WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are asking the question: Is this all just a simulation? They’re talking to Dan McCann, CEO and chief learning officer at SymTrain, about the company’s simulation-based role play training. They’ll find out if sim training is the new way to go for getting your employees up to speed. The guys may be back from Ballyhack but today they’re taking another trip to the greens with Chris Douglass, president of the Nashville Transportation Club, and Christian Huffman, board member in charge of golf. They’re talking about the NTC’s 2022 charity golf tournament. Tim Perkins, chief business development officer at Spartan 5S Solutions, talks about elevating yourself to an executive role and counting trailers on the highway. In the news, an explosion near a port in Chittagong leaves at least 49 dead; fuel hits new record highs; People’s Convoy implodes; and is ELMS on its last leg? Plus, a pickup is crushed by a semi; why meth and avocados don’t mix; and are sinkholes asphalt’s answer to quicksand? 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 FreightWaves Editorial Director Rachel Premack about the state of used truck prices and what that says about the freight market. Scott Pecoriello, Founder and CEO at WeatherOptics talks about building a company based off of weather analytics. We’ll find out how this data helps keep trucks moving. Pecoriello also shares what he learned from running a booth at his first event. Zach Swartzendruber, President at BenefitsForTrucking talks about using benefits as a pathway towards driver retention. Back The Truck Up’s James “Rooster” Bowen and Just “Super Trucker” Martin talk about this week in rates; a semi used in a domestic dispute; trucker on meth; a chicken truck accident; union contracts; why some truckers think “backhaul” is a dirty word 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 NASA about their Quesst mission and supersonic X-59 jet. They’re joined by Peter Coen, Quesst Mission Integration Manager and Craig Nickol, Project Manager, Low Boom Flight Demonstrator (LBFD) Project at NASA. Ray Fennelly, Chief Information Officer at AIT Worldwide Logistics is passionate about sustainability. He’ll share insights from their latest freight sustainability report. FreightWaves’ Radio host Grace Sharkey talks about the hottest trends in freight that are blowing up the airwaves. Dooner and The Dude settle the battle of the potato salad. What team are you? Eggs or no eggs? Plus, FMCSA extends speed limiter commenting period; supply chain managers quitting in droves and this week’s good news bad news. 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 FreightWaves’ Rachel Premack about her disdain for big ships. She’ll plead her case as to why she thinks mega-steamships and cartels are ruining everything. Sysco is buying FreightLiner eCascadias and thieves are stealing Cascadia brains. Plus, a look at Tesla Semi preorders and the state of electric trucking with FreightWaves Detroit Bureau Chief Alan Adler. Adam Kahn, president at Netradyne, is passionate about creating a culture of recognition for drivers. Back The Truck Up’s James “Rooster” Bowen and Justin “Super Trucker” Martin share the latest on trucking rates; 7 tons of hot dog filler on the highway; whether owning a horse is more viable than owning a car; a trucking hero foils formula villains; healthy truck stop snacks; and the battle of the potato salad. Plus, shippers are ready to fight the truck driver overtime pay bill in Congress; flying Fudgesicles; and Walmart bets big on drones. 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 war on detention; Operation Fly Formula lands; Flexport offers aid during formula crisis; from female trucker to female CEO; supply chains at risk for cyber attacks; big box inventories explode; is 90 minutes long enough to dine at a steakhouse and more. With special guests Kevin Nadeau, founder and CEO at True Load Time; Brittany Traylor, CEO at TraylorTranspo LLC; Graham Gonzales, Director, Strategic Accounts at Reliance Partners. 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 supply chains never returning to normal. Will geopolitical strife, ESG and Freedom Trade keep logistics in legendary difficulty mode forever? The Elmer Lindamood CDL Training Scholarship Touch-A-Truck event is going down in Farmersville, Texas, and we’ve got the town’s mayor to tell us how he got companies like Gatik involved. Joining us is Bryon Wiebold, of Tenstreet industry relations and the mayor of Farmersville. Glynn Spangenberg, chief commercial officer at Locomation, talks about how autonomous trucking company business models work. Veteran trucker Shane Brown talks about running a small fleet in these market conditions. Plus, Operation Fly Formula takes to the skies; a Pennsylvania trucking company gives out free baby formula; the spread between diesel and spot widens; #FOSC22 cowbell and wheelbarrow competitions; and more idiots in four-wheelers. Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WHAT THE TRUCK?!? is live with Dooner & The Dude from day 2 of The Future of Supply Chain in Northwest Arkansas. On the show they're joined by: Siamak Azmoudeh, VP PLM and Business Development at SkyBitz; Jason Traff, President & Co-Founder at Shipwell; Justin Hall, CEO at Primo; Sam Lurye, Founder & CEO at Kargo; Tom Curee, SVP at Kingsgate Logistics 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 Flexport’s Nathan Strang about what’s up on the docks. He recently went down to the Port of Baltimore to find out how its new Zim service will work and talks about how Amazon is helping to fill the port. Plus, we will look at the state of the West Coast ports and ILWU labor talks. Will talk of automation lead to a shutdown? FreightWaves’ Rachel Premack tells us why the Northeast is quietly running out of diesel, what strategy drivers are using during the blitz week, and shares her thoughts from #FOSC22. YouTuber Sage News talks about his down-to-earth view on breaking down the freight market to an audience of over 15,000 subscribers. River City Logistics’ Nick Lester talks about giving back to the community, the biggest challenges in logistics this summer, and the craziest moments while working the pools in Las Vegas. Back The Truck Up’s James “Rooster” Bowen and “Super Trucker” Justin Martin talk about the latest on Lance Reed and the prom fiasco, this week in rates, road rage, and blitz week. 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

After 2 and half years away, FreightWaves Live events are back. On this episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner and The Dude catch up with Ashley Savage, National Sales Manager for COOP by Ryder; Eric Rempell, Chief Innovation Officer at Redwood; Brad Franko, North American Business Development Manager--Data Science & AI Solutions at HP; Walter Grigg, Product Strategy Director at Torc Robotics; Kevin Clonch, Group Director of Customer Logistics 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 about navigating the high, heavy and wide corridor. Alex Strogen, Chief Commercial Officer at Port of Vancouver USA isn’t just blowing hot air when he talks about the crucial role wind energy has played in supporting the port. Dr. Mark Manera, founder of The Trucking Fitness Company gets us on a highway to health by teaching us how to order food at truck stops. Brett Suma, Chief Executive Officer at Loadsmith on their partnership with Mastery Logistics that will fuel Loadsmith's transition into an autonomous trucking company. Scott Cornell, National Practice Lead for Transportation, Crime and Theft Specialist at Travelers talks about how to get the most value out of a trucking insurance policy. Plus, baby formula production ramp up; skyrocketing diesel hits border imports; a tale of two highschools: one supporting driver careers and the other banning a teens truck from prom; ODOT explosion with miraculous ending; and more. Visit our sponsor 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 shrinking the world of big rigs down to size when they’re joined by First Gear Inc’s Erica Reiss and Adam Knight. First Gear has been recognized as an innovative, world-class, top quality leader in the diecast replica custom imprinting and custom tooling business since its founding in 1992. Today they’re showing off some of their most sought after models. Tim Guin, Executive Vice President / Chief Commercial Officer at USA Truck talks about their mission of charitable giving to driver and veteran related charities. We’ll also learn about their upcoming America’s Trucker golf tournament. In 2021, America’s Trucker was founded to create and offer clothing and accessories that will help improve the perception of professional truck drivers and the trucking industry, while also giving back to deserving charitable organizations. We’ll even get to hear a clip from Joe Stamm Band’s song Pocketful of Quarters which was done in collaboration with USA Truck and the artist. James Spencer, trucker and musician at Cracker Box Jimmy #playsitforward with a new track off his latest album. Plus, #FOSC22 recap; Optimus Prime transforms into LEGO; an idiots in cars. Visit our sponsor 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 is headed to Austin, Texas, to test drive Hyliion’s Hypertruck ERX. While there, he got to sit down with the company’s CEO and founder, Thomas Healy, to talk about the driving experience and to do a Twitter Q&A. Find out the latest from this EV company intent on delivering tomorrow’s trucks today. 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 state of small trucking. With spot rates cratering, inflation starting to crush consumer spending, and diesel costing trucks a $1 a mile - it’s time for a check up. SmartHop CEO and co-founder Guillermo Garcia shares the results of his company’s report on ‘The State of Independent Truckers and Small Fleets.” Tom Zeis, Partner at Port X Logistics shares how drayage has now become an integral part of the supply chain and how tech is being used to fix a broken system. Andrei Unc, Vice President, Varstar Alliance talks about creating automation to work for people instead of against them. Domenic Leo, Vice President of Growth, Alvys tells us how their TMS is designed to help small carriers. Plus, diesel inventories in crisis; cocaine found at Nespresso factory; idiots in 4-wheelers 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 finding out why the Port of Cleveland rocks. Here to tell us all about it is the port’s president and CEO Will Freidman. A bloodbath for thee, but not for me? That’s what Rachel Premack, Editorial Director at FreightWaves says. We’ll find out what she means by that. Bobby Coffey-Loy, President & Founder of LGBTQ+ Truck Driver Network talks about driving diversity in trucking. George Abernathy, President at Emerge talks about benchmarking freight and conferences. He’ll tell us all about what they have planned for The Future of Supply Chain in Arkansas next week. Back The Truck Up’s Rooster and Justin Martin get us up-to-date on what’s going on around the horn. We’ll learn about the search for aa cargo thief; a Marine’s heroic actions that saved a Swift driver; turning a Prius into a tow truck and more. Visit our sponsor 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 tolerance for turbulence needed to survive in the trucking business. Sharon Harding, Director of Provider Development at Ascent Global Logistics talks about the importance of developing carrier relationships in good times and bad. Michael Ritzema, President at Superior Trucking Payroll Services doesn’t think that the ATA is telling the truth about driver turnover. Timothy Kunkel, Director at FXpedited blows our mind with pyrotechnic logistics and the world of events. Christopher Kelly, Vice President Of Strategic Planning at Capital Logistics shares his view of the market and his greatest wins and losses. Plus, why every American should care that diesel prices are surging across the country; is trucking really losing 300k per year; J.B. Hunt recognizes 69 drivers for safe driving; crazy drivers; drunk pedal pubs and more. Visit our sponsor 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 why intermodal is such a dumpster fire. Steadfast Warehousing’s Martin Otero fills us in on the challenges intermodal and drayage operators are facing in the spring of ‘22. With another nuclear verdict in the news, we’re diving deeper on the subject with Mark Schedler, senior transport management editor at J. J. Keller & Associates Inc. Memelords take Macedonia. Freight Caviar’s Paul Bernard-Jaroslawski and Boris Panov of Superior Dispatch Services talk about logistics in Europe and making the freight world laugh. CRST Dedicated Services trucker and musician Damon Hatcherson plays it forward with a new song and tells us what he’s seeing out on the road. Plus, Karen vs. Trucker; school bus close calls; nuggets take a dip on the highway; lawn on the run after stealing mower and Crimson Tide sign; more. Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FreightWaves’ Rachel Premack breaks down the latest from SONAR and Bank of America. John Luciani, COO of LTL solutions at A. Duie Pyle, talks about how its division got awarded a platinum regional LTL carrier designation by Echo Global Logistics. What does it take to meet the LTL market’s needs in ‘22? We’ll find out. Robert Kaferle, director of safety at Reliance Partners, dives deep on the true cost of poor SMS scores. Andrei Unc, a freight broker at Varstar Alliance, discusses the new agent model and brokers working remote. Back The Truck Up’s James “Rooster” Bowen and Justin Martin go around the horn and bring us the latest in trending trucking stories, including Marvin Keller Trucking filing Chapter 11, life on the road, proper strapping, life inside a brokerage, and the case of the missing Peterbilt. Visit our sponsor 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 their test ride in a Nikola Tre. The controversial company is facing an uphill battle but with their newest vehicle in town, the guys had to go check it out. Plus, Dooner is back from Austin with his initial impressions of Hyliion’s Hypertruck ERX. Carl Bentzel, Commissioner at Federal Maritime Commission gets us up-to-speed on the Maritime Transportation Data Initiative. What puts carriers at risk for nuclear verdicts and how can you mitigate that risk? Mike Precia, CEO & President at Fleetworthy Solutions has some advice. Is in-cab camera tech helping or hurting drivers? Adam Kahn, President at Netradyne talks about how their data is used. Is the path of least resistance towards sustainability simply using diesel? Nick Roemer, CMO at Cibus21 shares how his company is on a burning mission drastically reduce diesel truck emissions. Plus, trucker’s shutdown freeway over rates; cargo theft up 18% at Mexican border; woman falls into outhouse retrieving cell phone and more. Visit our sponsor 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 speak with FreightWaves founder and CEO Craig Fuller about the collapsing spot market and why he thinks a trucking bloodbath is imminent. Also, what will China lockdowns mean for the ports this summer? Most electric trucks are designed in Silicon Valley by engineers who haven’t worked behind the wheel or under the hood. Edison Motors was started by truckers, for truckers. Chace Barber, CEO at Edison Motors, tells us all about their new electric truck. cThe Port of Boston is big-ship ready and is expanding calls. We’ll hear the latest from Lauren Gleason, deputy port director, business development at Massachusetts Port Authority. Can we achieve our goals of sustainability without collaborations? Sheldon Mydat, CEO at Suppeco, doesn’t think so and will tell us why. Back The Truck Up’s Rooster and Justin Martin got the beat on UPS vs USPS, the British Truck Racing Association, and should drivers be able to smoke weed off duty? Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Watch on YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are talking about the hottest topic in freight: truck fires. Learn how to prevent, mitigate and insure against this burning issue. Adam Holloway, Fire Investigator at Travelers Investigative Services fills us in. Trucking influencer Pamela Robinson of The New Drivers Advocate talks about her charity, Sunshine for Truckers; building a brand behind the wheel; and turning TikTok into influencer cash. Plus, it was an Easter miracle — the Ever Forward was resurrected. What Evergreen vessel will ground next? Georgia’s governor declares a supply chain state of emergency; the town of Broadus saves truckers; and flooding in South Africa. Our next supply chain struggle is electric batteries. And Lucky Charms are recalled. Visit our sponsor Visit Back The Truck Up 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 the brand new Back The Truck Up team. Diver / content creators Ingrid Brown, James “Rooster” Bowen and Justin Martin join the show to talk about what they’re bringing to the new site. What is Back The Truck Up? BTU is a freight culture site by truckers and industry veterans covering the latest news, players and viral trends of the industry with blogs, podcasts and videos. Truckin’ Tik Toker John Sullivan shows up to talk about how he’s delivering his unique sense of humor to drivers. We’ll learn some tips on how to build your brand on the platform. Keona D. Carter, Chief Executive Officer The Eleventh Hour Logistics talks about the hiring and freight markets. Jonathan Kramer, SD Employee Owner, CSMI Hartford gives us a driver’s perspective on the road, partnerships, and the trucking market. Visit our sponsor Visit Back The Truck Up Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify 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 Enterprise Fleet Summit. They’re covering the collapsing spot market; geometry of geo fences; how tech is enabling large fleets; the power of location analytics; and becoming a broker of choice. Plus, a rest stop review of Beyond Meat jerky. With special guests Dennis Cooke, President and CEO at Transforce; Jay Gustafson, EVP of Brokerage Operations at Echo; Bob Chappuis, GM of Carrier Operations at Uber Freight; Rishi Mehra, Director of Operations & Strategy at Trimble MAPS. 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 XPO’s Brad Jacobs and Avril Lavigne making freight memes come true; the state of inflation and an original song about it; Tive’s series B; and the importance of meeting drivers at their level. Plus, more economists cosign on the freight downturn; Shanghai port runs out of reefer space; truck driver coercion complaints on record pace; parcel surcharges incoming; sword canes outgoing; Pink Floyd found; road rage; and more. With special guests Joe Weisenthal, host and editor at Odd Lots/Bloomberg; Krenar Komoni, CEO and founder at Tive; and Dave Ables, CEO at Three Sons Investments. Visit our sponsor 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 trucker Sadaya Morris about her trip to the White House talk on trucking. We’ll find out how drivers are working within the system to get their voices heard. Plus, get ready for the truth behind LTL pricing; how to ship your conference and event goods; Loadsmith and TuSimple partner up; how to accelerate your sales funnel; and this week’s good and bad news. With special guests Sadaya Morris, owner of Pink Transportation; Curtis Garrett, vice president of pricing and carrier relations at Recon Logistics; Brett Suma, CEO at Loadsmith; Dan Deigan, owner of High-Performance Logistics Sales; and Rob Bussey, national account manager at BWS Logistics. Visit our sponsor 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 hitting on the home goods supply chain; unusual freight; what the data is saying about demand; more logistics groups banding together to support Ukraine; mental health; and the latest in news and markets. With special guests Chad Carleton, COO at Everything Kitchens; Jagan Reddy, co-founder of Semicab; Steven Tittle, owner-operator at Gateway OT; and Frazer Kinsley, co-founder at Kinsley Partners. Visit our sponsor 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 freight’s biggest challenges in Q2. They’ll look at international shipping, the ports, trucking, as well as the conflict in Ukraine. Benjamin Gordon, managing partner and CEO at Cambridge Capital and BGSA, talks about creating a coalition of logistics companies to aid Ukraine. Sanne Manders, COO at Flexport, talks about the global freight market and what Flexport is seeing in its data as well as its support of Ukraine. Ivan Hernandez, owner at Vets2Trucking, talks about supporting veteran drivers and shares his perspective on the market. Plus, businesses that are rude to drivers; dashcam video highlights driving safe in poor conditions, and using a chocolate bunny as a weapon. Visit our sponsor 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 truckers who are using social media to build their own brands and make bank with side hustles. With the market loosening, there’s no better time than now to get a handle on your finances while creating new revenue streams. We’ll hear from Tik Toker Clarissa Rankin, whose videos have received more than 32 million likes. Chris Lee is using his experience behind the wheel to help drivers get their financial playbook in order. BruceAllmiighty offers drivers advice on getting paid in and out of the cab. Michael Johnson, executive VP of strategy at Redwood Logistics, shares why Rating API is essential to succeed in today’s market. Plus, why FreightWaves’ founder thinks a freight recession is imminent; truckers react to the Werner waiver; warehouse space will remain tight; a truck with two passengers and two dogs gets lucky on an overpass; in memory of Jack Schitt; and more. Visit our sponsor 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 Ross Kennedy about Cold War 2.0, the state of global supply chains, and the potential collapse of the trucking market. Phil Hyland and Steven Bedford of Steam Logistics stop by the studio to talk about how entertainment logistics works. We’ll learn all about how the biggest bands and events in the world keep the show on the road. Bob Bortner, mid-Atlantic territory manager at IMI Products, saves you some scratch at the pumps with his fuel-saving strategies. David Ross, chief strategy officer at Ascent, paints a picture about the ever-changing role of 3PLs, West Coast labor issue and trade with Mexico. Visit our sponsor 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 Oare talking to ice road trucker, Jason Kraft. We’ll learn all about the perils of the business and what makes ice road trucking cool. Johnny Araiza, vice president of cross-border and Mexico operations at Dunavant, talks about increasing opportunities for cross-border trade with Mexico. Kevin Clonch, group director of customer logistics at Ryder, talks about brokerages trending toward becoming asset-light. He’ll weigh the advantages of operating non-asset, asset-light and asset-based brokerages. Robert Kaferle, director of safety at Reliance Partners, discusses the value a client gets from working with a retail agency that has its own safety program. Plus, why trucking is in for another bloodbath; driver recruitment wars rage at MATS; drivers at MATS rank truck parking as the top industry challenge; North Korea’s insane new video; and times when you feel like Chris Rock at the Oscars. Visit our sponsor 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 NASA’s Abdiel Santos-Galindo about the wet dress rehearsal of the Artemis 1 and NASA’s Space Launch System, which is the most powerful rocket it’s ever built. Brian Bourke, chief growth officer at Seko Logistics, talks about how his company is working with Project C.U.R.E. to send support to Ukraine. Jill Rice, partner at Port X Logistics, discusses women in leadership in logistics. Tom Fogarty, CEO at Bestpass, smites toll citations. Plus, a Highway Angel saves a pair from burning to death in a car; when protesting rocks; and how truckers adjust to office life. Visit our sponsor 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 Convoy founder and CXO Grant Goodell about his trucking trip to MATS. What did he learn about the life of a driver while sitting shotgun in a rig? We’ll find out. Matt Legg, VP of growth and strategy at Ox, talks about building a FreightTech company aimed at automating e-commerce logistics. Jessica Cardinale, director of operations at Brilliant Logistics LLC, talks about the importance of building relationships with drivers. Jonathan Wildman, vice president of sales at Acuitive Solutions, tells us why you need to audit your freight bills. Plus, tornadoes slam Texas and NOLA, what’s up in the market and more. Visit our sponsor 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 volumes, rejections, rates and trends in the trucking market. They’ll break down the latest data in SONAR. East Coast ports are getting slammed as shippers shift cargo from the West Coast; what does that mean for you? And Google enters the FreightTech scene. Mason George, president at IMC Companies, talks about creative solutions to port congestion such as SmartStacks, dedicated trains and more. Scott Cornell, national practice lead for transportation and a crime and theft specialist at Travelers, shares the latest on cargo theft trends. Angela Mancuso, executive vice president of global human resources at AIT Worldwide Logistics, talks about the latest recruiting trends and tips. Brett Suma, chief executive officer at Loadsmith, breaks down brand building and the freight market. Plus, Trevor Milton’s trial gets a new date; the most magical truck on Earth; a runaway truck narrowly avoids disaster; science discovers the most boring person on Earth; and more. Visit our sponsor 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 raging inferno at a Walmart DC; a trucker who killed his co-driver; and another Evergreen vessel runs aground. Latham Woodward, founder and CEO of Sense Distribution and Shoogies, talks about the logistics of lighting up the cannabis retail market. Marcus Cooksey, CEO at Duke.ai, is partnering with educational institutions to recruit underrepresented women and minorities and then place them through its software development apprenticeship program. Dan Johnston, co-founder and CEO of WorkStep, shares the latest trends on hiring, retention and recruiting in supply chain. Daniel Powell, CEO of Optimal Dynamics, talks about scaling a FreightTech startup. Plus, a girl is kidnapped by a trucker using Oculus Rift. why your Doritos are experiencing shrinkflation and more. Visit our sponsor 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’ 3PL Summit. They’ll hit on the hottest topics and issues 3PLs are contending with in ‘22. With special guests: Anthony Sutardja, CEO at Parade, on helping brokers reuse carriers and find hidden capacity. Dennis Cooke, president and CEO at Transforce, on new technology matching carrier jobs with drivers. Mustafa Azizi, founder and CEO at Zuum, on digitizing traditional freight brokers. Haley Evans, SVP of broker services at TriumphPay, looks at challenges brokers face as they look to revamp their systems. Prasad Gollapalli, CEO at Trucker Tools, on why carrier relationship platforms are the glue that holds your network together. Ron Richardson, chief revenue officer at Turvo, on the critical limitations of last-generation TMS. 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 Chris Oliver, CMO at Trucker Path, about the best rest stops in America. Sergey Bort, vice president of marketing and strategy at GP Transco, shares how trucking and logistics professionals are sending support to war-torn Ukraine. Cameron Ramsdell, COO at Emerge, discusses running efficiently in this market. Trey Griggs, founder and CEO at BETA Consulting Group, talks about his upcoming Tough Mudder Charity event. Plus, Shenzhen goes on lockdown; Pilot Flying J to spend $1 billion in rest stop upgrades; Tom Brady’s “final” TD pass sells for $518,000 the day before he unretires; FreightWaves Radio returns; and why you need to attend The Future of Supply Chain. Visit our sponsor 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 one logistics company is using the DOD SkillBridge program to hire veterans; the logistics behind a veteran-themed coffee experience; and a veteran owned print design shop for freight companies. With special guests Michael Klemmer, CEO of Aerial Resupply Coffee; Matt Perkins, co-owner of Business to Business Logistics; and Eric Cerda, marketing manager at Liberty Custom Printing. Plus, sanctions against Russia hit supply chains; how logistics leaders can aid Ukraine; government sets sights on steamship lines; helping shorter drivers see over the wheel and more. Visit our sponsor 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 latest supply chain impacts from the Ukrainian conflict; what war means for CHB; can autonomous fleets run 20 hours a day; Uber Freight’s unique take on driver shortages; and trucking companies partner on driver health. With special guests Bill Driegert, head of operations and co-founder at Uber Freight; Tom Kroswek, vice president of strategy and business development at Locomation; Dr. Mark Manera, founder of The Trucking Fitness Co.; and Matt Haffner, vice president of customs brokerage at OEC Group. Visit our sponsor 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 Oleg Yanchyk, co-founder and CIO, Sleek Technologies about the global impacts of the Ukrainian conflict. Ami Daniel, Co-Founder and CEO at Windward looks towards their data to help us understand and predict how the war will disrupt ocean shipping. John Calloway, President at LogEx talks about the conflict’s impact on brokers. We also get into the growing allure the power only market. We’ll also learn about how an “Ice Cream Alliance” is providing 97% on-time performance scores. Elizabeth Simpkins, Regional Underwriting Officer, Inland Marine Transportation at Travelers knows what food shippers need to know about insurance. Plus, Elon Musk sends Starlink terminals to Ukraine; sanctions hit Russia; DOT considers oral drug testing; driver survives crash into the Charles River. Visit our sponsor 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 NASA about the logistics of closed-loop life support systems and how they’ll be essential to the deep space supply chain. Founded in 1868, the Florida Harbor Pilots Association comprises 11 member associations that represent nearly 100 highly skilled and highly trained harbor pilots that serve each of Florida’s 14 deepwater ports. We’ll learn all about how they support the maritime industry. Plus, the war in Ukraine and should The People’s Convoy stop the tires? With special guests Justine Richardson, physical scientist for closed-loop life support systems at NASA’s Ames Research Center; and Laura DiBella, executive director at Florida Harbor Pilots Association. Visit our sponsor 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 FreightVana’s One Tree Planted program where the company plants one tree per load handled; how usage-based truck insurance works; the missing factor in your factoring; opportunities at J.B. Hunt; a live performance; the new DOT Office of Freight; and the maritime data initiative. With special guests Shannon Breen, co-CEO and founder at FreightVana; Graham Gonzales, director, strategic accounts at Reliance Partners; Britton Wesson, sales development at J.B. Hunt Transport Services; Lauren Beagen, principal and founder at Squall Strategies; and Tim Valdez, SVP and Factor Leader at TriumphPay Visit our sponsor 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 getting into deep water with ocean freight. What’s the state of global freight and why are experts saying we won’t see any relief this year? Lori Ann LaRocco, CNBC Sr. Editor of Guests and Maritime Trade Columnist for FreightWaves covers the latest on mounting congestion at ports in Asia plus the hard truth about our trade deficit. Sal Mercogliano, Ph.D., Maritime Historian at Campbell University discusses the situation at U.S. ports, the conditions seafarers face, and what’s happening with the Felicity Ace. Caitlin Murphy, Founder and CEO at Global Gateway Logistics shares her perspective on how these challenges are impacting brokers, forwarders and shippers. Guillermo Garcia, cofounder and CEO at SmartHop talks about how a blockbuster ‘21 has the company building a new HQ in Miami. Robert Patterson, senior driver trainer at Dayton Freight Lines has come up with a clever 3D printed solution for flickering trailer lights. Plus, a tribute to sailors; The People’s Convoy publishes protest route; rat infestation at Family Dollar distribution center; and the Thai food that got people high. Visit our sponsor 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 day 5 at Global Supply Chain Week. Darren Epps, sr. director advanced vehicle technology at Ryder System joins the show to get us plugged in to EV technology. We can’t talk about EVs without talking about charging? Which comes first? Nate Shutes, host of The Bootstrappers Guide to Logistics talks about entrepreneurship in freight. John Kingston, editor at large at FreightWaves talks about pain at the pump, what a Russia/Ukraine conflict means for oil, and the future of fuels. Plus, congestion mounts at Port of Charleston, Port of Los Angeles adds container storage, trucking wants a seat at the table for EV talks and what’s Coke’s new beverage taste like? 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 CPG day at Global Supply Chain Week. Doug Waggoner, CEO at Echo is talking tech and the freight outlook for ‘22. Jordan Lawrence, Director, Logistics Strategy & Head of the Flexe Institute at Flexe discusses logistics capacity constraints. Are they here to stay? Christopher Thornycroft, Senior VP of Carrier Operations at Redwood Logistics helps us navigate our way through the capacity maze. David Stone, Senior Director Transportation Management at Ryder System talks about automated pricing. Is it all hype? Christian Lee, CFO at Transfix discusses record earnings and advancing sustainability. 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 day one of Global Supply Chain Week. John Echeverria, Senior Manager Global Logistics at Wayfair talks about using your supply chain as a competitive advantage, meeting customer demands in times of high disruption, and the challenge of reverse logistics. Emmanuel Carrillo, CEO at Talon Logistics focuses on the driver’s mental state in people-centric organizations. Greg Tuthill, CCO at SeaCube Containers shares how well managed reefer containers can minimize failure. Bob Goldenberg, VP Global Business Development at Crowley on the utilization of a blended services model to connect supply chains. 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 "People’s Convoy." Is it really headed to the Super Bowl? We investigate. We’re buzzing about bees as we learn the ins and outs of the logistics behind truckin’ bees with Andrew Fisher, manager and beekeeper at Royalty Honey Bees LLC. We take a look at some of the greatest truck pics in the business as we explore the art of truck photography with Nick Souza, president at Nick Souza Photography. Erica Reiss, National Accounts Manager and Adam Knight, Creative Director at First Gear, Inc. show off the die-cast truckmaker’s tribute to MATS. Plus, good news/bad news about ocean plastics and turning your Cybertruck into a boat. Visit our sponsor 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 the other Port of Vancouver. Alex Strogen, chief commercial officer at Port of Vancouver USA, loads us up with everything we need to know about the farthest inland deepwater port on the Columbia River. Jens Peder Kristensen, founder and CEO of Denmark-based TinyMobileRobots, the global leader in fully autonomous GPS line-marking robots, tells us how his unique little bots are keeping trucks in the fast lane. John Brewer, director of distribution and logistics at CKE Restaurants Inc., orders up a Super Star Value Meal-sized serving of fast food logistics and trucking songs. Plus, a Tesla on autopilot slams into a police cruiser; retailers are checking out trucking companies; a trade deal gets an F; relief at SoCal ports; a snowplow driver goes rogue; Freedom Convoy protesters and Ottawa police battle over jerry cans; a swan befriends a postman; and more. Visit our sponsor 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 bringing you the first-ever freight meme world championship. FreightCaviar’s Paul-Bernard Jaroslawski takes on Superior Dispatch Services’ Boris Panov. Joining them at the judges table is TrophySmack founder Matt Walsh. Who will survive and what will be left of them? Meme’s the word. Eric Riggs and Matt Beach stop by the studio to get Dooner to try out Big Rigg’s Beard Tamer. Armchair Attorney Matthew Leffler talks about liabilities truckers face when participating in convoys and protests. Plus, will teenage truckers usher in an era of super nuclear verdicts? Plus, Flexport announces a $935 million series E with a strategic investment from Shopify; more trucker convoys roll into Canadian cities protesting vaccine mandates; the vaccine mandate has varied impacts on Mexico cross-border trucking; and more. Visit our sponsor 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 meet the author of a new children’s book that celebrates the people who make deliveries happen. Sean Freedman, author of “Heroes Behind the Wheel” and president at Freightzy, talks about the importance of teaching kids the value of logistics. Joe Stefani, president of Amazon e-commerce shop Desert Cactus, tells us how to survive as an Amazon seller in ‘22. Ian Weiland, intermodal account manager at Junction Collaborative Transport, gets us up to date on what’s going on in drayage. Is it still a dumpster fire? Plus, how not to turn a motorcycle into a semi; Boston Dynamics robots get ready for Super Bowl; Platform Science raises $115 million; the Senate introduces an ocean shipping reform bill; and more. Visit our sponsor 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 trucker Brian Brase about the Freedom Convoy and whether a similar protest is headed to the U.S. He shares what the plans are for the Convoy to DC 2022 event. EXO Freight CEO and co-founder Kurtis Tryber shares his story behind building the marketplace for open-deck shippers. Matthew Vega-Sanz, CEO at LULA Trucking, decided to join the trucking industry after hearing about the overpricing of insurance through his father and brother, who are owner-operators. His company has created a pay-per-day insurance model that allows truckers to save on insurance by only paying for days when the truck is actually in use. Guillermo Mayol, CEO at FR8 Company, has created an app for truck drivers and trucking companies to use as a time stamp at the ports, rail terminals and now at any location where they may have a wait time. We’ll learn all about it. Cameron Robertson, CEO and president at 3PL Systems Inc., discusses the process and technology behind automating a load. Plus, time loops and more on this Groundhog Day edition of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Visit our sponsor 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 Freedom Convoy 2022 protest at the Canadian capital. How did things go and what will this mean for cross-border trucking? We ask FleetOps CEO Chris Atkinson. Fillogic co-founders Bill Thayer, the CEO, and Rob Caucci, the president, talk about building their company as well as retail trends. Kevin Clonch, group director of customer logistics at Ryder System, discusses why his company retains talent with culture, not noncompetes. Vaughn Moore, president and CEO at AIT Worldwide Logistics, delivers broader trends in capacity and the economy. And Troy Ryley, president at Redwood Mexico, talks about the benefits of sourcing from Mexico. Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices