What The Truck?!?

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

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.  Vi

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 newsle

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

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

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

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

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

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking about the state of cybersecurity with The Cybersecurity Studio’s co-founder Ben Bellamy. We’ll find out just how vulnerable our supply chains are. Able Transport Solutions founder Liz Wayne went from accidentally walking into this business to building an amazing brokerage. We’ll hear about her career journey and learn why she loves ugly freight. Then it’s a double dose of WHAT THE TRIVIA as Zuum Apps’ Mustafa Azizi, Jacobs’ Delaina Morse and EXO Freight’s Jake McLeod test their logistics knowledge in the greatest supply chain trivia game known to mankind.  Visit our sponsor Watch on YouTube Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to FreightWaves Rachel Premack about Girl Scout Cookie shortages, brokerage layoffs, rail safety oversights and what pet food and Lunchables have in common. UberFreight senior economist Mazen Danaf breaks down the freight market. He looks at volumes, capacity, fleet expansion and the outlook for the second half of the year. Back The Truck Up’s SuperTrucker rants about lack of driver training, semi truck sideshows, delivering to the wrong address, Big Brother in your rig, passing the time in a truck and more. Visit our sponsor Watch on YouTube Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking about the state of drone delivery. FlyTrex CEO Yariv Bash shares the latest in unmanned aerial delivery and what we can expect from the industry in ‘23. We’ve been in a freight recession for nearly a year, but what does that say about the greater economy? AIT CEO Vaughn Moore talks about how this year will be a tale of two halves. This year started with travelers feeling first hand how the cost of inaction can sting. But is SouthWest all that different than your own dock door? C3 Solutions CRO Greg Braun shares how an inefficient dock costs you drivers and customers. New study says more than ⅓ of drivers could wash out of the industry this year. FreightWaves Joe Antoshak authored the report and is here to share what it all means. Plus, flatbedding TIE Fighters; east vs. west supply chain war; trucking birds; and would you quit for $2,000? Visit our sponsor Watch on YouTube Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcast

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to NASA about the logistics of resupply missions in space. Kristina Gonzalez from NASA shares the proverbial bill of lading on launching goods into orbit. Parade is helping 3PLs go digital with their capacity management solution. We’ll learn how that’s working out for their partners and get the full Parade founders story from CEO  Anthony Sutardja, CTO Tony Wu and Account Executive Jesse Taylor. Has inflation spiraled out of control in freight? Traveler’s Elizabeth Simpkins shares what goods are being hit the hardest. Plus, Wyoming white out; truckers help Ohio; wind vs containers; poor FedExecution; a Pixar story come to life and more. Visit our sponsor Watch on YouTube Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking about a closed loop reverse logistics system that’s driving furniture rental company Fernish to success. Kristin Toth shares how customer service and execution are allowing the startup to punch well above their weight.   Waabi is trying to solve for autonomous trucking at scale. Dustin Koehl shares how the tech that they’re developing is the highway to adoption of autonomous trucks.  QuickLoadz has built an automated trailer. Sean Jones tells us how they developed the product, demos it, and talks about the trailers that will power an autonomous future.  Plus, close call in Wyoming; cold calling isn’t dead; and robots take over the warehouse.  Visit our sponsor Watch on YouTube Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking about the role the humble pallet plays in the supply chain. PalletTrader’s Kevin Kull is here to talk about a revolutionary market place to buy and sell pallets and what that says about the freight economy. We go even deeper into the numbers driving freight with FreightWaves Donny Gilbert as he breaks down rates, volumes, contracts and more. Are legacy logistics keeping the supply chain at a standstill? CloudSort founder and CEO Derek Szopa is here to talk about how they’re using tech to rebuild a more efficient middle mile. Plus, Thompkins Robotics T-Sort robot; truckload of 200,000 Cadbury eggs stolen; maintenance solution for an EV truck; getting out your frustration and more. Visit our sponsor Watch on YouTube Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to TForce Worldwide’s Tom Griffin about the increased reliance on automation and the depersonalization of logistics. What does it all mean for relationships, ROI and your freight? CSA scores for hours of service have changed. Reliance Partners’ Mark Barlar gets us compliant with the latest on DOT regulations impacting your drivers. The Sense Per Mile podcast team comes to blows on WHAT THE TRIVIA as Charles Gracey and Paul Gibson battle it out to see who can take home the crown in our unique spin on supply chain and trucking trivia. Plus, Coyote layoffs; Norfolk Southern faces backlash; a dog saved on a highway; a potty for your truck; today in rates; and more. Visit our sponsor Watch on YouTube Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to FreightWaves’ Rachel Premack about the ecological disaster caused by the Norfolk Southern derailment in Ohio. What do Bubble Wrap and beer have to say about the economy? Riteload is trying to reinvent logistics with a broker-free load board.  Riteload founder and CEO Matthew Kane talks about everything that’s right and wrong about booking loads. Not every driver loves the all-seeing eye of the dashcam but it’s hard to argue against how they’ve protected drivers and carriers in a court of law. J. J. Keller’s Rick Malchow talks about how dashcams can be your greatest line of protection against nuclear verdicts. Back The Truck Up’s SuperTrucker talks about the best Valentine’s gifts for truckers; Zoox autonomous cars get approval in Cali; hazmat spills; cutting in line; and dumb truck stunts. Visit our sponsor Watch on YouTube Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking about defending your fleet. Modern thieves now have hacking, Chinese spy balloons, cyberattacks, location stalking and a whole host of other tools in their arsenal for infiltrating your fleet. Terry Reinart founded Fleet Defender to address the critical need to protect the world from bad actors attempting to disrupt Governments, companies, and supply chains across the globe. He’s here to tell us how he’s keeping your fleet on lock. When you’ve got freight too big for your average broker, call heavy haul specialist Chad Crosby. He’s here to share the ins-and-outs of oversized loads and what you need to know when shipping big.  FreightWaves’ Alan Adler is looking into the Cummins billion dollar electrolyzer business and the maturing hydrogen market.  Plus, when Philly fans attack; Weinermobile theft; men fall in vat of chocolate; how Tesla’s Giga Texas moves cars; was the Super Bowl field worth $800k and more.  Visit our sponsor Watch on YouTube Subscrib

  On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to StoneLoads’ Patrick Wells about the logistics of moving stones, building a marketplace for them and why that side of the business rocks. How do the logistics work behind shipping goods to Hawaii and Alaska? SeaWide Express’ Monica Thornton talks about connecting shipments from the lower 48 to HI/AK. 3PLs are taking a hit in this economy and looking to cut costs. Valoroo’s Nick Schrock talks about how his company is using outsourcing to fill in the gaps on repetitive tasks. Plus, a brazen Amazon driver robbery; are you ever too old to truck; the Southwest-FedEx near miss is reenacted; an excavator saves a deer; helping a driver out; fuel point best buys; and more. Visit our sponsor Watch on YouTube Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is thinking inside the box with FreightWaves’ Rachel Premack. Is the humble cardboard box the latest indicator that consumer demand is eroding following the pandemic? From riverside double-wide to blockbuster brokerage, it’s the Edge Logistics story with Will Kerr. Trucker battles trucker in our unique spin on trivia. Who will win when Back The Truck Up’s Rooster squares up with SuperTrucker in a battle of the wits? Plus, the logistics community steps up with aid for Turkey and more. Visit our sponsor Watch on YouTube Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by ShipHero founder Aaron Rubin. Rubin, who owned a lifestyle e-commerce brand, founded ShipHero after getting sick of sucky warehouse software options. We’ll find out how he’s simplifying the complicated for over 5,000 ecommerce brands. Is the Port of Los Angeles back? JCT Transport COO Ian Weiland brings us a port report straight out of SoCal. We’ll find out about the state of drayage and chassis and how import volumes are shaping up. Trucking entrepreneur Heath Treasure has not only seen his parent company get sold to Red Bull, but he’s also intent on taking over the Northwest trucking scene with Super T Transport. We’ll learn all about how to build a successful fleet. Plus, a daring Coast Guard rescue results in a “The Goonies” related arrest; first fully automated McDonald’s opens in Texas; Fifth Tesla Semi breaks down; dogs in the cab; and more. Visit our sponsor Watch on YouTube Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightW