WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

IVE from the great state of Texas, it’s your Friday edition of What the Truck!?! We’re talking Trump tweets (of course), China, Unicorns, and speaking directly to a variety of organizations here at GATS in Dallas. We’ve got Shelley Simpson from JB Hunt, Mirna Kusalovic from XPO, James Booth from Chevron, David Beaird talking SONAR, Brandon Bryant from Property Damage Appraisers, Miguel Cruz from Gorilla Safety, Justin King from Comdata, and Project 44 talking about locational transparency. This is one you can’t afford to miss!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dooner and special guest co-host Kyle Cunningham are on-site at GATS with a full days worth of coverage. They're talking to Truckers Against Human Trafficking, MAPBOX, TRAFFIX, and so many more. Tune in tomorrow for Day 2 and catch the LIVE stream on FreightWaves YouTube, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kick your week off with What The Truck?!? as we talk IMO 2020, Uber Freight's big fleet plans, California buses going electric, then we play some trucker slang Market Expert Trivia, talk CDB and trucker drug testing with Grady Philips of Corporate Medical Services, JD and Tyler talk modern management with TTN Fleet Solutions, and so much more. Rewatch the LIVE show here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode we're covering all the latest headlines, talking HOS changes, digital brokers road to to profit, playing earnings over/under, hearing about huge hail, seeing what's on the radar, and listening to our readers in Comment Section Rodeo. You won't want to miss it. Or, rewatch the LIVE show here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode we’re talking about the Hong Kong protests with FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller, NY/NJ moving containers by electric truck, supply chain sustainability, Impossible Whoppers, we’re saying ALOHA in SONAR, thinking big deal little deal, and so much more. Watch it HERE Subscribe now on your favorite podcast player of choice and watch the LIVE stream by following FreightWaves on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of WTT we're talking FedEx, Amazon, reviewing autonomous truck rides, playing earnings over/under, getting into some traffic jams, and hearing back from you, the listener. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode we're talking about the dow dropping, freight rates popping, California's new CORE program, Freight Futures, project44 adding visibility to Amazon and Walmart, Market Expert Trivia, Big Deal Little Deal and so much more. Rewatch the LIVE experience Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this historic WTT, Chad returns and joins Dooner on this odyssey of freight where we have breaking news about Trumps new tariffs against China, all the headlines, K Ratio joins us to talk freight futures, JP returns to defend his earnings over under title, and we celebrate our first ever live stream on LinkedIn! Bang your little cowbell for this episode of What The Truck?!? Watch us live every Monday and Thursday at 3:30PM ET on FreightWaves YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn channels. Also available on your favorite podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kick off the week with the Headhaul edition of WTT?!? Emily Szink returns as a special guest co-host with Dooner to bring you headlines about Walmart's autonomous final mile delivery vans, a giant deal in the on-demand delivery space, the port report, SONAR's blockbuster new feature, JP talks mergers and acquisitions, market expert trivia and so much more. Want to watch the show? Subscribe to FreightWaves YouTube, Facebook, or Twitter channels and tune in at 3:30PM ET on Monday’s & Thursdays. Now bang your little cowbell to get through the week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this LIVE Backhaul edition of What The Truck?!? market expert Kevin Hill hosts with Dooner as they breakdown earnings, ecom, and all the latest headlines including news about Tesla, Boeing, UPS, and the carrier and fright market. Want to watch the show? Subscribe to FreightWaves YouTube, Facebook, or Twitter channels and tune in at 3:30PM ET on Monday's & Thursdays. Now bang your little cowbell into the weekend! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this historic Headhaul edition of WTT?!? Emily Szink joins Dooner as they cover breaking news on the oil tanker seized by Iran, protests in Mexico, what’s up with capacity on the land with WTT?!? original JP, capacity on the water with ocean expert Henry Byers, Lincoln Duff is off The Blockchain with concerning news for DoorDash drivers, Big Deal Little Deal, Market Expert Trivia, and so much more. This is an episode you can not miss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Head into the weekend as Dooner and special guest co-host Zach Strickland talk platooning Pelotons, play earnings over/under, get an air freight update from market expert Jesse Cohen, make an announcement on a huge keynote speaker for FreightWaves Live that'll make you howl. All this and more on today's What The Truck?!? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode Dooner & Chad are talking the trucking apocalypse, grounded Boeing 737 MAXs, the e-scooter conundrum, Amazon's Prime Day, and so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the backhaul edition of WTT?!? Dooner and Chad are talking seized ships, spilled money, Amazon's big bet on their own employees, Uber drivers becoming employees, and so much more! Listen in now and then catch the live show on FreightWaves Facebook page Live Monday's and Thursdays! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WTT?!? Celebrates its first Facebook Live show with all the latest headlines, including Amazon Prime vs Prime, Inc., Dooner vs The Sultan of SONAR in Market Expert Trivia, tech news Off The Blockchain with Lincoln Duff, Kevin Hill tells us what’s On The Radar with IMO2020, and Emily returns for Big Deal Little Deal. All this and more on WTT?!? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On WTT's July 4th spectacular we are covering all the latest headlines, a focus on the shadow world of fireworks with market expert Henry Byers, Ashutosh Prasad of Koi Reader spends 5 Good Minutes with us, Emily hosts another round of Big Deal / Little Deal, then our readers sound off about 65 MPH speed caps in Comment Section Rodeo. All this and more on this week's What The Truck?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we're coming at at you with one action packed episode where we talk Oregon Climate Bill drama, Iran/US conflict costs airlines billions, Uber, Amazon, UPS, FedEx, First Gear joins us for 5 Good Minutes, Brad vs Chad Round 3 in Earnings O/U, Big Deal Little Deal with Emily, and former 3PL ops guys Dooner and Moody square off in Market Expert Trivia. All this and so much more on this week's WTT?!? Never miss an episode by subscribing to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and everywhere podcasts are heard around the world. No borders. No boundaries. No paywalls. Always free. Just press play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On our weekend edition Max Farrell of WorkHound spends 5 Good Minutes, Uber releases facility insights reports, Texas makes mail theft a crime, trucker cargo hostage crises, round 2 of Brad vs Chad in Earnings Over/Under, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the headhaul edition of WTT we got Peter Rentschler of CarrierDirect, Emily on Big Deal Little Deal, the Market Expert Trivia Tournament continues, plus Target goes tango down and so much more. No paywalls. No borders. No boundaries. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and everywhere podcasts are played around the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the Backhaul weekend edition of what the truck we're talking Target's $9.99 same day shipping, Texas two new trade bills, what's On The Radar in ocean shipping, Blythe Brumleve talks logistics marketing and Jaguars, Chad talks yoga pants and Lululemon in Earnings Over/Under, Nick brings us the Fast Paced Forecast and a Hurricane Heist review, plus so much more! No paywalls. No borders. No boundaries. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and everywhere podcasts are played around the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the headhaul edition of WTT?!? and this week we're talking Amazon, FedEx, Walmart, Oil, blockchain, and more. We've got Headlines, Big Deal/Little Deal w/ Emily, a focus on the Amazon/FedEx break up with our market experts who square off in Market Expert Trivia, then it's Off The Blockchain with BiTA President Patrick Duffy, before we leave with your comments in Comment Section Rodeo! No paywalls. No borders. No boundaries. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and everywhere podcasts are played around the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the Backhaul Edition of WTT?!? where we're covering all of your late breaking headlines, then we bang some cowbell with our Transparency19 People's Champion for 5 Good Minutes, Dooner tries to start his own winning streak during Earnings Over/Under, The Sultan of SONAR knows what's On The Radar, plus Fast Paced Forecast, and so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's hump day not speed bump day and today Chad and Dooner have all of your latest late breaking headlines, Emily returns to host Big Deal / Little Deal, Kyle Cunningham defends his title against Blake "The Snake" England in Market Expert Trivia, Moody is on the Move with some huge guest announcements sure to entice your Social Network, then we hear from some FreightWaves.com readers in Comment Section Rodeo! All this and so much more on the Headhaul Edition of WTT?!? No paywalls. No borders. No boundaries. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and everywhere podcasts are played around the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What The Truck?!? returns with it's Backhaul weekend edition with a focus on the Mexican Trade War tariffs, On The Radar, Earning O/U and Fast Paced Forecast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On your first WTT?!? of the week, Chad and Dooner welcome everyone back from Memorial Day and hit the ground running with all the latest breaking news and deadlines. Emily celebrates her 30th birthday by hosting Big Deal/Little Deal. We also launch our new game show Market Expert Trivia with Reid and Kyle, plus Moody is on the Move, and another rousing round of Comment Section Rodeo, and the guys spend a little time discussing Sly Stallone's filmography. Get all the latest news at freightwaves.com Never miss an episode. Always free. No paywalls. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this special Memorial Day weekend edition of What The Truck?!? we have all the latest news in FreightTech, supply chain, and trucking - including a focus on Craig Fuller's state of the industry report, Earnings Over/Under, On The Radar, Fast Paced Forecast, and some hot tips on how to spend your holiday weekend. All this and more on WTT?!? Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast player of choice and never EVER miss an episode. No paywalls, no borders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on WTT we take a deep dive into the Idaho Hemp Trucker fiasco with journalist, Linda Baker, CEO Jacob Findlay has some huge news concerning FullBay, McLeod announces two new products, plus all the latest headlines, Big Deal, Little Deal, and the very first Comment Section Rodeo! All this and more now on WTT?!? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What The Truck?!? is sending you into the weekend with all of the latest headlines and top stories from FreightWaves.com, as well as Earning Over / Under, On The Radar presented by SONAR, Fast Paced Forecast, and so much more. Let’s bang a little cowbell for the weekend and celebrate the launch of WTT?!?’s expansion to two episodes a week! Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or your favorite pod player of choice. To book a free a SONAR demo visit FreightWaves.com/SONAR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What The Truck?!? hits the road this week as Chad and Dooner make tracks towards Birmingham, Alabama to cover McLeod's Transportation, Finance and Accounting Conference. The guys talk with McLeod's CEO Tom McLeod, VP of Ops David Custred, CFO Kasey Burleson, Chief InfoSec Officer Ben Barnes, and Buddy Moore Trucking's CFO Susan Moore Kirkpatrick. Trade was the talk of the town, so we're talking tariffs, freight agnostic systems, market volatility, McLeod's beautiful new offices and campus, as well as their secret weapon: The Goosinator! Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and everyone else podcasts are played. Follow our hosts on Twitter @chadprevost and @timothydooner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What The Truck?!? rings the closing cowbell on Transparency19 with an interview with the event's mastermind, Arlen Stark, Chad and Dooner conduct exit interviews with Michael Carmody, Hector Hernandez, Susan Fall, and more. Then it's over to the judges table as we name not one but two More Cowbell Award winners! Get your tickets to MarketWaves now at https://www.freightwaves.com/marketwaves19 Never miss an episode by subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast player of choice. You can find Chad and Dooner online on twitter @chadprevost and @timothydooner Check out their work and the rest of the FreightWaves tribe at www.freightwaves.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What the Truck's Transparency19 coverage continues with our look at the sights, sounds, and people who made Day 2 such a special event. 11 new competitors enter the audio octagon of freight for bite sized interviews and a chance to win the What The Truck?!? Transparency19 100% More Cowbell Best in Show award. On the card we have: Vava Dimind of Hub Group on Data purity, people, and processes Michael Feig of Capital logistics on future proofing temperature control Michael Vincent of FreightWaves on team building through conferences Patrick Draut of KRatio on financial and freight futures Jeff Baer of LinkDrive on driver performance data and the psychology behind it Cathy Roberson Reporting on emerging FreightTech culture & trends Jon Walters of Wolf Direct on bridging the gap between the past and the present William Kerr of Edge Logistics on connecting with wired truckers Kate Juliao of TriumphPay on embracing the market and carrier experience Tom Burke of DrayMaster Inc on bridging the gap between the physical and the technical And Taylor Monks of BasicBlock.io on making blockchain invisible Subscribe now and never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So, What the Truck is going on in all things freight this week? On today’s episode, we talk with correspondent Mike Angell on the ocean report. Is the maritime tech advances more of an evolution or a revolution? Kevin “King of the” Hill gives us his insider scoop on Amazon and the carrier evolution/revolution. Jay Wartzberger clubs shocks us with the size and scope, the ways and means of Autohauling, Repo, and the developing situation of new tech for the segment. Ryan “Silver Fox” Rogers of Covenant Transport gives us his take on team driving, the logistics of logistics, and how to keep everyone buckled up and having fun. Charlie “Big Money” Dehoney, president and CEO of Manning Transport offers his secret sauce for how to bring a legacy carrier up with the times. Zach “Sultan of SONAR” Strickland dishes on market conditions and the latest and greatest advances in real time data. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thanks to our sponsor, the NACV Show. Outside the lines report from the field: The Falcon story just keeps on giving Earnings Over/Under: Eaton posts record revenue in first quarter Genesee & Wyoming’s earnings report light of estimates, maintains 2019 outlook Paccar posts record revenues, profits in first quarter Ryder beats earnings and raises guidance Oshkosh Corporation announces gainful second quarter GWR’s lower than expected earnings due to weather, but guidance and new business pipeline intact Hub Group posts record per-share earnings in quarter, raises full-year estimates C.H. Robinson scrapes out an earnings beat on 4.4 percent lower revenue Wabash sees solid demand for trailers after record first-quarter sales Saia Inc. reports increases in revenue, operating income in the first quarter Atlas Air reports earnings ahead of expectations, maintains guidance XPO shows operational strength in first quarter Schneider focuses on lower guidance In other news: Amazon disintermediation story further analysis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Falcon Transport execs allege mismanagement, contract demands led to company’s abrupt collapse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What The Truck?!? episode 65 What the Truck is going on in all things freight this week? Thanks to our sponsor, TriumphPay. TriumphPay is the leading carrier payment platform in transportation. With over 50,000 carriers paid, TriumphPay helps to drive capacity, efficiency and cash flow for brokers and shippers. Visit triumphpay.com to learn more. Whatcha drinkin? Weekly Market Update: Freight brokers call market bottom, look for spring tightening Earnings Over/Under: Knight-Swift modestly beats expectations and trims guidance Manhattan Associates’ adjusted earnings beat Wall Street expectations Old Dominion beats earnings on lower OR, but no 2019 revenue guidance UPS posts mixed-bag of first quarter numbers – company remains “show-me story,” analyst says Universal Logistics posts record first quarter despite truckload decline BorgWarner issues soft second quarter guidance despite beating first quarter expectations Updated: Echo Global Logistics squeaks out an earnings win against tough comparisons Landstar System sees first quarter results ahead of expectations Tesla misses analysts’ forecasts, loses $2.90 per share in first quarter All Thing Tech: Tech group calls for national road-user fee Waymo is setting up a production facility in Detroit to manufacture self-driving cars A view from the front lines of ocean shipping’s technological evolution Daimler CEO draws (electric) line in the sand, Portland facility to convert to EV manufacturing Penske opens heavy-duty electric charging stations What’s coming up on the radio show this week? We spend 5 Good Minutes with Melissa Forman, COO of TriumphPay. Big deal, little deal (what’s the deal with you)? Transparency19 coming May 6-8? Bevi water machine in HQ2? Endless local beer on tap? Cornhole on Fridays? Garage doors that open onto Market Street? Tesla missing its earning? The flatbed trucking market? Having a Taco Mac across the Market Street? Tim Dooner joining us on What the Truck?!? The future of precision railroading Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What The Truck?!? episode 64 What the Truck is going on in all things freight this week? TriumphPay is the leading carrier payment platform in transportation. With over 50,000 carriers paid, TriumphPay helps to drive capacity, efficiency and cash flow for brokers and shippers. Visit triumphpay.com to learn more. Weekly Market Update: J.B. Hunt misses analysts' first quarter earnings and revenue estimates Truckload carriers' first quarter results don't appear to be in jeopardy after the J.B. Hunt report Marten Transport reports best-ever net increase of more than 30 percent in first quarter of 2019 What gets hauled to Vegas, stays in Vegas And then on to the freight tech headlines of the week: FreightTech investment surges in 2019 ValueAct Capital believes Nikola Motor Company is a gamechanger in the freight industry On-demand warehousing startup Flowspace raises $12 million in Series A investment Singapore collaborates with Volocopter to add air taxis to its skyline Big deal, little deal (what's the deal with you)? Canada to appeal WTO ruling over U.S. softwood lumber tariffs Over 20 years later, Lytx continues to evolve alongside the industry it serves FreightWaves and TIA announce SONAR data partnership Kansas City Southern's first-quarter net profit jumps 16 percent Government watchdogs urge review of underride guard requirements Record-breaking snow season breaks Sierra Nevada drought E-commerce breeds "algorithmic-based pricing conspiracies" Manufacturing stalls again, capping a disappointing quarter for freight demand Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What The Truck?!? episode 63 What the Truck is going on in all things freight this week? TriumphPay is the leading carrier payment platform in transportation. With over 50,000 carriers paid, TriumphPay helps to drive capacity, efficiency and cash flow for brokers and shippers. Visit triumphpay.com to learn more. Our focus this week is on regulatory moves, final mile and LTL, and updates in freight tech and capital investment. This week Ellis Smith joins Chad Prevost in the studio while JP is on assignment in Orlando covering the TIA Conference. Freight Tech and capital investment: Uber expected to register IPO on April 11, anticipates $100B in valuation Start-ups in Seattle: Where are the Amazon spin-out companies? Last mile: In `delivery nation,' all roads lead to the final mile UPS to roll out major pricing revamp as it benefits from network efficiency steps Regulatory: U.S. carriers face carbon surcharge in Canadian provinces States taking the lead in "policy disruption" for AV and EV Closing drug-test loopholes could hit driver availability Virginia sets higher fuel taxes, registration fees to fund improvements, especially on 81 Trucking and rail industries to advise regulators on national security Port Report: Trump signs executive order seeking to boost U.S. energy development Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What The Truck?!? episode 62 What the Truck is going on in all things freight this week? TriumphPay is the leading carrier payment platform in transportation. With over 50,000 carriers paid, TriumphPay helps to drive capacity, efficiency and cash flow for brokers and shippers. Visit triumphpay.com to learn more. Weekly Market Update: Survey data shows upcoming improvement in manufacturing, softening service sector U.S. rail volumes dip as carriers grapple with flooding impacts War on Detention update: Specialty stores and electronic retail tops the list for longest dock times And then on to the other big headlines of the week: ICONIQ Capital invests in Truckstop.com at $1B valuation White House: Trump would let trucks cross Mexican border if it closes Providence Equity buys GlobalTranz back from The Jordan Company after just 8 months Stock stumbling, Lyft announces $50 million in transportation initiatives Big deal, little deal (what's the deal with you)? Canadian National lays out $615 million capital plan for eastern provinces March Class 8 truck orders plummet 66 percent from a year Departure of Maersk's No. 2 executive marks official end of liner operator's foray into oil and gas Researchers trick Tesla Autopilot using stickers on the road Walmart is introducing a voice assistant to take on Amazon Fast Radius raises $48 million to scale up its additive manufacturing capacity Navistar recalls more than 24,000 International-brand trucks for exhaust pipe defect Canadian carrier Bison Transport acquires Wisconsin-based trucking fleet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What The Truck?!? episode 61 What the Truck is going on in all things freight this week? Well, a lot. Like Friday is the day that the Freight Futures becomes reality. We also discuss private equity and VC in transportation logistics and celebrate freight and tech and innovation. Redwood Logistics is one of the nation’s fastest growing logistics providers, fueled by industry-leading technology and a passionate team of experts. From Multimodal Brokerage and dedicated truckload to 3rd party logistics and TMS consulting, implementation and integration… Redwood Logistics delivers next-generation solutions for its clients—and much more than a truckload. Weekly Market Update: Flatbed outlook for 2019 looks significantly worse compared to 2018 Brokers, carriers, and Wall Street agree: freight volumes stagnant Economic outlook depends on the data points you believe Radio Recap: independent contractors, rails, futures, and data And then on to the other big headlines of the week: Private equity on a mission to bring transport and logistics into the future Autonomous, electric and regulatory barriers: Navistar’s Gilligan paints a path forward Big deal, little deal (what’s the deal with you)? LIDAR company lands $60M Chinese commercial vehicle market expected to continue softening through 2022 UPS and Matternet launch commercial drone deliveries on N.C. hospital campus Uber buys Middle East rival Careem for $3.1 billion Volkswagen partners with Amazon subsidiary to improve operational efficiency Indian logistics startup Delhivery attains unicorn status with new financial raise All-electric seaplane fleet coming to the Pacific Northwest Canadian trucker XTL says hourly driver pay program is paying off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What The Truck?!? episode 61 What the Truck is going on in all things freight this week? Well, a lot. Like Friday is the day that the Freight Futures becomes reality. We also discuss private equity and VC in transportation logistics and celebrate freight and tech and innovation. Redwood Logistics is one of the nation’s fastest growing logistics providers, fueled by industry-leading technology and a passionate team of experts. From Multimodal Brokerage and dedicated truckload to 3rd party logistics and TMS consulting, implementation and integration… Redwood Logistics delivers next-generation solutions for its clients—and much more than a truckload. Weekly Market Update: Flatbed outlook for 2019 looks significantly worse compared to 2018 Brokers, carriers, and Wall Street agree: freight volumes stagnant Economic outlook depends on the data points you believe Radio Recap: independent contractors, rails, futures, and data And then on to the other big headlines of the week: Private equity on a mission to bring transport and logistics into the future Autonomous, electric and regulatory barriers: Navistar’s Gilligan paints a path forward Big deal, little deal (what’s the deal with you)? LIDAR company lands $60M Chinese commercial vehicle market expected to continue softening through 2022 UPS and Matternet launch commercial drone deliveries