WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

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

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to NASA’s Nicole Piontek and Mike Ewert about the space agency’s CHAPEA mission to build 3D-printed habitats on Mars. We’ll learn all about the logistics involved with putting people and supplies on the red planet. Aerial Resupply Coffee’s founder, Mike Klemmer, talks about coffee supply chains. We’ll learn all about what this veteran-owned java brand has got brewing. Coffee is for closers, so Put That Coffee Down’s Kevin Hill is dropping by the show to dispense his top-five tips for selling freight in a bad market. Plus, getting driven to your last day of school in a semi; port fights; incredible New York City trucking; and the day in the life of a driver. 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

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to SONAR architect and FreightWaves Chief Technology Officer Daniel Pickett about how high-frequency freight data in FreightWaves SONAR foresaw the freight recession. We’ll learn about what SONAR is, how it was developed, why lagging data is killing carriers and what the market signals are saying now. FreightWaves’ Alan Adler talks about why electric and autonomous vehicle stocks have cratered this year. What does it mean for the space, who will the survivors be and what will be left of them? Plus, Peterbilt 589 ride and drive impressions; the AI news problem; exorbitant lumper fees; a UPS strike looms; and hitting a truck with a medieval ball and chain. 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

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to SuperTrucker Justin Martin about the great Buc-ee’s debate. How do drivers feel about being excluded from the fuel stations’ lots? Plus, did blitz week bring stability to truckload markets; first-year driver pay; how to properly block a road; 30 tons of explosive chemicals missing from a rail car; the importance of airbags; and awful TikTok recipes. A new brokerage gets its wings. Titan Logistics Services cuts the ribbon this week. It’s led by industry veteran Jenna Sargent as its CEO. Her impressive background is marked by leadership at multiple top 10 organizations such as Schneider Logistics, Geodis (formerly OHL), XPO Logistics and RXO. We’ll learn all about what this exciting new entrant brings to the market. Ever deliver a load to a yacht, war zone or military office? Gateway Crate & Freight’s Steven Tittle drops by the studio to talk about final mile and inside delivery markets. We’ll learn all about the changing needs of this high-touch freight. 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

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to Seko’s Brian Bourke about what’s happening in global trade. We’ll look at air, ocean and trucking markets. Also, it’s not easy being a mom and dad in this field, so we’re talking about the logistics of parenting. Dunavant’s Kelly Lomax drops by the studio to talk about dealing with supply chains in flux. Lomax also talks about recruiting, retention and culture in a world with radically shifting worker priorities. Much like great CGI, well-run entertainment supply chains are nearly invisible to the naked eye. But how do shows, movies and concerts all come together from a freight perspective? Bluebird Express’ Phil Hyland talks about how this time-critical corner of the industry works. We’ll also find out how the Writers Guild strike will trickle down into trucking. Plus, touring a Maersk ship cabin; a new scam targets truckers; Flexport goes trucking; bag a day in May; Disney declares order 66 on a “Star Wars” hotel; 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

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking about one of the biggest issues plaguing our industry: double brokering and load board fraud. Truckstop found reports of fraud jumped by 400% from the fourth quarter of 2021 to the fourth quarter of 2022. How can shippers and carriers fight back? We’ll hear from Metafora’s Ryan Schreiber and FreightWaves’ Rachel Premack and Justin Martin as they shine a light on the problem. Waabi promises a safe and scalable new paradigm in autonomous trucks with its solution. We’ll meet Waabi founder and CEO Raquel Urtasun, who, aside from being a professor at the University of Toronto, spent nearly four years as Uber’s chief scientist in its Advanced Technologies Group. Plus, is the freight market getting less volatile; Florida immigrant trucking protest flops; blitz week begins; Tesla’s new robots; awful TikTok recipes; and a new method to strap with. 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

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to Reliance Partners’ Thom Albrect about what the banking crisis means for your freight. Do four financial failures make for a crisis? We’ll answer how it is impacting fleet and consumer spending and what’s trending in banking and the freight recession. It’s reefer madness when Travelers’ Christopher Carpenter joins the show. He’s telling shippers and carriers how to keep their cool when dealing with frozen freight losses. TruckX’s Tapan Chaudhari and Clarissa Luttmann share the TruckX story and get us up-to-speed on everything IOT and dashcams. H TRANSPORTE USA’s Rolandas Bielskus was told he’d never run again after a knee injury. Since then he’s run multiple marathons and participated in numerous ironman events. We’ll learn how he rebuilt himself. Plus, cows on the loose; a summer supply chain jam; Australian road trains; tender rejects hit all-time lows and the motorhome menace. 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

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to NASA’s Katie Rogers about how the space agency’s supply chain works on Earth and in orbit. Mother truckers, this one is for you. IMC driver recruiter and mother Meghan Turner joins the show along with trucker Felecia Pipkins to speak to why pulling containers is a good job for moms and debunk some of the common misconceptions about why women shouldn’t be drivers. FreightWaves Market Expert Donny Gilbert delivers a data-driven breakdown of the trucking market and explains why carriers are in for a cruel summer during this freight recession. Plus, viral Fruit Roll-Ups; shipping container nesting dolls; Tears of the Kingdom madness; ONE Stork takes JAXPorts; a destructive monkey and diabolical trucking pranks. 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

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to FreightWaves’ Joe Antoshak about jobs data released Friday that shows some bizarre resiliency in transportation employment. In a market with an overabundance of capacity, why does employment continue to grow? Fuelman’s Keagan Russo and Ashlie Summer share strategies for getting the most mileage out of your fuel card. Duke AI’s Marcus Cooksey is at the forefront of the AI movement in freight. He shares what’s good now, what’s coming, how it’ll reshape supply chains and what the dangers of AI may be. SuperTrucker Justin Martin brings the driver perspective on cargo theft rings; robot maids; Fruit Roll-Ups smuggling; two-way bathroom mirrors; and Nintendo Switch sales. 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

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is catching up with Harbor Trucking Association CEO Matt Schrap. Schrap is clapping back against new CARB regulations that aim to radically change trucking in the next decade. Are clean air timelines realistic and can providers meet them? Junction Collaborative Transports’ Ian Weiland shares his perspective on CARB and discusses how his trucking company is preparing for electrification in California. With over 50 electric semis on back order, JCT hopes to get started sooner rather than later. Plus, Weiland shares an update on container conditions at SoCal ports as well as the state of the ILWU contract. Is now a good time to reevaluate your LTL service providers? Roadrunner’s Chris Jamroz and Shari Leon talk about capacity and service levels. It doesn’t matter if you’ve got a dad bod or a trucker bod, summer’s coming and it’s time to get our asses in gear. JADE Trucking’s Ryan Hood brings his passion for driver health to the show and shares tips for getting in shape. Plus, the logistics of Taylor Swift’s $620 million Eras tour. 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

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to the triumvirate of Convoy’s Dan Lewis, Uber Freight’s Bill Driegert and J.B. Hunt’s Spencer Frazier about their collaborative mission to develop an open API standard for scheduling. The Scheduling Standards Consortium now consists of 10 major players in FreightTech working together to begin standardizing trade data and synthesizing scheduling technology. Covenant’s Matt McLelland is back from the ACT Expo and shares the good, the bad and the CARB from the event. We’ll also find what a fleet the size of Covenant’s is looking for in terms of sustainability. Software provider LogRock on Tuesday launched a recruiting feature as the company continues to grow its carrier compliance offerings. Hunter Yaw spills the tea. Supply chain veteran Paul MacLellan helps me complain about Boston sports and talks about the importance of experience in managing teams. Plus, a daring rescue; the importance of wheel chocks; the yard dawg debate and what to tell your insurance company when a pair of moose get into a fight on your truck. 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

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to NASA’s Dave Richwine about the Quesst to go supersonic. The agency aims to end a 50-year ban on supersonic travel by defying the thunderous sound of a sonic boom. The supply chain is getting litigious as Bed Bath & Beyond files $31.7 million suit against OOCL and Convoy’s and DAT’s battle moves forward in court. FreightWaves’ Rachel Premack breaks down what’s going on and also shares some wedding logistics. SuperTrucker Justin Martin brings the driver community perspective on speed limiters, ELDs, hydrogen tanker flares, poor strap work, a deadly dust storm, lumper appreciation week and taunting opposing teams fans. 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

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to Federal Maritime Commission Commissioner Carl Bentzel about his just released Maritime Transportation Data Initiative report. The MTDI is setting the goal for ocean freight to pass the “pizza test,” allowing shipment visibility on par with Domino’s pizza tracker. With the advent of OpenAI, marketing is getting much more sophisticated. We’ll learn all about the latest trends and how to launch a successful campaign from Hawke Media founder and CEO Erik Huberman. FetchGoat is a real-time last-mile delivery monitoring and management company. We’re joined by FetchGoat co-founder and CEO Bill Hale to learn the latest in last-mile freight. We’ll also learn how firms are using OpenAI in this space. SONAR has a big announcement as new integration features launch. FreightWaves’ Paul Howard shares the good word. Plus, a cheetah versus a robot dog; immaculate tarp work; getting body shamed by a Tesla; why armadillos are the best lumpers; and using a Ritz cracker to cut cheese. 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

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner talking to Lucas Systems’ Ken Ramoutar talks about how both a change in culture and tech like robots, AR and VR are reshaping warehouses. Fleetworthy Solutions’ Mike Precia explains the art of compliance and the importance of a single source of truth. Plus, cargo theft in Mexico; semi trucks vs. cyclists; luxury cabs; Timberlands on flatbeds 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

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is coming to you live from FreightWaves’ Small Fleet & Owner-Operator Summit. He’s getting into load board fraud; the escalation in double brokering; a company with a truck parking solution; why drivers aren’t unionized; and how the market impacts vehicle maintenance. With special guests Truckstop’s Brent Hutto; Truck Parking Club’s Evan Shelley and Hunter Shearer; TTN Fleet Solutions’ Tyler Harden; and FreightWaves’ Craig Fuller and Rachel Premack. 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

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is breaking down the data behind the freight recession with FreightWaves’ Donny Gilbert. Capt. John Konrad V, CEO of gCaptain, reviews “War Sailor”; talks about what’s going on with ocean trade; shares the importance of investing in U.S. shipping; weighs in on the probability of China invading Taiwan; decides if Miller High Life really is champagne; and predicts if another Evergreen vessel will get Suezed. Renowned photographer Nick Souza shows off his latest work and shares the stories behind capturing some of the most captivating images in the business. Plus, insiders say Flock Freight is a ‘toxic dumpster fire’ with only months of cash left; retail innovation at the ballpark 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

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to Kodiak Robotics’ James Reed about the company’s fifth-generation autonomous truck. AIT Worldwide Logistics’ Ray Fennelly joins us just in time for Earth Day to share his company’s latest sustainability report. We’ll learn what scope 3 means and why it’s a big deal for the transportation industry. Fortis Analysis’ Ross Kennedy talks about weaponizing supply chains; a potential ag industry crisis; inland waterways; and the biggest problems shippers face today. Plus, J.B. Hunt’s Shelley Simpson says we’re in a freight recession; a driver smashes a truck; piano-playing truckers; GPS folly; and signing off in style. 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

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to SuperTrucker Justin Martin about a driver who fell asleep in his truck on train tracks; a $200,000 dime heist; delivering to a NASCAR track; and whether inspections are a good way to judge a carrier. Bob Perry of Health in Transportation has spent nearly the past four decades on a mission to educate professional drivers and share life-changing products and services to help them live healthier lives while on the road. He shares tips on getting in shape this summer. There’s one parking space for every 11 truck drivers in the United States. Big Rig Parking’s Benton Ozburn is on a mission to fix that. We’ll learn how he’s getting drivers a safe place to shut down. Does the future of hydrogen rely on Nikola’s success in the market? Also, why have there been so many EV recalls? FreightWaves’ Alan Adler has the scoop. 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

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to Remcoda about how its personal protective equipment and protective glove supply chain works. Cole Garson talks about what it takes to move $30 million worth of gloves a year and how the company has managed to dispose of disposable PPE while using zero landfills. Tive’s Richie Daigle is teaching us how to throw a knuckleball and talks about visibility and theft in a down freight market. Travelers’ Chris Hayes talks about the biggest issues causing distracted driving in ’23. May 16-18 is CVSA Roadcheck ’23. Reliance Partners’ Robert Kaferle gives us the pretrip inspection on what you and your fleet need to know. Plus, 11-year-old drives semitruck; taking your kids over the road; how to become a supertrucker; and double broker math. 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

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking about the Highway to Hope benefit concert. We’ll learn all about from country musician Lindsay Lawyer and St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund’s Shannon Currier. Why does it seem like trains either keep hitting trucks or are derailing all over the place? Operation Lifesaver’s Rachel Maleh lays out the facts about rail safety and what drivers need to know when they get in trouble on the tracks. CVSA Roadcheck is right around the corner. J.J. Keller’s Rick Malchow gets us up-to-speed on everything you need to know. We’ll meet a trucker who was stranded by his carrier over Easter weekend. SuperHussle tells us how he tells us how he got out of a terrible situation through Truckers Emergency Assistance Responders. When you got a big load, who you gonna call? Bowline Logistics Tyler Boyd shares the importance of route planning and driver conditions when handling such hands on freight. 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

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to FreightWaves Editorial Director Rachel Premack about her coverage of this past chaotic year in freight. From trucking bloodbaths to the issues with big ships, they’re hitting on every major story that has impacted supply chains. SuperTrucker Justin Martin takes us on a trip to the worst truck stop bathrooms in America. We’ll also find out if you can get ticketed for driving with an unmade bed, drivers who’ve been stranded after another trucking company shutdown, rush hour iPhone heists and more. Frayt just raised $7 million to expand Midwest last-mile services. Frayt’s co-founder and CEO, Luke Denny, shares how his team plans to revolutionize final mile. Banyan Technology CEO Brian Smith shares his philosophy on digital transformation and discusses how to deploy these strategies at scale. 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

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to SuperTrucker Justin Martin about the trucking market downturn turning 1 year old. We’ll hear the driver’s perspective of just how bad things may be. Also, should you get a company tattoo and what’s freight’s least favorite Easter candy? Estes Forwarding Worldwide acquired Legacy Logistics and is intent on offering best-in-class trade show and exhibit services. Lance Harcrow and Ernie Magalotti fill us in on what it all means and how trade show logistics works. George Mason University’s Brent Skorup offers up an academic breakdown of the latest in unmanned delivery. Universal Logistics Services Inc.’s Carlos Barahona takes us south of the border to talk about freight coming out of Mexico to the USA. Plus, the importance of setting your brakes; rate the strap work; why trains keep hitting trucks; “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” review; 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

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is coming to you live from FreightWaves’ 3PL Summit. We’re diving deep on double brokering stats, scaling tech, surviving a down market and diversifying your freight network. Special guests are Ann Marie Jonkman, senior director of global 3PL industry strategies at Blue Yonder; Kyle Wegman, senior director of product management at Turvo; Steven West, director of logistics at Reibus; Steve Hackney, head of success and solutions at Front; and Brent Hutto, chief relationship officer at Truckstop. 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

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to XPO CSO Ali Faghri about spinoffs, LTL stand-alones, market disruptions and the company’s M&A plans. First Gear Inc.’s Erica Reiss has created a 1:64 scale replica of the silver screen’s most notorious autonomous truck, the Green Goblin from “Maximum Overdrive.” We’ll talk about turning a legend into a tiny die-cast truck and deliver a recap of what went down at the Mid-America Truck Show, where the Goblin debuted. ARL Transport’s Ron Faherty has handled everything from “Star Wars” props to the Warthog from Halo. We’ll learn all about what goes into handling such epic and iconic freight. Faherty also shares his coalition’s mission to give owner-operators a voice. Bitfreighter’s Brad Perling shares his founder’s story and talks about load-bidding bots and integrations. What’s life like at Cowan Logistics? Ben Tschirgi shares a day in the life at the brokerage and talks about the latest trucking songs on TikTok. Plus, Optimus Prime Legos; “Over The Top” arm wrestling tournaments; a marriage proposal gone wrong; and gleaming the cube in a semitruck. 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

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by SuperTrucker Justin Martin, who is LIVE in Louisville, Kentucky, at the Mid-America Trucking Show. We’ll be taking you inside the event as we take a look at the most badass drivers, trucks and tech in the industry. Special guests include Gord Magill, Lee and Lisa Schmitt, Dan Lindsay, Charles Gracey, Paul Gibson, Andy Dishner, Christian Gonzales, Chris Daniels, Todd Ziegler, Tom Thaxton, Anthony Talanaca and maybe even a surprise maniac or two 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

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking about the logistics of home delivery meal kits. Daily Harvest’s Wesley Williams talks about the journey from source to final mile for meal kit delivery. Zeem Solutions’ goal is to electrify fleets through its zero-emissions-as-a-service model. Don Peer joins us to talk about how Zeem plans to be a single-source solution for leasing, servicing, parking, charging and energy storage using zero-emission commercial vehicles for a price less than the cost of your diesel or gas operations. The road to MATS starts now, with owner-operator Michael Lombard joining the show to talk about his mission to get drivers fit. He’s headed on down to Louisville, Kentucky, to burn miles and cut calories for America’s drivers. SuperTrucker has joined the WHAT THE TRUCK?!? team and is here to talk about his new role, rebrands, plan for the Mid-America Trucking Show, the issues with ELDs and robots. He also answers the question: Is peanut butter a liquid? Plus, fearless Amazon delivery drivers; sneak attacking cats; and if it fits, it ships. 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

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to ArcBest about its new Vaux system, which promises to load a trailer in under five minutes. With double brokers, ghost loads, scams and every indiscretion in between, do load boards need a massive overhaul? FreightWaves’ JP Hampstead looks at the current issues plaguing freight. HDVI co-founder Reid Spitz talks about how it is helping fleets leverage telematics to lower premiums, mitigate risk and reward drivers. Everything is Logistics founder Blythe Brumleve talks about how companies are already starting to integrate AI into their supply chain marketing efforts. We’ll learn the good, the bad and the ugly of this tech that is sure to one day annihilate us all. Plus, drivers report long layovers at Tesla’s Nevada location; KIA gets launched into orbit; something you should never do on a truck; and saving dogs. 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

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to former NFL star Desmond Clark about his journey from Super Bowl to dock doors. The former Chicago Bear founded Bear Down Logistics just under a year ago. We’ll learn who’s a tougher opponent: Aaron Rodgers and the Packers or a bad freight market. Covenant’s Matt McLelland spent the last three days at Daimler Truck North America in Portland, Oregon, learning about its latest updates on autonomous vehicles, battery electric, CARB 2024 challenges and ESG initiatives. He’s here to plug us in to what he’s learned. FreightWaves’ Tony Mulvey is talking about the freight market hitting rock bottom, with few signs of relief in the near future. We’ll talk about the shutdowns, mergers and freight market factors that are impacting your supply chain. Plus, dogs of logistics, man versus tire, Arizona Iced Tea versus inflation and trucker versus broker. 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

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to FreightWaves founder and CEO Craig Fuller about the personal impact of the sale of U.S. Xpress to Knight-Swift. FreightWaves’ Rachel Premack hears that produce season is going to be weak this year — and that’s bad news for truckers. Plus, she looks at the U.S. Xpress/Knight-Swift deal and the Big Mac cost of living index. Is Nikola a real company or just a zero interest rate downhill phenomenon? FreightWaves’ Alan Adler’s answer may surprise you. Reliance Partners’ Brian Runnels dives into the topic of company policies or company guidance. Which is better? Back The Truck Up’s SuperTrucker shares the secret behind trucking ads, tears down a “trucking guru” and cracks into trucking’s most unpopular opinions. Plus, Darth Vader visits Walmart; Sleeping Giants sculpture docks in Palm Springs; 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

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to a man who has Optimus Prime on a mission to help kids. Joe Fiduccia, the owner of Optimus is Here, built the world’s first and only screen-accurate replica of “Transformers: Age of Extinction”-era Optimus Prime. “Optimus has personally touched countless families who have faced hardships in life, those who needed some encouragement and those who just love anything related to the ‘Transformers’ franchise.” — Optimus is Here Bloomberg’s Lee Klaskow joins the show to talk about SVB, the banking crisis and what it means for freight. Spartan 5S Services CEO Carlos M. Llanes Jr. and CCO Tim Perkins stop by the studio to talk about leadership philosophy, M&A and the quest to become a household name. Craig Leinauer, inland marine corporate claims manager at Travelers, talks about freight fires, claims, inflation losses and the most popular insurance claims. Plus, how do you say “Maersk”; a unique street sweeping solution; rate the strap work; 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

On today’s St. Patrick’s Day episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is getting into how you keep track of your freight. Do you know where your containers are when the streetlights go out? Tim Higham is the CEO of InMotion Global Inc., which offers the popular TMS solution AscendTMS. He shares the stats on how brokers/carriers/shippers are booking, moving and tracking loads in the TMS in 2023. Rob Jensen, founder of the startup MiiPlan, is building digital twins that allow you to view your operations in action in real time. Austin McCombs and Michael Rentz share the story behind founding the container life cycle management firm, Gnosis Freight. We’ll find out how this Charleston, South Carolina-based startup is bringing end-to-end visibility and automation to supply chains. J. J. Keller’s Mark Schedler is looking at how data drives driver retention and coaching. Plus, inside the pecan factory; RoboRollerdogs; get-rich-quick trucking scams; 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

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is coming to you live from FreightWaves’ Supply Chain Meets FinTech virtual event. Did FreightTech almost experience an extinction level event? FreightWaves editorial director Rachel Premack has the latest on Silicon Valley Bank and how it may have impacted freight. Speaking of risk, ZenHedge CEO Krishnan Kandasamy talks about mitigating freight transportation risks in a post-pandemic world. TriumphPay’s EVP, Chief Operating Officer & Chief Relationship Management Officer Dan Curtis breaks down the rising interest rate market and shares how to help brokers. ComFreight / HaulPay founder and CEO Steve Kochan discusses transportation business finance and credit risk in a challenging market. 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

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to American tanker trucking badass Taylor Barker about life on the road and his music. He talks about trucking wastewater out of East Palestine, Ohio, his view of the tanker market, in-cab surveillance, ghosts and we’ll hear his song “What I Wouldn’t Give.” StreetDrone is on a mission to automate yard logistics. We’ll talk to StreetDrone’s co-founder Mark Preston about how they intend to revolutionize the industry. Lose your freight, you’re going to need an excuse. Reed Loustalot is here to share how he’s bringing visibility to capacity and excuses to late drivers through his company LOST FR8. Plus, cooking in the cab; horn pumps for kids; a day in the life of a driver; 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

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to transportation safety expert James E. Lewis about everything you need to know about truck accidents. How do you protect yourself, your drivers and your customers in this operating environment? We’ll lay out strategies for safety and success. TForce Worldwide’s Tom Griffin shares the importance of running a flexible supply chain. Trucker Path’s Chris Oliver tells us what the best truck stops in America are. Dunavant’s Melzie Wilson wants you to stress test your supply chain and is here to tell us how. Is ArcBest for sale? Will Uber Freight spin off? Plus, Fatty the elephant’s toll road, how walking floor trailers work 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

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is catching up with FreightWaves’ Rachel Premack to talk about FreightWorks’ shutdown and Norfolk Southern’s mounting issues. Warehouse robots, rise up! We’ll learn about the latest bots from Michael Carmody at Tompkins Robotics. Better call Bart! Project44’s Bart De Muynck talks about his latest supply chain hotline, p44’s vision quest and what’s going down at the Food Shippers Conference. Back The Truck Up’s SuperTrucker shares the driver’s perspective on the freight recession at the ports, strap work, how pretrip inspections work, what to do when a car crashes into your podcast and the logistics industry’s Oscar picks. 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

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to Hyliion CEO Thomas Healy about the latest on their road to zero emissions trucking. We’ll find out how the quarter treated them, what’s ahead, and will answer your questions in a free-for-all Q and A. Continuing the discussion on zero-emissions, FreightWaves Tyler Cole talks about what’s hot and what’s not in that space. BlueCargo is using DrayTech to connect drayage trucking companies, logistics providers and shippers. BlueCargo founders Laura Theveniau, and Alexandra Griffon share their story behind building the startup. How do shippers see this market and are they really out for revenge? Lippert Components’ shipping manager Tony Darnell gives us his take from the other side of the desk. Plus, snow strikes Tahoe; truck horns for first pumps and bulldozers vs a container ship. 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