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WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

695 episodes - English - Latest episode: 24 days ago - ★★★★ - 62 ratings

WHAT THE TRUCK?!? is FreightWaves' irreverent award-winning podcast breaking down the biggest stories in transportation and logistics. WTT?!? is all about the people that make freight move. On the show you'll hear from founders, CEOs, VCs, truckers, brokers, and influencers. Join Dooner and the industry three times a week on FreightWavesTV and podcast players everywhere.

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How much does it cost to recover a semi that almost fell off a bridge?

March 04, 2024 18:46 - 1 hour

On Episode 689 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is joined by Dad of Two Roadside to discuss the semi truck that almost went over the Clark Memorial Bridge last Friday. How much does it cost to recover a truck after an accident like that? We’ll find out. Plus, we’ll learn how towing works for drivers stuck at Donner Pass. Hydrogen semis are starting to hit the highway this year. We’ll meet Hyzon Motors CEO Parker Meeks to learn the latest about the company’s zero-emissions truck. Hyzon has recent...

Logistics of pickleball at sea; $4M Kardashian caper; J.B. Hunt’s new CEO

March 01, 2024 18:41 - 57 minutes

On episode 688 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to Via Croatia President Zvonimir Androić about their crazy idea to play pickleball at sea. How does that even work? We’ll learn all about the logistics behind the experience. 32 Truckers a Day is a charitable organization that focuses on truck driver mental health. The group gets its name from the statistic that 32 truck drivers a day either contemplate or commit suicide. We’ll meet their founders and learn how drivers can get help. Yar...

Ryan Petersen: Relaunching Convoy; rebuilding Flexport

February 28, 2024 18:57 - 52 minutes

On episode 686 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is joined by Flexport founder and CEO Ryan Petersen. Flexport made massive waves last year with the return of Petersen and the acquisition of Convoy’s tech. Today we’ll find out how Petersen’s rebuild of Flexport is coming along and how the company plans to use Convoy to rule the road.  Digital Wildcatters’ Collin McLelland is on a mission to be the premiere news outlet in energy media. We’ll find out how he built his company up from a few micropho...

The largest autonomous inventory management platform in the world

February 28, 2024 18:34 - 1 hour

On episode 687 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to Gather AI’s Sean Mitchell about the applicability of warehouse drones, AI, and software in optimizing operations. Gather AI’s software enables drones to fly autonomously through warehouses with no GPS or WiFi to photograph inventory stored in pallet locations. We’ll find out how the largest autonomous inventory management platform in the world works. Couch.com founder and CEO Alex Beck is an e-commerce veteran and a direct to consumer ...

CEO spends week in semi to solve parking problem; Will’s Journey; Convoy returns

February 23, 2024 18:47 - 1 hour

On episode 685 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Truck Parking Club’s Evan Shelley and Autumn Transport owner-operator Chris Thomas. Shelley just spent over a week riding along with Thomas so he can better understand the truck parking problem and issues driver face. We’ll find out what the two learned from each other and about solving these issues. Will Jenkins is back with his latest venture Journey. After successfully building MoLo and selling it to ArcBest for $235 million, Jenkins...

Are truckers really boycotting New York?

February 21, 2024 19:49 - 1 hour

On Episode 684 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is breaking down the New York trucker boycott. We’ll find out how a video from a driver in Chicago caused the media to run with the story. Is it even real? Is anyone participating and is it impacting freight? HD Drayage & Container Services’ Hope Allen shines a light on port volumes; drayage on the East Coast; building a company; and the power of training. REPOWR’s Jake Battles shares the ins and outs of the trailer market. Battles tells us how hi...

Why Matt Silver won’t be buying Coyote; nearshoring; FMCSA vs. predatory leases

February 16, 2024 18:55 - 1 hour

On Episode 683 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to Cargado co-founder and CEO Matt Silver. Silver just got back from Mastermind and is here to talk about the rise of nearshoring, why he isn’t buying Coyote, cross-border trends and the Cargado story. Motive’s Hamish Woodrow breaks down their latest freight market report covering carrier contractions, warehouse truck visits, fuel and the overall health of the freight economy.  Reliance Partners’ Joe Schreiner discusses the implications...

Will Apple Vision Pro radically change logistics?

February 14, 2024 18:39 - 1 hour

On episode 682 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is joined by GateGo founder and CEO Adrian Garcia. Garcia recently purchased a pair of Apple Vision Pros and is here to tell us how they can apply to supply chain. We’ll also learn how GateGo is eliminating manual data entry and making your yard more efficient. Zuum co-founder Mustafa Azizi predicts that 2024 will be a comeback year for the freight market. We’ll find out what he’s seeing out there and what he’s hearing on the street at the Stifel c...

