
WHAT THE TRUCK?!?
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Ep 350Staying on the rails in intermodal LIVE from FreightWaves' Intermodal Summit
On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are LIVE from the FreightWaves Intermodal Summit. American Association of Railroads Vice President and Economist Luisa Fernandez-Willey joins the show to talk about the bipartisan infrastructure plan, rail congestion and decarbonization. Operation Life-Saver Director of Communications and Marketing Jennifer DeAngelis teaches us rail safety. Stealth Startup co-founder and CEO Harris Ligon tells us why containers are the unsung heroes of rail and how to use creativity over capital to improve rail operations. Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 349Ida eyes trucking markets
On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are talking to FreightWaves founder and CEO Craig Fuller about the trucking impacts of Hurricane Ida. Business Insider senior reporter Emma Cosgrove discusses freight going mainstream. Cosgrove shares her approach to coverage for broader audiences as the appetite for supply chain coverage during the shipping crisis hits critical mass. TextLocate founder Ryan Rogers is creating the “superpower of check calls.” We’ll learn how TextLocate smooths driver and load tracking. Battle Ax Sports founder Ashley Nichole Cole is looking to maximize baseball and softball players' swing performance. She’s also starting an initiative at a Mack Trucks/Volvo Trucks NA powertrain site that empowers employees to become content creators. Add-On Systems Director of Telematics John Piper stops by the studio to tell us why he’s hit the road for the Arkansas Trucking 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
Ep 348Explosive Logistics: Astronaut evac before the boom with NASA
On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are talking to NASA’s David Bush and Michelle Lamoia about their Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles and how the logistics behind launch safety work. BITCADET’s Dusty Dean shares innovations that US manufacturers are making to be more competitive and deliver a superior experience for their customers. Dray Depot’s Brian Rice outlines the challenges shippers and carriers are facing in the drayage market. Plus, ports of Los Angeles / Long Beach set new record for ships at anchor; shippers start taking freight recovery into their own hands; warehouse capacity crunch; Flamin’ Hot MTN DEW 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
Ep 347Appetite for disruption
On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude are talking to OOIDA’s Norita Taylor about his recent letter to the Department of Commerce regarding the driver shortage. The ATA claims driver pay is causing inflation, but is there any truth to that? SHE Trucking’s Sharae Moore gives us the low-down on her upcoming trucking event, SHE Trucking Expo. She’ll also let us know the story behind her appearance on Disney+’s "Breaking Bobby Bones.” Reliance Partners' Brian Runnels drops the gavel on mock trials and gets us prepared for trucking court cases. Blu Dot’s Nate Shutes joins us to discuss managing employee mental health and stress. Plus, we’ll go inside the newsletter to talk about Geoff Milton’s milk crate challenge … inventing the modern modular milk crate. Middle school students get an education in trucking. And a look at congestion on land and sea. Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 346Lighting up the marijuana supply chain
On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are talking to HERBL founder and CEO Michael Beaudry about the logistics of distributing cannabis. We’ll learn what operating in the marijuana market means for growers, retailers and distributors. Three daring team members from Kuehne+Nagel alongside Intermodal Director Kevin Cudby from Cargostore Worldwide are fearlessly taking on a 13,000-foot skydive with the Red Devils Army Parachute Display Team. Justin Smith, VP of sales, and Greg Finnerty, VP, operations, at Concept Logistics, are here to talk carrier contract negotiations and managing shipper expectations. Chris Clever, SVP LTL solutions, Nolan Transport, gives us an LTL market update and talks about the impacts of e-commerce. And Mark Dalla-Vicenza, sales director, Portage Transport, cooks it forward with a delicious poke bowl. Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 345Anarchy in the SC
On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are talking to Daniel “Mr. Supply Chain” Stanton about anarchy in the supply chain. Amazon goes brick and mortar, 40 ships are at anchor in San Pedro Bay, Tesla is making robots, and inland and ocean rates are at record highs. When will order be restored? Jennifer Grenz, CRO, Ossia is sending power to devices wirelessly. We’ll learn how it works and how IoT will drive logistics now and in the future. Steve Shebuski, VP of digital strategy at Blue Horseshoe, talks about the need for, and benefits of, risk mitigation, including areas where companies can assess: current manufacturing partnerships and inventory levels. Insurance is always one of the highest fixed costs for motor carriers, especially for small fleets. What's going on in the insurance market and how is it changing? We ask Mark Epperson, chief client officer, AonTransportation Programs. Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 344Delivering with heart
On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are talking to Tive CEO Krenar Komoni about how the company is working with customers to ensure critical, lifesaving, time-sensitive shipments are on time and in full. Find out how organs for transplant go missing and how tech aims to prevent it. Locomation VP of Policy and Strategy Finch Fulton fills us in on the environmental benefits of autonomous trucking. We’ll also gain some insight into how the DOT views these new vehicles. FreightWaves' Andrew Cox tells us why Dooner’s couch took four months to arrive. We’ll also hear about what’s next on his podcast Point of Sale. FreightWaves' Eric Kulisch gets us up to date on disruptions at the Port of Ningbo and dives into the cost difference between ocean and air. It’s getting closer than you think. Plus, spot rates hit new record high; ports see record volumes … again; what "The Mandalorian" has to do with a trucking serial killer movie; Walrus gets a sea couch; 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
Ep 343Freight's collision course
On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are talking to OceanAudit CEO and founder Steve Ferreira about the state of ocean freight and when containergeddon will finally end. Plus, Ferreira will discuss his best-selling book “Navigating B2B,” share ways to recover money on your freight bills, and answer the question: Are charters the solution for shippers? The guys take a field trip to Taimen Transport to see how they’re bridging the culture gap between drivers and the office. FleetOps CEO Chris Atkinson wants drivers to make the first move. Find out how they’re matching truck drivers with shipments using vehicle data and AI. Travelers risk control technical director Daniel Brown talks about crash avoidance and tech. Plus, used car salesman held hostage during wild ride; man swallowed by whale and lives to tell about it; and Trader Joe’s comes to Chattanooga. Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 342The spoils of cold chain
On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are coming to you live from FreightWaves Cold Chain Summit. With reefer rates about to crack $4.00/mi, port congestion freezing margins, and industrial space in short supply they’ll look into the state of the cold chain supply chain. They’re joined by special guests Jonathan Swart, Director, Specialized Operations, Blue Grace Group; Tim O’Rourke, Senior Managing Director, JLL; Meshach Weber, Chief Marketing Officer + Chief Experience Officer, Loadsure Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 341Inside story of an Amazon seller
EOn today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are talking to VIAHART CEO Molson Hart about building and running an educational e-commerce toy company. Hear the trials and tribulations of selling online via Amazon, Walmart, eBay and more. Plus, what do you do when your product gets Amazon Basic’d? QuickLoadz Intermodal Robotics CEO Sean Jeans is automating trailers and diving into shark-infested sea caves. Plus, a U.S. Xpress report predicts high volumes, rates and labor issues; the Postal Service reports a $3 billion year-on-year loss; Canada border officers reach a deal with the government, ending a “major disruption” to the supply chain; IKEA meatball-scented candles; 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
Ep 340The war on detention
On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are talking to Kargo founder and CEO Sam Lurye about how the company is getting drivers moving faster by using control towers to instantly scan freight as it’s unloaded into your warehouse. DHL Supply Chain’s driver recruiting center manager Nicole Heron shares innovative ways that her company is recruiting. FreightWaves’ Kevin Hill gets us up to speed on upcoming industry events. Plus, MSC fires back against allegations of collusion, and Maersk is earning big and buying big as well with two acquisitions. And don’t miss the shocking footage of a police officer who was ambushed while inspecting a semi. Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 339Will ocean freight ruin Christmas?
On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are talking to SEKO Logistics’ Brian Bourke about Christmas. Will it be ruined? Are the ocean carriers plotting to pillage Whoville? Paying ocean rates is most certainly a beast, ship now lest your tree have the least. We’ll break down key holiday shipping dates. Squall Strategies’ Lauren Beagen shares her insight on what the FMC may do about MCS suit against “collusive” carriers. Marco’s founders Peter Spradling and Jacob Shoihet just landed $82 million in funding to help shippers finance freight from Latin America. Covenant’s Matt McLelland is launching a new show on FreightWavesTV called “FreightFriends” we’ll find out if he’s the Ross or the Chandler of the show. Visit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts #WHATTHETRUCK #FreightNews #supplychain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 338Ocean carriers under fire for not honoring shipping contracts
On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude are talking about a U.S. company that’s suing "collusive" ocean carriers and alleging price manipulation. Jon Monroe, founder, Monroe Consulting, tries to help us make sense of this market and what’s going on between shippers and carriers. In the past three years, C.H. Robinson's renewable energy business has grown by 654% as the sector rushes toward an expected sevenfold growth to $2.15 trillion worldwide by 2025. And today, these industry feats face another major hurdle: one of the most volatile transportation markets in history. Jim Mancini, VP of North American Surface Transportation at C.H. Robinson, helps us get a handle on it. Trent Broberg, CEO at Acertus, gets us up to speed on the looming surge in vehicle production. Ayeshah Abuelhiga, founder and CEO, Mason Dixie Foods, talks about the logistics of biscuits. We #PlayItForward with Jason Myers, Icarus Witch bassist and account executive at The Content Factory. He’ll also give us PR and promo tips for your freight businesses. Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 337How NASA hauls 17 million pounds of freight
On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude are joined by NASA’s John Giles and Sam Dove to talk about the logistics operations behind their 6.6 million-pound crawlers. Would you drive one of these rigs? St. Christopher Truckers Fund’s Shannon Currier has her charity creating for a cause at today’s SCF auction. ITF Group’s Tim Breckenridge discusses complete warehouse solutions and pop-up fulfillment opportunities for smaller e-commerce and retail customers. FreightWaves reporter Grace Sharkey shares the good news on Bestpass’ Tour de Cure, and we’ll do some shopping at the ATA store. And, Bon Jovi gets a rest stop but will it be slippery when wet? Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 336Schneider driver’s daughter dives into the Olympics
On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude are talking about how Schneider is supporting professional driver Mitch Palmer’s daughter, Krysta, a member of the U.S. diving team at the Tokyo Olympics. Andy Berke, BlueGrace Logistics’ senior sales director, gets us up to speed on how its tech platform enhances Uber Freight’s LTL capabilities. New Legend Inc. EVP and Director of Operations Robert Moffitt takes us on a journey through the evolution of FreightTech. Estes Express Lines VP of Engineering Rich Schwartz brings us inside the deal with Spireon to make LTL fleets and equipment easier to locate. CST Transportation CEO Tim Leonard lets us know if DataQ challenges work. And Covenant’s Matt McLelland hopes on a hang glider to get hyped for 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
Ep 335Inside story on Uber Freight’s $2.25B acquisition of Transplace
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
Ep 334Freight goes mainstream at 200 mph
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
Ep 333LIVE from FreightWaves' Autonomous and Electric Vehicles Summit
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
Ep 332Freight’s greatest horror stories
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
Ep 331Biden vs. ocean and rail
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
Ep 330I quit: The great resignation in transportation
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
Ep 329Fleets go virtual
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
Ep 328Live from FreightWaves’ North American Logistics Tech Summit
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
Ep 327Maximum overdriving the ice road
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
Ep 326The astronaut farmers of TikTok
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
Ep 325Fuel on demand
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
Ep 324Getting warehouse robots to speak the same language
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
Ep 323Inside scoop on ice cream logistics
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
Ep 322Judging a product by its packaging
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
Ep 321The empower hour
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
Ep 320LIVE from FreightWaves small fleet and owner operator summit
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
Ep 319Jurassic freight: How to haul a raptor
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
Ep 318DHL’s $8 billion road map toward sustainability
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
Ep 317Meet FreightTech’s latest unicorn: project44
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
Ep 316Monsters of Rocket featuring NASA
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
Ep 315Taking the tension out of recruiting and retention
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
Ep 314Mental health on the move
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
Ep 313Nuclear verdicts and wepons
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

Ep 312Work life integration, vets in logistics and more from FreightWaves LIVE
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
Ep 311Countering the freight labor crisis LIVE from @HOME
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
Ep 310These wheels keep freight moving
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

Ep 309Automating intermodal
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

Ep 308Is gas the new toilet paper?
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

Ep 307Pipelines, bullwhips, and death by disruption
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

Ep 306Making cannabis deliver
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

Ep 305What you need to know about rail and road safety
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

Ep 304In-person events are back
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
Ep 303From delivery to Drone Racing League live from DroneWaves
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
Ep 302The logistics behind Ingenuity with NASA
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
Ep 301The great American road trip with Stuckey’s CEO Stephanie Stuckey
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