on N.C. hospital campus Uber buys Middle East rival Careem for $3.1 billion Volkswagen partners with Amazon subsidiary to improve operational efficiency Indian logistics startup Delhivery attains unicorn status with new financial raise All-electric seaplane fleet coming to the Pacific Northwest Canadian trucker XTL says hourly driver pay program is paying off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What The Truck?!? episode 60 What the Truck is going on in all things freight this week? Redwood Logistics is one of the nation’s fastest growing logistics providers, fueled by industry-leading technology and a passionate team of experts. From Multimodal Brokerage and dedicated truckload to 3rd party logistics and TMS consulting, implementation and integration… Redwood Logistics delivers next-generation solutions for its clients—and much more than a truckload. Weekly Market Update: Shippers return to their old ways of detention as carrier compliance increases Radio Recap: guests discuss actionable data on show 4 And then on to the other big headlines of the week: BLS cites lack of pay – not drivers – as cause for driver shortage ATA asserts government driver shortage study gets it wrong Soft CVTI guidance sparks truckload selloff FedEx earnings depressed by slowing global economy and trade fears Big deal, little deal (what’s the deal with you)? California clean tech coalition endorses “transforming trucking” legislative package Orca AI is helping ships navigate safely in congested waters Experts react on AAR's request for cost-benefit analysis in STB proceedings Federal Reserve says no rate hikes, 2.1% GDP growth in 2019 Supreme Court declines to review California case with possible driver classification impact TuSimple adds night vision to the mix Court dismisses carrier lawsuit against Rhode Island truck tolling Truck trailer orders down again in February, but analysts predict another record year Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What the Truck is going on in all things freight this week? Redwood Logistics is one of the nation’s fastest growing logistics providers, fueled by industry-leading technology and a passionate team of experts. From Multimodal Brokerage and dedicated truckload to 3rd party logistics and TMS consulting, implementation and integration… Redwood Logistics delivers next-generation solutions for its clients—and much more than a truckload. Weekly Market Update: Weekly Market Update: Freight volumes move the opposite direction of the clocks And then on to the other big headlines of the week: Grimaldi ship sinks in Bay of Biscay U.S. airlines, Boeing ground all 737 MAX aircraft after FAA reversal FEMA contractor Lipsey Logistics CEO arrested for cocaine distribution that includes kids FedEx doesn't consider Amazon a competitor? SEC filings beg to differ Finally, the freight duo plays a round of Big deal, little deal (what’s the deal with you)? Will they finally get them all in under two minutes? FMCSA chief Martinez’s reception at TCA marks improved relationship between regulators and industry. Big Deal or Little Deal? Trump budget plan boosts funding for major freight projects. Big Deal or Little Deal? Wagers, XPO’s COO, leaves company after position is eliminated. Big Deal or Little Deal? Freight rates from/to China slide down the slippery slope. Big Deal or Little Deal? Oil major BP announces new low-sulfur fuel. Big Deal or Little Deal? Hydrogen, not batteries, seen as the fuel for carbon-free trucking in the long run. Big Deal or Little Deal? LNG market ignites Jones Act debate on Capitol Hill. Big Deal or Little Deal? Bumble Bee Foods is tracking seafood across global supply chains through blockchain. Big Deal or Little Deal? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On our bonus episode coverage we deep dive into autonomous technology and driver retention and turnover, especially from the perspective of small and mid-size carriers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What the Truck is going on in all things freight this week? This week Chad and JP are joined by FreightWaves' Chief Data Scientist, Daniel Pickett. Redwood Logistics is one of the nation’s fastest growing logistics providers, fueled by industry-leading technology and a passionate team of experts. From Multimodal Brokerage and dedicated truckload to 3rd party logistics and TMS consulting, implementation and integration… Redwood Logistics delivers next-generation solutions for its clients—and much more than a truckload. First, they bring you the Weekly Market Update: Weekly Market Update: March volumes arrive on schedule, capacity remains loose Brokers say ample capacity readily absorbing contracted volume uptick FreightWaves releases Vnomics miles per gallon index in SONAR Radio Recap: quotables from FreightWaves' second show And then on to the other big headlines of the week: Teamster locals' `no' votes throw wrench into UPS' contract implementation Cost blowouts cause profits to plunge at CMA CGM Regulatory hurdles threaten to slow blockchain development in the U.S. Harris Williams bankers explain why 3PL M&A will stay hot in 2019 Finally, they play another round of Big deal, little deal (what’s the deal with you)? and try desperately to make the two-minute cut. Maersk's CEO touts ease of booking ocean freight, putting freight forwarders on notice Big Deal or Little Deal? REIT Colony Capital expands industrial portfolio in $1.1 billion deal Big Deal or Little Deal? Warning UPS about excessive capex and buybacks, Moody’s downgrades outlook to negative Big Deal or Little Deal? Gates, a16z invest in KoBold Metals, AI startup hunting ethical cobalt Big Deal or Little Deal? Regulators make it easier to upgrade commercial drivers licenses Big Deal or Little Deal? UPS creates executive role to promote diversity, women in business Big Deal or Little Deal? New logistics center to benefit Alaska air cargo transfer program Big Deal or Little Deal? U.S. and China near deal, but it may not solve global trade problems Big Deal or Little Deal? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What the Truck is going on in all things freight this week? Redwood Logistics is one of the nation’s fastest growing logistics providers, fueled by industry-leading technology and a passionate team of experts. From Multimodal Brokerage and dedicated truckload to 3rd party logistics and TMS consulting, implementation and integration… Redwood Logistics delivers next-generation solutions for its clients—and much more than a truckload. First, Chad and Zach hit you with the weekly market update: Spot market drives carrier revenues higher in 2018 Freight brokers say capacity loose, markets stable Then, they're on to some other headlines of the week: FreightWaves secures $20 million in Series B funding from corporate and strategic investors Breaking: SEC wants Elon Musk held in contempt FedEx to roll out delivery robot capable of 8-mile round-trip trek Finally, the freight thugs play a game of big deal, little deal (what’s the deal with you)? Will they (finally) cover the eight headlines in under two minutes? Hacked drones an increasing concern as government seeks to ease restrictions Big Deal or Little Deal? China-U.S. tensions hurt confidence and re-route APAC supply chains Big Deal or Little Deal? An end in sight for tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum Big Deal or Little Deal? ShipChain and Scanlog partner over blockchain-based track-and-trace platform Big Deal or Little Deal? Radio Recap: FreightWaves inaugural broadcast from Radio City Big Deal or Little Deal? TravelCenters of America halved operating loss in fourth quarter Big Deal or Little Deal? Coalition pushes for young driver training to expand workforce Big Deal or Little Deal? Ag shippers seek funding action for stressed out transportation system Big Deal or Little Deal? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What the Truck is going on in all things freight this week? First, we begin with out weekly Market Update: Weekly Market Update: Volumes slide under previous year values as spring approaches Trucking Freight Futures Atlanta: attendees ask about volatility, small players and liquidity And then on to the other big headlines of the week: Why Chicago brokers call contract rates ‘paper rates’ Could one job change be at the heart of Amazon’s $600 million decision to yank XPO business? Walmart earnings give Amazon a run for its money Big deal, little deal (what’s the deal with you)? Trucks ready to fight Connecticut’s new tolling plan Big deal or Little deal? “Shattering blow” – Honda to announce Swindon plant closure Railroads look to PTC to shake out more capacity Big deal or Little deal? Roadrunner's rights offering leaves Elliott Management owning 90% of the company Big deal or Little deal? China may be first in large-scale autonomous vehicle adoption Big deal or Little deal? End of Airbus A380 production draws jeers, not tears from air cargo community Big deal or Little deal? FreightWaves LIVE: U.S. Xpress launches driver development program Big deal or Little deal? Container ports singled out in federal spending bill Big deal or Little deal? Redwood Logistics is one of the nation’s fastest growing logistics providers, fueled by industry-leading technology and a passionate team of experts. From Multimodal Brokerage and dedicated truckload to 3rd party logistics and TMS consulting, implementation and integration… Redwood Logistics delivers next-generation solutions for its clients—and much more than a truckload. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What the Truck is going on in all things freight this week? Redwood Logistics is one of the nation’s fastest growing logistics providers, fueled by industry-leading technology and a passionate team of experts. From Multimodal Brokerage and dedicated truckload to 3rd party logistics and TMS consulting, implementation and integration… Redwood Logistics delivers next-generation solutions for its clients—and much more than a truckload. We are visited by two special guests for this week’s episode: Zach Strickland and making his “inaugural debut” Michael Crosby. Weekly Market Update: What is happening from a carrier’s perspective, and what is happening from a shipper’s perspective? We’ve got the yen and the yang. Futures: And as a matter of fact, it’s these two different points of view that make for a trucking freight futures market: Houston and Dallas. And then we discuss the middle men: Barry Bannister, Stifel's prophet of doom Key takeaways from Stifel’s private equity and venture capital panel And then on to the other big headlines of the week: LTL carrier New England Motor Freight to shut down after filing for bankruptcy protection Self-driving truck startup TuSimple raises $95 million, breaks “unicorn” barrier Big deal, little deal (what’s the deal with you)? Chad asks Zach Norfolk Southern lays tracks for cost cuts, service improvements with 2021 strategic plan J.P. Morgan Executive Director to lead Trucking Freight Futures for FreightWaves Maersk begins inland water services across river Ganges in India Expanding customs brokerage business is a global initiative says Maersk Zach asks Chad Franchising your mailbox might put the USPS out of business Truck stop owners feeling the high-tech heat Oregon aims to create an export market for marijuana Meal and rest break fight continues as California, Teamsters ask 9th Circuit Court to overturn FMCSA decision Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What the Truck is going on in all things freight this week? Redwood Logistics is one of the nation’s fastest growing logistics providers, fueled by industry-leading technology and a passionate team of experts. From Multimodal Brokerage and dedicated truckload to 3rd party logistics and TMS consulting, implementation and integration… Redwood Logistics delivers next-generation solutions for its clients—and much more than a truckload. Zach Strickland and Ashley Coker join Chad Prevost to discuss the weekly market playbook: Weekly Market Update: Has the freight market bottomed? ECHO beats earnings on managed transportation growth Old Dominion beats Q4 earnings estimates, keeps OR below 80 mark Saia's earnings are solid; Schneider gets an uplift from Merrill Lynch USA Truck continues the trend: another strong quarter, improvement in OR, a jump in the stock price And then on to the other big headlines of the week: Why trucking freight futures now? Convoy eliminates human intervention in load-matching Finally, Chad and Zach play Big Deal, Little Deal (what’s the deal with you)? An Australian first — Port of Melbourne breaks three million TEU mark Big deal or Little deal? Logistics Property to develop distribution center on Chicago’s southwest side Big deal or Little deal? Impact of Tesla’s Maxwell Technologies acquisition uncertain on existing Maxwell fleet business Big deal or Little deal? FourKites raises $50 million in Series C financing Big deal or Little deal? Autonomous trucks will save carriers money and improve driver livelihoods Big deal or Little deal? January truck orders fall; cancellations start rising Big deal or Little deal? WorkHound reduces driver turnover by giving fleets actionable insights based on driver concerns Big deal or Little deal? White House help on ELD exemptions for small-business truckers sought Big deal or Little deal? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What the Truck is going on in all things freight this week? Redwood Logistics is one of the nation’s fastest growing logistics providers, fueled by industry-leading technology and a passionate team of experts. From Multimodal Brokerage and dedicated truckload to 3rd party logistics and TMS consulting, implementation and integration… Redwood Logistics delivers next-generation solutions for its clients—and much more than a truckload. The dynamic freight duo discuss the weekly market playbook: Weekly Market Update: Volumes recover as end of month nears; Polar vortex heats up Chicago And then on to the other big headlines of the week: Knight Swift's margins improve across the board with higher ORs reported C. H. Robinson beats Street consensus on earnings growth by double digits Truckload stocks outperforming S&P 500 so far in 2019 New coalition seeks repeal of federal excise tax on heavy trucks and trailers Arbitration isn't dead after New Prime, law firm says, but the states will be the battleground Truckers could be focus of vehicle-mIles traveled tax proposals – lawmaker Finally, JP talks to Scott Cousins, CTO of Redwood Logistics, for 5 Good Minutes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The dynamic freight duo are joined by guest star, Zach Strickland, as they discuss the weekly market playbook: Weekly Market Update: Largest single day drop in freight volume since Spring of 2018 The Permian Basin’s demand for crude oil tanker trucks could quadruple in Q2 Shippers have the upper hand in 2019. Here's what that means: And then on to the other earnings headlines of the week: Covenant beats analyst projections and posts record Q4 revenues Heartland Express achieves remarkable OR improvement in the fourth quarter Canadian Pacific wows 'em with a sub-57% operating ratio Will Amazon cut the accessorial ties binding parcel shippers? Unpaid Coast Guard workforce slows maritime business Finally, Chad and JP try to break a record with Big Deal, Little Deal? Will they get it done? Proposed Chinese grain buy could boost prices, railroad volumes ‘Stay out of the sand traps’ -- brokers navigate tricky bid season Prologis injects some cautious prudence amid strong 2018 results For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index posts best year since 1998 Days of free money are over for inventory-carrying, but it’s not time to declare armageddon Shipping innovation is moving faster than regulation Hours of Service rule victim of government shutdown Redwood Logistics gains foothold in Southeast with LTX Solutions acquisition Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices