WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

On episode 812 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to Fleet Defender’s Terry Reinart about hacking semi trucks. How vulnerable are these 80k lb machines? From maleworm worms in ELDs to remote controlled semi trucks, we’ll take a look at how fleets are getting hacked. Beyond hacking, fleet safety is always top of mind. We’ll find out how trucking companies are keeping drivers and the motoring public safe with Tenstreet’s Taylor McIlroy and Ploger Transportation’s Bob Ware. TruSygnal connects shippers and carriers on contract freight opportunities. We’ll find out from c-founder Ed Burns how it works and why he is building the company. Plus, should you tip your lumper; trucking company files chapter 11; new FMCSA head and more. Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Channel 146. Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store 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 episode 811 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is catching up with Dredging Contractors of America’s William Doyle to talk about the SHIPS Act; making shipbuilding great again; and the impact of port fees and tariffs. We just moved the world’s largest trainset from EnterTRAINment Junction in Cincinnati to Chattanooga, Tennessee, with the help of Elizabeth’s Moving & Storage. We’ll meet Frank Youmans and Anne Elizabeth Youmans to learn all about the logistics behind this high-touch, white-glove move that took more than 20 trailers. Plus, tariff Tuesday was just a head fake as Canada and Mexico tariffs are delayed again; dirtiest loads and more. Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Channel 146. Chapters 2:33 Tariffs delayed again 6:48 Moving the world’s largest train set | Elizabeth’s Moving and Storage 21:35 Dirtiest trucking jobs 22:37 Make ship building great again | William Doyle Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store 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 Episode 810 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to American Truckers United’s Shannon Everett about the labor dumping problem in trucking. Did the pandemic-fueled bull freight market open the floodgates for inexperienced and dangerous drivers to enter the industry? Will Trump’s executive orders clamp down on the issue? Everett breaks it all down. Sentry Logistics’ Luke Havener is a home furnishing logistics expert. We’ll find out how this type of freight works and what’s harder to deliver to: warehouses or people’s houses. Plus, tariff Tuesday fallout; Squats Across the World continues; and a rate the strap work that would make OSHA blush. Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Channel 146. Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store 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 Episode 809 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about the massive surge in cargo theft that is plaguing the freight industry. Overhaul’s Danny Ramon shares the company’s latest report, which shows an astounding 49% increase in cargo thefts in 2024 compared to 2023. Is 2025 on track to set an even higher record, and what can fleets do to protect themselves? We’ll get into it. Driver training standards could change drastically under President Donald Trump. Commercial Vehicle Training Association’s Andrew Poliakoff talks about the latest changes and executive orders that could impact the way you hire drivers. You think you haul heavy? Dooner headed down to NASA’s Kennedy Space Center to meet the largest self-propelled land vehicle on Earth, NASA’s crawler. We’ll find out how this 60-year-old monster rig is bringing Americans back to the moon. Plus, Squats Across America returns; de minimis ruling clarified; final destination at the gate; and more. Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Channel 146. Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Visit our sponsor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On episode 808 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking about Trump’s tariffs on Mexico and Canada that are set to begin on March 4. Will they happen and will reciprocal tariffs happen in April? We get into the latest news on the trade war. The World Trade Bridge is celebrating its 25th anniversary and we’re celebrating it with Port Laredo. Kent Richard smartens us up on how this crucial gateway works. Truck Parking Club has been scaling rapidly and building an all-star team. Brent Hutto jumped ship from Truckstop to Truck Parking Club early this week and we’ll find out why he made the big move. We’ll also get into the road to the Mid-America Trucking Show where we’re teaming up. What FreightTech trends will dominate logistics and trucking in 2025? Trigent Software’s Nagendra Rao breaks down their latest report. Plus, is it a good idea to get drunk in a semi truck trailer? Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Channel 146. Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On episode 807 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is coming to you live from FreightWaves’ 3PL Summit. He’s talking to Truckstop’s Sean Dehan about the state of the spot market. Did the freight recession recovery see its shadow? Is political uncertainty destabilizing or helping rates? We’ll also look at how Truckstop is integrating AI into their platform. CloneOps’ David Bell is fully on board with always-on AI agents. Can they fill the customer service and brokerage gaps where reps may be lacking? What happens when an AI agent calls another AI agent? And can tech solve the growing fraud problem in freight? It’s about to be hot trucker summer so time to get in shape, drivers. 160 Driving Academy’s Steve Gold talks about the importance of driver health to a functioning supply chain. Plus, freight theft strikes again; truckers with goats as pets; and Trump reveals AI generated plan for Gaza. Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Channel 146. Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On episode 806 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is catching up with Mid-America Trucking Show event organizer Toby Young! We’ll find out what’s going to go down when over 50,000 truckers and industry professionals descend upon Kentucky next month. Supertrucker Justin Martin returns to the show to talk about trucking’s biggest and most controversial issues, like immigration hiring by fleets, cleaning snow off a trailer, parking and more. What the truck is up with all these plane crashes? AirlineGeeks founder Ryan Ewing tells us everything we need to know about what’s going wrong with these commercial airline crashes. Plus, we just got back from Kennedy Space Center and we’ll take our first look at what we were doing over there. Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Channel 146. Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 805 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about meeting Daytona 500 winner William Byron and what he learned from his trucking team about what it takes to take the checkered flag. Terror in Wyoming as a truck crash leaves three dead in the Green River Tunnel. We take a look at what happened in this horrible incident. We’ll meet Pando CEO and co-founder Nitin Jayakrishnan. Pando has secured $36 million across two funding rounds to create AI teammates for supply chain. Their focus? Invoicing errors and procurement inefficiencies. FreightWaves’ Tony Mulvey breaks down the latest truckload market data in SONAR. Has the market recovery stalled out? Ever have a claim filed against you by a shipper? Travelers’ Craig Leinauer shares everything we need to know about claims best practices. Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Channel 146. Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts #WHATTHETRUCK #FreightNews #supplychain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 804 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is celebrating Valentine’s Day in the supply chain by sharing your best trucking love stories. Trump writes a love letter to the world by slapping every country with reciprocal tariffs. What you need to know before April 1. Response raised $4 million to simplify spend and procurement management. We’ll meet CEO and co-founder Keivan Shahida. Before you head out on a date, you may want to know whose car you’re getting in. If you’re shipping freight, you want to know who is hauling that load. J. J. Keller’s Mark Schedler talks all about background checks and MVR reports. Stephenson & Co. founder John Stephenson shares insights from their latest industry benchmarks. LTL signup form – Free Introductory Session - February 18, 2025 https://stephenson-co.com/2025-ltl-industry/ Truckload signup form – Free Introductory Session – February 25, 2025 https://stephenson-co.com/truckload-industry/ Small Package Delivery Industry – Free Introductory Session – February 20, 2025 https://stephenson-co.com/small-package-delivery/ Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Channel 146. Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 803 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to gCaptain CEO John Konrad about the local and global impacts of Trump’s recent executive orders and actions. Capt. Konrad will break down the Gulf of America name change; the push for Greenland; trade wars with Canada and Mexico; Gaza; the Red Sea conflict; whether DOGE will audit agencies like the Federal Maritime Commission and the Department of Transportation; and more. Plus, “Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2” review, how much it costs when a truck hits a traffic light and more. Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Channel 146. Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On episode 802 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is trying to make sense of a series of whiplash tariff and de minimis rulings. Licensed customs broker, Ernesto Hernandez Jr., lets us know how the rulings will work, when they’ll go into effect, and what else we need to watch for in global trade. In headlines, spot rates slip 10% from holiday peak; Super Bowl hangovers cost businesses $3B; and a stolen chassis ring in Los Angeles gets busted. Supply chain goes to college. MAKA Logistics’ Rob Liss talks about his appointment to Loyola University Chicago Supply Chain and Sustainability Advisory Board 2025. FLS Transportation’s Justin Ross shares his knowledge on 3PL corporate training. RIP Wojtek. Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Channel 146. Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On episode 801 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking about how the Super Bowl was brought to you by a truck. From stadium infrastructure to food, beverages, and high-priority event shipments. New data from Truckstop reveals key freight trends shaping Big Game logistics. What are the best fleets to drive for? CarriersEdge CEO Jane Jazrawy has the list. Did your fleet make it? The original king of comedy from the cab, Larry Cothran talks trucking and influencing. With over 100k followers on TikTok, he got 3.5 million likes before he even got 1 million miles behind the wheel. Some call him “The Voice of the American Trucker”, owner-operator Taylor Barker stops by to talk about his POV on freight from behind the wheel. He also talks about the ‘Truck the Vote’ movement and if it helped tip the election. Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Channel 146. Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trump and trade: Method to the madness?; moving the world’s largest trainset On Episode 800 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to Fortis Analysis’ Ross Kennedy about Trump’s early trade moves. From delayed tariffs to the death of de minimis shipments out of China, we’ll cover it all. We’ll also look at Trump saying that the U.S. will take over the Gaza Strip. Is it America first? FreightWaves and Elizabeth’s Moving & Storage have teamed up to move the world’s largest trainset. Dooner went up to Cincinnati to check out the logistics of this 20-trailer megashipment and rode along in a semi with one of the loads and driver Donny. Journey’s Morgan MacDermaid stops by the studio to talk about recruiting in Q1 and how the job market is looking. Wattsmen Diesel House’s Sam Watts has the top 10 Critical and top 10 Acute violations for 2024. Plus, MLB Truck Day is the first sign of spring; UPS delivers in North Carolina; and more. Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Channel 146. Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On episode 799 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by GenLog’s CEO Ryan Joyce to talk about their $14.6M Series A. We’ll find out how this will help them in their fight against freight theft and fraud. Owner-operator Jayme Anderson says that load boards like DAT aren’t doing enough to prevent scammers. He’ll talk about his heated debates with the DAT and will tell us why he doesn’t think they’re listening to owner-operators. It’s also A1 vs Heinz 57 and Jayme and me chug our favorite steak sauces. Counteract’s Simon Martin and Daniel LeBlanc are all about tire maxing. They say that when it comes to tires it’s all about balance. BlueYonder’s Ann Maire Jonkman shares LSP strategy. Over the weekend the world was flipped on its head with tariffs against Canada, Mexico and China. Where do we move from here? Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Channel 146. Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts #WHATTHETRUCK #FreightNews #supplychain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On episode 798 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by the special guest co-host Reed Loustalot from Truck Parking Club. They’re covering headlines about Trump’s 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada that start on Saturday; and the best fleets to drive for in ‘25. We’ll also find out how Truck Parking Club has massively scaled available truck parking for drivers through great business acumen…and viral TikTok videos. Plus, we’ll talk about our big plans together for the Mid-America Truck Trucking Show. David Bell built Lean Solutions Group, now he’s making AI agents who are answering the call at CloneOps. We’ll find out all about what’s good in the supply chain AI landscape. Freight Essentials Dylan Admire shares the latest on his lawsuit against WWEX Group. Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Channel 146. Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store 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 Episode 797 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to all about chocolate and the Valentine’s Day supply chain with Bissinger’s Chief Chocolate Officer Dan Abel Jr. With Valentine’s Day just two weeks away, we’ll find out how this more than 300-year-old chocolatier is filling mailboxes and relationships with the best handcrafted chocolates in the nation. Harbor Trucking Association CEO Matt Schrap gives us the down and dirty on the drayage scene in California. With the Advanced Clean Fleets waiver now officially withdrawn by Trump, what does this mean for fleets serving some of America’s busiest ports? Plus, $200 million Chinese smuggling ring busted at Southern California ports; judge blocks Trump funding freeze; BelugaST goes belly-up and more. Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Channel 146. Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store 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 episode 796 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to Coyote Container’s William Hall about his experience owning a Nikola Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle for the past year. He’ll share the highs and lows of ownership, if the truck is viable for an operation like yours, and what changes to EV mandates mean for the future of EV trucks. Firecrown Founder and CEO Craig Fuller is getting the Motion Museum on track. He stops by the show to talk about our weekend mission to Massachusetts to check out the Railroad Hobby Show, our plans for content, and the logistics behind bringing a museum of freight miniatures to life. R&R Express’ Anthony Impavido rates the strap work. Plus, Trump vs Colombia, CN braces for strike, Taylor Swift advances to Super Bowl, dogs on lawnmowers, and more. Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Channel 146. Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store 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 episode 795 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by OOIDA’s Lewie Pugh to talk about why his organization is urging President Trump to ditch the speed limiter mandate. We’ll also find out what the freeze on FMCSA rulings means for drivers and fleets. Surfact is building the next generation of freight trackers. We’ll meet their CEO and founder, Per Magne Helseth. LoadPartner is making your next TMS open-source. We’ll find how they’re breaking down the walls on closed systems with their platform when Garrett Allen and Chase Osbourne drop by. Plus, a win for driver privacy; trucks with rocket launcher trailers; distracted trucker in Toronto; and more. Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Channel 146. Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store 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 Episode 794 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about the historic Southern storms that have frozen freight across the Gulf of America. President Trump announces his plan to impose 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico starting February 1st. In addition, his administration's regulatory freeze puts the speed limiter mandate; broker transparency; automatic emergency braking systems and more in limbo. Freight fraud and cargo theft dominated the headlines in 2024; will the problem get even worse in 2025? Travelers’ Scott Cornell breaks down the latest trucking insurance trends. Virtual Freight Inspections’ John Kemp talks about how they’re accelerating the claims process by combining world-class technology with boots-on-the-ground inspectors. Frigid weather will be creating problems some people might not have seen coming this week across the U.S. Winter storms and below-freezing temps don’t just make it miserable for humans to be outdoors; animals seek shelter where it’s warm, dry, and protected as well. For rodents like rats and mice, one of the nicest places to hunker down is inside our vehicles. CoverSeal’s Ken Huening talks about how his product will protect your truck from rodent damage. Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Channel 146. Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store 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 Episode 793 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to Overhaul CEO Barry Conlon about their $55 million funding round and the fight against the rapidly escalating issue of freight fraud. We’ll find out why they’re betting big on AI to counterpunch. Adam Wingfield is putting together a new master class in trucking for FreightWaves. He stops by the studio to talk about what it takes to run a fleet in 2025 and what he hopes truckers and trucking companies learn from his new program. Plus, Switch 2 supply chain; Pokemon release causes chaos at Costco; Uber passenger tries to crash into semi truck; Walgreen’s plan backfires; and more. Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Channel 146. Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store 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 episode 792 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by FreightWaves’ John Kingston to talk about California’s surprising decision to withdraw its clean truck EPA waiver request ahead of Trump’s inauguration. Kingston also takes a look at escalating diesel prices and tells fleets what to watch for in Q1. Logistics companies step up to send aid amidst devastating California wildfires. WARP’s Daniel Sokolovsky shares how his group is putting together a relief effort for those impacted by the fires and let’s us know how we can help. Tai’s Walter Mitchell lays out strategic planning for freight brokers in ‘25. Then we’ll find out what’s good in insurance tech from Demotech’s Joseph Petrelli and Transportation Insurance Experts’ Steven Munro. Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Channel 146. Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store 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 episode 791 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by What’s Going on With Shipping’s Sal Mercogliano. Sal lends his maritime expertise to break down U.S. interest in Greenland, Panama Canal, and Canada. They’ll also take a look at the ILA-USMX port deal; global trade disruptions; and what to look out for in ocean shipping in 2025. Plus, diesel price rises; autonomous trucking’s triangle problem and more. Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Channel 146. Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store 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 Episode 791 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner and Dredging Contractors of America’s William Doyle spill the tea on the real talk behind the ILA-USMX contract, what ratification means and how tariffs work. National Association of Waterfront Employers President and former Federal Maritime Commissioner Carl Bentzel takes a look at the deal between the International Longshoremen’s Association and the United States Maritime Alliance from the labor perspective. What does this mean for East Coast and West Coast port unions and labor moving forward? Plus, trucking gets snowed out; Transportation companies mobilize to support LA fire relief efforts; Lego ports; and National Championship predictions. Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Channel 146. Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store 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 Episode 789 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to FreightWaves’ Stuart Chirls about a potential International Longshoremen’s Association strike that could shut down ports from Maine to Texas on Jan. 15. They’ll also look at the U.S.’s interest in buying Greenland, Trump’s decision to rename the Gulf of Mexico and the impact of wildfires in Los Angeles. Loadsmith just sold its brokerage unit to FreightVana. We’ll learn all about the deal from Loadsmith CEO Brett Suma. Plus, somehow Trevor Milton returned; most unique city in the world; and more. Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Channel 146. Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store 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 episode 788 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Firecrown / FreightWaves’ CEO and founder Craig Fuller to talk about his latest acquisition: the largest train set in the world. We’ll find out how Fuller saved EnterTRAINment Junction’s exhibits and his plans to bring the Museum of Motion to Chattanooga, TN. Plus, Blair blasts freight and a look at the market. Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Channel 146. Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store 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 episode 787 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Covenant’s Matt McLelland who helps co-host out most festive show of the year: A Very WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Christmas. FreightWaves’ Craig Fuller issues a warning about DAT’s data sharing terms of service. Is DAT putting coal in your stocking? Project K-9 Hero CEO Jason Johnson and retired service dog Rikki drop in the studio to talk about life after service for dogs who’ve served our nation. Qued’s Tom Curee teamed up with his 12-year old son Judah to create this year’s annual WTT Christmas song. We’ll take a listen and talk about this in building a start up that hopes to solve delivery appointment scheduling. Owner-operator Jamie Hagen of Hell Bent Xpress shares the drivers perspective on running a fleet through the holiday season. Plus, top-5 WTTs of the year; bankruptcies pickup; port-a-potty Christmas trees and more. Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Channel 146. Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store 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 episode 786 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Flexport founder and CEO Ryan Petersen. They’re recapping the year that was and looking ahead at trade under Trump in 2025. With the potential for an ILA port strike on January 15th that would shut down ports from Maine to Texas, the new year starts out hot right out of the gate. Petersen discusses port strike potential and what the fallout would be; how tariffs could impact shipping and consumers; conflict in the Red Sea; rebuilding the Convoy platform and more. Hippix Logistix Andrei Hippix drops off an ornament for the tree and talks about a recent cargo theft he experienced. DAT buys Trucker Tools; FreightWaves' Craig Fuller warns about DAT's data sharing agreement; and more. Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Channel 146. Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store 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 Episode 785 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about the latest scandal to hit freight. Daimler Truck Financial Services USA LLC, the company’s largest vehicle finance lender, says it has uncovered evidence of massive fraud perpetrated by Kal Freight against its creditors. Now, Daimler alleges that Kal Freight fraudulently obtained approximately $16.9 million to purchase 164 trailers from Vanguard. The Mother’s Day Truck Convoy began over 30 years ago, inspired by wish kid Matt Strausser’s dream to ride in a big rig and talk to his sister on a CB radio. Starting with just a few trucks in 1990, the event quickly grew to become an annual celebration, drawing hundreds of trucks and thousands of community members. Over the years, the convoy has raised over $9 million to grant life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. Today we’ll learn all about it from Make-A-Wish Philadelphia’s Lori Dietrich. What were the top four issues in trucking according to the insurance industry? Travelers’ Scott Cornell recaps the year that was and looks ahead to trends in ’25. WhistlinDiesel recently went viral for destroying a beautiful Peterbilt semi. Today, we’ll meet Josh Anderson from CP Anderson. They sold WhistlinDiesel the truck and have the story behind the clip. FreightTech funding is back! Vooma just raised a $13 million series A for its AI supply chain solutions. We’ll learn all about it from founder Jesse Buckingham. Plus, TNA live; Celina 52 invades Buc-ee’s; flatbedding a UFO drone; and more. Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Channel 146. Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store 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 Episode 784 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about a RICO lawsuit filed by Freight Essentials against WWEX Group. It alleges the companies that make up WWEX, including Worldwide Express, GlobalTranz and Unishippers, defrauded consumers and small-business owners by charging hidden fees related to fuel costs and cargo insurance. We’ll find out from Freight Essentials CEO Dylan Admire why he thinks he has a case. Armchair Attorney Matthew Leffler takes a deeper look at the case and lends his point of view. CNBC’s Lori Ann LaRocco teams up with DHL to bring more opportunities to the Pollee and Rose Allen School of Logistics and Trade. DHL’s Go Teach seminars will now be in the U.S. through LaRocco’s nonprofit for students ages 16-24. LaRocco is joined on the show by DHL's Robert Reiter. Freight fraud and cargo theft have been the story of the year. Truckstop’s Lisa Haubenstock talks about the biggest security risks in supply chain. Plus, Trump stands against port automation; DOGE needed now for truck parking; SONAR adds AI; how not to strap a Christmas tree; and more. Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Channel 146. Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store 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 Episode 783 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is coming to you live from FreightWaves’ Domestic Supply Chain Summit. We’re getting into cargo theft being the industry’s biggest issue; the state of nearshoring; and AI for fleet operations. Forty-eight percent of brokers say cargo theft is the big industry issue in 2024. Highway’s Michael Caney breaks down the many issues with theft and fraud that the industry faced in 2024. We’ll also look ahead at how much the problem could grow in 2025. Last month Class8 received a $22 million Series A to empower carriers and drivers with OEM-integrated AI solutions. We’ll find out what that means from CEO Chris Atkinson. Nearshoring is hot but will it stay that way with the threat of tariffs? Descartes’ Dan Cicerchi talks about the movement, what industries are shifting and if cargo theft is a major issue in Mexico. Plus, is Die Hard a Christmas move; chaos in Harrisburg; innovative dads; man drives car through dealership; and more. Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Channel 146. Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store 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 plays special guest referee for The Great Driver Shortage Debate at FreightWaves' Future of Freight Festival. OOIDA's Lewie Pugh takes on Clarendon Capital's John Larkin. You’ll pay for the whole seat but only need the edge during this brawl to end it all. Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Channel 146. Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store 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 episode 782 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by three CEOs from a trio of the fastest growing and most innovative companies in this space. RXO CEO Drew Wilkerson talks about acquiring Coyote, consolidation and M&A in trucking. GenLogs’ Ryan Joyce previously spent his career in the CIA conducting counterterrorism operations throughout the Middle East. He used to track terrorists, but now he tracks trucks. We’ll find out how the company is scaling up the fight against freight fraud and investing its $6 million series A raise. Last week, HappyRobot announced it had closed a $15.6 million Series A funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), with participation from Y Combinator, RyderVentures and other strategic investors. HappyRobot CEO Pablo Palafox stops by to talk about the company’s AI-powered agents and how they work. We’ll even take them for a test drive. Plus, spot market hits new highs; driver training at Chuck E. Cheese; service dog retirement; trucker tases himself for likes; and more. Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Channel 146. Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store 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 episode 781 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Armchair Attorney Matthew Leffler to get a legal take on the controversial Werner accident ruling that could cost the company $100 million. What are the implications of the case, what does it mean for carrier liability, and did the courts make the right call? Owner-operator Lee Schmitt thinks it is high time the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration added a trucker to the top of its ranks. He’s thrown his hat in the ring to be considered for the role of head of the FMCSA. We’ll find out why he thinks he’s the man for the job. Stephen Ruhe drops in to help us better understand what broker transparency means and whom it will benefit. Plus, Florida man vs drone; Mack gets in the holiday spirit; Hawk Tuah’s rug pull; robot baristas and more. Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Channel 146. Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store 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 Episode 790 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about 179,000 truck drivers whose CDLs were revoked. In late November, those drivers were automatically placed in prohibited status. What does it mean for capacity, and how do drivers get back into return-to-duty status? Innovative Logistics Group’s Adam Wingfield breaks it all down. Federal regulators have issued a long-awaited proposed rule in response to allegations of fraud in the rate-making process raised by owner-operators against truck brokers. Is broker transparency all it is cracked up to be? Wingfield weighs in. Last month, FreightWaves’ Craig Fuller and RXO both said the freight recession is over and that we’ve entered a new truckload cycle. Today, SONAR’s Tony Mulvey separates the chaff from the wheat as he presents the latest market data. Plus, Martin Shkreli vs. Matt Silver; Christmas lights on semi; odds of an International Longshoremen’s Association port strike; shady hot shot truckers; and more. Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Channel 146. Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store 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 episode 788 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner welcomes the amazing father and son team of Max and Zach Schuchart on the show to talk about their ultimate road trip game: Supply Chain Bingo! Highway won first place in FreightWaves’ FreightTech25 awards. Their CCO, Michael Caney, stops by to talk about why trucking fraud is its own form of bingo. We’ll also learn how they’re beating the bad guys. What’s the cyber risk of autonomous trucks and what happens when one gets hacked? Lockton’s Joel Black talks about autonomous and AI liability. Plus, Trump announces tariffs on Canada and Mexico; the dubious cost of a Thanksgiving meal; and more. Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Channel 146. Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store 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 episode 787 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is uncovering the mysteries of the Springfield Underground warehouse caves with Buske Logistics’ Steve Schlecht. The subject of many trucker conspiracies, what really goes down in this 3.2 million square mile subterranean warehouse? We’ll also dive into peak season from the warehousing perspective; optimizing your distribution network; and how retailers can pick the right shipping mode. Tai Software CEO Walter Mitchell dives deep on the latest FreightTech trends in TMS. How is the landscape evolving; what’s working; what’s broken; and is AI providing any ROI? Plus, F3 recap; DHL cargo plane crashes; and a string of CPC4 thefts in Chicago. Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Channel 146. Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store 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 episode 786 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is coming to you live from day 3 at FreightWaves’ Future of Freight Festival in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He’s joined by special guests Jim Sanborn at e2open; Solomiya Tomkiv at WireBee, and Drew McElroy at Transfix. Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Channel 146. Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store 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 episode 785 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is live from day 2 at FreightWaves’ Future of Freight conference. He’s joined by special guests Samathan Foley at Turvo; Prasad Gollapalli at Qued; Jordan Kidd at Alvy’s Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Channel 146. Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store 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 episode 784 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is coming to you live from FreightWaves’ Future of Freight Festival in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He’s joined by Shanti Yetish at Amazon; Nagendra Rao at Trigent Software; Taylor Alston at Temco Logistics Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Channel 146. Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store 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 episode 783 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by RXO’s Corey Klujsza to bring down their latest spot market report. We’ll find out why RXO says we’re in a new cycle, and we’ll learn how we got here. OOIDA is celebrating veterans with Truckers for Troops! The fundraising effort has been an OOIDA tradition since 2007, originally dedicated to sending care packages to service personnel stationed in combat zones. Truckers for Troops has also helped a variety of veterans facilities, including those assisting or housing wounded, disabled or homeless service members. We’ll find out how it works from Norita Taylor. Traveler’s Craig Leinauer discusses the shocking rise of strategic theft and organized cargo crime rings. What does it mean for your liability and risk? FreightWaves’ Kaylee Nix gets us ready for the Future of Freight Festival which is coming to Chattanooga November 19-21. Plus, a tour of thespacestore; porta potty bad luck; remote control semis; new WTT shirts and more. Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Channel 146. Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store 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 Episode 782 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner and Covenant’s Matt McLelland are talking about the mystery surrounding the death of the inventor of the diesel engine. “The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel” author Douglas Brunt takes us deep inside the circumstances that led to the untimely demise of one of freight’s most crucial inventors. Diesel gets freight moving, but how can we make fleets that use it cleaner and more efficient? Optimus Technologies’ Colin Huwyler talks about how they’re making trucks cleaner, biodiesel and what the election results mean for clean fuels. Loadsure’s Johnny McCord is talking about an underinsurance crisis in supply chain and the new frontier of risk management. FreightWaves CEO and founder Craig Fuller challenges University of Michigan’s Jason Miller to a debate on tariffs; Flexport’s Ryan Petersen tests Starlink in-flight; new shirts hit the WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Gear shop. Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Channel 146. Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store 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 episode 781 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Amazon top toy seller, Molson Hart. They’re talking about tariffs under Trump; peak season shipping; selling on Amazon; appearing on Tucker Carlson; and we will learn how the International Longshoremen’s Association port strike nearly killed him. FreightWaves’ CEO and founder Craig Fuller declares an end to the great freight recession. Reliance Partners’ Thom Albrecht is coming on with some clarity following the election. Now that we know who has won, how will freight move forward? We’ll learn about Albrecht’s 2025 freight and capacity outlook post-election. Plus, tender rejection rates take off; trucker gets truck eyes and more. Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Channel 146. Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store 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 episode 780 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by FreightWaves’ CEO and founder Craig Fuller to discuss President Donald Trump winning the presidential election for a second time. Is a Trump win bullish or bearish for trucking and global trade? Who wins and loses under his administration? Can he end the freight recession and make trucking great again? Also, is Fuller eyeing the role of DOT Secretary? We’ll find out. OOIDA’s Lewie Pugh is talking about the dangers of autonomous trucks. He talks about a rule that seeks to address national security concerns related to connected vehicle technologies and components from China and Russia. Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Channel 146. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 779 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about how the election may impact freight. With Trump and Harris having such different policies on taxes, tariffs and foreign policy, this election represents two very different paths forward for trade. How do drivers feel about hours-of-service regulations? J. J. Keller’s Josh Lovan breaks down their latest HOS Pulse, which looks at how drivers are impacted by these regulations. Don Everhart is on the move. After making a big impact with FreightVana, he’s recently moved on to Transflo. We’ll find out what’s in store for him, and we’ll look into why he thinks AI is both the most important and overhyped tech that will emerge in supply chain over the next five years. ePost Global’s Carlos Barbosa tells us what global e-commerce has to say about holiday peak season. Plus, Canada’s largest port on lockdown; RaceTrac crime ring busted; RIP Peanut and Fred; Titanic Halloween costume doesn’t sink; and more. Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Channel 146. Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store 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 episode 778 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by special guest co-host Morgan MacDermaid. We’re teaming up to help get our brothers and sisters who are between roles hired. Before becoming a podcaster, I had a brutal time between jobs in 2017, so this topic hits very close to my heart. We’ll meet two amazing candidates from sales, operations and leadership who are all looking to add value to an organization in this space. You’ll meet Jason Barry from the leadership and training side; and Christopher Pride comes from operations. Tune in to learn about their struggles finding a job, and Morgan and I will give you all the tools you need to give yourself the best chance to get hired. Plus, we’ll look at how AI is creeping into the hiring and recruitment process and why that’s bad news for you. Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Channel 146. Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store 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 Episode 777 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is celebrating the Halloween season by looking at the numbers behind the holiday. With holiday sales stagnant, will we be looking at a spot market nightmare? With one parking spot for every 11 drivers, finding a place to pull over for the night can be its own horror story. Truck Parking Club’s Evan Shelley and a Sasquatch stop by to talk about how they’re slaying the truck parking shortage. ShipHero’s Aaron Rubin knows a thing or two about holiday demand. We’ll get the warehousing perspective on how the Christmas stocking season is shaping up. Rubin also tells us what we need to know about changes to de minimis shipments. As a claims support specialist, Eric Furtado’s job is to clean up the supply chain crime scene. We’ll find out how claims work, how to prove your case and what goes into moving delicate commodities like flowers. Plus, a look at how Halloween is being celebrated around the supply chain. Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Channel 146. Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store 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 Episode 776 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to FreightWaves’ Kyle Taylor about whether carriers will have a frightening time in the freight market this quarter. They’ll break down all the volumes, rejects and rates driving the market into 2024. Truck drivers have an average life expectancy of 61. Garrett Steenblik was driving cross country when he saw himself heading full speed toward an early grave. Now, he’s lost 200 pounds and is spreading the message on trucker fitness. Freight free agent Dan de Varona brings nearly a decade of sales and marketing experience to the industry. He isn’t some fly-by-night job jumper either. Varona has held down positions for over three years at companies like Truckstop and HaulPay. Today, you’ll find out why he’s going to be the next best addition to your sales squad. Plus, Illinois trucking company files for bankruptcy; report says Russia aided Houthis in Red Sea; Covenant rings the NYSE opening bell; Peterbilt tree houses; robot landscaping dogs; and more. Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player, FreightWaves’ YouTube and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Channel 146. Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store 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 episode 775 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Overhaul’s Danny Ramon to look at the data behind the cargo and rail theft epidemic. We all saw the recent rail looting in Chicago and have heard the ever increasing reports of freight theft, but what do the numbers say? DOT is putting $30 million towards truck parking. We’ll get the latest details on what’s happening from OOIDA’s Lewie Pugh. We’ll also look at what a new study by The National Academies of Sciences has to say about the driver shortage. Part 5 of our new documentary “Rebuilding the Gateway to America.” Plus, is TikTok causing a cucumber shortage, Tesla and Nikola ramp up EV semis; Black Ops 6 and Transformers One impressions; and more. Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Channel 146. Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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