WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to Andy Shiles and Lalo Solorzano at Simply Trade Podcast about what would happen to trade in the event of a government shutdown. While one was averted, we’ll look at the geopolitical risks in both the USA and China that could impact your supply chains. Trucker Ryan Loyva is heavy hauling loads and raising funds for service dogs for veterans. We’ll learn all about the new air fresheners he’s selling based on his own road dog, Cash. J. J. Keller’s Tom Bray breaks down everything we need to know about FMCSA’s Crash Preventability Determination Program. Recording artist Frank Fletcher debuts his new track, “Cold Dark & Lonely.” FinPark’s Britton Wesson talks about how he’s trying to solve the truck parking problem, then he lays down his own trucking song. Plus, 74 cents separates contract and spot rates; conflict at UAW strike points; Spirit Halloween’s seasonal sensation; a new shipping movie drops on Netflix; a self-transforming Optimus Prime; and why you need to keep your eyes on the road. Watch on YouTube Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is hosting Please Advise Summit II with a collection of some of the greatest minds in freight. They’re breaking down the hottest headlines of the week; violence at UAW strikes; hangover cures; robot lumpers; if tracksuits help you book more loads and more. Reed Loustalot, Paul-Bernard Jaroslawski, Stephen Schlecht, and TJ O'Doan make up the panel. Ever see a beautiful semi rolling down the road and wonder how that incredible wrap got on it? We’re going to learn the art of wrapping a semi truck from Total Truck Branding’s Mario Lekovic. What’s the methodology behind CSA scores and how do audits work? Fleetworthy Solutions’ Robert Proctor goes beyond compliance as he breaks down everything we need to know about CSA scores. Calvin Aplin, a logistics manager at US Army talks about military logistics and talks about why he is eyeing a transition to civilian logistics. Plus, BNSF layoffs; emotional support alligators; hangover cures; sending an F1 car to Vegas; and Facebook’s new glasses. Watch on YouTube Visit our sponsor Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to FreightWaves’ Rachel Premack about Biden’s visit to the UAW picket line. We’ll find out the latest on the strike. We’re also looking at Flexport’s new claims about how it’s using ChatGPT. And we’ll look at the case of a few drivers who were fired for trying to unionize. Operation Lifesaver’s Jennifer DeAngelis wants to stop train tragedies. We’ll look at what went down during Rail Safety Week and learn how drivers can be safe around the tracks. Echo Global Logistics’ Zach Jecklin looks at how AI, volume and scale all need to come together in order to orchestrate trade. FreightWaves’ Justin Martin explains why OOIDA is upset about broker transparency delays, previews a new trucking video game, looks at a day in the life of a longshoreman and tells us what he’d do if a trucker drove into his pool. Watch on YouTube Visit our sponsor Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking about the UAW taking action at 38 more GM and Stellantis plants. With President Biden on the way to the picket lines this week, will we see a resolution? FreightWaves Justin Martin stops by to talk about new parking in Wyoming; California’s autonomous trucking ban getting vetoed; cargo theft spiking; New York City getting robocops and more. Travelers Christopher Carpenter talks about the dos and don’ts of hauling lithium ion batteries. Konexial’s Ken Evans shares how driver workflow enhances driver experience. Attention tank truck industry carriers, private fleets, and suppliers: have you registered for this October’s Tank Truck Week 2023? It’s the largest tank truck event in North America for cutting edge innovation, powerhouse networking, and keeping up with industry trends and insights. Content and value for executives, safety, HR, maintenance, tank wash, purchasing, and more. Help drive the tank truck industry forward October 8th through 11th this year in Indianapolis, Indiana! It’s worth sending a representative. Register today at www.tanktruck.org/tanktruckweek! Watch on YouTube Visit our sponsor Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is coming to you from FreightWaves’ Net-Zero Carbon Summit. On the show we’re getting into net-zero emissions, charging and real estate solutions. Special guests are Rob Cook, chief technology officer at Sheer Logistics; Tyler Deaton, VP of building solutions at Link Logistics; and Scott Fisher, senior vice president of sales and business development at Voltera. Watch on YouTube Visit our sponsor Visit our sponsor 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 today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to Andrew Poliakoff, executive director at the Commercial Vehicle Training Association. CVTA is the largest organization of privately owned truck driving schools in the nation. We’ll find out what issues trucking schools face and how they’re solving them. FreightWaves’ Rachel Premack dives into two critical topics. We’ll find out what solutions are being presented for the truck parking shortage and why union workers are striking. FreightWaves’ Justin Martin looks at a weak truckload market; out-of-control self-driving cars; Dollar General’s growing private fleet; the Postal Service punting on surcharges; spiking fuel costs; and more. Watch on YouTube Visit our sponsor Visit our sponsor 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 today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined in the studio by special guest co-host F2F Transport’s Chris Gonzalez. With only 90 days until Wreaths Across America Day, we’ll find out how the organization is gearing up for the 2023 season and how you can help. Life at sea can be grueling. GCaptain founder John Konrad V tells us about the sacrifices seafarers make to keep the world’s freight and economy moving. Trucker Abe Notlinkin shows up for an ask-a-trucker-anything session during which we’ll find out about relationships on the road, Crocs on docks, driver shortages, parking shortages, making money and if truckers are switching to UPS. Load Secure Systems’ Victor Louis is building a new location tracking and digital documentation platform. We’ll find out how this founder is developing a new FreightTech offering. Plus, an F-35 goes missing; the FreightTech 100 is announced; capacity bleeds out of the truckload market; rate the strap work; robots get licked; CEOs go synthetic; and more. Watch on YouTube Visit our sponsor Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to NASA about the logistics of its Artemis mission to the moon. We’re speaking with NASA’s Doug Lenhardt, who is the supply chain leader for the Orion capsules which will take man back to the moon. Larry Long, CEO at General Trucking Inc., breaks down the UAW strike that could cost the industry billions. How will it impact trucking? Michael Tatarowicz, Enterprise Sales Team at Uber for Business, talks about how Uber for Business is helping drivers get where they need to go when parked and why this could be a key to driver retention. Plus, Leatherface joins WTT; Convoy’s Haul Stars; Flexport revenue falls 70%; Somali Pirates as a Service; truck booting scams; and more. Watch on YouTube Visit our sponsor Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to car-hauling expert Dave Ables about a United Auto Workers strike. With a Thursday deadline looming and insiders saying a strike is imminent, what will this mean for freight? FreightWaves’ Justin Martin breaks down the best and worst of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week. CPC Logistics’ Isaac Harmon is honoring drivers with the NPTC National Driver All-Stars awards. We’ll find out how they work and who won this year. Plus, Somali pirates; aliens in Mexico; a Bently versus a cargo ship; scale runners; and how to destroy a hornet’s nest. Watch on YouTube Visit our sponsor Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is kicking off National Truck Driver Appreciation Week with Ricky Sharp and Ashley Milacek from the Associate-to-Driver Program at Walmart and Sam’s Club. We’ll find out how more than 70 Walmart and Sam’s Club associates are taking on new roles as regional truck drivers for Walmart’s Private Fleet. Many of these associates are moving from hourly roles at Walmart stores or Sam’s Club supply chain facilities, earning up to $110,000 in their first year of driving. Billions of cubic yards of material are removed from sites around the globe annually in an effort to keep the big ships and their cargo moving. But how does dredging work? We’re going to find out from Dredging Contractors of America CEO William Doyle. The final rule allowing for saliva-based DOT drug testing went into effect June 1. We’ll find out what this means for carriers and drivers when Kathy Close, transportation safety editor at J. J. Keller joins us. Plus, the Flexport fallout, UAW strike, a fourth Nikola battery fire, semi-truck golf carts, an amazing rescue, Dooner goes to Jackson Hole and more. Watch on YouTube Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to AMZ Advisers’ Mike Begg about how e-commerce and retail views the holiday peak season. Will consumer demand be enough to impact truckload markets? Prologis Mobility’s Henrik Holland is on a mission to reduce emissions in logistics. We’ll find out why a logistics real estate company is driving fleets toward zero emissions. FreightWaves’ Rachel Premack went trucking as far north as she could and she’s here to tell the tale. We’ll also find out if dog culture is going too far and if freight needs to pay more attention to Crocs. FreightWaves’ Justin Martin shares an electric truck alternative, looks at a kitchen robot, recognizes a Highway Angel and warns drivers to look out for log editors. Watch on YouTube Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is joined in-studio by special guest host Reed Loustalot. They’re talking about Coyote Logistics laying off an unspecified number of workers Friday morning. Tex Crowley talks about the art of filming trucks and making bad-ass video content that converts. A seasoned veteran of the trucking industry, Tex combines his knowledge of trucking and his passion for video to create powerful, results-driven content for his clients. Voi is a citation and toll management service for large fleets and transportation companies. Megan Broccoli and Marissa Brooks-Torman Campbell talk about building the company, why it was needed, how it works and how it helps fleets. SmartHaul is looking to create a modern trucking relay system. Saurabh “Jas” Jaiswal is testing a pony express-style model wherein long routes are broken into 300-mile segments and drivers exchange fully loaded dry van trailers at dedicated parking lots. Reliance Partners’ Mark Vickers shines a light on cargo risk out of Mexico. He’ll tell us how to make sure we are covered in the event of theft or an accident. Plus, Nebraska man lets his bull ride shotgun; CHP offers free hot dogs for National Truck Driver Appreciation Week; and greatest transportation innovations. Watch on YouTube Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is covering Hurricane Idalia’s impact on freight as it makes landfall. WeatherOptics’ Scott Pecoriello gets us strapped down for the storm. Why did Teamsters allow 22,000 union jobs to vanish? FreightWaves’ Rachel Premack discusses if labor and unions are winning, why did Yellow lose so badly? AIT Worldwide’s Greg Weigel predicts peak season, alerts us to supply chain disruptions on the horizon and shares the impact nearshoring has had on trucking. Trucker Tricky Mick hauls cars and drops bars. We’ll take a look at the life of a car-hauling music producer. FreightWaves’ Justin Martin talks about how a 100-truck carrier could operate for the U.S. Postal Service without insurance; Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams’ abrupt shutdown; driver shortage narrative violations; living in a mansion on 18 wheels; and delivery instructions gone wrong. Watch on YouTube Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to the biggest plush seller on Amazon about Prime Day results, peak season prognostications and if retailers have worked through the inventory glut. Viahart President Molson Hart breaks it all down and shares insights on how to shoot your shot, when to develop new business ideas and why you shouldn’t wear polyester underwear. We’re keeping up with the Jones Act as Campbell University professor Sal Mercogliano and MarineTraffic Capt. Adil Ashiq debate the Merchant Marine Act of 1920. Fleetworthy Solution’s CEO Michael Precia has a report on what his customers are saying about their inventory levels and what it means for trucking volumes. Precia also advises us on how to expedite new assets. Plus, a supercar carrier crashes, Hollywood delivery robots and Dooner goes back to school with the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. Watch on YouTube Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to Justin Martin about why truckers don’t care about National Truck Driver Appreciation Week; is trucking a commodity; and the runaway truck ramp experience Then it’s the first-ever Please Advise Summit, where Reed Loustalot, Dominick Tullo, Chase Osborne and Garrett Allen break down a historic mugshot; freight marketing BS; truck stop robots; how to build a community and more. FreightWaves Market Expert Donny Gilbert crunches the numbers on the freight market. Plus, what are moon rocks; teaching a dog to fetch lobster; and a trip to Boston. Watch on YouTube Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to bull hauler Lora Andela all about the art of hauling livestock. Yellow now has two billion dollar offers for their terminals, which one will they take? Is contingency coverage alone enough? Craig Leinauer, inland marine corporate claims manager at Travelers, tells freight brokers how to make sure they’re fully covered in the event of an incident. Mike Bush is starting his first day at CDL1000. He’s here to talk about the job market for supply chain employees, what’s good at CDL1000, marketing tips and the power of supply chain meetups. Plus, tender rejects reach yearly highs; Cruise’s rough ride in San Francisco; how merging works; how not to use hammocks; and a terrible way to fix a hole in a wall. Watch on YouTube Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to industry consultant Bart De Muynck about the fallout from Yellow’s bankruptcy and what it means for the industry and who is paying for it. We’ll also look at other recent bankruptcies and what they say about the health of transportation. Highway Angel Jon Adam recently saved four motorists who got into a wreck. He stops by to tell the story of what got him the honor. OOIDA’s Lewie Pugh talks about speed limiters, broker transparency and how the truck parking problem led to a Greyhound bus crash. Motive’s Hamish Woodrow breaks down the freight recession, truck visits to retail warehouses, carrier exits and more from the month of July. Plus, UPS drivers go high fashion; shipping container pools; trucks vs bridges; trucks vs trains; Cybertruck sightings; and more. Watch on YouTube Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined in the studio by Alex Mai from Mutha Trucker News and Truck Parking Club’s Evan Shelley and Hunter Shearer. They’re talking about truck parking solutions, bathroom access for truckers, unusual pets, semi-truck pontoons and more. FreightWaves’ Rachel Premack is looking at how freight data showed Target’s troubles early on. With discretionary purchases at the retailer falling, so are truck visit counts. Plus, she’ll look at the latest in manufacturing and transportation labor data. CEO Ivo Verhaegh and Henrik Bergsager of Powerhouse AI take us on a virtual tour of a DHL distribution hub in Singapore to show off how their tech works. With DOT audits up 54% from 2022, now’s a perfect time to talk to J. J. Keller’s Josh Lovan. He lays out the latest FMCSA audit data and gets fleets prepared for what to look out for. Plus, 3PLs encounter trouble sending aid to Maui, cities in the South, container homes and a ridiculous way to turn one day into three. Watch on YouTube Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined in the studio by Averitt Express’ Kent Williams to talk about the state of LTL in a post-Yellow world. Who is benefiting and who is feeling the pain now that this megacarrier has gone under? Mothership’s Aaron Peck has been helping LTL carriers stay above water for the past few years. We’ll find out how it is handling a tidal wave of LTL volume that Yellow has left in its wake. Remember just-in-case? You may be the only one. As shippers are shifting back to Just-In-Time, Convoy is here for it with a new service. According to FreightWaves, “This solution ensures an on-time delivery, within a 15-minute window, for its shipper customers with fully vetted carriers that understand the firm delivery standards needed to provide JIT offerings.” Mitch Violett is here to tell us how it works. We’ll meet Markel McCloud. He helps run a family trucking business. We’ll find out how it is building from the ground up. Plus, Big Rig Bruce’s mini-rig; forgetting forklifts; an accident on Metallica’s tour; why trains hit trucks; a Cyber Truck on a Tesla Semi; and what you need to know about a truck. Watch on YouTube Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to The Road to Autonomy’s Grayson Brulte about the good, bad and ugly in autonomous vehicles. Relay Payments partners with NASCAR on driver appreciation week at its Haul of Fame. David Barak gets us up to speed on the sponsorship and tells us why Relay Payments is honoring drivers a quarter mile at a time. Wholesale diesel prices are up 27% from their one-year lows back in June of this year, so we’re finding out how Hell Bent Xpress’ Jamie Hagen is staying above water by being smart with fuel. He’ll give us a crash course in being an owner-operator, managing fuel and knowing your costs. Fires in Maui have caused devastating losses, including more than 35 human lives. SeaWide Express’ Monica Thornton lets us know what’s going on over on the islands, how it is impacting freight and if any relief is being organized. Plus, a day in the life of auto transport; your first headset; building a beer tap; and semi-trucking cats. Watch on YouTube Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking about spot rates dropping by 7.6% while diesel fuel has increased by 8.4% in the past month. Will this market lead to more Yellows? FreightWaves’ Rachel Premack went for a ride-along to the most northern truck stop in the world during her trip to Alaska. We’ll find out what trucking is like up in the Last Frontier. She’ll also get us up to date on the fallout at Yellow. TSA’s security exemption for unwieldy air cargo sunsets Oct. 31. We’ll find out what this means for shippers from TSA’s John Beckius. We’ll also learn everything we need to know about how TSA air cargo security works. FreightWaves’ Justin Martin is talking about the rate sting that owner-operators are facing; working at Buc-ee’s versus UPS; why you should get a job in AA&E; delivery robots; a Cruise versus a Semi; and the toddler-sized rig you’ve got to get your kids this Christmas. Watch on YouTube Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking about a delivery robot viral video straight out of Hollywood. We’ll take a look at what happened to Serve Robotics’ bots when they took to the streets of Los Angeles. Yellow officially announced that it’s shutting down. General Trucking Inc. CEO Larry Long has seen his fair share of shutdowns. We’re talking to him about what to do when your company dies, how to get a new trucking job and why his company may be the home for you. Sope Creek founder Kevin Nolan is here to tell us to get over the freight recession and to start getting scrappy. We’ll learn how some 3PLs are winning in a depressed market. Nolan hits on employee shuffling, what’s investable and a bank for truckers. Then it’s ice bucket challenge time! Makt-Trans LLC’s Justin Cornwell talks about the difference between being an agency owner and an agent. We’ll learn how both positions work and which may be best for you. Plus, how to deliver a whale shark; getting run over by a combine; golf club-stealing bears; the water jug truck; and more. Watch on YouTube Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking about a week full of disruptions for LTL shippers. How has the market handled the largest trucking bankruptcy in history? Bitfreighter’s Brad Perling has brought the ice bucket challenge back to freight. We’ll find out why. Plus, we’ll learn how to win freight with Live Quote. The Roots’ Monte Cedillo is a Yellow alum and a temperature-controlled savant. We’ll find out what his experience was like at Yellow and learn all about the food, feed and energy market. FreightWaves’ Justin Martin breaks down a truckjacking; what happens to Yellow trailers; company versus lease/purchase drivers; and truckers versus Buc-ee’s. TextLocate’s Ryan Rogers and FreightWaves’ Haley Fazio are here to talk about FreightWaves’ next in-person event, F3. We’ll learn all about the greatest festival in freight. Both will also make good on ice bucket challenges. Plus, chocolate, nacho cheese and lemons have spilled across U.S. highways this week; a horror movie about sloths; and how not to be your own personal Yellow. Watch on YouTube Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking about the $100,000 bonus Taylor Swift gave to the truckers pulling her $1.4 billion-grossing The Eras Tour. We’ve got the full story on how the largest bonus in concert history was given out. Ross Kennedy is here to rant about Incoterms, the Yellow fallout, food rejects, drunk truckers and LK-99. Tai’s Walter Mitchell wants brokers to own who they really are. Are the tech-enabled capabilities of these providers overhyped and is the market catching on? FreightWaves’ Tanner DeHart breaks down spot rates, fuel, truck prices and volumes. Plus, why is Rachel Premack in Alaska? A Japanese man turns into a dog; an ankle bracelet for your toddler; collapsing containers; and when wild boars attack. Watch on YouTube Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about the fall of Yellow. At noon ET on Sunday, the 99-year-old carrier shut the gates. With a formal bankruptcy announcement expected today by the company, we look back at the last days of Yellow. Can ocean imports save a sagging truckload market? Marine Traffic’s Adil Ashiq went from ship captain to techie, and he’s here to let us know what is and isn’t coming on the water this peak season. Owner-operator Michael Lombard is as passionate about healthy drivers as he is about a healthy market. We’ll get his unique take on what went down at Yellow, a new scam, how to stop double brokering and the key to perfect parking. Covenant’s Matt McLelland has been ice bucket challenged. He stops by to make good on the challenge and to talk about issues in truck electrification. We’ve rated plenty of strap work on this show, but what’s the key to proper load securement? Anderson Trucking Service’s Robert Powell is a strap master and is here to show us how it’s done. Plus, Cardi B has got great aim; steel-toed flip-flops; drone vs. truck; teaching your kid to shift a Peterbilt; and more. Watch on YouTube Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking about the impending bankruptcy at Yellow that’s reported to go down Monday. What’s next for the company, what are employees saying and what options are out there for the displaced? CNBC’s Lori Ann LaRocco gets us up to date on labor action at West Coast ports. With an on-again, off-again strike up in Canada, what impact is this having on freight and rail? Plus, could SoCal ports be next? Trauxit’s Joe Stevens went from being an over-the-road driver to owning more than 750 assets. We’ll take a trip through his career journey and find out about his latest venture, Trauxit. Hell Bent Xpress’ Jamie Hagen comes from the school of Mackonomics. He’ll give us a crash course in being an owner-operator, managing fuel and knowing your costs. Plus, ice bucket challenge returns to freight; how to fill a milk tanker; boating in a semi and more. Watch on YouTube Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is getting to the bottom of the evolving situation at Yellow. Ploger Transportation’s Chris Smith and FreightWaves’ Justin Martin get us up to date on what’s going on there on the ground floor. With another union proposal rejected, where does this company have left to go? Surge filed for bankruptcy, UPS averted a strike and the situation escalated at Yellow. FreightWaves’ Rachel Premack breaks down the latest from these headlines. ShipHero’s Aaron Rubin shows us how the sausage is made at one of its warehouses in Las Vegas. We’ll take a tour of the facility and find out how ShipHero is preparing for e-commerce peak season. FreightWaves’ Alan Adler shares the latest on Nikolas reigniting, the Port of Long Beach’s EV push and if autonomous trucks are dead in California. Plus, a plane buzzes a semi-truck; a semi-truck versus Toyotas; are there too many tracking apps; how a Lamborghini ended up under a Landstar truck; and more. Watch on YouTube Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to Jay and Dwayne, a pair of Yellow drivers about what’s going down at the company. At the 11th hour on Sunday, the company was spared a strike but the clock is ticking on further action from the Teamsters union. With shippers pulling freight left and right, can Yellow pull itself out of this death spiral? Yellow isn’t the only company on the clock. With a UPS strike looming over Aug. 1, shippers are being urged to come up with contingency plans. Luke Denny, co-founder and CEO at Frayt, tells us how you can keep your freight from getting lost amid disruptions at either carrier. John Seidl, vice president of risk services at Reliance Partners, educates us on FMCSA rating scores and how to deal with them. Cancer couldn’t take down Dan Deigan and neither can a bad market. We’ll find out from this owner of High Performance Logistics Sales how to overcome a bad market no matter the odds. Plus, bragging double brokers, swimming with sharks and Yellow alternatives for drivers. Watch on YouTube Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to a panel of industry experts about the fallout from Yellow’s court case in Kansas City. Will teamsters be allowed to strike? Will Yellow survive the outcome? We’ll find out from our great panel of Michael Bookout, Co-Founder at MyCarrierTMS; Todd Maiden, Editor at FreightWaves; Matthew Leffler, The Armchair Attorney; and Zach Strickland Watch on YouTube Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to Cowan Logistics’ Ben Tschirgi about preparing for the worst with Yellow and UPS. Don’t get caught flatfooted when and if these carriers strike. Tschirgi will also teach us the art of the freight parody song. The Artist Tree’s Caroline Fontein takes us deep inside the world of marijuana and cannabis supply chains. From crop to sale, we’ll learn what goes into making freight happen in this growing category. Konexial’s Ken Evans introduces us to token-based visibility. We’ll find out how it increases driver and fleet privacy. SH 130 Concession Co.’s Mike Razniewski thinks fleets should take toll roads as a cost-saving measure. Plus, Yellow workers prepare for potential last day; dog performs CPR; meet the AI workers; and why you shouldn’t brake check a semi. Watch on YouTube Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to FreightWaves’ Justin Martin and Yellow mechanic Jimmy Harrison about the carrier’s troubles. As Yellow careens toward bankruptcy, we’ll find out where its drivers’ heads are at. They’ll also determine the trucking national anthem; why you should teach your kids about trucking when they’re young; and the insane world of truck racing. Torc’s Dan Parker shares insights from its autonomous truck pilots. What does the regulatory landscape hold for AVs as the tech matures? They will also look at how partnerships spur early adoption. Voltera’s Jonathan Colbert gets us up to speed on the state of Class 8 electric truck charging. We’ll also take an exclusive look at what markets are heating up and which ones are underdeveloped. TTN Fleet Solutions’ Tyler Harden says you can’t separate driver satisfaction from well-maintained trucks. We’ll also look at fleet breakdown management. Watch on YouTube Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking about the cargo theft playbook that thieves are using this summer. Scott Cornell, national practice lead for transportation, crime, and theft specialist at Travelers, shares how theft has gone strategic with identity theft, double brokering and fictitious pickups. How and when do you hire drivers in a down market? Lanefinder CEO Mats Holmbäck is passionate about sitting drivers in seats. We’ll find out the whys and hows of his trucking-only job platform where drivers find and match with the jobs they want. With 32 terminals across the country, Roadtex is a leader in the LTL temperature-controlled space. Frank Hurst, executive vice president of LTL at Echo Global Logistics, shares what’s good and challenging with keeping LTL freight cool during record heat waves. The FreightTech award honors innovation within the freight industry. Nominations are narrowed down to the FreightTech 100, which is then voted on by a handpicked peer group of CEOs, industry leaders and investors actively investing in freight to select the FreightTech 25. Joe Antoshak, supply chain research and analyst at FreightWaves, breaks down how it all works. Plus, analyzing a FreightGuard report over a $300,000 money heist; what trucking was like in the early ’00s; a Tesla Semi versus Donner Pass; CDL TEAR needs your help; and from trucking entrepreneur to living in your parent’s basement. Watch on YouTube Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is coming to you live from the 44th annual Walcott Truckers Jamboree where TrueTMS George Thellman is on scene. He’s there to judge a trucking beauty pageant and spread the word on digitizing freight. Descartes’ Dan Cicerchi shares the incredible story of founding MacroPoint. We’ll learn how he built the company, what he’s up to now at Descartes, what FreightTech to invest in and how to scale a business. Aaron Peck, Founder & CEO at Mothership is an actual FreightTech rockstar have founded the Interscope-signed screamo band A Thorn For Every Heart. Now he’s the founder of Mothership and we’ll find out how he plans to revolutionize last mile delivery. Sasha Seymore is a co-founder and the COO of Learn to Win, an education technology company based in Redwood City, California, that improves training and onboarding for commercial enterprises, the Department of Defense, and athletic teams and programs. We’ll find out how teaching on the PGA Tour and the Pittsburgh Penguins translates to freight teams. Plus, how AI is changing society; FedEx myth busted; Nikola’s wild ride; flooding in Vermont and worst hold music in freight. Watch on YouTube Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to FreightWaves’ Rachel Premack about Yellow’s last stand, the cost of a UPS strike and the Las Vegas Sphere. Freight Grim Reaper Henry Byers, who famously called last year’s ocean market collapse, has a new report and it’s not looking good. We’ll learn why ocean freight has already peaked. Tive Inc.’s Krenar Komoni shares his company’s latest release of integrations for visibility across all modes. FreightWaves’ Justin Martin is sick of online scammers saying you can make a million bucks with a box truck and he’s here to rant about it. Plus, driver health; how coal is loaded; whether a jewel theft was an inside job; and more. Watch on YouTube Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking about a surge of ocean imports to U.S. ports. Is it here to last or is the peak of peak season already here? With a UPS strike looming on the horizon, shippers need to scramble to secure contingency plans. Jay Silva, vice president of partnerships and alliances at OneRail, lets us know what to do if the worst happens. Plus, he’ll get us up to date on the latest final-mile trends. It’s fourth and inches for some brokers in this market. Former Chicago Bears great Desmond Clark tells us how his Bear Down Logistics is leading in a down market. We’ll also learn about his new show and how an immigration law in Florida is impacting trucking. Ever wonder how the wild world of fastener supply chains works? John Oldham Jr., global logistics manager at Field Fastener, gets us bolted down with the ins and outs of securement hardware. Plus, what kind of truck to buy; Tesla autopilot versus a semi; how not to load cans; and weekend dad energy. Watch on YouTube 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 the 600th episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is celebrating with project44 founder and CEO Jett McCandless. We’ll learn all about his career journey, building project44 into a FreightTech juggernaut, what visibility actually means and how to build world-class culture. Matt McLelland, Covenant’s VP of sustainability and innovation, shares his philosophy on trucking, sustainability, tech, career development and what carriers will look like in the 2030s. FreightWaves’ Justin Martin shares WHAT THE TRUCK?!?’s best social videos. Plus, the cost of operating a truck rises above the spot rate; what to do when your dock is on the third floor; in-flight premonitions; fireworks disasters; screens on trailers; and more. Watch on YouTube Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking about contract negotiations between UPS and the Teamsters union collapsing. FreightWaves’ Rachel Premack explains what happens to more than 24 million packages if UPS workers go on strike. With some shippers trying to push for 180-day payment terms, we’ll also look at what’s happening in supply chain finance. Patriot Freight Group’s Andrew Salazar knows a thing or two about explosives, Conestoga trailers, heavy-haul and over-dimensional freight. We’ll find out what the next big thing in supersized freight is. FreightWaves’ Justin Martin weighs in on truckers versus RVers; Yellow bailouts; falsifying logs; trucking accidents; driverless delivery vehicles; flying cars and in-flight premonitions. Watch on YouTube Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is ringing in the Fourth with the next generation of freight masterminds: his boys. WARP’s Daniel Sokolovsky is making a bet on its FreightTech with Delivery Optimization Experience. It will be offering LTL shippers just a $1 per pallet fee if its technology isn’t able to optimize a shipper’s load based on cost, speed or efficiency. Drivers hate check calls, but TextLocate’s Ryan Rogers thinks he has a solution. We’ll find out why a text is almost always better than a phone call when talking to truckers. Carpenter Compliance’s Rob Carpenter knows a thing or two about great strap work. He’ll get our loads secured as we dive into proper load safety. Fleetworthy Solutions’ Michael Precia shares the importance of proper driver qualification management. Plus, convertible semi-trucks; the greatest American heroes; the inferno in Iowa; and how not to set off fireworks. Watch on YouTube Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to FreightWaves’ Justin Martin about the turmoil at Yellow. The carrier has just filed a lawsuit against the International Brotherhood of Teamsters for over $137 million. Its stock is also in danger of getting delisted while the company says it’s down to its last few weeks of cash. FreightWaves’ Donny Gilbert crunches the freight data for June and gets us up to speed on what’s going on in the truckload market. FreightWaves’ Alan Adler has the latest on flaming Nikolas, Lordstown’s bankruptcy and what’s good in battery tech. TraylorTranspoLLC CEO Brittany Traylor talks about her journey from foster care to owner-operator to trucking company owner. Plus, what to do if your semi falls in the ocean; impossible dock doors; a look inside the new Peterbilt; starting a supply chain minivan gang; and Pepsi-flavored ketchup. Watch on YouTube Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by J.B. Hunt President Shelley Simpson to talk about leading through a freight recession; the mission to create the most efficient trucking company in North America; learnings from million mile drivers; and the keys to culture. Travelers’ Craig Leinauer breaks open the topic of carrier-to-carrier double brokering. We’ll find out how to protect yourself from this growing practice. J. J. Keller & Associates’ Joshua Lovan gives us a crash course in DOT audits. We’ll learn why they are increasing and what you can do about it. Reliance Partners’ Brian Runnels talks about the increase in trucking fatalities over the last couple of years. Is it more of an operational issue than a “safety” issue? Plus, channel checks on Yellow are not good; should you tip your lumper; getting fit in the truck; cruise ship chaos; and the infamous $100 pizza. Watch on YouTube Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is coming to you live from day at FreightWaves Future of Supply Chain in Cleveland, OH. On the show they’re covering a brand new FreightTech partnership aimed at fighting fraud; seamless intermodal tracking; a company comes out of stealth mode and building a digital freight network. Plus, what went down at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame; Shipper of Choice awards; best conference swag; trucking across Lake Erie and more. With special guests Julia Laurin, Chief Product Officer at Truckstop; Tyler Hughes, Co-Founder & CTO at Vizion API; Rob Haney, Founder/CDO at Clockwork Delivery; Reed Loustalot, CEO at Hats as a Service; Evan Shelley, CEO at TruckParkingClub; Rob Haddock, Group Director Transportation Strategy at Coca-Cola North America; Frank Mabry, Senior Analyst at Torc Robotics; Todd Wachtelhausen and Cody Dowler at FreightWavesTV. Watch on YouTube Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is coming to you live from FreightWaves’ Future of Supply Chain in Cleveland, OH. He’s talking about the guardians of transportation; the black hole of logistics; taking a semi to the conference room floor; data fragmentation at the ports; and building a better roadmap for tech. He’s joined by special guests Anthony Ceritelli, Director of Customer Success at Turvo and Port Logistics: Tom Zeis, CIO at Port X Logistics; Sunil Sharma, Chief Product and Technology Officer at Cargomatic; Kyler Ford, VP of Sales at Imaginnovate; Kevin Kull, Senior Vice President, Sales & Operations at PalletTrader; and Justin Martin. Watch on YouTube Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to Flexport’s Nathan Strang about the agreement that saved peak season. As FreightWaves’ Greg Miller reported, “Late Wednesday night, the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA), representing the terminals, and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU), representing workers, announced a tentative agreement on a new six-year contract.” Is SoCal freight back on the menu and will the volumes return? Wearable truck tech is advancing at a rapid rate but is it really any good? We’ll meet BlyncSync founder Steven Kastelic to learn all about his new solution for driver fatigue. What’s the most annoying thing about ELDs? What should dispatchers know about them and how do you fix a wonky logbook? Wattsmen Diesel House’s Sam Watts is here to get us tuned up. Are business and sports all about being a copycat? FreightVana’s Shannon Breen drops by to talk about the business of imitation. We’ll also learn how power-only works and how to get the most out of a conference. Plus, Biden says the U.S. plans to make a railroad from the Pacific to the Indian Ocean; going to your formal in a Kenworth; team trucking domestic disputes; The Little Freightmaid; and progress on 95 in Philly. Watch on YouTube Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to FreightWaves’ Rachel Premack about the drama over at Yellow. The carrier has told the Teamsters it will be out of money by August, but the union says it’s not going to bail the company out again. We’ll find out if Yellow can survive and what will be left of it. Remcoda CEO Remy Garson has doubled down on nearshoring. We’ll learn about its recent strategic acquisition in Colombia and how he thinks nearshoring will reshape supply chains. Optym’s Chris Torrence and Danny Zeenberg put a FreightTech spotlight on AI. Is it living up to the hype in trucking and is this still a business about people? Justin Martin has the latest on the I-95 collapse; if drivers prefer check calls over tracking; a new headlight meme at truck stops; lunatic Lyft drivers; why the ‘80s hit different; and what’s ahead at the Future of Supply Chain in Cleveland. Watch on YouTube Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is getting a crash course in less-than-truckload shipping from FreightPlus’ Curtis Garrett. They’ll get into everything you ever wanted to know about LTL but were afraid to ask, including how it is classified and priced, accessorials and best practices. It’s no secret that the spot market has been in the toilet for the past year, but just how low are rates going? Tanner DeHart, co-host of #withSONAR, breaks down all the latest indicators driving the market and explains why we may be in a depressed market for the long haul. Trucker Tools’ Murali Yellepeddy is one of the godfathers of FreightTech. We’ll learn how this space has developed over the past decade and where it’s headed now. Plus, how the I-95 collapse in Philadelphia impacts trucking; automating frozen pizza; a brazen ice cream cone theft; the art of shifting an 18-wheeler; and more. Watch on YouTube Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to Port of Boston’s Lauren Gleason about Conley Terminals’ expanded global connectivity. We’ll find out how this New England shipping hub has grown from seven calls pre-pandemic to over 30 ports now. Highway’s Jordan Graft shares his founder story and talks about how his firm is doubling down on battling back against fraud and double brokering. A. Duie Pyle’s John Luciani talks about the art of transporting beer and liquor. We’ll learn how the company earned the Brewers Supply Group Carrier Award, what’s going on in the booze market and how to handle freight in this space. Plus, MSC ship on fire; amazing escapes; Optimus Prime returns in cabover glory; the butterfly effect in supply chain and more. Watch on YouTube Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to Clean Harbors’ Cody Bolick and F2F Transport’s Chris Gonzalez about the NASCAR race to declare the fastest team in freight. We’ll recap our NASCAR Racing Experience event at the Atlanta Motor Speedway and talk about their views on freight. Zuum CEO and founder Mustafa Azizi shares tales from the world of fraud and double brokering, and talks about building vs. buying tech, the joys of owning a goldendoodle and the worst strap work he’s ever seen. SuperTrucker Justin Martin is feeling a sense of relief after House Bill 1457 passed in Washington. It forces shippers and consignees to provide bathroom access to truckers. We’ll also get into why some drivers don’t wear seat belts; tales from the CB radio; a season with no peak; another train-truck collision; best dog beds for truckers; whether Apply Vision could work for freight; and more. Watch on YouTube Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined in the studio by Hot Seat Services and Sense Per Mile’s Charles Gracey. They’re talking about the logistics NASCAR race of the century. Who won at the Atlanta Motor Speedway when WHAT THE TRUCK?!? squared up with Clean Harbors, F2F Transport and Sense Per Mile? Spill Bully President Carlos Medina takes us inside his company’s supply chain. We’ll find out how this company that offers a full line of innovative products to clean up and contain spills, both on land and on water, works. Plus, we’re breaking down some of the biggest spills in freight. California claimed the top spot for cargo theft in Overhaul’s most recent report. Overhaul’s Danny Ramon is here to break down the numbers behind cargo theft in Q1 of ’23. Plus, West Coast dockworkers shut down; how loud is drone delivery; the fire truck of the future; and more. Watch on YouTube Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to FinPark’s new COO, Antony Petitte, about the truck parking problem plaguing America. Petitte is a parking solutions veteran, having previously built and exited TruckPark in 2021. We’ll find out if FreightTech can solve the problem of only one parking space for every 11 drivers. We’ll go deep into the belly of the air cargo beast with Courier NetWork’s Thomas Funkhauser. A former Marine, Funkhauser knows a thing or two about getting cargo delivered no matter the mission. We’ll find out how air expedite works and what the market is like this spring. Doritos enthusiast and Eight Twenty-Eight Consulting owner Casey Jenkins drops by to talk about Frito-Lay’s supply chain. We’ll also learn about the power of delivering freight concepts in two minutes or less. Plus, contract rates crater; a driver goes full “Dukes of Hazzard”; an AV driver’s bad behavior; why self-help books don’t prevent accidents; trucking with parrots; WTT takes NASCAR and more. Watch on YouTube Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking about trucking’s biggest myth: the driver shortage. Is the “80,000 drivers needed” number nothing more than a psyop? SuperTrucker Justin Martin is breaking down the numbers behind the number. Schenker Dedicated Services Group CFO Eugen Tissen shares his perspective on global trade. We’re talking about port automation, electrification, the freight market and bringing babies to the office. Writer Toby Bogard is in preproduction on a brand new trucking movie that could star an icon. We’ll find out how this 2 million mile driver turned writer got his script for “Dispatch Me Home” off the dock. Musician Crackerbox Jimmy debuts his latest single, “My Old Guitar,” and shares tales from behind the wheel. Fuelman is empowering fleet fuel cards. Keagan Russo and Ashlie Summer share strategies on how to get the most out of your fuel card. Plus, rate the strap work; doing dishes in a truck; surviving a blowout; getting struck by lightning; cupcake stealing bears; and more. Visit our sponsor Watch on YouTube Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices