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On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude are talking to Uber Freight’s Bill Driegert about the inside story on their blockbuster $2.25B acquisition of Transplace. Refraction AI’s Luke Schneider tells us how his robots plan to take over last mile delivery. Nolan Transportation Group’s Perry Falk has a drayage market update. Did UP suspending freight from the West Coast have any impact on intermodal? Plus, McDonald’s latest supply chain pledge; TA rationing fuel; driving a Plus autonomous truck; Port of Los Angeles back to 30+ ships at anchor; bears check in on AMC 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 need for speed and safety. FreightWaves reporter Grace Sharkey has the scoop on the project44 and Tive car that will be racing at the NASCAR Cup Series’ midsummer installment, held at ​“The Magic Mile” on Sunday at the Foxwoods Resort Casino. Reliance Partners Director of Safety Robert Kaferle discusses how external reviews can assist carriers with their safety programs. Brown Dog Carriers President Graig Morin takes us through some trucker dashcam video and coaches us on situational awareness. Loadsmith CEO Brett Suma shares his company’s brand story and has a market outlook for the rest of ‘21. They’ll conduct a product test with Stiff Mother Trucker pain relief cream. Plus, the winner of the F3 ticket from our Dog Days of Freight contest will be chosen. 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’ Autonomous and Electric Vehicle virtual event. They’re joined by Plus COO Shawn Kerrigan; FreightWaves Detroit Bureau Chief; AEye Co-Founder, GM of ADAS and VP of Corporate Development, Jordan Green; The Giumarra Companies, Business Development Director, Kristina Lorusso Subscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude are talking with Emerge CEO Michael Leto about some of freight’s greatest horror stories. We’ll learn how a trailer holding Floyd Mayweather’s cars went up in smoke, the story of a customer hell-bent on revenge and more. FreightWaves founder and CEO Craig Fuller updates us on F3: Future of Freight Festival. In-person events are back with a vengeance. Find out why this one is going to be bigger, better and more badass than ever. Maritime expert Lauren Beagen breaks down what Biden’s executive order means for ocean freight. Travelers’ Scott Cornell covers cargo theft trends. Plus, shipping line CEOs see big pay bump; J.B. Hunt commits additional $5M to support children’s health care in Arkansas; Pilot gifts driver with Peterbilt Model 389; turmoil in South Africa and more dogs of freight. 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 with Association of American Railroads CEO and President Ian Jefferies about what President Biden’s executive order means for rail. Kristy Knichel, president and owner of Knichel Logistics, talks about the executive order’s implications for intermodal. Steve Kenner, VP of safety at Locomation, discusses autonomous truck safety and the NHTSA’s new reporting requirement. Jon Cox, senior director of solutions design at DHL Supply Chain, speaks to how that company is using data to optimize transportation. Plus, more dogs of freight 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 with Talent Solvers founder and president KJ McMasters about the great resignation and how it is impacting hiring and retention in freight. Bid Ops founder and CEO Edmund Zagorian talks about the importance and challenges of predictive sourcing in this market. FreightWaves’ reporter Grace Sharkey gets us up to speed on the latest from St. Christopher Christopher Trucker’s Fund, It’s the dog days of summer so we’re taking a look at the dogs of the people who make freight happen. Plus, how to win a ticket to F3. 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 going virtual as they look at the cloud data driving fleets on air, land, and sea. Plus, House Democrats succeed in boosting trucking insurance to $2 million; trucking jobs finally show strong growth; freight horror stories; the good and bad of fireworks; truck heads down river; and whiskey brewed in a trailer? Joining us is Tobenna Arodiogbu, CEO and co-founder of CloudTrucks; Patrik Berglund, CEO and co-founder of Xeneta; and Nurfad Nadarevic, VP of sales for Loadly. 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’ North American Logistics Tech Summit where they’re joined by Patrik Berglund, CEO & Co-Founder of Xeneta and Vernon O’Donnell, Chief Product Officer, project44 Visit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude are taking in a double feature. First, they’ll review Liam Neeson’s new trucking thriller, “The Ice Road.” Then they’re joined by FreightWaves copy editor Steve Barrett for a retrospective on Stephen King’s cult classic, “Maximum Overdrive.” Manisha Raisinghani, CTO and co-founder of LogiNext, is leading a paradigm shift of women in coding. We’ll hear how she’s building modern teams tasked with digitizing the supply chain. Groupe Bellemare’s Andrew Miller gets us strapped in for the logistics behind heavy hauling. Scott Frederick, Vice President, Marketing and LTL Carrier Relations, Logistics Plus, celebrates the 3rd annual National Logistics Day. And DHL Supply Chain’s Nick Torpey advises us on potential supply chain risks. Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Steve's Maximum Overdrive article Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude are talking about the logistics behind staging rockets with Tony Sabatino, lead crane technician/operator, and Ray Zink, manager of spaceflight technical operations for Jacobs. “The Witty Farmer” Jenny Sauer-Schmidgall shares how she’s built a brand around the ag industry and we pick her brain on the logistics of farming. TikToker and On Deck investment partner Kyla Scanlon tells us the story behind her viral McSupplyChain video. Lauren Meyer, CarrierHQ’s director of client services, is celebrating customer success stories in freight. And 101 Mobility’s Preston Holland knows what keeps the mobility industry moving. Gremlins clip c/o Warner Bros 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 Booster Fuels is providing fleets with fuel on demand. Uber Freight has a digital freight market update. Legend Transportation guides us on how to preserve relationships in a volatile market. ArdentX is providing therapy for its brokerage employees. Plus Prime Day results, road safety, Amazon’s warehouse waste, and more. They’re joined by special guests Bill Driegert, co-founder and head of operations, Uber Freight; Robert Moffitt, EVP and director of operations, New Legend Inc.; Austin Brizgys, VP of sales and marketing, Booster Fuels; and Connor Miller, COO of ArdentX. 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 with MassRobotics and Vecna Robotics about the first open source autonomous mobile robot interoperability standards, which will enable AMRs from multiple vendors to integrate and work together seamlessly to support safe and efficient operations in global factories, warehouses, distribution and fulfillment centers. Velociti Inc. opens its new Velociti Innovation Lab to drive FreightTech development. Find out how Trux is building the foundation for SaaS-based construction logistics. Plus, double brokering schemes; Lordstown Motors stuck in reverse; the great pistachio heist; Prime Day starts today; and more. They’re joined by special guests Tom Ryden, executive director of MassRobotics; Daniel Theobald, Founder/CIO of Vecna Robotics and co-founder of MassRobotics; Bart Ronan, CEO of TRUX; and Deryk Powell, president of Velociti. 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 with Banyan Technology President Lance Healy about what FedEx ditching 1,400 customers means for an already strained LTL market. LogEx President John Calloway has the inside scope on ice cream logistics. Reliance Partners’ Brian Runnels shares how one accident reshaped his perspective on safety. Port X Logistics founder Brian Kempisty is unlocking airfreight capacity. Acertus CEO Trent Broberg looks at whether the best vehicle logistics companies are really tech companies. Plus, a TikToker isn’t worried about self-driving trucks, a swimmer isn’t worried about alligators, a simple trucking accessory is confused for a pipe bomb, and more. Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Stone Cold vs McMahon's corvette Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude are talking about the state of product packaging. In the quest for sustainability, is one of the most obvious areas of improvement being ignored? What sells and is sustainable? We’ll find out. Plus, moving big weird freight like lunar modules, KISS artwork, soda machines, classic cars and helicopters. They’re joined by special guests Chandler Magann, founder and president of Next Exit Logistics; Sarah Scudder, president and CRO of Real Sourcing Network LLC; and Steven Tittle, owner, Gateway OT 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 Allegiant Logistics CEO Shay Dixon about building a minority woman-owned and led 3PL in Atlanta. Owner-operator LaKeesha Martin joins us to talk about self-defense for drivers and The H.E.R. Method: a personal protection guide for truck drivers. Trucker Nate Lewis of Doug Andrus Distributing plays it forward with an original country jam. Plus, Connecticut will enact a highway fee for trucks; Yellow defends the transparency of its CARES Act loan; and proposals are submitted to address the ocean shipping crisis. And was that Amy Schumer at a truck stop? Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dooner and The Dude are live from FreightWaves Small fleet and owner operator summit with special guests: Tom Schmitt, CEO, Forward Air; Jay Gustafson, Senior Vice President of Marketplace Solutions, Echo; Jamie Hagen, Owner, Hell Bent Xpress; Mike Wells, SVP of Operations, DCLI; Ashwin Vasudevan, Director of Marketing, KBX Logistics 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 moving freight 145 million years in the making: dinosaurs. Find out how velociraptors for one of the most popular film franchises on Earth, “Jurassic Park,” are moved. Plus, pulling tugs, moving wine and an inside look at the world of hauling unusual freight. Scale raised $7 billion and announced a partnership with Flexport to make manual logistics paperwork easier to execute and more accurate. What it means to engineer your supply chain for autonomous trucking and why it’s a valuable move to make today. They’re joined by special guests Glynn Spangenberg, chief commercial officer, Locomation; Robert Bussey, national account manager, BWS Logistics; Jason Good, brokerage director, Tranco National; and Melisa Tokmak, head of document products, Scale. 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 DHL’s sustainability road map; the first-ever fully automated IoT platform for fleet management; an automated booking hub that cuts out the middleman; and shipping odd-size freight like kayaks, home goods and more. They’re joined by special guests Sam Agyemang, co-founder, HaulerHub; Jim Monkmeyer, president, transportation, DHL Supply Chain North America; Tom Curee, SVP, strategy and innovation, Kingsgate Logistics; and Mark Thomas, vice president, Ridecell. 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 guest co-host Kaylee Nix are talking to project44’s CEO / founder Jett McCandless to talk about their latest funding round that values the company at $1.2 billion. Plus, containergeddon, chip shortages squeeze gaming, drone delivery, and tech that provides driver pay transparency. They’re joined by special guests Jett McCandless, founder / CEO, project44; Steve Ferriera, founder / CEO, Ocean Audit Inc; Ed Fienga, COO, Deuce Drone; Walter Heil, Senior Vice President, Locus 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, NASA lands on the show to talk with Dooner and The Dude about moving monster-sized rockets on barges. The final piece of the world’s most powerful rocket – Space Launch System (SLS) – sailed into NASA’s John F. Kennedy Space Center on April 25 after a 900-mile journey aboard the one-of-a-kind Pegasus barge. The 212-foot-tall rocket core stage is the final piece for the 2021 Artemis 1 launch. We’ll find out how it all came together. Plus, MTS Logistics’ 11th Annual Bike for Autism; moving freight in Latin America; a heist at Lowe’s; air cargo handlers steal gold bars; the public is afraid of autonomous trucks; a trucking company shutdown is among Canada’s largest since the pandemic began; and Amazon AmaZen booths called “despair closets.” They’re joined by special guests Cliff Lanham, senior vehicle operations manager of exploration ground systems at NASA; Lili Villareal, spacecraft and offline operations manager at NASA; Sedat Saka, CEO of MTS Logistics; and Diego Bertezzolo, co-founder of Avancargo. 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 finding out how to take the tension out of recruiting and retention. Is there a nationwide truck driver shortage and if so, why? We’ll dive into it. Plus, keeping bandits away from your freight; OOIDA urges truckers to fight 556% insurance hike; pallet shortages; survey of motorists’ reckless behavior should be wake-up call for commercial fleets; Illinois trucking company with history of HOS violations files Chapter 7; truckers implicated in multimillion-dollar U.S.-Canada tobacco smuggling ring; and cicadas — they’re what’s for dinner. They’re joined by special guests Robert Moffitt, EVP and director of operations for New Legend Inc.; Max Farrell, CEO of WorkHound; Charles Gracey, president of Hot Seat Services Inc.; and Krenar Komoni, CEO of Tive. 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 importance of mental health awareness with Boon Health co-founder Chris Henrichs. FreightWaves’ Grace Sharkey joins us to break down Liam Neeson's new trucking movie, “The Ice Road.” Learn how to improve your LinkedIn social score and amplify your signal with Cover 3 Consulting’s owner, Adrian Chapman. Add-on Systems’ John Piper knows all about the 3G sunset and he’s here for it. Plus, In-N-Out rolls out trucking fleet; Home Depot’s ‘One Supply Chain’ is taking shape with massive 2021 growth; missing man found inside dinosaur statue; and more. They’re joined by special guests Chris Henrichs, co-founder and head of partnerships at Boon Health; Adrian Chapman, owner and CEO, Cover 3 Consulting; John Piper, director, telematics, Add-On Systems; and Grace Sharkey, reporter, FreightWaves. 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 hear from Pierre Laguerre, founder and CEO at Fleeting, about what his new deal with Kyrie Irving means. Bluewire CEO Steve Bryan has a solution to help carriers fend off nuclear verdicts. Miguel Trivino, director of environmental, health and safety at Kenco, talks about how wearables reduce warehouse injuries. And, C.H. Robinson’s Tim Gagnon Plus, U.S. government needs drivers to haul nukes; vanishing gig drivers; alligators at Wendy’s; Canadian military slipped cannabis cupcakes; and the mask and hand sanitizer overstock epidemic. They’re joined by special guests Pierre Laguerre, founder / CEO, Fleeting; Steve Bryan, CEO, Bluewire LLC; Tim Gagnon, Vice President of Analytics and Data Science, C.H. Robinson; Miguel Trivino, CSP, director of environmental, health, and safety, Kenco Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Live from FreightWaves LIVE @ HOME day 2 Michael Vincent and I are talking about mental health, visibility, LPaaS, military service in supply chain, Trey Griggs dunk tank and way more. J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.'s Shelley Simpson TriumphPay's Melissa Forman-Barenblit, MBA AIT Worldwide LogisticsAngela Mancuso Tai Software's Sean McGillicuddy Lean Sales Trey Griggs Redwood LogisticsEric Rempel HERE TechnologiesDeepak Patnaik ABF Freight's Tim Thorne 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 LIVE @HOME where they’re talking about the incredibly challenging labor market that the industry is facing. Plus, FreightTech for small businesses, crossboarder insurance, close calls on the highway, Kyrie Irving and Fleetings bet on second chances in trucking, and FreightWaves latest investment round. With special guests Prasad Gollapalli, Founder & CEO, Trucker Tools; Thom Albrecht, CFO & CRO, Reliance Partners; Angela Mancuso, VP of Human Resources, AIT Worldwide Logistics; Joel McGinley, Managing Director and Co-Owner, Hubtek 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 the wheels that keep supply chains moving are made; DHL’s sustainability solutions; and the data that keeps ocean trade flowing. Plus, Embark Trucks is hauling HP printers as it grows its autonomous partner network; ATA announces Virtual Truck Driving Championship; Union Pacific probes train derailment; New Zealand man fights back against potholes; $500,000 in electronics swiped from a parked semi truck; and more. They’re joined by special guests Bianca O’Brien, strategic programs and GoGreen manager at DHL Global Forwarding for the Americas; Doug Mason, global technical manager at Alcoa Wheels; and Henry Byers, market expert at FreightWaves 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 EagleRail Container Logistics CEO and Chairman Mike Wychocki about how automated overhead systems can clean up intermodal and container congestion at the ports. CarrierHQ CEO Scott Prince joins us to talk about what fleets can do about AB5. TenFourDC’s Todd Campbell tells us why truckers are gathering in Washington this fall. And we have a double dose of #PlayItForward as CRST trucker Damon Hatcherson belts out R&B and country music artist Jeremiah Craig debuts his new album, “Life is for Taking Chances.” Plus, Kansas City Southern declares CN proposal as “superior”; Port of LA lengthens “unprecedented run”; Bluewire seeks to empower carriers to fend off nuclear verdicts; gas hoarder’s car explodes in flames; Pokemon cards spark violence at Target, 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 wondering if they’ll be able to fill their tanks by the end of the week. Just how bad are the impacts of the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack and are shortages self-inflicted? We’re continuing Supply Chain Education Week on WTT as we talk to professor Anna Nagurney of the Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst. Plus, Loadsmith shares its new portal; owner-operator Wayne Cragg is on a highway to health; double brokering scam exposed; trucking memes; and more. In addition to Nagurney and Cragg, they’re joined by other special guests Brett Suma, the CEO of Loadsmith 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 yet another ransomware attack, the bullwhip effect on demand and what the Colonial Pipeline outage means to the bottom line. Plus, the rise of supply chain education; why truckers are buying dogecoin; where Biden’s infrastructure plan money should go; Steam Logistics on its new domestic offerings; inside the world of team drivers; and live music from trucker Taylor Barker. They’re joined by special guests Chris Tang, a distinguished professor and Edward W. Carter chair in business administration at UCLA; Steam Logistics President Steve Cox and CEO Jason Provonsha; Daniel Stanton, CEO of Mr. Supply Chain; Taylor Barker, owner-operator of Heniff Transportation Systems LLC; and BillyBigRigger. 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 what it takes for logistics providers to serve the rapidly growing cannabis industry. Plus, protecting yourself against cyber risk; Subway sandwich deemed unsafe; trucker run over by team driver awarded millions; reused COVID tests; and the musical stylings of Trey Griggs. They’re joined by special guests Colin Landforce, COO, Unrivaled; Rick Bridges and Glenn Patton, Roanoke Trade; Trey Griggs, vice president, Lean Sales; and Alan Adler, Detroit Bureau chief, FreightWaves. 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 all about safety. You’ll learn about the dangers at rail crossings with Operation Lifesaver and BCB Transport’s Rick Larkin cooks a pizza while talking about driver safety and road check week. We’ll also take a look at supply chain procurement challenges and get the word on the beat. Plus, freight prices show no signs of slowing; Mother’s Day to boost shipping volumes; Apple’s new fulfillment strategy; Lufthansa’s sharkskin; Amazon’s gamification; and more. They’re joined by special guests Jennifer DeAngelis, director of communications and marketing, Operation Lifesaver Inc.; Buck Russel, senior supervisor public safety, Union Pacific Railroad; Rick Larkin, president, BCB Transport; Nate Cunningham, senior materials planner, Tesla; and Grace Sharkey, reporter, FreightWaves. 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 return of in-person events. Find out the logistics behind getting the goods to events as well as their importance to groups like St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund. Plus, data-driven trailer rentals; why you need to monitor your DOT number; oversight panel says Yellow increased lobbying efforts ahead of $700M loan; SPAC rumor mill churns over autonomous truck software developer Plus; this week in pricing power; detergent applied to roofs causes British Columbia Creek to fill with foam; what states have the rudest drivers; and more. They’re joined by special guests Oren Zaslansky, founder/CEO of FlockFreight; Shannon Currier, director of philanthropy and development, St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund; Matthew Leffler, vice president of trailer solutions, vHub; and Rick Malchow, industry business adviser, J. J. Keller. 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 need for drone speed at Modern Shipper’s DroneWaves virtual event. Learn all about how the Drone Racing League works and how its innovations are pushing forward the capabilities of drones. They’re joined by special guest Ashley Ellefson, COO, Drone Racing League 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 heading back to Mars with NASA as they find out how Ingenuity’s historic flight on the red planet happened. We’ll also learn about the X-59, NASA’s experimental supersonic aircraft. Plus, seven steps to creating strategic partnerships; do dedicated fleets lead to empty miles? They’re joined by special guests Joshua Ravich, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory: mechanical engineering lead, Mars Ingenuity helicopter; Craig Nickol, NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center: Low Boom Flight Demonstrator project manager (LBFD is in charge of building the X-59); Omar Singh, founder and president, Surge Transportation; and Jennifer Miller, senior director, operations, DHL 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 the great American road trip with Stuckey’s CEO Stephanie Stuckey. We’ll learn how she plans to revive the brand for a whole new generation of car trippers. How do you make a destination for four-wheelers and truckers alike? We’ll find out. Plus, Port of Montreal strike, can the ROI of Kindness apply to trucking, and mergers and acquisitions. In addition to Stuckey, other special guests are Rick Malchow, industry business adviser at J. J. Keller, and America’s Breakthrough Coach Brian Biro. 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 building a side hustle in transportation. This week they’re hearing from a truckerpreneur who noticed a profound lack of safe, practical clothing options for women across the board. She founded Safety4Her to help protect women in these industries by offering the clothing options they deserve. Plus, Airspace Technologies awarded new patent for route optimization; man detained on cargo ship in Egypt for four years; freight forwarders flee O’Hare airport; judge sentenced in truck driver ticketing scheme; Nikola finds a new partner; and more. They’re joined by special guests Melissa Gaglione, president, Safety4Her Inc.; Javon Bryant, director of carrier development, Edge Logistics; and Ryan Rusnak, CTO, Airspace Technologies. 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 LIVE from FreightWaves’ Net-Zero Carbon Summit where they’re spending this Earth Day trying to solve some of freight’s sustainability issues. It’s time to trim the fat on trucking’s empty calories: the empty mile. Plus, what can we expect on Earth Day a year from now, FreightWaves Carbon Intelligence offsets freight companies’ carbon footprint, and how much carbon does the transportation industry emit annually? They’re joined by special guests Glenn Jones, GVP, Product Strategy, Blume Global; Daniela Perlmutter, SVP Marketing, Bringg; Rick Zullo, Co-Founder & General Partner, Equal Ventures; Stephan Sieber, CEO, Transporeon; Jennifer Wong, Head of Sustainability, Convoy. 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 looking at routing and visibility for final-mile, drayage and over-the-road trucking. With more loads going shorter distances and drivers having to deal with more stops, how do we crack the code of the traveling salesman problem and apply it to freight? Plus, building a company with business alchemy; from restaurant tech to FreightTech; how ghost kitchens are turning Uber Eats into a streaming app for food; tucking’s NIMBY problem; the great garden gnome shortage; and a preview of FreightWaves' Net-Zero Carbon Summit. They’re joined by special guests Zach Blank, CEO, Straightaway; Andrew Wallas, CEO and founder, The School of Business Alchemy; Brian Kempisty, founder, Port X Logistics; and Darrell Pickens, president and founder, Relay on Demand. 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 difficult it is to find drivers in '21. With capacity stretched to the limits and delivery delays slowing down the nation, what are the economic consequences of a prolonged shortage? Plus, TuSimple’s plans now that it has gone public; Trux is bringing visibility to construction tech; a new children’s book series focuses on trucking; driverless Tesla crashes in Texas, killing two; Mother’s Day Truck Convoy will help Make-A-Wish children; could a new insurance bill spell “doom” for independent owner-operators; and “Mortal Kombat” guy sends us a message. They’re joined by special guests Bruno Stanziale, CEO, FATj.com; Debbie Ruane Sparks and Linda Hagopian, authors of children’s trucking book series “Tripp Wheeler”; Bart Ronan, CEO, TRUX; and Jim Mullen, chief administrative and legal officer, TuSimple 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 next stage in autonomous trucking. What does the Canadian Tire Corp. and NuPort Robotics Inc. partnership mean for Ontario’s Autonomous Vehicle Innovation Network? How mature is the technology and do drivers have anything to worry about? Plus, FedEx shooting, Tive launches 24/7 monitoring, MoLo takes Nashville, the state of driver recruiting, and how pastry led to a climate of fear in Poland. They’re joined by special guests Krenar Komoni, CEO and founder, Tive; Andrew Silver, CEO, MoLo; Raghavender Sahdev, president and CEO, NuPort Robotics; and Sadie Church, director of recruiting, NFI. 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 finding freight data for free. ImportYeti is a new kid on the block looking to change the way shippers’ supply chain data is visualized -- for free. We’re talking to the man who built it. Also, how to earn passive income by electing to share your browsing and driving data with Cocoon. Is it worth it? Plus, the reverse logistics boom, fleet growth in ‘21, shipping’s billion-dollar coke bust, DOT allots $1 billion in latest round of infrastructure grants, autonomous pizza delivery, used masks in mattresses and more. They’re joined by special guests Brett Suma, CEO, Loadsmith; David Applegate, founder, The ImportYeti; Tim Breckenridge, VP of Business Development, ITF Group; Jeff Bermant, founder and CEO, Cocoon MDR. 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 talk about the changing face of warehouse space. With a $2.8 billion investment from SoftBank valuing AutoStore at $7.7 billion, the company is looking to rapidly expand its “cube storage automation.” This Norwegian warehouse robotics leader has 20,000 robots in 600 sites across 35 countries. We’re talking with them about the challenges shippers are finding in the urban logistics/final-mile category seeking micro-fulfillment solutions. Plus, it could be the hottest summer ever for freight, two truckers charged in kidnapping-for-ransom scheme, hero trucker stop murder suspect, interstate vs. intrastate, the connected supply chain, "The Crate Escape" and more. We're joined by special guests Rick Malchow, industry business adviser, J.J. Keller & Associates; Grace Sharkey, staff writer, FreightWaves; Dave Lemont, general manager for Kuebix, a Trimble Company; and Michael Carmody, business development manager, AutoStore. 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 take a look at some of the issues with innovation and adoption of FreightTech in ’21, HubTran talks about their deal with TriumphPay, Burger Wars: Impossible vs. Beyond vs. Open Nature, Redwood recounts their first quarter, and the story behind the WTT championship belt. Plus, Port of Long Beach smashes container records in March; Staged accidents targeted by new coalition that includes ATA; Skeptical judge acquits trucker caught with heroin at Canadian border and more. They’re joined by special guests Eric Rempel, Chief Innovation Officer and Michael Reed, Chief Product Officer, Redwood Logistics; Leo Gorodinski, CTO, Alvys; Josh Asbury, Vice President, 3PL and Broker, HubTran; Matt Walsh, founder, TrophySmack; Mike Baudendistel, market expert, FreightWaves Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dooner and The Dude are LIVE from FreightWaves' Enterprise Fleet Summit where they're joined by special guests: Scott Pecoriello, founder and CEO, Weather Optics; Jake Fields, co-founder and CTO, Platform Science. Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dooner and The Dude are LIVE from FreightWaves' Enterprise Fleet Summit where they're joined by special guests: Alexander Stevenson, vice president, product management, Samsara; Chris Orban, vice president, data science, Trimble 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 generation gap in freight, air cargo charters and getting an all-risk policy in Mexico. Plus, Trevor Milton rakes in $49M in a sale of 3.5M Nikola shares; what will CVSA inspectors be checking during the annual safety blitz; pricing power remains with carriers; March Class 8 orders of 40,000 add to the dizzying industry backlog; Clubhouse is “the 2021 version of conference calls”; and more. They’re joined by special guests Mark Vickers, EVP of international logistics for Reliance Partners; Steven Roy, president and owner of RoyTrans Global Logistics; and Gabrielle Bosché, co-founder of The Purpose Company. 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 TriumphPay’s big $97 million buy of HubTran; getting drivers in shape with a new fitness program; and building sales infrastructure. Plus, truck transport jobs rise in March; do drones represent an air traffic nightmare; all eyes on East Coast ports as volumes spike and Ever Given fallout looms; trucker gets bear sprayed; man finds 15,000 bees in car; octopus attacks beachgoer; and more. They’re joined by special guests Jordan Graft, CEO of TriumphPay; Joey Gilkey, CEO of Sales Driven Agency; Mark Manera, founder of The Trucking Fitness Company; and Alicia Butler Pierre, author and founder and CEO of Equilibria. 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 a truckerpreneur who started a side hustle by inventing Truckr Stik. Blythe Brumleve takes us inside her new FreightWaves show, Cyberly; we get a view from the cab as one trucker who turned his life around shares his story; and we take a look at the trading card supply chain. Plus, Biden unveils a sweeping $2 trillion infrastructure plan; an autonomous technology startup adds $220M to its recent capital raise; agents find $15M in meth in cargo trucks entering from Mexico; Godzilla vs. Kong vs. Ever Given; tender rejects on the rise; and what to do when a swan is keeping delivery drivers away. They’re joined by special guests Shane Schindler, the inventor of Truckr Stik; Cyberly host Brumleve; Jim Parker, owner of Parker Cards; and trucker Quincy Johnson. 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 freeing of the Ever Given, a shipping disaster so bad you could see it from space. NASA joins the show to talk about the International Space Station (ISS), which just surpassed 20 years with continuous human presence on board! What keeps the station’s inhabitants working and in turn, keeps the station orbiting? Cargo resupply! Plus, demystifying digital brokers; the latest on driver demand; Forward Air announces its largest rate increase for capacity providers; video gamers could be the next generation of truck drivers; Amazon ditching plans to monitor delivery drivers for mask wearing; and more. They’re joined by special guests Bianca Rhym, a NASA electrical engineer supporting ISS cargo resupply at Kennedy Space Center in Florida — aka space-bound cargo bellhop, and Randy Gordon, NASA Deep Space Logistics cargo integration manager and ISS ground processing senior project manager at Kennedy. 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 the low down on the Convoy story with their founder and CEO Dan Lewis. Plus, Ever Given causing lasting issues in the Suez Canal, the impending inventory crisis, warehouse rates take a big jump, human trafficking in trucking, Pepsi does Peeps and more. They’re joined by special guests Dan Lewis, CEO/Founder, Convoy; Vitaly Bekker, Senior Transportation Specialist, Aritzia; Chris Lee, Influence, ChrisLeeTV; Andrew Cox, FreightCaster, FreightWaves #WHATTHETRUCK #suezcanal #supplychain Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices