COVID-19 survivor speaks and the importance of PPE for truckers

Isolation on 18 wheels: On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude are talking about drivers being told that they’re “on their own” if they get the coronavirus, Beaver Express Services bankruptcy, and Love’s extending support to workers. Lean Staffing Solutions’ CEO Robert Cadena dials in to talk about nearshoring during a crisis. Truck driver Charles Stallings Jr. gets us up-to-date on delivery conditions for drivers. Transportation attorney Cassandra Gaines on TQL layoffs and lawsuits. Also, can truckers deliver in shelter in place states? Plus, Zach Strickland talks this week in volumes and rates. And, Emily Szink on this week’s big and little deals concerning covid-19’s impact on infrastructure, Port Houston, “scam” cures, strained delivery home delivery networks, Trump relaxing quarantine, and Ikiru the instafamous cat. #WHATTHETRUCK #FREIGHTNEWS #TruckerHealth by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

61 min listen

Pay it forward: On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude are talking about a first quarter that may have been even worse without the coronavirus, the uphill battle many retailers face when reopening, and we’ll highlight some of the great things companies have been doing to pay it forward. Joining them will be, CEO of Tricom Transport Network, Christopher Martinez to talk cooking in the cab and keeping his wheels rolling during the outbreak. Owner/operator and social media guru, Wayne Cragg, highlights hotels that are helping out and talks about how his background in hospitality has translated to trucking. T.J. Knudson, Vice President of Operations at MetaTrade, Inc, will get into his view of the market. Plus, a SONAR powered breakdown of the freight market as we dive deeper into where rates and volumes will be headed this week. And, Emily Szink on this week’s big and little deals concerning Kohl's $100 million order cancellation, Adidas 95% profit loss, risk exposure, is meat the by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

57 min listen

Drayage congestion, vaccine distribution, and platooning: On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude are talking about vaccine distribution and counterfeiting, unprecedented drayage congestion, if truck platooning is at risk following Wi-Fi ‘supersizing’ by FCC, and how to finish 2020 strong in sales and operations. Plus, man fined $3500 for breaking COVID protocol, Atlanta startup has an Amazon for everyone else, NASA paying startups for moon rocks, and teacher’s PPE goodwill turns into a Mazda Miata. They’re joined by special guests Taylor Wilkerson, Principal, Health Systems Engineering, MITRE; Brian Kempisty, Founder, Port X Logistics LLC.; Çetin Meriçli CEO & Co-founder, Locomation; Chris Jolly, TheFreightCoach by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

60 min listen

Tesla vs Nikola vs Hyllion: On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude have a SONAR powered breakdown of a soaring freight market, review the expanding electric semi landscape, and talk about the PPP extension. They’re joined by special guests - Thomas Healy, Founder and CEO at Hyliion; Kevin Jessop, Marketing Manager at Cerasis; and Alan Adler, Detroit Bureau Chief at FreightWaves. Also, Emily Szink, with this week’s Big and Little Deals concerning insurance, Coca-Cola cutting reefer jobs, big gains in trucking employment, Hamilton on Disney+, and is competitive eating a sin? by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

60 min listen

NASA’s escape logistics: On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are talking to NASA’s Nate Hickman and Nick Kindred about Orion’s launch-abort system. Orion is built to take humans farther than they’ve ever gone before and will be used on the NASA Artemis mission. Today we’ll learn what happens when good missions go wrong. Quality Transport Company Senior Vice President Amanda Schuier shares her bloodlines story. Schuier is third generation in this business and a proud recipient of Women In Trucking’s “Top Women to Watch” award in 2020. She’ll also let us know what went down at the recent TMC conference. We’ve got another shortage on our hands and this time it’s tires. Are the wheels coming off the supply chain? We’re talking to IMI Mid-Atlantic Territory Manager Bob Bortner about it. Plus, the feds say scammers received $70 billion in questionable PPP loans; Amazon-focused AB701 in California gets the governor’s signature; Emerge raises $130M Series B to scale digital freight marke by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

59 min listen

Ghost Town, USA: On today's episode Dooner and The Dude are talking about what went down during week 1 of self quarantine in much of the USA. They cover layoffs hitting freight, XPO takes break up off the table, and airlines getting grounded. Joining us is Brady Maller from Polywood to discuss their latest product on Kickstarter as well as launching a product during a crisis. Kevin Hill covers the massive spike in freight rates and pricing power that occurred this week. Dooner’s parents are driving up the eastern seaboard from Florida to Boston and will give their report from the road. WorkHound’s CEO Max Farrell has the results of their latest trucker survey concerning the coronavirus. Plus, Good News Bad News covering the HOS waiver, Trump’s paid leave bill, hoarders, counterfeit cleaning supplies, rest stops, and more. Finally, we hear from our listeners in Comment Section Rodeo. #WHATTHETRUCK #FreightNews #SelfQuarantine by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

66 min listen

Trucking bloodbath ‘22?: On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude speak with FreightWaves founder and CEO Craig Fuller about the collapsing spot market and why he thinks a trucking bloodbath is imminent. Also, what will China lockdowns mean for the ports this summer? Most electric trucks are designed in Silicon Valley by engineers who haven’t worked behind the wheel or under the hood. Edison Motors was started by truckers, for truckers. Chace Barber, CEO at Edison Motors, tells us all about their new electric truck. cThe Port of Boston is big-ship ready and is expanding calls. We’ll hear the latest from Lauren Gleason, deputy port director, business development at Massachusetts Port Authority. Can we achieve our goals of sustainability without collaborations? Sheldon Mydat, CEO at Suppeco, doesn’t think so and will tell us why. Back The Truck Up’s Rooster and Justin Martin got the beat on UPS vs USPS, the British Truck Racing Association, and should drivers be able to smoke weed off by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

56 min listen

Ocean carriers under fire for not honoring shipping contracts: On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude are talking about a U.S. company that’s suing "collusive" ocean carriers and alleging price manipulation. Jon Monroe, founder, Monroe Consulting, tries to help us make sense of this market and what’s going on between shippers and carriers. In the past three years, C.H. Robinson's renewable energy business has grown by 654% as the sector rushes toward an expected sevenfold growth to $2.15 trillion worldwide by 2025. And today, these industry feats face another major hurdle: one of the most volatile transportation markets in history. Jim Mancini, VP of North American Surface Transportation at C.H. Robinson, helps us get a handle on it. Trent Broberg, CEO at Acertus, gets us up to speed on the looming surge in vehicle production. Ayeshah Abuelhiga, founder and CEO, Mason Dixie Foods, talks about the logistics of biscuits. We #PlayItForward with Jason Myers, Icarus Witch bassist and a by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

60 min listen

Trucking’s next billionaire: On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude are talking all about Hyliion going public and making Thomas Healey America’s youngest billionaire, digital freight brokers vs traditional freight broker, EVs vs oil/gas, fighting back against idle time in trucking, driver safety risks, and bears loose in Chattanooga. Plus, news on the CMA CGM cyberattack, FreightWaves’ next virtual event The Future of Logistics Real Estate, and a huge day for women in the NFL. They’re joined by special guests Eric Masotti, Vice President of Logistics, Trailer Bridge; Brendan Dawson, Founder and CEO, AccidentPlan; Collin McLelland, Cofounder, Digital Wildcatters; Niko Brown, Regional Sales Manager, SkyBitz; Emily Szink, EVP of Content, FreightWaves by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

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NYSE Christmas tree delivery Q&A with Hyliion’s Healy: On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner catches up with Hyliion founder and CEO Thomas Healy to get the scoop on their delivery of the New York Stock Exchange’s Christmas Tree in New York City. Turmoil in China, supply chain chaos, and the disruption of the just-in-time model has companies headed back towards these shores. We’ll learn about the benefits of reshoring from Misha Govshteyn, CEO at MacroFab. We’re keeping it rail with FreightWaves’ Rachel Premack, who talks about if Biden has rail workers taking a raw deal. BoxLock is protecting freight and votes, we’ll hear all about them from their founder Brad Ruffkess, CEO at BoxLock. Back The Truck Up’s Rooster and SuperTrucker are talking about rest stop encounters; how not to train at CDL school; UPS driver saves the day and holiday gift giving guides for truckers. by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

56 min listen

Freight Meme World Championship ‘22: On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are bringing you the first-ever freight meme world championship. FreightCaviar’s Paul-Bernard Jaroslawski takes on Superior Dispatch Services’ Boris Panov. Joining them at the judges table is TrophySmack founder Matt Walsh. Who will survive and what will be left of them? Meme’s the word. Eric Riggs and Matt Beach stop by the studio to get Dooner to try out Big Rigg’s Beard Tamer. Armchair Attorney Matthew Leffler talks about liabilities truckers face when participating in convoys and protests. Plus, will teenage truckers usher in an era of super nuclear verdicts? Plus, Flexport announces a $935 million series E with a strategic investment from Shopify; more trucker convoys roll into Canadian cities protesting vaccine mandates; the vaccine mandate has varied impacts on Mexico cross-border trucking; and more. by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

56 min listen

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Navigating the high wide heavy corridor: On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are talking about navigating the high, heavy and wide corridor. Alex Strogen, Chief Commercial Officer at Port of Vancouver USA isn’t just blowing hot air when he talks about the crucial role wind energy has played in supporting the port. Dr. Mark Manera, founder of The Trucking Fitness Company gets us on a highway to health by teaching us how to order food at truck stops. Brett Suma, Chief Executive Officer at Loadsmith on their partnership with Mastery Logistics that will fuel Loadsmith's transition into an autonomous trucking company. Scott Cornell, National Practice Lead for Transportation, Crime and Theft Specialist at Travelers talks about how to get the most value out of a trucking insurance policy. Plus, baby formula production ramp up; skyrocketing diesel hits border imports; a tale of two highschools: one supporting driver careers and the other banning a teens truck from prom; ODOT explosion by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

56 min listen

Is AB5 Armageddon for 70,000+ independent truckers?: On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are talking about the SCOTUS decision on AB5. With only six days until enforcement goes into effect how will 70,000+ independent California truckers be impacted? What does it mean for the ports and has “Gasoline been poured on the fire that is our ongoing supply chain crisis” as the California Trucking Association said? Speaking of sinking ships, what is the escape procedure on a cargo vessel? We’ll hear all about it from gCaptain CEO John Konrad V. Aaron Smith was released from Federal prison after nine years and five months in February 2019. By that December, Aaron launched the Escaping the Odds podcast to build his social capital and tell amazing stories of redemption through business. Now, he is now providing careers for other formerly incarcerated people through his latest venture, U Turn Transport, which helps the formerly incarcerated get jobs in trucking. The freight video game champ by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

56 min listen

Anarchy in the SC: On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are talking to Daniel “Mr. Supply Chain” Stanton about anarchy in the supply chain. Amazon goes brick and mortar, 40 ships are at anchor in San Pedro Bay, Tesla is making robots, and inland and ocean rates are at record highs. When will order be restored? Jennifer Grenz, CRO, Ossia is sending power to devices wirelessly. We’ll learn how it works and how IoT will drive logistics now and in the future. Steve Shebuski, VP of digital strategy at Blue Horseshoe, talks about the need for, and benefits of, risk mitigation, including areas where companies can assess: current manufacturing partnerships and inventory levels. Insurance is always one of the highest fixed costs for motor carriers, especially for small fleets. What's going on in the insurance market and how is it changing? We ask Mark Epperson, chief client officer, AonTransportation Programs. by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

60 min listen

Preppernomics and economic impact payments: On today's episode, Dooner and The Dude are covering headlines concerning economic woes showing up across retail and freight data sets, freight executives joining President Trump’s Great American Economic Revival Industry Groups, and sabotaged PPE supplies. We’ll talk to TriumphPay’s Melissa Forman, SVP & Chief Operations Officer about their upcoming virtual event as well as managing remote teams during the pandemic. Owner/operator, Ingrid Brown, dials in from the road to get us up to date on the state of conditions and concerns that America’s truckers are facing. She’ll also discuss her profile that’s part of a New York Times series looking at women at the forefront of the fight against coronavirus. FreightWaves EVP of Content, Emily Szink, sits down to talk about THE virtual event to define our industry: FreightWaves LIVE @Home. She’ll break down the agenda and talk about the decision behind making NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED! Good News B by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

55 min listen

Who’s responsible for fixing supply chains?: On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are talking to Port X Logistics founder Brian Kempisty about the state of the supply chain in the U.S. and who is responsible for fixing it. We’ll learn about the issues that are still making for a contentious relationship between the ports and the dray community. Toot toot, watch for trains. Rachel Maleh, executive director at Operation Lifesaver Inc., is here with the latest on railroad safety as they celebrate 50 years of spreading awareness. Matt Leuck, technical manager at Neste Renewable Road Transportation, Americas, discusses the advantages of renewable diesel over hydrogen, electric and traditional fossil fuels. The Dude and John Brewer team up for the perfect supply chain song. Plus, the U.S. will close borders to unvaccinated Canadian and Mexican truckers on Saturday; big-box warehouse lease activity set a record in 2021; a look at whether the Postal Service can deliver on at-home COV by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

55 min listen

Can America Pick-Up?: On today's episode, Dooner and The Dude are shining a light on some of the good that is being done in the supply chain amidst the coronavirus crisis. 13 year-old Logan Miller dials-in to tell us how he’s using his allowance to #thankatrucker Steam Logistics CEO Jason Provonsha talks global trade and how freight volumes are looking from our borders. Post.Bid.Ship’s Jon Payne gives us his view of freight flows from Spain. Plus, Good News Bad News concerning the stimulus bill, airlines, Chinese trade, HOS, AirBnB, nurses, and more. Finally, we hear from our listeners in Comment Section Rodeo. by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

58 min listen

New children’s book celebrates ‘Heroes Behind The Wheel’: On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude meet the author of a new children’s book that celebrates the people who make deliveries happen. Sean Freedman, author of “Heroes Behind the Wheel” and president at Freightzy, talks about the importance of teaching kids the value of logistics. Joe Stefani, president of Amazon e-commerce shop Desert Cactus, tells us how to survive as an Amazon seller in ‘22. Ian Weiland, intermodal account manager at Junction Collaborative Transport, gets us up to date on what’s going on in drayage. Is it still a dumpster fire? Plus, how not to turn a motorcycle into a semi; Boston Dynamics robots get ready for Super Bowl; Platform Science raises $115 million; the Senate introduces an ocean shipping reform bill; and more. by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

57 min listen

Intermodal Activity: On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are heading to the Port of Los Angeles to get an update from the workers on the ground. Gio Marz, director of carrier relations and drayage operations at Cargomatic, lets us in on just how bad congestion is and what he thinks the port can do about it. Lesley Hensell, co-founder of Riverbend Consulting, gets us up to speed on what retailers need to know about selling on Amazon this holiday season. Brian Runnels, vice president of safety at Reliance Partners, is live from the National Tank Truck Carriers conference in Dallas. We’ll hear about what’s going down at the event. Trent Broberg, CEO at Acertus, shares his solutions for outsmarting the capacity crunch. Plus, inbound containers will stay elevated into 2022; congestion is limiting “larger gains”; U.S. intermodal rail traffic softened in September on supply chain woes; the Biden administration is pushing shippers and carriers to expand operating hours; man orders 100 t by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

54 min listen

An abundance of caution: On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude talk about Amazon’s ‘75-day peak season’, if we will see double-digit rate increases in transportation in 2021, what XPO could be selling to Europe, the reefer market from an owner/operator’s POV, manufacturing transportation, wheel of stupid questions and more. They’re joined by special guests - Brian Kempisty, Founder, Port X Logistics; Dan the Driver, Owner, Roe Transportation; Jose Socorro, Transportation Supervisor, Central States Manufacturing Plus, a SONAR powered breakdown of the freight market as we dive deeper into where rates and volumes will be headed this week. And, Emily Szink, with this week’s Big and Little Deals concerning a wave of supply chain ransomware attacks, a carrier filing for bankruptcy, erratic container returns, bears on garbage trucks, and FreightWaves’ next virtual event: Last Mile Logistics by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

59 min listen

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FMCSA vs ELDs, Airlines lose $113 billion, and why ‘This is the delay’ for Baby Yoda: On today’s episode, Dooner and Hill are talking about a former Uber exec who filed for bankruptcy after losing a $179M dispute with Google, the FMCSA going after rule-breaking ELDs, and coronavirus costing commercial airlines a $113 billion loss. Plus, Lean Staffing’s CEO David Bell is in studio to talk staffing and how Colombia is rapidly becoming the Silicon Valley of South America. Zach Strickland walks us through the TruckStop/SONAR data deal and what that means. Kevin Hill and Dooner Put That Coffee Down as they wrap up their freight sales survey on objections. Also, Good News Bad News concerning the coronavirus and Hollywood, why Disney told Dooner he’d have to wait for his Baby Yoda toys, an issue with nuclear verdicts finally getting addressed, and who is your brother’s wedding date? All this and more on today’s WHAT THE TRUCK?!? LIVE #WHATTHETRUCK #ShippingDelays #CORONAVIRUS by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

70 min listen

Loaded like a freight train: On today’s episode of freight’s greatest variety show Dooner and The Dude are talking about Rail Safety Week 2021 with Josh Vance, Sr. Director of Safety, Intermodal, J.B. Hunt and Rachel Maleh, Executive Director, Operation Lifesaver, Inc. Brian Schnedler, Agency Owner at Smith-Eagle Logistics takes us inside the world of train operations and what happens to freight in the event of a derailment. Grace Sharkey, reporter at FreightWaves, has a review of some of the best and worst promotions from this year’s National Truck Driver Appreciation Week. Craig Leinauer, Inland Marine Claim Manager at Travelers discusses some of the large claims and losses that carriers have experienced. Plus, a record 70+ ships are sitting off the ports of Los Angeles / Long Beach, but 24/7 operations may be coming. Truckers head West to cash in on freight gold rush. KCS, CP outline growth opportunities post-merger. CBP seizes championship rings and more. by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

58 min listen

Supply chain leaders show support: On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude talk about impacts on freight as America mourns, supply chain leaders step up and speak out to lend support to protests, and XPO Logistics makes more cuts. They’re joined by special guests - Shannon Currier, Director of Philanthropy & Development, St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund; Kenneth Carter III, President, Ameriton Freight & Logistics LLC.; Jennifer Clymer, Director/Producer, MPTF. Plus, a SONAR powered breakdown of the freight market as we dive deeper into where rates and volumes will be headed this week. And, Emily Szink, with this week’s Big and Little Deals concerning Amazon’s blockchain patent, drivers staying away from home amid coronavirus concerns, the road to rate recovery, drive-in concerts and more. by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

58 min listen

Inside the huddle on college game day logistics: On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner and The Dude take a trip to Finley stadium, home to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Mocs, on college football game day to find out how their freight playbook works. While there, they meet with Mocs equipment manager Billy Wilson; Taimen’s Ryan Pamplin and trucker Cowboy. IKEA and Kodiak Robotics join forces on driverless delivery in Texas. Kodiak Robotics co-founder and CEO Don Burnette tells us all about how the deal came together and what it means for autonomous trucks moving forward. Campbell University professor Sal Mercogliano rants about falling water levels, rates, government inaction and the most obvious way to cheat on a paper. FreightWaves' Rachel Premack says we need those stinkin’ barges. With 92% of the nation’s agricultural output coming down the Mississippi, we’ll learn how a drought is causing havoc in the supply chain. Plus, Premack's conference travel tips. by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

56 min listen

RoboFreight: Rise of warehouse automation: On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude are talking about the rise of warehouse automation and why it’s a leading space for innovation, how BCB Transport is helping drivers in the time of COVID, a trucker shares their story of finding lost money at a rest stop, and we have an orchestral #PlayItForward. Plus, news on Amazon setting a new record for shipping costs, prosecutors push for prison time for former Uber exec, and SwissPorts PPP problem. They’re joined by special guests Vince Martinelli, Head of Product and Marketing at RightHand Robotic; Rick Larkin, President at BCB Transport; Jake Semba, Consulting summer analyst, CarrierDirect; and trucker Sharla Grimm. by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

60 min listen

Is Freedom Convoy headed to US?: On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are talking to trucker Brian Brase about the Freedom Convoy and whether a similar protest is headed to the U.S. He shares what the plans are for the Convoy to DC 2022 event. EXO Freight CEO and co-founder Kurtis Tryber shares his story behind building the marketplace for open-deck shippers. Matthew Vega-Sanz, CEO at LULA Trucking, decided to join the trucking industry after hearing about the overpricing of insurance through his father and brother, who are owner-operators. His company has created a pay-per-day insurance model that allows truckers to save on insurance by only paying for days when the truck is actually in use. Guillermo Mayol, CEO at FR8 Company, has created an app for truck drivers and trucking companies to use as a time stamp at the ports, rail terminals and now at any location where they may have a wait time. We’ll learn all about it. Cameron Robertson, CEO and president at 3PL Systems Inc., by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

56 min listen

AI, human trafficking, and border busts: On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude talk about human trafficking in trucking charges, AI and the supply chain, another border bust, the price of poor insurance coverage, and Forward’s addition of LTL services. They’re joined by special guests - Scott Cornell, Transportation Lead and Crime and Theft Specialist at Travelers Insurance; Chris Torrence, VP of Strategic Ops at Optimal Dynamics; and Dave Southworth, COO at Mauka Logistics Plus, a SONAR powered breakdown of the freight market as we dive deeper into where rates and volumes will be headed this week. And, Emily Szink, with this week’s Big and Little Deals concerning XPO using data to keep workers safe, United Airlines’ deep cuts, Tesla’s big tax break, Washington’s new NFL name, more. by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

58 min listen

In-person events are back: On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude are talking about the return of in-person events. Find out the logistics behind getting the goods to events as well as their importance to groups like St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund. Plus, data-driven trailer rentals; why you need to monitor your DOT number; oversight panel says Yellow increased lobbying efforts ahead of $700M loan; SPAC rumor mill churns over autonomous truck software developer Plus; this week in pricing power; detergent applied to roofs causes British Columbia Creek to fill with foam; what states have the rudest drivers; and more. They’re joined by special guests Oren Zaslansky, founder/CEO of FlockFreight; Shannon Currier, director of philanthropy and development, St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund; Matthew Leffler, vice president of trailer solutions, vHub; and Rick Malchow, industry business adviser, J. J. Keller. by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

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