How to electrify millions of trucks; doom spending and freight hangovers

February 14, 2024 18:38 - 59 minutes

On episode 681 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is joined by Zeem Solutions founder and CEO Paul Gioupis. Zeem just cut the ribbon on its charging depot in Inglewood, California. We’ll find out why Gioipis thinks this is the first step toward electrifying millions of trucks in the state. Uber Freight has released a Scheduling API pilot for the Scheduling Standards Consortium’s Technical Standard. What’s all that mean? Raj Subbiah, head of product at Uber Freight, tells us why this is a leap forw...

Logistics behind Carl’s Jr.’s Super Bowl free burger promo

February 09, 2024 19:06 - 1 hour

On episode 680 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by CKE Restaurants’ John Brewer, who talks about the logistics behind Carl’s Jr.’s free burger day Super Bowl promotion. Mutha Trucker News’ Alex Mai has built his own empire on social media. We’ll find out how he did it. Plus, does he think autonomous trucks are coming for your job? Echo Global Logistics’ Mike Mobley talks about order optimization and how it reduces shipping costs. Northland Trucking Risk Control’s Anthony Slamar shares...

Did the spot market see its shadow?

February 07, 2024 19:02 - 1 hour

On episode 679 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is joined by FreightWaves’ Thomas Wasson to break down the latest data in SONAR and answer the question, did the spot market see its shadow? Plus, the freight brokerage burn-off and do felons make great freight brokers? CNBC’s Lori Ann LaRocco has just released her new book, “Embracing Your Past to Empower Your Future.” It’s all about the darkness of slavery and segregation and highlighting the perseverance of the human spirit.  According to a new...

Trucking M&A forecast; monster loads; tech to make life easier

February 05, 2024 18:48 - 55 minutes

On episode 678 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is joined by The Tenney Group’s Spencer Tenney to talk about their annual logistics and supply chain M&A report. With the number of companies available to purchase hitting a 10-year high, it could be an electric market. We’ll find out what deals worked, which didn’t and what trends will define ’24.  How do you haul monster loads? BlackBox Logistics’ Will Hopkins talks about the art and logistics of trucking gigantic pieces of equipment. The Honora...

Tracking your supply chain with satellites; insurtech woes; freight apparel

February 02, 2024 19:12 - 1 hour

On episode 677 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Skylo CEO and founder Parthsarathi Trivedi. Skylo is the leading direct-to-device satellite connectivity service provider, and we’ll find out how their service is bringing visibility and tracking to freight and fleets. Does insurtech have a big liability problem? Adam Barnett, chief underwriting officer at HDVI, talks about the past year being the worst on record for liability losses in the industry. We’ll find out what this means for t...

UPS cuts 12,000 workers; SoCal port report; an AI-powered dispatch tool

January 31, 2024 18:44 - 1 hour

On episode 676 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by guest co-host Covenant’s Matt McLelland. He’s talking about the best FreightTech he saw at CES and the news that UPS is cutting 12,000 jobs and putting Coyote up for sale. Junction Collaborative Transports’ Ian Weiland calls in from sunny Southern California to give us a port and drayage update. We’ll also find out how they’re preparing for new regulations like no new diesels at the ports and what WAIRE means for his clients.  TruckBas...

Expert predicts growth in cargo theft, fraud, violence and pilferage

January 29, 2024 18:36 - 1 hour

On episode 675 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to Overhaul’s Danny Ramon about cargo theft spiking 57% from 2022 to 2023. He’ll tell us why he thinks the problem will be even worse in 2024 and what you can do to protect your freight. Will this be the year of the warehouse robot? Korber Supply Chain’s John Santagate joins us to talk about all things robots, AI and software. What trends are empowering warehouses now and which ones will pave the way of the future? What better way to kn...

This solution instantly turns diesels into hybrids; dock tech; is Gord real?

January 26, 2024 18:36 - 1 hour

On episode 674 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to Revoy founder Ian Rust about their new device that instantly turns any diesel truck into a hybrid. Fresh off his appearance on Tucker Carlson’s show, Gord Magill stops by to talk about how he got the opportunity, Canadian trucking protests and whether he’s actually a real person. Conduit co-founder Conrad Lilleness talks about building a docktech company hellbent on driving warehouse efficiency.  MAKA Logistics’ Rob Liss talks rail,...

Is freight market recovering; project44 vs. FourKites; cargo theft up 57%

January 24, 2024 19:14 - 1 hour

On episode 673 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to FreightWaves’ Donny Gilbert about if truckload markets are in recovery. We’ll look at the data driving your freight. Gilbert also tells us what lanes are paying the most right now. The Armchair Attorney Matthew Leffler breaks down the defamation case between project44 and FourKites. FreightWaves’ Alan Adler looks at the new Volvo VNL; Nikola’s delisting notice; Kodiak’s new deal with Ryder; the Detroit Lions’ Cinderella season; and mo...

How Houthis shocked shipping; freight’s new magazine; retail tech

January 22, 2024 18:44 - 1 hour

On episode 672 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to FreightWaves’ Rachel Premack about how the Red Sea conflict has massively changed shipping outlooks, costs, timelines and supply chain security. Tecsys’ Guy Courtin tells us how their Shopify-powered order management system is helping transform Canadian fashion retailer Eclipse Stores’ supply chain. Loyalty Logistics’ Sean Laidacker talks about reducing carbon footprints and bringing back trust to the industry. FreightWaves’ John Ki...

How this ruling is impacting 4,000 warehouses in SoCal and your freight

January 19, 2024 19:18 - 1 hour

On episode 671 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to Amazon’s top plush seller, Molson Hart, about the state of e-commerce, challenges of selling on Amazon and life lessons in retail. Zero Rig’s Ollie Danner and EV Fleet Semi Corp.’s Jake Guerra talk about what WAIRE means for 4,000 warehouses in California and your freight. We’ll also learn about the state of EVs as we kick off the year, and CARB regulations clamp down on drivers. Reliance Partner’s Jackson Alexander tells us everythi...

Will your next logistics assistant be AI?

January 17, 2024 18:59 - 1 hour

On episode 670 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to Happyrobot co-founder Pablo Palafox about the company’s AI assistant for the logistics industry. Happyrobot connects to your TMS to handle load updates, capacity requests, check calls or appointment scheduling. We’ll find out how it works. FreightWaves’ Justin Martin dives deep on the latest issues in trucking. He’s looking at driver assist technology, carrier safety ratings, helping other drivers out in the cold, logistics horror sto...

NASA unveils super quiet supersonic X59 jet; global trade at war

January 12, 2024 19:12 - 1 hour

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to NASA pilots David Nils Larson and James Less about the agency’s new super quiet supersonic jet. NASA, in collaboration with Lockheed Martin, is unveiling the X59 supersonic plane Friday, and we’re going to bring you up to speed on this jet set to dampen sonic booms. Global trade is at war as U.S. military forces and the United Kingdom along with support from Australia, Bahrain, Canada and the Netherlands launch strikes against Hou...

Cali puts drayage in the crosshairs; why brokers Zyn; Manifest takes Vegas

January 08, 2024 18:31 - 1 hour

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to Harbor Trucking Association’s Matt Schrap about drayage entering California’s crosshairs. We’ll learn how new CARB and AB5 regulations will impact West Coast ports in ’24.  Manifest kicks off the winter conference season with their blockbuster event in Las Vegas. We’ll hear from Pam Simon about what’s on the agenda this year and who’s going to take the stage at their big event. CDL 1000’s Niraj Mahapatra is helping carriers get ah...

Conflict at sea and your freight; state of rates; is 2024 the year of autonomy?

January 05, 2024 18:56 - 1 hour

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to gCaptain’s John Konrad V about the escalating conflict in the Red Sea and how it is already impacting freight.  FreightWaves market expert Donny Gilbert breaks down the trucking data driving rates. Capacity is leaving the market at an accelerated pace but is it helping rates? The Road to Autonomy’s Grayson Brulte talks about this year in autonomous trucking. What advancements are we seeing, who is viable and will this be the year ...

Truck the vote: Getting drivers ready for election season

January 03, 2024 19:02 - 1 hour

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is kicking off the new year by getting drivers ready for the 2024 election season. He’s joined by political influencer Scott Presler, who is on a mission to get every truck driver registered to vote. We’ll find out everything you need to know to make sure your voice is heard this election season. FreightWaves’ Rachel Premack lays out the top issues in supply chain at the start of 2024 that will set the tone for the year. We’ll also learn how the...

A very WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Christmas ‘23

December 15, 2023 20:35 - 1 hour

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is ringing in the holiday cheer and closing out on a great season of the show with some amazing guests. Wreaths Across America’s Courtney George stops by. Each December with the help of hundreds of volunteer trucking companies and professional drivers, Wreaths Across America is able to honor our nation's fallen through wreath-laying ceremonies at more than 3,000 participating locations across the United States. Brown Dog Carriers Graig Morin is...

Haulin’ for the Holidays; carriers say Convoy owes them cash; golf logistics

December 13, 2023 18:27 - 55 minutes

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is coming to you live from FreightWaves’ Domestic Supply Chain Summit. He’s joined by Trucker Tools CEO Kary Jablonski to talk about this year in trucking and the importance of great user interfaces and relationships for carriers and truckers.  Jessie Merritt, EVP of sales at Reliance Partners, and Sarah Heffington of M&W Logistics are Haulin’ for the Holidays. They’ll talk about the importance of giving back to the community and will tell us h...

Does trucking need a Barbie; Supply Chain Bingo; freight theft trends

December 11, 2023 19:02 - 1 hour

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to TransForce’s Kelly McGurk about its mission to get Mattel to make a trucking Barbie. One crucial profession Barbie has yet to explore is truck driving. Recognizing women’s significant role in the trucking industry, where they currently make up 14% of the workforce, TransForce aims to highlight women’s contributions to the industry and inspire young girls to consider careers in transportation. Father and son team Max and Zach Schuch...

Is the freight market in recovery; smuggling Santa Clauses; drones take flight

December 08, 2023 19:29 - 1 hour

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to FreightWaves’ Donny Gilbert about what the data in SONAR has to say about the freight market. Are we seeing signs of a recovery? Why are wait times up if freight is down? What do ocean containers tell us about Q1?  Freight Ninja is on a mission to fix truck parking. With only one parking spot for every 11 trucks, this issue costs drivers an estimated $5,900 a year. John Borsellino and Chris Lantz tell us all about their solution to...

Is truck towing predatory; truckers on OpenAI board; FIU’s supply chain program

December 06, 2023 19:24 - 1 hour

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to FreightWaves’ Rachel Premack about whether a trucker should be on the OpenAI board, if there should be a trucking Barbie doll, the dangers of Panera’s Charged Lemonade and the lifestyle of DINKS. Corey at Dad of Two Roadside takes us inside the world of truck towing and claps back at an article calling the industry “predatory.”  FreightWaves’ Justin Martin breaks down the Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer, daring bridge rescues, lowering...

Is LTL booming; OpenTable for box trucks; 2024 freight outlook

December 04, 2023 20:43 - 1 hour

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined in-studio by guest co-host Matt McLelland of Covenant. Matt is talking about his Cybertruck preorder, decorating trucks for the holidays and where sustainability is headed in 2024. Rocket Shipping’s Gabe Pankonin is here with a narrative violation. His company just set record revenue in November and he’s here to share how to win in a down market.  OpenTable for box trucks? That’s what Grafton Elliott at Onward Delivery does. We’ll fin...

Flexport sets sites on trucking; double broker list goes public; trucking books

December 04, 2023 20:30 - 1 hour

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Flexport’s Bill Driegert. We’ll find out where Flexport is going in trucking, how it’s using Convoy’s tech and when drum solos are appropriate.    Greenscreens.ai’s Kevin Coomes comes to the table to talk about automated billing, climbing the FreightTech25, and the differences between doing business in the U.S. and China. Trucker/author Ben McCulley talks about his new trucking tome “Read When Safe.” McCulley tells us all about this...

Bidenomics and the freight recession

November 29, 2023 19:42 - 1 hour

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by FreightWaves’ Rachel Premack to talk about the role Biden played in the current freight market. The President recently tweeted that his policies have caused a 25-year low in rates.    The National Motor Freight Traffic Association has recently appointed Lesley Veldstra Killingsworth as its first-ever female chairwoman of the board of directors. We’ll find out how she achieved the honor and what lessons she has for other female leader...

Logistics behind holiday stocking stuffers and mapping Rand McNally’s road

November 27, 2023 18:55 - 59 minutes

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner has the retail rundown on Black Friday and Cyber Monday spending. Will it be enough to move freight markets? Darryn Garson, chief growth officer at Remcoda, talks about the logistics behind holiday stocking stuffers. We’ll find out how Remcoda/BluZen products, including massage guns, migraine head wraps, essential oils and more, are headed to over 8,000 Walgreens locations, 2,000 T.J. Maxx stores and various other retail checkout counters nation...

How truckers handle Thanksgiving; shippers’ holiday handbook; trucking turnover

November 23, 2023 00:58 - 1 hour

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Truck Parking Club’s Evan Shelley joins Dooner to co-host the show. They’ll talk about parking solutions for drivers during the holidays and the logistics of Thanksgiving.   C3 Solutions’ Greg Braun breaks down the shipper handbook to managing expectations this holiday season. Trucker Chris Thomas talks about how drivers handle Thanksgiving; what he’s seeing out on the road; staying accident free; meeting other drivers on social media and remaining pos...

Amazing machines, bankruptcies mount and supply chain cyber risk

November 20, 2023 22:13 - 1 hour

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking about layoffs and bankruptcies piling up in logistics amid this shocking downturn. Gnosis Freight’s Jake Hoffman tells us all about the tech driving container life cycle management and how it is empowering shippers. Travelers’ Tim Francis is talking about its Risk Index Report and has some startling revelations about the scope of cyber crime in supply chain. Acme Works’ Bill Hall shows off his heavy machinery and shows us how the Ha...

’Tis the season for no peak season, how truck sails work and the puppy king

November 17, 2023 20:27 - 1 hour

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking about a holiday season with no peak season. We’ll find out why transportation leaders expect a weak Q4 and what they’re saying about it this week.  Did you hear there was a puppy playpen at F3 and someone paid all the adoption fees? Sean Laidacker from Loyalty Logistics is here to talk about why he liberated the puppies, what’s good at Loyalty Logistics and how to make the perfect Thanksgiving mocktail. Trauxit’s Joe Stevens and Kevi...

Is GOT Act good for drivers; the 411 on docks; shake-up at FourKites

November 15, 2023 20:35 - 1 hour

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Rachel Premack joins Dooner to co-host the show. They’ll talk about the GOT Act and if it’s good for trucking; a shake-up at FourKites; freight meme wars; and how not to drive a truck simulator. DeGroot Logistics’ Adam DeGroot just got back from Chattanooga. We’ll find out what deals he was making at F3, why DeGroot acquired Dock411 and what they’re learning about the state of shipper facilities. ZuumApp’s Mustafa Azizi talks about hang gliding over C...

F3 recap; Trucker For Troops; hero dogs; holiday fulfillment

November 13, 2023 19:21 - 1 hour

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined in the studio by FreightWaves’ Rachel Premack. They’re recapping what went down at F3 and talking about freight’s great meme war. Over the past 17 years, OOIDA has raised more than $750,000 and sent over 3,270 care packages, serving more than 39,275 members of the military. We’ll learn all about its Truckers For Troops program from Norita Taylor. Plus, bipartisan lawmakers have introduced a bill that would give America’s 2.19 million t...

F3 Day 2: What FreightTech VCs are investing in; freight fraud; automation

November 09, 2023 04:59 - 1 hour

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is coming to you live from day 2 at FreightWaves’ Future of Freight Festival. He’s joined by special guests Dan Curtis, EVP, Chief Operating Officer at TriumphPay; John Baird, Enterprise AI Solutions Expert at Hyperscience; Joe Petosa, Partner at Sope Creek; Michael Beelar, VP, Digital Supply Networks & Logistics and Michael Unruh, Business Development Manager at Endava; Prasad Gollapalli, Founder of Trucker Tools Watch on YouTube Visit our spo...

F3 Day 1: TMS is dead; cargo theft scams; autonomous trucks; TaaS

November 07, 2023 18:40 - 50 minutes

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is live from day 1 at The Future of Freight Festival and we’re bringing the gong show to Chattanooga. He’s joined by special guests Matt Zimmer, President at Zengistics; Andrew Culhane, Chief Strategy Officer at Torc; Justin Bailie, Co-Founder at Rose Rocket; Chad Eichelberger, President and Ronald Ramsey, Chief Commercial Officer at Reliance Partners. Watch on YouTube Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify Mor...

Fixing the diesel tech shortage; drones deliver pizza; Flexport buys Convoy tech

November 03, 2023 17:37 - 1 hour

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to Diesel Laptops CEO Tyler Robertson about the diesel technician shortage. According to the TechForce Foundation, we’ll need to replace 163,000 positions by 2030. We’ll learn how Diesel Laptops is working to close the employment gap with its new training center. Drone Express is fresh off a pilot delivering pizzas for Papa John’s and it has secured a new round of funding. CEO Beth Flippo joins us to share the latest in drone delivery...

Truck accidents up 71% and why ELDs may not be helping

November 01, 2023 17:35 - 1 hour

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to FreightWaves’ Rachel Premack about a new study that says truck fatalities are up 71% over the past 12 years. Has anything improved recently and are ELDs helping or hurting?  MoLo Solutions co-founder Will Jenkins shares his founder’s story of building a company from zero to selling it for $235 million to ArcBest. We’ll find out what he learned along the way and how it has helped shape his freight philosophy.  FreightWaves’ Justin ...

A Very WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Halloween

October 30, 2023 17:52 - 59 minutes

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is celebrating the spooky season with a rogue’s gallery of guests ready to ring in the holiday.  Campbell University’s Sal Mercogliano talks about the scariest threats in shipping, including piracy, boat collisions and world war.  Reed Loustalot, Charles Gracey, Justin Martin and The Rust Belt Kid assemble for Please Advise Summit 3. They’re breaking down the best and worst of the season. We’ll look at office parties, costumes, truck decoration...

The logistics launching NASA’s Commercial Crew; F3 preview; pirates

October 27, 2023 17:39 - 1 hour

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Brian Berry who talks about the logistics launching NASA’s next Commercial Crew mission.  Diablo Freight Ventures’ Tyson Lawrence talks about overcoming failure in freight. Lawrence went from a failed brokerage to building one that he sold to GlobalTranz. He’ll share how to pivot and when to pivot when faced with big challenges, the best environment to build and create a freight brokerage, and how to stay...

Convoy sold; theft of 2 million dimes; escalating truck insurance

October 25, 2023 17:34 - 1 hour

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to the newly married Rachel Premack. She’s talking about the final days of Convoy, how it was able to raise money so fast, if it found a buyer and if it’s the first big domino to fall for digital freight brokerages. Carriers all over are complaining about the rapidly escalating cost of insurance. Reliance Partners’ Andrew Haun talks about what’s driving the cost increases, how to mitigate your exposure and when to switch providers. F...

Broker purge, portable urinals and AI for DOT compliance

October 23, 2023 19:09 - 1 hour

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by special guest co-host Matt McLelland from Covenant. They’re talking about brokers getting purged, shooting at Cybertrucks, selling sustainability and what went down at ATA MCE 23. In a world with only one truck parking spot for every 11 drivers, Truck Parking Club is looking to make big changes by providing drivers with safe spots to park at night. Its founder, Evan Shelley, joins the show to talk about the progress Truck Parking Cl...

Convoy shuts down; brokers on the brink; and Edison Motor’s new EV truck

October 20, 2023 17:41 - 59 minutes

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to FreightWaves’ Craig Fuller and John Paul Hampstead, who break down the last days at Convoy and explains what went wrong. We’ll also learn who else may be in trouble and why winter is coming for brokerages.   Edison Motor’s Chace Barber shows off its brand new electric semi truck and explains how it’s going to bring it to market. We’ll learn the story behind this semi that’s built by truckers for truckers. Metafora’s Ryan Schreiber ...

Convoy cancels all loads; why freight companies fail; and unpopular opinions

October 18, 2023 17:29 - 59 minutes

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by FreightWaves Craig Fuller to discuss breaking news about Convoy potentially shutting down.   Shatranj Capital Partners’ Brittain Ladd stops by to break down supply chain strategy. Who is making the right moves; what went down at Flexport; where is the money going; what M&A needs to happen now; and what companies are about to become zombies if they don’t change? FreightWaves’ Thomas Wasson talks about why brokers are on the brink; t...

Driver shortage myth; ATRI’s top industry issues; how seals work

October 16, 2023 17:50 - 59 minutes

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is joined by FreightWaves’ Justin Martin to talk about a freight recession like none other. We’ll find out why one expert is saying the industry won’t normalize until 2025. Is the driver shortage a myth? Rates and freight tender rejections sure say so. We’ll break down why this myth keeps getting perpetuated by the media. Pay, parking and fuel prices top ATRI’s list of key issues. We’ll break down the latest list covering both carrier and driv...

How to ship a manatee; Flexport cuts 20% of global workforce; and the war in Israel

October 13, 2023 17:33 - 1 hour

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking about DHL Express joining forces with four zoological institutions to fly eight manatees more than 1,000 miles back to their temporary Florida homes. We’ll learn from Joe Collopy at DHL and Becky Ellsworth at the Columbus Zoo the logistics of hauling manatees for rehabilitation.  FreightWaves’ Greg Miller looks at global shipping’s new flash point, Israel. He lays out how shipping executives are preparing for the conflict. AIT Worldw...

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