miller High Life really is champagne; and predicts if another Evergreen vessel will get Suezed. Renowned photographer Nick Souza shows off his latest work and shares the stories behind capturing some of the most captivating images in the business. Plus, insiders say Flock Freight is a ‘toxic dumpster fire’ with only months of cash left; retail innovation at the ballpark and more. Visit our sponsor Watch on YouTube Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to Kodiak Robotics’ James Reed about the company’s fifth-generation autonomous truck. AIT Worldwide Logistics’ Ray Fennelly joins us just in time for Earth Day to share his company’s latest sustainability report. We’ll learn what scope 3 means and why it’s a big deal for the transportation industry. Fortis Analysis’ Ross Kennedy talks about weaponizing supply chains; a potential ag industry crisis; inland waterways; and the biggest problems shippers face today. Plus, J.B. Hunt’s Shelley Simpson says we’re in a freight recession; a driver smashes a truck; piano-playing truckers; GPS folly; and signing off in style. Visit our sponsor Watch on YouTube Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to SuperTrucker Justin Martin about a driver who fell asleep in his truck on train tracks; a $200,000 dime heist; delivering to a NASCAR track; and whether inspections are a good way to judge a carrier. Bob Perry of Health in Transportation has spent nearly the past four decades on a mission to educate professional drivers and share life-changing products and services to help them live healthier lives while on the road. He shares tips on getting in shape this summer. There’s one parking space for every 11 truck drivers in the United States. Big Rig Parking’s Benton Ozburn is on a mission to fix that. We’ll learn how he’s getting drivers a safe place to shut down. Does the future of hydrogen rely on Nikola’s success in the market? Also, why have there been so many EV recalls? FreightWaves’ Alan Adler has the scoop. Visit our sponsor Watch on YouTube Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to Remcoda about how its personal protective equipment and protective glove supply chain works. Cole Garson talks about what it takes to move $30 million worth of gloves a year and how the company has managed to dispose of disposable PPE while using zero landfills. Tive’s Richie Daigle is teaching us how to throw a knuckleball and talks about visibility and theft in a down freight market. Travelers’ Chris Hayes talks about the biggest issues causing distracted driving in ’23. May 16-18 is CVSA Roadcheck ’23. Reliance Partners’ Robert Kaferle gives us the pretrip inspection on what you and your fleet need to know. Plus, 11-year-old drives semitruck; taking your kids over the road; how to become a supertrucker; and double broker math. Visit our sponsor Watch on YouTube Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking about the Highway to Hope benefit concert. We’ll learn all about from country musician Lindsay Lawyer and St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund’s Shannon Currier. Why does it seem like trains either keep hitting trucks or are derailing all over the place? Operation Lifesaver’s Rachel Maleh lays out the facts about rail safety and what drivers need to know when they get in trouble on the tracks. CVSA Roadcheck is right around the corner. J.J. Keller’s Rick Malchow gets us up-to-speed on everything you need to know. We’ll meet a trucker who was stranded by his carrier over Easter weekend. SuperHussle tells us how he tells us how he got out of a terrible situation through Truckers Emergency Assistance Responders. When you got a big load, who you gonna call? Bowline Logistics Tyler Boyd shares the importance of route planning and driver conditions when handling such hands on freight. Visit our sponsor Watch on YouTube Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to FreightWaves Editorial Director Rachel Premack about her coverage of this past chaotic year in freight. From trucking bloodbaths to the issues with big ships, they’re hitting on every major story that has impacted supply chains. SuperTrucker Justin Martin takes us on a trip to the worst truck stop bathrooms in America. We’ll also find out if you can get ticketed for driving with an unmade bed, drivers who’ve been stranded after another trucking company shutdown, rush hour iPhone heists and more. Frayt just raised $7 million to expand Midwest last-mile services. Frayt’s co-founder and CEO, Luke Denny, shares how his team plans to revolutionize final mile. Banyan Technology CEO Brian Smith shares his philosophy on digital transformation and discusses how to deploy these strategies at scale. Visit our sponsor Watch on YouTube Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to SuperTrucker Justin Martin about the trucking market downturn turning 1 year old. We’ll hear the driver’s perspective of just how bad things may be. Also, should you get a company tattoo and what’s freight’s least favorite Easter candy? Estes Forwarding Worldwide acquired Legacy Logistics and is intent on offering best-in-class trade show and exhibit services. Lance Harcrow and Ernie Magalotti fill us in on what it all means and how trade show logistics works. George Mason University’s Brent Skorup offers up an academic breakdown of the latest in unmanned delivery. Universal Logistics Services Inc.’s Carlos Barahona takes us south of the border to talk about freight coming out of Mexico to the USA. Plus, the importance of setting your brakes; rate the strap work; why trains keep hitting trucks; “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” review; and more. Visit our sponsor Watch on YouTube Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is coming to you live from FreightWaves’ 3PL Summit. We’re diving deep on double brokering stats, scaling tech, surviving a down market and diversifying your freight network. Special guests are Ann Marie Jonkman, senior director of global 3PL industry strategies at Blue Yonder; Kyle Wegman, senior director of product management at Turvo; Steven West, director of logistics at Reibus; Steve Hackney, head of success and solutions at Front; and Brent Hutto, chief relationship officer at Truckstop. Visit our sponsor Watch on YouTube Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to XPO CSO Ali Faghri about spinoffs, LTL stand-alones, market disruptions and the company’s M&A plans. First Gear Inc.’s Erica Reiss has created a 1:64 scale replica of the silver screen’s most notorious autonomous truck, the Green Goblin from “Maximum Overdrive.” We’ll talk about turning a legend into a tiny die-cast truck and deliver a recap of what went down at the Mid-America Truck Show, where the Goblin debuted. ARL Transport’s Ron Faherty has handled everything from “Star Wars” props to the Warthog from Halo. We’ll learn all about what goes into handling such epic and iconic freight. Faherty also shares his coalition’s mission to give owner-operators a voice. Bitfreighter’s Brad Perling shares his founder’s story and talks about load-bidding bots and integrations. What’s life like at Cowan Logistics? Ben Tschirgi shares a day in the life at the brokerage and talks about the latest trucking songs on TikTok. Plus, Optimus Prime Legos; “Over The Top” arm wrestling tournaments; a marriage proposal gone wrong; and gleaming the cube in a semitruck. Visit our sponsor Watch on YouTube Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by SuperTrucker Justin Martin, who is LIVE in Louisville, Kentucky, at the Mid-America Trucking Show. We’ll be taking you inside the event as we take a look at the most badass drivers, trucks and tech in the industry. Special guests include Gord Magill, Lee and Lisa Schmitt, Dan Lindsay, Charles Gracey, Paul Gibson, Andy Dishner, Christian Gonzales, Chris Daniels, Todd Ziegler, Tom Thaxton, Anthony Talanaca and maybe even a surprise maniac or two Visit our sponsor Watch on YouTube Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking about the logistics of home delivery meal kits. Daily Harvest’s Wesley Williams talks about the journey from source to final mile for meal kit delivery. Zeem Solutions’ goal is to electrify fleets through its zero-emissions-as-a-service model. Don Peer joins us to talk about how Zeem plans to be a single-source solution for leasing, servicing, parking, charging and energy storage using zero-emission commercial vehicles for a price less than the cost of your diesel or gas operations. The road to MATS starts now, with owner-operator Michael Lombard joining the show to talk about his mission to get drivers fit. He’s headed on down to Louisville, Kentucky, to burn miles and cut calories for America’s drivers. SuperTrucker has joined the WHAT THE TRUCK?!? team and is here to talk about his new role, rebrands, plan for the Mid-America Trucking Show, the issues with ELDs and robots. He also answers the question: Is peanut butter a liquid? Plus, fearless Amazon delivery drivers; sneak attacking cats; and if it fits, it ships. Visit our sponsor Watch on YouTube Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to ArcBest about its new Vaux system, which promises to load a trailer in under five minutes. With double brokers, ghost loads, scams and every indiscretion in between, do load boards need a massive overhaul? FreightWaves’ JP Hampstead looks at the current issues plaguing freight. HDVI co-founder Reid Spitz talks about how it is helping fleets leverage telematics to lower premiums, mitigate risk and reward drivers. Everything is Logistics founder Blythe Brumleve talks about how companies are already starting to integrate AI into their supply chain marketing efforts. We’ll learn the good, the bad and the ugly of this tech that is sure to one day annihilate us all. Plus, drivers report long layovers at Tesla’s Nevada location; KIA gets launched into orbit; something you should never do on a truck; and saving dogs. Visit our sponsor Watch on YouTube Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to former NFL star Desmond Clark about his journey from Super Bowl to dock doors. The former Chicago Bear founded Bear Down Logistics just under a year ago. We’ll learn who’s a tougher opponent: Aaron Rodgers and the Packers or a bad freight market. Covenant’s Matt McLelland spent the last three days at Daimler Truck North America in Portland, Oregon, learning about its latest updates on autonomous vehicles, battery electric, CARB 2024 challenges and ESG initiatives. He’s here to plug us in to what he’s learned. FreightWaves’ Tony Mulvey is talking about the freight market hitting rock bottom, with few signs of relief in the near future. We’ll talk about the shutdowns, mergers and freight market factors that are impacting your supply chain. Plus, dogs of logistics, man versus tire, Arizona Iced Tea versus inflation and trucker versus broker. Visit our sponsor Watch on YouTube Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to FreightWaves founder and CEO Craig Fuller about the personal impact of the sale of U.S. Xpress to Knight-Swift. FreightWaves’ Rachel Premack hears that produce season is going to be weak this year — and that’s bad news for truckers. Plus, she looks at the U.S. Xpress/Knight-Swift deal and the Big Mac cost of living index. Is Nikola a real company or just a zero interest rate downhill phenomenon? FreightWaves’ Alan Adler’s answer may surprise you. Reliance Partners’ Brian Runnels dives into the topic of company policies or company guidance. Which is better? Back The Truck Up’s SuperTrucker shares the secret behind trucking ads, tears down a “trucking guru” and cracks into trucking’s most unpopular opinions. Plus, Darth Vader visits Walmart; Sleeping Giants sculpture docks in Palm Springs; and more. Visit our sponsor Watch on YouTube Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to a man who has Optimus Prime on a mission to help kids. Joe Fiduccia, the owner of Optimus is Here, built the world’s first and only screen-accurate replica of “Transformers: Age of Extinction”-era Optimus Prime. “Optimus has personally touched countless families who have faced hardships in life, those who needed some encouragement and those who just love anything related to the ‘Transformers’ franchise.” — Optimus is Here Bloomberg’s Lee Klaskow joins the show to talk about SVB, the banking crisis and what it means for freight. Spartan 5S Services CEO Carlos M. Llanes Jr. and CCO Tim Perkins stop by the studio to talk about leadership philosophy, M&A and the quest to become a household name. Craig Leinauer, inland marine corporate claims manager at Travelers, talks about freight fires, claims, inflation losses and the most popular insurance claims. Plus, how do you say “Maersk”; a unique street sweeping solution; rate the strap work; and more. Visit our sponsor Watch on YouTube Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s St. Patrick’s Day episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is getting into how you keep track of your freight. Do you know where your containers are when the streetlights go out? Tim Higham is the CEO of InMotion Global Inc., which offers the popular TMS solution AscendTMS. He shares the stats on how brokers/carriers/shippers are booking, moving and tracking loads in the TMS in 2023. Rob Jensen, founder of the startup MiiPlan, is building digital twins that allow you to view your operations in action in real time. Austin McCombs and Michael Rentz share the story behind founding the container life cycle management firm, Gnosis Freight. We’ll find out how this Charleston, South Carolina-based startup is bringing end-to-end visibility and automation to supply chains. J. J. Keller’s Mark Schedler is looking at how data drives driver retention and coaching. Plus, inside the pecan factory; RoboRollerdogs; get-rich-quick trucking scams; and more. Visit our sponsor Watch on YouTube Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is coming to you live from FreightWaves’ Supply Chain Meets FinTech virtual event. Did FreightTech almost experience an extinction level event? FreightWaves editorial director Rachel Premack has the latest on Silicon Valley Bank and how it may have impacted freight. Speaking of risk, ZenHedge CEO Krishnan Kandasamy talks about mitigating freight transportation risks in a post-pandemic world. TriumphPay’s EVP, Chief Operating Officer & Chief Relationship Management Officer Dan Curtis breaks down the rising interest rate market and shares how to help brokers. ComFreight / HaulPay founder and CEO Steve Kochan discusses transportation business finance and credit risk in a challenging market. Visit our sponsor Watch on YouTube Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to American tanker trucking badass Taylor Barker about life on the road and his music. He talks about trucking wastewater out of East Palestine, Ohio, his view of the tanker market, in-cab surveillance, ghosts and we’ll hear his song “What I Wouldn’t Give.” StreetDrone is on a mission to automate yard logistics. We’ll talk to StreetDrone’s co-founder Mark Preston about how they intend to revolutionize the industry. Lose your freight, you’re going to need an excuse. Reed Loustalot is here to share how he’s bringing visibility to capacity and excuses to late drivers through his company LOST FR8. Plus, cooking in the cab; horn pumps for kids; a day in the life of a driver; and more. Visit our sponsor Watch on YouTube Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to transportation safety expert James E. Lewis about everything you need to know about truck accidents. How do you protect yourself, your drivers and your customers in this operating environment? We’ll lay out strategies for safety and success. TForce Worldwide’s Tom Griffin shares the importance of running a flexible supply chain. Trucker Path’s Chris Oliver tells us what the best truck stops in America are. Dunavant’s Melzie Wilson wants you to stress test your supply chain and is here to tell us how. Is ArcBest for sale? Will Uber Freight spin off? Plus, Fatty the elephant’s toll road, how walking floor trailers work and more. Visit our sponsor Watch on YouTube Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is catching up with FreightWaves’ Rachel Premack to talk about FreightWorks’ shutdown and Norfolk Southern’s mounting issues. Warehouse robots, rise up! We’ll learn about the latest bots from Michael Carmody at Tompkins Robotics. Better call Bart! Project44’s Bart De Muynck talks about his latest supply chain hotline, p44’s vision quest and what’s going down at the Food Shippers Conference. Back The Truck Up’s SuperTrucker shares the driver’s perspective on the freight recession at the ports, strap work, how pretrip inspections work, what to do when a car crashes into your podcast and the logistics industry’s Oscar picks. Visit our sponsor Watch on YouTube Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to Hyliion CEO Thomas Healy about the latest on their road to zero emissions trucking. We’ll find out how the quarter treated them, what’s ahead, and will answer your questions in a free-for-all Q and A. Continuing the discussion on zero-emissions, FreightWaves Tyler Cole talks about what’s hot and what’s not in that space. BlueCargo is using DrayTech to connect drayage trucking companies, logistics providers and shippers. BlueCargo founders Laura Theveniau, and Alexandra Griffon share their story behind building the startup. How do shippers see this market and are they really out for revenge? Lippert Components’ shipping manager Tony Darnell gives us his take from the other side of the desk. Plus, snow strikes Tahoe; truck horns for first pumps and bulldozers vs a container ship. Visit our sponsor Watch on YouTube Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking about the state of cybersecurity with The Cybersecurity Studio’s co-founder Ben Bellamy. We’ll find out just how vulnerable our supply chains are. Able Transport Solutions founder Liz Wayne went from accidentally walking into this business to building an amazing brokerage. We’ll hear about her career journey and learn why she loves ugly freight. Then it’s a double dose of WHAT THE TRIVIA as Zuum Apps’ Mustafa Azizi, Jacobs’ Delaina Morse and EXO Freight’s Jake McLeod test their logistics knowledge in the greatest supply chain trivia game known to mankind. Visit our sponsor Watch on YouTube Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to FreightWaves Rachel Premack about Girl Scout Cookie shortages, brokerage layoffs, rail safety oversights and what pet food and Lunchables have in common. UberFreight senior economist Mazen Danaf breaks down the freight market. He looks at volumes, capacity, fleet expansion and the outlook for the second half of the year. Back The Truck Up’s SuperTrucker rants about lack of driver training, semi truck sideshows, delivering to the wrong address, Big Brother in your rig, passing the time in a truck and more. Visit our sponsor Watch on YouTube Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking about the state of drone delivery. FlyTrex CEO Yariv Bash shares the latest in unmanned aerial delivery and what we can expect from the industry in ‘23. We’ve been in a freight recession for nearly a year, but what does that say about the greater economy? AIT CEO Vaughn Moore talks about how this year will be a tale of two halves. This year started with travelers feeling first hand how the cost of inaction can sting. But is SouthWest all that different than your own dock door? C3 Solutions CRO Greg Braun shares how an inefficient dock costs you drivers and customers. New study says more than ⅓ of drivers could wash out of the industry this year. FreightWaves Joe Antoshak authored the report and is here to share what it all means. Plus, flatbedding TIE Fighters; east vs. west supply chain war; trucking birds; and would you quit for $2,000? Visit our sponsor Watch on YouTube Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to NASA about the logistics of resupply missions in space. Kristina Gonzalez from NASA shares the proverbial bill of lading on launching goods into orbit. Parade is helping 3PLs go digital with their capacity management solution. We’ll learn how that’s working out for their partners and get the full Parade founders story from CEO Anthony Sutardja, CTO Tony Wu and Account Executive Jesse Taylor. Has inflation spiraled out of control in freight? Traveler’s Elizabeth Simpkins shares what goods are being hit the hardest. Plus, Wyoming white out; truckers help Ohio; wind vs containers; poor FedExecution; a Pixar story come to life and more. Visit our sponsor Watch on YouTube Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking about a closed loop reverse logistics system that’s driving furniture rental company Fernish to success. Kristin Toth shares how customer service and execution are allowing the startup to punch well above their weight. Waabi is trying to solve for autonomous trucking at scale. Dustin Koehl shares how the tech that they’re developing is the highway to adoption of autonomous trucks. QuickLoadz has built an automated trailer. Sean Jones tells us how they developed the product, demos it, and talks about the trailers that will power an autonomous future. Plus, close call in Wyoming; cold calling isn’t dead; and robots take over the warehouse. Visit our sponsor Watch on YouTube Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking about the role the humble pallet plays in the supply chain. PalletTrader’s Kevin Kull is here to talk about a revolutionary market place to buy and sell pallets and what that says about the freight economy. We go even deeper into the numbers driving freight with FreightWaves Donny Gilbert as he breaks down rates, volumes, contracts and more. Are legacy logistics keeping the supply chain at a standstill? CloudSort founder and CEO Derek Szopa is here to talk about how they’re using tech to rebuild a more efficient middle mile. Plus, Thompkins Robotics T-Sort robot; truckload of 200,000 Cadbury eggs stolen; maintenance solution for an EV truck; getting out your frustration and more. Visit our sponsor Watch on YouTube Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to TForce Worldwide’s Tom Griffin about the increased reliance on automation and the depersonalization of logistics. What does it all mean for relationships, ROI and your freight? CSA scores for hours of service have changed. Reliance Partners’ Mark Barlar gets us compliant with the latest on DOT regulations impacting your drivers. The Sense Per Mile podcast team comes to blows on WHAT THE TRIVIA as Charles Gracey and Paul Gibson battle it out to see who can take home the crown in our unique spin on supply chain and trucking trivia. Plus, Coyote layoffs; Norfolk Southern faces backlash; a dog saved on a highway; a potty for your truck; today in rates; and more. Visit our sponsor Watch on YouTube Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to FreightWaves’ Rachel Premack about the ecological disaster caused by the Norfolk Southern derailment in Ohio. What do Bubble Wrap and beer have to say about the economy? Riteload is trying to reinvent logistics with a broker-free load board. Riteload founder and CEO Matthew Kane talks about everything that’s right and wrong about booking loads. Not every driver loves the all-seeing eye of the dashcam but it’s hard to argue against how they’ve protected drivers and carriers in a court of law. J. J. Keller’s Rick Malchow talks about how dashcams can be your greatest line of protection against nuclear verdicts. Back The Truck Up’s SuperTrucker talks about the best Valentine’s gifts for truckers; Zoox autonomous cars get approval in Cali; hazmat spills; cutting in line; and dumb truck stunts. Visit our sponsor Watch on YouTube Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking about defending your fleet. Modern thieves now have hacking, Chinese spy balloons, cyberattacks, location stalking and a whole host of other tools in their arsenal for infiltrating your fleet. Terry Reinart founded Fleet Defender to address the critical need to protect the world from bad actors attempting to disrupt Governments, companies, and supply chains across the globe. He’s here to tell us how he’s keeping your fleet on lock. When you’ve got freight too big for your average broker, call heavy haul specialist Chad Crosby. He’s here to share the ins-and-outs of oversized loads and what you need to know when shipping big. FreightWaves’ Alan Adler is looking into the Cummins billion dollar electrolyzer business and the maturing hydrogen market. Plus, when Philly fans attack; Weinermobile theft; men fall in vat of chocolate; how Tesla’s Giga Texas moves cars; was the Super Bowl field worth $800k and more. Visit our sponsor Watch on YouTube Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to StoneLoads’ Patrick Wells about the logistics of moving stones, building a marketplace for them and why that side of the business rocks. How do the logistics work behind shipping goods to Hawaii and Alaska? SeaWide Express’ Monica Thornton talks about connecting shipments from the lower 48 to HI/AK. 3PLs are taking a hit in this economy and looking to cut costs. Valoroo’s Nick Schrock talks about how his company is using outsourcing to fill in the gaps on repetitive tasks. Plus, a brazen Amazon driver robbery; are you ever too old to truck; the Southwest-FedEx near miss is reenacted; an excavator saves a deer; helping a driver out; fuel point best buys; and more. Visit our sponsor Watch on YouTube Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is thinking inside the box with FreightWaves’ Rachel Premack. Is the humble cardboard box the latest indicator that consumer demand is eroding following the pandemic? From riverside double-wide to blockbuster brokerage, it’s the Edge Logistics story with Will Kerr. Trucker battles trucker in our unique spin on trivia. Who will win when Back The Truck Up’s Rooster squares up with SuperTrucker in a battle of the wits? Plus, the logistics community steps up with aid for Turkey and more. Visit our sponsor Watch on YouTube Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by ShipHero founder Aaron Rubin. Rubin, who owned a lifestyle e-commerce brand, founded ShipHero after getting sick of sucky warehouse software options. We’ll find out how he’s simplifying the complicated for over 5,000 ecommerce brands. Is the Port of Los Angeles back? JCT Transport COO Ian Weiland brings us a port report straight out of SoCal. We’ll find out about the state of drayage and chassis and how import volumes are shaping up. Trucking entrepreneur Heath Treasure has not only seen his parent company get sold to Red Bull, but he’s also intent on taking over the Northwest trucking scene with Super T Transport. We’ll learn all about how to build a successful fleet. Plus, a daring Coast Guard rescue results in a “The Goonies” related arrest; first fully automated McDonald’s opens in Texas; Fifth Tesla Semi breaks down; dogs in the cab; and more. Visit our sponsor Watch on YouTube Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Covenant’s Matt McLelland. Both guys just red-eyed from Manifest in Vegas and are going to get into what truck tech was buzzworthy for a major over-the-road carrier. What’s going on with shipping? Campbell University’s Sal Mercogliano talks about cracks in the alliances, how not to tip a cargo ship and Chinese spy balloons. Troy Larkin at Citta Brokerage dives into the dark art of duty drawback, which allows shippers a way to get 99% of the duties they paid returned. Sometimes by setting it all on fire! Are you smarter than a freight broker? FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell battles Brielle Jaekel. Visit our sponsor Watch on YouTube Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is catching up with Black Rifle Coffee Co.’s Ben Richey to talk about bombs, coffee beans and building a brand with military logistics. Richey has brought his Special Forces training to the logistics operations at Amazon, Pepsi, Frito-Lay and now Black Rifle Coffee Co. Did you know that there is only one parking spot for every 11 drivers in the USA? Truck Parking Club co-founder Evan Shelley is looking to provide short-term parking for truckers by monetizing vacant properties for landowners through his app. We’ll dive deep on the issue and learn if tech can help. Plus, the Empire State Building trolls New York City; a boy playing hide-and-seek is trapped in a shipping container; Doomsday Clocks; how Costco milk bottles work; taking a big rig to the wedding reception; and more. Visit our sponsor Watch on YouTube Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to NASA about its $425 million partnership with Boeing to build, test and fly a full-scale demonstrator aircraft and validate technologies aimed at lowering emissions. The University of Arkansas Sam M. Walton College of Business takes us inside the world of supply chain higher education as we meet the students and educators tasked with creating the next generation of supply chain leaders. You won’t want to miss this if you’re a student or are looking to get a master’s in supply chain management! Plus, trucking moms; AI versus ATA; in-cab kitchens; cotton candy filled with narcotics; and the mystery of the stolen gorilla. With special guests Sarah Waechter, partner manager at NASA's Commercial Crew Program; Brent Cobleigh, chief of staff at NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center; and Brian Fugate and David Dobrzykowski of the University of Arkansas. Visit our sponsor Watch on YouTube Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking about a big breakup at sea as Maersk and MSC dissolve the 2M alliance. FreightWaves' Rachel Premack has the latest on what this means for ocean freight. Layoffs have swept through tech, leaving workers on edge that their positions could be next. BMM Logistics' Morgan Gawlik talks about the psychological impact of layoffs and how the specter of them changes employee behavior. Plus, FreightWaves' Alan Adler is seeing signs that the used truck market bubble is bursting. We’ll also step inside the truck with Rooster and SuperTrucker as they talk about cooking in the cab, filthy rigs, apocalyptic family cars, Ireland’s ire,and what animals a trucker could beat in a fight. Visit our sponsor Watch on YouTube Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is catching up with CNBC’s Lori Ann LaRocco to learn about four troubling global trade trends flashing consumer weakness. New year, same cargo thefts. Travelers' Scott Cornell shares the latest data on what thieves are looking to steal from your trailers. Bad markets invite big scams. Echo Global Logistics' Chris Mayberry tells us what we need to look out for from bad actors on the load board. Also, what’s good in the Dallas logistics scene? Patriot Freight Group delivers warp pipes that would make Super Mario proud. Andrew Salazar stops by the show to talk about delivering to the oil fields. Plus, incredible gantry cranes; ‘Demolition Man’ becomes reality; Boston Robotics vs. OSHA and more. Visit our sponsor Watch on YouTube Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is catching up with Kodiak Robotics’ brand new COO fresh from USA Truck, James Reed. We’ll find out where he thinks autonomy is headed and why he’s along for the ride. Three weeks into ‘23 and we’re starting to get a better picture of how long the freight slump will last. We’ll dive deep into the macro conditions driving freight with Reliance Partners CFO/CRO Thom Albrecht. FreightWaves’ Donny Gilbert fires up the SONAR supercomputer and crunches rates, rejections and volumes in the dry van and reefer markets. Do you got that dog in you? Project K-9 Hero does. It protects those who protect us by giving retired police and military dogs life after service. CEO and founder Jason Johnson, as well as furry companions, join the show to talk about the upcoming fundraiser Performers for Paws. Plus, why truckers like to truck; a Tesla Semi breaks down again; getting out of a rut; and more. Visit our sponsor Watch on YouTube Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is catching up with Manifest conference organizer Pam Simon. We’ll find out what’s in store for attendees at the first major FreightTech conference of the year. We follow up with Torc to talk about my recent test ride in its autonomous truck. CSO Andrew Culhane talks about Torc’s approach to the AV market, the importance of an OEM and the road to viability in autonomy. Bad news is never easy to break but great freight relationships are built on trust. Kingsgate Logistics’ Tom Curee talks about how to communicate tough news. Plus, why email needs to die and logistics conference survival tips. What are the biggest problems in e-commerce and e-procurement and how can tech solve them? TradeCentric’s Kevin Kazenmayer talks about solutions available now. Plus, a trucker derails a train, wrong-way drivers, the one place you never want fall in during a package delivery and more on this Friday the 13th episode. Visit our sponsor Watch on YouTube Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is coming to you live from FreightWaves' Sales and Marketing Summit. Want to learn how to become a social media marketing powerhouse for your company or your own personal brand? This is the session for you. We’re joined by a panel of three of the most impactful and influential social media marketers in freight. Don’t miss this panel with Stord’s VP of Marketing Mario Paganini, FreightCaviar founder Paul-Bernard Jaroslawski and Superior Dispatch Services meme lord Boris Panov. Plus, internal marketing is just as important as external marketing. We’ll find out how Factor 8 CRO Ted Martin is improving sales and marketing team retention with the right messaging. Watch on YouTube Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by “Candy Land” director John Swab. We’ll go deep inside the mind of the man behind the latest truck stop slasher movie. Due to an FAA system crash, all flights were grounded for a couple of hours Wednesday morning. FreightWaves’ Rachel Premack talks about how tech is disrupting air travel in all the wrong ways. TForce Worldwide’s Chris Steele talks about the intersection of tech and relationships. Rooster and SuperTrucker round things out with the latest on the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative; Tesla in the pool; WWE for sale; taking a semi off-roading; the dangers of dancing for TikTok on the highway and more. Visit our sponsor Watch on YouTube Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is cutting through the hype around autonomous trucking. Just how far off are these trucks? Are they viable? And what will it mean for the future of carriers and truckers? Grayson Brulte, host of Road to Autonomy, is laser focused on the space and is here with answers. Ocean shippers entering ‘23 have China and COVID on the top of their minds as what’s old is new in a world that seems like déjà vu. New lockdown concerns, Chinese New Year, bid season and an out-of-balance market all present uncertain pratfalls in the market. Nathan Strang, director of ocean trade lane management at Flexport, helps us navigate these choppy waters. We’ll go inside the world of flooring and specialized freight with Trey Kenemer, director of national accounts at Xpress Global Systems LLC. Plus, robot strippers in Vegas; NIMBYs versus truckers; port robot madness; and Chinese Tesla protests. Visit our sponsor Watch on YouTube Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is looking at the rise of AI in logistics; the “Doomsday Clock” ticking on container contracts; starting a fleet in ‘23; and how tech is expediting LTL. Plus, a review of the new trucking thriller “Candy Land;” exploding wine containers; snowbank smashers; and CB radio trolls. With special guests John Reiser, EVP of global supply chain at The Cannon Group; Pierre Laguerre, founder and CEO at Fleeting; Marcus Cooksey, CEO at DUKE.AI; and Michael Campese, SVP of sales and marketing at Estes Forwarding Worldwide. Visit our sponsor Watch on YouTube Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner asks, is this year already on a crash course towards bad times in the supply chain? With C.H. Robinson ousting their CEO, is this an ominous sign of worse things yet to come? FreightWaves Rachel Premack is here to sort it out. What’s old is new as we look at a company that is trying to reinvent container shipping for more sustainable times using the power of the wind. Clowd Foundary founder Tim Higginson tells us why his Quattro Tech “Clipper” Container Ships aren’t just full of hot air. A new year may mean it’s time for a new trucking job, but how do you pick the best one? Erick Calderon and Rob Logan at TruckDrivingJobs share their top-5 tips for picking a job without selling yourself short. Back The Truck Up’s Rooster and SuperTrucker take us into the mind of the driver as we discuss removing snow from your trailer; resolving conflicts with team drivers; badass loads; the power of packaging and the greatest trucking toy ever? Visit our sponsor Watch on YouTube Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s special holiday episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is closing out the year and celebrating with offices across the industry. We’ll also talk to some of our favorite retail supply experts to close out some last-minute shopping and get the inside scoop on just how this year’s massive downturn in the freight market and economy impacted businesses. We’ll hear from TrophySmack’s Matt Walsh, whose fantasy sports trophy startup has created the second annual Jimmy Kimmel Bowl championship. How’d toys and stuffies do? VIAHART’s Molson Hart shows off his latest wares and talks about the trials and tribulations of selling on Amazon in ‘22. You’ve heard the trivia on the show and today the founder of OK Boomer, Joe Spisak, joins us to talk about selling card games and running a fulfillment 3PL. It all goes down on a very WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Christmas! Visit our sponsor Watch on YouTube Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is coming to you live from FreightWaves’ Domestic Supply Chain Summit. On this episode we’re talking about: How shippers are using relationships and digital technology to minimize disruptions. How a portfolio approach to freight increases service and savings. A holistic view of the domestic supply chain. What does a connected fleet look like in 2023? Plus, the greatest Christmas gift money can buy for someone in trucking. With special guests Jay Gustafston, EVP of brokerage operations at Echo Global Logistics; Margie Hamlin, accounts and operations lead at Leaf Logistics; Ryan Morrow, vice president of business development at Inxeption; and Charles Mohn, group director of Connect Fleet at Ryder. Watch on YouTube Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined in the studio by Matt McLelland, Covenant’s VP of sustainability and innovation. McLelland just got back from a three-day, two-night tour of the road with one of his drivers, Thomas Morgan. We’ll find out what he learned while between the white lines. Autonomous trucking companies made a lot of noise in ‘22, but what kind of impact has the tech been able to make in the market? Don Burnette, co-founder and CEO at Kodiak Robotics, talks about the partnerships that are pushing AI trucks forward. Consumers aren’t the only ones out hunting for the latest TVs over the holidays. So are thieves. Scott Cornell, national practice transportation lead at Travelers, shares the theft trends that are extinguishing yule logs across the industry. How will edge computing factor into supply chain? Ken Evans, chief technology officer at Konexial, talks about the future of transportation as a service. Plus, Greg Weigel, chief business officer at AIT Worldwide Logistics, shares its year-end Global Transportation Market Report. Visit our sponsor Watch on YouTube Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to FreightWaves CEO and Founder Craig Fuller, who stops by the studio to talk about the year that was in freight. What was the top story in ‘22? And what’s the real story with wholesale versus retail diesel prices? Uber Freight, Convoy and J.B. Hunt just announced the Scheduling Standards Consortium. According to Uber Freight, “The SSC will establish the freight industry’s first formal set of appointment scheduling (API) standards, making it easier to book and manage appointments, optimize processes for drivers, shippers and receivers, and drive operational efficiencies for the industry at large.” We’ll find out all about it. PGT Trucking is on a mission to go green. What solutions is it pioneering? TForce Worldwide visits us like the ghost of Christmases past and takes a look at a year of market volatility. Plus, this week’s good news and bad news concerning earthquake-proof beds, dumbass drivers, Lulu Lemon's over supply, and Christmas lights on trucks. In addition to Fuller, special guests are Uber Freight’s Bill Driegert; Convoy’s Brooks McMahon; PGT Trucking’s Larry Cox; and TForce Worldwide’s Tom Griffin. Visit our sponsor Watch on YouTube Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices