WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking about carrier DOT compliance programs. Kathy Close at J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. shares where carriers struggled and what the top drug and alcohol violations were. Did rail workers get a raw deal? FreightWaves Rachel Premack has been working on the railroad story. RMS Carriers knows how to give back. Following the success of their turkey giveaway, they’re now running a toy and coat drive to benefit their community this Christmas. Ryann Spann at RMS Carriers joins us to spread the good word. How does a CSA score get generated for a trucking company? Mark Barlar at Reliance Partners does the math. And we’ll round things out with Rooster and SuperTrucker as they share their trucking experience on the wildest and weirdest stories of the week. Plus, why the hell did Georgia pick Edward Scissorhands as its favorite Christmas movie? 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 welcomes a NASA engineer landing on the show to talk about the mission to conduct the first global survey of Earth’s surface water. What are the logistics behind the mission and how will it benefit us down here on Earth? The Tesla Semi was delivered Thursday night after a five-year wait. What did we learn about Elon’s electric truck? Plus, Redwood benefits the Danny Did Foundation with a new shirt; Convoy shares how carriers are performing on its sustainability report; Netradyne argues that your fleet safety program is backward; and much more. With special guests Kari Lewis, payload system engineer at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory; James Jackson, Wayne Astrauskas and Mike Finn from Redwood Logistics; Kiana van Waes, corporate sustainability analyst at Convoy; and Barrett Young, SVP of marketing at Netradyne. 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 catches up with Hyliion founder and CEO Thomas Healy to get the scoop on their delivery of the New York Stock Exchange’s Christmas Tree in New York City. Turmoil in China, supply chain chaos, and the disruption of the just-in-time model has companies headed back towards these shores. We’ll learn about the benefits of reshoring from Misha Govshteyn, CEO at MacroFab. We’re keeping it rail with FreightWaves’ Rachel Premack, who talks about if Biden has rail workers taking a raw deal. BoxLock is protecting freight and votes, we’ll hear all about them from their founder Brad Ruffkess, CEO at BoxLock. Back The Truck Up’s Rooster and SuperTrucker are talking about rest stop encounters; how not to train at CDL school; UPS driver saves the day and holiday gift giving guides for truckers. 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 On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is bringing you back from the holiday weekend and into Cyber Monday with news about Tesla Semi’s 500-mile full loaded drive, Hyliion bringing Christmas to NYC and unrest in iPhone City and across China. We’ll find out what Rooster makes of all this. Bleak or peak? Freight has been way down this year but will record Black Friday sales help save peak season? We’ll talk about it with Grant Goodale, founder and CXO at Convoy; George Abernathy, president at Emerge; and Graham Gonzales, vice president of strategic accounts at Reliance Partners. Plus, SuperTrucker on trolling trucking Twitter; strange trucking photo genres; what to do with holiday candy rejects; extreme World Cup celebrations; Michigan football’s big rig and will giant hats be the next big thing? 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 taking a look at how the industry is celebrating Thanksgiving and we’re giving out our trucking turkey of the year award. Just how far apart are autonomous and electric trucking technologies? We’ll get an update on the state of the industry from FreightWave’s Alan Adler. We’ll take a trip back in time with Rachel Premack to look at the life of an old school trucker during Thanksgiving plus a look forward at what ACT research says about the spot market. What is RXO? We’ll learn all about XPO’s latest spin-off from their vice president of technology, Alyssa Myers. Back The Truck Up’s Rooster and SuperTrucker help name the turkey of the year; drivers quitting during the holidays; taking food from strangers; Navy’s out of this world football uniforms; and a look at a new trucking movie ‘Golden Arm.’ 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 new era for the show as a dearly beloved longtime host leaves the air. With just 34 days left until Christmas, it’s time to get ready for the holidays and today we’re focusing on: * Giving back to your drivers with Kristin Tedesco, senior marketing manager at Netradyne. * Protecting your precious cargo for duplicitous double brokers with Elizabeth Simpkins, regional underwriting officer for inland marine transportation at Travelers Insurance. * Planning ahead for cross-border moves with Jose Balderrama, CEO at BBA Logistics. We’ll meet the founder of a new father and son apparel brand for truckers when Jason Rabine, co-founder and president at Lowboy Industries, comes on the show. Rooster has news on carrier shutdowns, parking lot shutdowns and Darwin award-worthy mental shutdowns. SuperTrucker gets us airfrying for Thanksgiving and wonders what truckers would rather have: a million dollar PowerBall ticket or a million dollar Pokemon. 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 and The Dude are joined by special guest host Daniel "Mr. Supply Chain” Stanton to talk about holiday retail supply chain bullwhips, Supply Chain Management for Dummies and teaching logistics to America’s young minds. Where’s the peak? Uber Freight’s Ben Cubitt talks about it latest market report that’s seeing consumer spending slow, inventories expand and order backlogs decline. Got an air freight emergency? That’s what Carrier 911 is for, and Port X Logistics Brian Kempisty is here to tell us all about it. Maybe we’ll even learn what the hardest hike in logistics is. CFI’s Joel Schneider shares strategies for surviving and thriving in uncertain times. Plus, Torc autonomous truck initial impressions; freight executives start roadside health network for drivers; New Jersey bans cheeky road signs; striking truckers; and getting your rig ready for winter. 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?!? The Dude and special guest host Ryan Pamplin are talking to Joe Monaghan, CEO and President at World Wide Logistics, Jeff Dangelo, CRO, CIO at Fura, and Rooster and the Super Trucker. We’ll find out what Taimen Transport has been up to and why they are flying blimps in Europe. We go into the global supply chains to find out what to expect in the final days of 2022. And, we take a look under the hood of the latest in logistics technology. Plus, Rooster and Super Trucker. Visit our sponsor Watch on YouTube Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts #WHATTHETRUCK #FreightNews #supplychain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner and The Dude are talking to the author of a brand new Christmas and trucking themed children’s story. Anthony Book of Long Haul Trucking tells us why he wrote his latest story, “How Chris and his Trucks Saved Christmas.” Trucker Tools CEO Kary Jablonski shares tips on surviving a down market and talks about her rise to the top of a FreightTech firm. Plus, FedEx furloughs drivers and cuts flights; U.S. imports from China are falling faster than from other countries; an Amazon truck high-speed chase; 31 children found working in a Midwest factory; a deputy steals $400 worth of Pokemon cards; team driver gingerbread house challenge; when owls attack; and more. Trucker Tools CEO Kary Jablonski shares tips on surviving a down market and talks about her rise to the top of a FreightTech firm. Plus, FedEx furloughs drivers and cuts flights; US imports from China falling faster than from other countries; Amazon truck high speed chase; 31 children found working in midwest factory; deputy steals $400 worth of Pokemon cards; team driver gingerbread house challenge; when owls attack 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 this episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner and The Dude are live from day 3 at the biggest party in freight, F3. They’re joined by David Bell at Lean Solutions; Chuck Toye at Leaf Logistics; Ayala Rudoy at Tomorrow.io; Dan Cicerchi at Descartes; Malcolm Harris at Steam Logistics; Mustafa Azizi at Zuum App; Krenar Komoni and Richie Daigle; Surge Transportations Chief Magic Officer; Brittany Traylor at TraylorTranspo; Tim Brownell and Hayden Allred at TruckBook; Benjamin Gordon at Cambridge Capital; Nicole Hayes at Platform Science; Blythe Brumleve at Digital Dispatch; Omar Singh at Surge; Graham Gonzalez at Reliance Partners; Back The Truck Up; Tenasie Courtright at SiLo and the FreightWavesTV team. 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 and The Dude are putting on a show for those of you who want to fight through a bad freight market and make it out on the other side. We’ll be talking about roles for laid off workers; strategies for carriers looking to survive a downturn; dealing with the mental stress of market conditions and how you should be thinking about growth over these next two quarters. Plus, a looking at trucking Veteran’s Day tributes; how much is a f*ckload of freight; winter weather tips; and acting like you belong. With special guests Adam Wingfield, Founder/Managing Director at Innovative Logistics Group LLC.; Joshua Hernandez, Director of Operations at Mustang Express; Maria Leal, Recruiting coordinator at Steam. 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 this episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner and The Dude are live from day 2 at the biggest party in freight, F3. They’re joined by Frank Mabry at Torc Robotics; Daniel Powell at Optimal Dynamics; Mario Duckett at Transflo; TriumphPay’s Haley Evens; Justin Hall at Primo; Rob Bussey of BWS Logistics. 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 and The Dude are talking about the massive shift in imports from the West Coast to the East Coast. We’ll find out from Ed McCarthy, chief operating officer at the Georgia Ports Authority, how the port prepared for the incoming swell — and is it here to stay? Truckers for Troops’ 16th annual campaign launched this week and Norita Taylor, director of public relations at the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association, is here to tell us all about it. The fundraising effort has been an OOIDA tradition since 2007, dedicated to sending care packages to service personnel stationed in combat zones. Highway aims to bring digital carrier identity to the supply chain. We’ll hear from its founder, Jordan Graft, on why he started the company his next FreightTech venture. Are truckers being used as political pawns? FreightWaves Editorial Director Rachel Premack talks about how the “driver shortage” myth is being used against drivers. Back The Truck Up’s Rooster and SuperTrucker are back from F3 to talk about our ride in a Plus AI autonomous truck; the world’s scariest truck thief; UPS failing the SATs; answering kids’ questions on trucking; and a touch-a-truck comes to Chattanooga, Tennessee. 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 this episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner and The Dude are live from day 1 at F3. They’re joined by Krishna Vattipalli at Imaginnovate/Fleet Enable; Eric Rempel at Redwood; Graham Gonzales at Reliance Partners; Frank Hurst at Roadrunner; Joseph Lamb at Ryder and special guests. 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 Dooner and The Dude are talking to “From Source to Sold” co-author Radu Palamariu. Palamariu’s recently published book focuses on learnings from over two dozen global leaders in supply chain. The greatest festival in the history of freight is now over. We’ll bring you inside and behind the scenes at F3. Trucking photographer Amar Shahzad shares how he’s turned nearly two decades of trucking into an outstanding portfolio. Plus, a man eats rotisserie chicken for 40 days straight; Walmart honors a sick boy in a parade; Werner acquires ReedTMS Logistics in a $112 million deal; YouTube makes a Roomba go 35 mph; 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 Halloween edition of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner and The Dude are totally Jurassic and they’re talking to NASA about its low-Earth orbit flight test of an inflatable decelerator. What the heck does that mean? The LOFTID is a crucial component to deep space logistics and how NASA plans to land people on Mars. Plus, the best Halloween trucks; getting a trucking job in a down market; the importance of procurement agility with Uber Freight; scary trucking stories to tell in the dark; and more. With special guests Alton Parker and Ashley Korzun from the entry, descent and landing team at NASA; Roger Sechler, director of consulting at Uber Freight; and Charles Gracey, president and founder of Hot Seat Services. 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 Dooner and The Dude are talking about a new study that says gig workers are 50% less healthy than those with salaried positions. FreightWaves’ Alan Adler plays trucking trick or treat as we dive into rumors and truths about the Tesla Semi, alternate fuels, Trevor Milton’s jail sentence, Rivian, Cybertrucks and the Ford Lightning. F3 is next week and FreightWaves’ Haley Fazio has got a preview of everything you need to know about attending the event and what to do while in the Scenic City. TriumphPay CSO Garrett Wolfe explains how risk mitigation is a cornerstone of driving value in the factoring space and how fraud is ferreted out. Back The Truck Up’s Rooster and SuperTrucker are talking about why truckers don’t often protest; why some companies ban wireless headsets; if pickleball is more important than truck parking; Circle K selling medical marijuana; and shooting yourself in a corn maze. 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 and The Dude are having a battle of the generations. They’re joined by OK Boomer CEO and founder Joe Spisak to play his latest trivia game and learn about the supply chain behind it. FreightPlus President Jill Clifford shines a light on LTL and gets us up to speed on everything you need to know about moving and negotiating this type of freight. FreightCaviar founder Paul-Bernard Jaroslawski takes us inside the belly of the double-brokering beast. Plus, how far from the market bottom are we; diesel prices top trucking industry’s critical issues survey; flaming trains in Mexico; activists glue themselves to VW floor, then have to poop; cat elected mayor; 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 Dooner and The Dude are catching up with project44 founder and CEO Jett McCandless. They’ll get into the visibility leader’s massive growth, leading from the helm through a shipping crisis, building a global team and the perspective gained from fatherhood. Winter is coming, literally. So it’s time to get your fleet in order. Reliance Partners’ Robert Kaferle chains up our tires and gets trucks ready for the cold season. Turn it to 11 because we’ve got a #PlayItForward with Bluebird Express’ Phil Hyland. He’s here to crush some tunes and chop it up on logistics. Plus, more layoffs at Gopuff; an online marketplace for pallets; rotating yard dogs; bees weaponized on flatbed; 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 and The Dude take a trip to Finley stadium, home to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Mocs, on college football game day to find out how their freight playbook works. While there, they meet with Mocs equipment manager Billy Wilson; Taimen’s Ryan Pamplin and trucker Cowboy. IKEA and Kodiak Robotics join forces on driverless delivery in Texas. Kodiak Robotics co-founder and CEO Don Burnette tells us all about how the deal came together and what it means for autonomous trucks moving forward. Campbell University professor Sal Mercogliano rants about falling water levels, rates, government inaction and the most obvious way to cheat on a paper. FreightWaves' Rachel Premack says we need those stinkin’ barges. With 92% of the nation’s agricultural output coming down the Mississippi, we’ll learn how a drought is causing havoc in the supply chain. Plus, Premack's conference travel tips. Back The Truck Up’s Rooster and SuperTrucker talk about heaviest hauls; hurricane logistics fraud; an OJ shortage; biggest delivery screwups and professional slap fighting. 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 and The Dude are talking to the creative minds behind First Gear, inc. to learn all about the world of high-quality replica semi trucks. Speaking of scale, have you ever built a trucking company to a 20x revenue? We’ll learn the real-world fundamentals it takes to build a big business and also, how those same core skills are being translated to AI. Thieves are dreaming of OLEDs, iPhone 14 Pros, PS5s, Legos and whatever else you got in your trailer. We’ll find out what the hottest items of the holiday will be this holiday season … according to thieves. Plus, Milton found guilty; freight conspiracy theories are DTF; emotional support alligators; J.B. Hunt gives out $250,000 in scholarships; HOS exemption canceled; the high dealer cost of converting to EV; do Boston Dynamics dogs make good pets and more. With special guests Erica Reiss at 1st Gear; Justin Lu, Founder and CEO at Ezpapel; Scott Cornell, National Practice Lead for Transportation, Crime and Theft Specialist at Travelers. 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 and The Dude are talking about the logistics of college football and how Taimen got involved with game day. We’ll meet the founder of a trucking charity and hat company that’s supporting the invisible heartbeat of our industry. Plus, a look at what a great driver coaching program looks like; UCR 101; and the latest news. With special guests Liz Murray, president at Murray Logistics and founder and CEO of Truckloco Hats; Ryan Pamplin, head of culture at Taimen; Rick Malchow, Transport Management editor at J. J. Keller & Associates Inc.; and Michael Krohn, regional sales manager at Netradyne. 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 this episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner and The Dude are celebrating the 500th episode of the biggest show in freight. They’re joined by the FreightWavesTV team to talk about building the brand and turning freight news into the sights and sounds that inform a global community. What impact has TV and podcasting had on freight media? FreightWaves Editorial Director Rachel Premack has the scoop. Also, is AB5 going nationwide? We’ll learn about President Joe Biden’s rumblings about reclassification. Michael Nelms and LaTasha Bradley of Keep Trucking Transportation pride themselves in finding a solution before a problem exists. We’ll find out how they’re teaching owner-operators how to run successful fleets. Back The Truck Up’s Rooster and SuperTrucker talk about abusive trainers; getting abandoned at a truck stop; distracted driving with scissors; and life in the semi. Thank you for coming on this journey with us. 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 and The Dude are talking about freight that moves at 223 mph. What are the logistics behind bringing F1 cars to the track and back? What FreightTech is more trick than treat? Also, what is the worst Halloween candy and why is it Necco Waffers? How are you monitoring marketing trends? We’ll take a look at a new marketing automation solution that promises to catch negative trends before they become negative results. Plus, truck jobs walloped in September; Nonprofit trucking groups ‘deliver hope’ to Hurricane Ian survivors; St. Louis sues Kia over car thefts; getting ditched at a truck stop and more. Featuring special guests Erik Huberman, Founder and CEO at HawkeMedia; Ryan Schreiber, Vice President Industry Growth (or equivalent) at Metafora; Kate Gillis, Director of Client Solutions at Gulf Intermodal Services. 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 Dooner and The Dude are learning the logic and logistics behind same-day delivery; we’ll discover how one company is reinventing how drivers get paid; get the details on how hot shotting works; and talk about achieving end-to-end automation between carrier booking and customer booking. Plus, Elon Musk says Tesla Semi is coming to Pepsi on Dec. 1; best and worst Halloween candy; truckers can’t park at home in Georgia and more. Special guests are Omar Singh, founder and president at Surge Transportation; Kevin Huang, founder at Trucking Up; Nourhan Beyrouti, senior director of corporate marketing and brand at Delivery Solutions; Richard Sharp, with hot shot operations at Diligent Delivery Systems; and Charles Gracey, president and founder at Hot Seat Services. 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 and The Dude are talking about ocean rates to the U.S. West Coast collapsing from highs of $20,000 down to $2,500. What’s causing SoCal port operators to yell, “Where’s my cargo?” FreightWaves’ Alan Adler breaks down Tuesday night’s episode of “American Greed” featuring Nikola’s Trevor Milton. Will the allegedly fraudulent founder face justice in his trial? “The Dude” Michael Vincent shares his origin story. Back The Truck Up’s Rooster and SuperTrucker talk about what mode of trucking will earn the biggest paydays; temptation on the road; whether truckers only listen to trucking songs; farms that use human waste as fertilizer; and a trucker strike in Massachusetts. 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 and The Dude are talking about stealing Tesla’s ideas. Sick of waiting for the Tesla Semi and seeing other EVs roll down hills, Canadian log hauler Chace Barber founded Edison Motors and built his own electric truck. After a successful prototype, trials and testing along with another round of crowdfunding, their truck Carl is ready to go into production. We’ll learn all about it from him. Plus, will it float like Musk claims the Cybertruck will? A double broker claps back after getting exposed by a shipper. We’ll take a look at the email that set off a firestorm. Plus, Route4Me co-founder George Shchegolev talks about bringing the human element back to delivery and equipping drivers with the most effective technology to get their work done. Convoy Inc.'s Mitchell Violett defines visibility in freight and gets us up to date on the state of it. Having previously worked at Amazon and Boeing, Violett has helped solve some of the most challenging problems in logistics. And rebuilding after Hurricane Ian, FreightWaves heads to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and much 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 Dooner and The Dude are talking about how hurricane Ian will impact freight. With Waffle Houses already closing, just how bad will the storm be and what lies ahead in the aftermath? We’ll break it down with FreightWaves Editorial Director Rachel Premack. How do you determine your worth as a trucker? Back The Truck Up’s veteran driver team of Rooster and SuperTrucker share nearly 30 years of experience in the cab and today they’re hear to tell us what you need to know about when determining your value. Plus, they’ll share their hurricane survival tips for truckers. In this FreightTech spotlight we’ll learn how Tive is providing real-time in-transit coldchain visibility. Tive’s CEO and founder Krenar Komoni talks about the company’s new multi-sensor Solo 5G trackers which capture and transmit hyper-accurate location and temperature data of shipments in real time. The labor market has had a radical shift as the economy submarines but has it hit employment in logistics? AIT Worldwide Logistics EVP of Global Human Resources Angela Mancuso lets us know what’s up with hiring. 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 Dooner and The Dude are talking about the supply chain eating Ford’s homework. Turns out, the OEM does need those stinkin’ Ford badges. The GOT Act has nothing to do with Game of Thrones, but that doesn’t make the battle for overtime pay any less epic. OOIDA’s Bryce Mongeon tells us about how they’re fighting to get drivers paid for every hour worked. Nikola faces an uphill battle as the controversial EV company has to recall all of its electric trucks. Wilson Logistics has teamed up with Locomation to pace its path toward autonomous trucking. Wilson Logistics’ Bruce Stockton has the details. What’s the state of Canadian cross-border freight? Zipments’ Elvis Cavalic knows what’s good north of the border. Plus, strike threat hits rail volumes; how trucks are weighed; why you need to watch for trains; a look at Edison Motors' diesel electric truck; apple-picking robots 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 and The Dude are learning from a pro what it takes to perform in the truck driving championship. Walmart driver Eric Ramsdell tells us all about how he placed first flatbedding at the 85th National Truck Driving Championship For Safe Driving. Plus, wheel safety with IMI Products’ Bob Bortner, toll management with BestPass’ Jason Walker, Mexican cross border freight with Ryder System’s Mario Duarte Jr. In headlines, West Coast ports sink to lowest share of US imports since early 1980s; FedEx announces largest general rate increase in its history; truckers not allowed to park at their houses; how Walmart drones 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 and The Dude are talking about what you can learn from doing a ridealong with a trucker; if driver pay is helping with recruiting in this market; cargo theft trends this season; the winner of a cab makeover; sinking of the Sea Eagle; answering the phone at Walmart; road rage; news and more. With special guests Rachel Premack, Editorial Director at FreightWaves; Brian Runnels, Vice President of Safety at Reliance Partners; Jess Graham, Board Member at Real Women In Trucking; Danny Ramon, Intelligence and Response Manager at Overhaul; Back The Truck Up’s Rooster and SuperTrucker. 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 and The Dude are all about rail safety. They’re joined by Rachel Maleh, Executive Director at Operation Lifesaver, Inc.’s who’s here to get us on track with rail safety awareness. Freight at rest is freight at risk according to Elizabeth Simpkins, Regional Underwriting Officer, Inland Marine Transportation at Travelers. She’ll let us know if you need to adjust your coverage due to shipping backlogs. In headlines, ocean rates continue to head towards Atlantis; Tesla proposes $375M lithium refinery for EV batteries in Texas; trucker gets stunning cab makeover; truckers makes special needs kid’s day 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 Dooner and The Dude are talking to J.B. Hunt’s Shelley Simpson about her remarkable journey to become company president. Simpson started as an hourly customer service rep in 1994 and has gone on to become one of the most powerful women in freight. Simpson shares her perspective on career growth, intermodal and rail strikes, driver appreciation and living up to the company motto of people, technology and capacity. OneRail COO Jeff Flowers joins us hot on the heels of some bad news from FedEx. Will the rest of final mile suffer the same fate? Also, what are the best final-mile strategies to succeed this holiday season? We did it: FreightVana’s post got over 300 likes and now Lars Ward, Joshua Brees and Ricky Camacho are here in Bob’s Burgers cosplay to talk about promoting yourself online, the market and other distractions. Sarah Eggleston, VP of supply chain solutions sales at Redwood Logistics, knows a better way to manage your freight utilizing a 3PL partner and she’s here to share how. Plus, flatbed close calls; bad driver appreciation week displays; robots infiltrating crime scenes; the band lineup for F3; 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 Dooner and The Dude are celebrating Truck Driver Appreciation Week with Convoy’s founder and Chief Experience Officer Grant Goodell. He’s here to talk TDAW, Haul Stars, ride-alongs and getting fleets paid faster. Is a rail strike coming and how did we get here in the first place? FreightWaves Editorial Director Rachel Premack tells us how it all went off the rails. Back The Truck Up’s team drivers Rooster and Super Trucker spill the tea on surviving CDL school, why drivers quit, impacts of a potential rail strike on trucking, rebuilding a driver’s body after life on the road, Juggalo ambition and much 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 Dooner and The Dude are talking about the CHIPS Act and what it means for ports and the auto industry. Bill Doyle, Executive Director at Maryland Port Administration, leads the top port in the nation for handling automobiles, light trucks, farm and construction machinery. He’s here to fill us in on what’s rolling off the ro-ros. School is back in session, football is back and College Hype is here for it. We’ll do a deep dive with the Boston-based apparel brand on how their gear is made. We’ll also see how Mark Reddish, Sales Executive and Jack Doherty, President and CEO at College Hype took the Pats opening week loss. Plus, three more railroad unions have reached tentative agreements with U.S. freight railroads; 5 things to watch at Trevor Milton’s trial; Air Jordan’s looted; new poll says on 17% want to share roads with autonomous trucks; drivers feeling less appreciated; running a marathon in a beer can, football is back 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 Dooner and The Dude are going inside and outside the pump as we look at how truck stops work and the tech behind the pump. We’ll learn about what the future holds for fuels and charging as well as what the truck stop of the near future will look like. Plus, a freight market breakdown, best of a Truck Driver Appreciation Week and this week in news. With special guests Jonathan Overly, executive director, coordinator at ETCleanFuels; Allen Goetz, market development manager at Gilbarco Veeder-Root; and Charles Gracey, president at Hot Seat Services. 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 Dooner and The Dude are talking to some of the brightest minds in the industry to discuss the accelerating pace of electrification and autonomous trucking. What are the policy implications of electric and autonomous vehicles? How can AI and simulations offer a safer way forward for the development of autonomous trucking? All these questions and more answered! They’re joined by Don Burnette, Co-Founder & CEO at Kodiak Robotics; Matt Horton, CEO at Voltera; Wiley Deck, VP of Government Affairs & Policy at Plus; Finch Fulton, VP of Policy & Strategy at Locomation; Frank Mabry, Freight Network Analyst at Torc and special guest co-host Alan Adler, Detroit Bureau Chief at FreightWaves. 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 and The Dude are talking to Hyliion CEO Thomas Healy about the 3D-printed mixed-fuel generator technology the company bought from GE. What’s it do, how does it work and will it put the company in the fast lane for zero-emissions OTR trucking? If you’ve ever googled John Deere and right to repair, you know what this next segment is about. Diesel Laptops CEO Tyler Robertson talks about its battles against big OEMs for democratizing diagnostics. Selling on Amazon isn’t all sunshine and rainbows. Viahart President Molson Hart talks about his company’s experiences selling on Amazon and contending with supply chain issues. What are the hidden gems for running an efficient supply chain? Dave Pollard, assistant VP, and Courtney Davis, director at CoreTrust, are here to enlighten us. Plus, Tennessee gets the largest lithium plant in the country; a convoy of water tankers heads to Mississippi; an orthodox way of scoring free food from a truck stop; and much 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 Dooner and The Dude are talking about the true cost of ownership for battery electric trucks. While many OEMs have promised huge fuel savings, you may be surprised to see just how much early adopters are paying to charge up their trucks. Alan Adler, Detroit bureau chief at FreightWaves, discusses BEV truck cost of ownership concerns, Nikola getting a third CEO in two years and GE’s stake in Hyliion. It’s pastageddon on America’s highways as trucks spill hundreds of thousands of tomatoes and alfredo sauce across the asphalt. Did a Chevy Volt battery really cost a customer $30,000? Back The Truck Up’s Rooster and SuperTrucker share this week’s weirdest trucking stories. Adam Cunningham, partner and chief customer experience officer at Port X Logistics LLC, says in times of chaos, a positive experience is king. Thinking of joining the biz but not sure what the difference is between an agent and a broker? Annette Luyten, senior VP of domestic brokerage at Ascent, sets us straight. 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 Dooner and The Dude are talking to CarrierSource CEO and founder Rob Light about building the Yelp for carriers. Light thinks it’s BS that some sites only collect negative reviews. We’ll find out how he plans to build a business around a more balanced look at carriers. We are going to the moon … eventually. A crack on an engine has left Artemis 1 on Earth until Friday. FreightWaves reporter Jeremy Kariuki is on the scene in Cape Canaveral, Florida. We’ll find out what’s next for NASA’s lunar launch. How does LTL work? Admit it, you get confused too. That’s why we’ve invited FreightWaves’ broker expert Mary O’Connell on the show to give us a refresher on pricing and classifications. Plus, has Trevor Milton found the floor for Nikola stock; California Trucking Association’s battle over AB5 returns to court today; animal attacks; Fruity Pebble syrup; putting a sleeper in a box truck; and much 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 and The Dude are preparing you for liftoff. NASA’s Artemis 1 mission is a go for launch on Monday as we return to the moon! We’ll learn all about the SLS rocket and the logistics behind the mission from Trey Cate, the Space Launch System deputy strat comm manager at NASA. Brett Suma, CEO at Loadsmith, shares a new app for drivers and the latest on truckload markets. Jason Gillespie, senior director of continuous improvement and innovation at DHL Supply Chain, talks about the need to nurture your supply chain. Plus, the weirdest news and more dogs of trucking. 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 tonight’s special live in-person episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner and The Dude are joined by AWS global segment leader Manish Govil and StratusGrid CEO Chris Hurst. Join them and 100 other attendees as they talk about cloud innovation, the logistics behind Prime Day and Tennessee as an epicenter for FreightTech. 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 Dooner and The Dude are sharing dogs of freight for a good cause. NEXT Trucking’s head of communications, Mike Bush, gets our tails wagging over its partnership with Operation Roger. For every dog pic submitted, NEXT will donate $5 to the cause. What’s Op Roger do? It returns lost pets to their owners by using a network of truckers. Stord has some of the best marketing in the business. Its vice president of marketing, Mario Paganini, talks about his approach to branding and why the memelords will inherit the earth. FreightWaves’ editorial director, Rachel Premack, says truckers are peeved at the Supreme Court. We’ll find out why. Back The Truck Up’s SuperTrucker Justin Martin takes us inside the cab as we hit on trucking issues, including a suspended trucker; whether pee bottles are a myth; bad strap work; how to become a trucker in ‘22; and canceled AI rappers. 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 Dooner and The Dude are joined by FreightWaves Tony Mulvery to talk about Heartland Express’ $525 million acquisition of CFI’s truckload unit. That move makes Heartland Express the 8th largest truckload fleet in the U.S. Great packaging moves the needle in retail but what are the logistics behind it all? How do you get your display in the best part of the store? We’ll find out from Joshua Linden and Chad Sadler at Bay Cities Packaging. Spencer Hennigar, VP of Sales at Convoy shares solutions for navigating volatile freight markets in this Future of Freight segment. It’s time to get mindful this Monday as Dr. Rhonda Bompensa-Zimmerman, Director of fitness and wellness at GlobalTranz gets us centered with physical and mental techniques aimed at taking the tension out of logistics. Plus, freight broker sentiment shaky heading into the back half of 2022; a review of ‘Fall’; installing a bath in a semi truck; battle of the forklifts; first AI rapper signs major label record deal; and how not to deliver a container. 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

With fantasy football season set to kick off, it’s time for Dooner and The Dude to get TrophySmack’s Matt Walsh back on the show to talk about the supply chain behind the awards for the greatest office competition known to man. FreightCaviar’s Paul-Bernard Jaroslawski takes us inside the world of double brokering and he may even have Armchair Attorney Matthew Leffler by his side to keep it all legal. Reliance Partners’ Robert Kaferle gets us up to speed on everything you need to know about brake safety week. Plus, trucker crushed by load seeks support; woman run over at truckstop; Tesla Semi gets fresh coat of paint; tallest building in the world’s poop truck problem; when you order cigars but get TN license plates; flying port-a-potty 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 Dooner and The Dude are coming to you live from FreightWaves’ and PYMNTS’ Supply Chain Meets FinTech virtual event. How can payments technologies improve experiences for carriers? How does financial technology improve cross-border logistics? What does the future of digital marketplaces look like? We’ll explore all that and more with special guests Mustafa Azizi, co-founder and CEO of Zuum; Todd Pigeon, VP of East Coast sales at PayCargo; and Shep Hickey, founder and CEO of Bryzos. 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 Dooner and The Dude are talking about shortages across retail and auto that are still hampering production more than two years into the pandemic. Cargo theft could be all the rage this holiday season. Scott Cornell, the national practice lead for transportation and a crime and theft specialist at Travelers, is here to tell us why. Ryan Knight, senior director of enterprise sales at Netradyne, tells us about safety solutions for small to midsized carriers. Andy Shiels, president and co-founder at SiLo, talks about the trucking market, why Nashville is the place to work in 3PL, and what recruiting has been like in ’22. Plus, Peloton pivots away from freight; unique police chases; a new song from The Dude and Carl’s Jr.’s John Brewer; UPS Teamsters fired up ahead of contract talks; and much 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 Dooner and The Dude are talking to Daniel “Mr. Supply Chain” Stanton about how the supply chain bullwhip effect has impacted freight this year. Will inventory overflows be the grinch that stole carriers Christmas? The second-largest cost for operating a truck is fuel (especially this year!) Chris Jones, EVP of industry and services at Descartes, shares how tech is helping to reduce this cost burden for carriers. Wars are won with logistics, so it is no surprise that this industry is a welcoming home to veterans. However, how can we better support our servicemen and women when they enter civilian life? Ivan Hernandez, owner at Vets2Trucking, shares how he is helping to get vets into the cab. Plus, DAT and Convoy’s legal battle; outbound tender rejects fall below 6% for first time in 25 months; FMC considers congestion emergency order; sleeping CDL school instructors; and the true menace of bouncy castles. 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 Dooner and The Dude are talking about Uber Freight’s goals for autonomous trucking. Hot on the heels of its partnerships with Waymo and Aurora, Uber Freight is unveiling a road map for the safe, fast deployment of autonomous trucks, as well as research exploring their impact on trucker jobs, operating costs and the overall movement of goods. Joining the guys is Mazen Danaf, senior economist at Uber Freight, to chart the course for them. In a year that started with a massive truck protest in Canada, was followed by record inflation and fuel prices and the collapse of the trucking spot market, what has been the freight story of the year so far? Also, are diesel prices going back up? Rachel Premack, FreightWaves’ editorial director, has the skinny. What does procurement tell us about what’s happening in the economy? Emerge President George Abernathy breaks it down for us. Also, maybe he knows why the Sox are so awful. Back The Truck Up’s Rooster and SuperTrucker are talking about Elon’s announcement that the Tesla Semi is due later this year; Teslas still hitting kids; Ford spends your EV rebate for you; is there a protest at the Port of Baltimore; and truck stop brawls. 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 Dooner and The Dude welcome special guest co-host TextLocate founder “Silver Fox” Ryan Rogers. They’ll talk about removing the pain from carrier partner checks. Locus CEO and founder Nishith Rastogi thinks AI can improve last-mile decision-making. We’ll find out why from the brains behind the AI bots. Hope Zvara, creator of Stiff Mother Trucker Cream, is easing drivers’ pain behind the wheel. She shares how her road-tested and trucker-approved discomfort cream works. Back The Truck Up’s Ingrid Brown brings us America on 18 Wheels as she shares her view of the industry from the driver’s seat. Plus, truckers stage a daring rescue in Tennessee; would you drive for $0 per mile; a mystery man throws a bicycle at a semi; why your team driver needs to be a chef; 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