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What Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine means for freight: On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude are talking about Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine that’s been 90% effective in a study, and how that will impact the freight market. Plus, what a Biden presidency means for zero-emission and autonomous vehicles, whether a ShipMatrix parcel capacity assurance deal will save Christmas for the U.S. Postal Service, using data to sell freight, Army vets in logistics, and the Wheel of Stupid Questions. We’ll be joined by Lori Ann LaRocco , CNBC senior editor of guests, maritime trade columnist, FreightWaves; Chris Seeds, sales director at Bridge Logistics Inc., location sales director at Bridge Logistics Inc.; Eric Cerda, vice president of Marketing & Business Development at RZL Logistics LLC DBA VALOR; and Adam Sellars, risk control specialist, Travelers. by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

60 min listen

Is it the witching hour for freight?: On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude are talking about if now is the time to sell your trucking company, the verdict in an embezzlement bust, the scary state of air freight, recruiting hacks, and Wheel of Stupid Questions with a FreightTech founder. Plus, how lasers are targeting tailgating truckers, will mall Santas get a vaccine, top Halloween candy by state, and glitter bans. They’re joined by special guests Bryan Schreiber, Manager of Air Cargo Business Development, Columbus Regional Airport Authority; Ryan Schreiber, Director of Engagement (or equivalent), CarrierDirect; Jeff Boswell, Recruiter, Universal Capacity Solutions at Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc.; Alyssa Myers, Director of Product Management, XPO by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

60 min listen

Solving the AI equation in trucking: On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude talk about the challenges AI faces in trucking, freight’s Mount Rushmore, cargo theft, USPS woes, and why dock wait times may be going down even as volumes increase. They’re joined by special guests, Scott Cornell, Crime and Transportation Business Lead and Crime and Theft Specialist, Travelers Insurance; Warren Powell, Co-founder, Optimal Dynamics; and Brian Lips, Owner/Operator, Crete Carrier Plus, a SONAR powered breakdown of the freight market as we dive deeper into where rates and volumes will be headed this week. We round it out with this week’s Big and Little Deals concerning Amazon taking over Sears locations, the high cost of holiday shipping, PAM’s finances, an unhappy birthday for Celadon COO, what not to do in a bear attack and more. by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

60 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

What you need to know about rail and road safety: On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude are talking all about safety. You’ll learn about the dangers at rail crossings with Operation Lifesaver and BCB Transport’s Rick Larkin cooks a pizza while talking about driver safety and road check week. We’ll also take a look at supply chain procurement challenges and get the word on the beat. Plus, freight prices show no signs of slowing; Mother’s Day to boost shipping volumes; Apple’s new fulfillment strategy; Lufthansa’s sharkskin; Amazon’s gamification; and more. They’re joined by special guests Jennifer DeAngelis, director of communications and marketing, Operation Lifesaver Inc.; Buck Russel, senior supervisor public safety, Union Pacific Railroad; Rick Larkin, president, BCB Transport; Nate Cunningham, senior materials planner, Tesla; and Grace Sharkey, reporter, FreightWaves. 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?!?

60 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

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

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

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

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

Should truckers chase sign-on bonuses?: On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are talking about turnover in trucking and whether drivers should chase sign-on bonuses. Brian Runnels, vice president of safety at Reliance Partners, chimes in on why bonuses aren’t always what they seem. Convoy co-founder Grant Goodale is team driving with Isaac Wilke, owner of Starlight Transportation and a Convoy Haul Star. They’re talking about how drivers partner with Convoy, how carriers are building their businesses on the platform and what Wilke is seeing out on the road and at the docks. CarrierDirect’s Robert “Strongest Man in Logistics” Bain teaches us how to make heavy lifts in the gym and mad gains on your bottom line in freight. Fresh Street’s Jordan Dickerson plays it forward with a track from his band Bitter Pills and gives us the lowdown on grocery logistics. Tive CEO Krenar Komoni teaches us the art of making an out-of-this-world logistics commercial. Plus, good news, bad news re by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

55 min listen

Operation: Christmas: On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are talking to SEKO Logistics’ Brian Bourke about this year in freight, the cargo situation as we race toward Christmas, peak season insights, whether abandoned containers are an issue and if the supply chain bullwhip will crack next year. DHL Supply Chain North America’s Jim Monkmeyer talks about the issues that will dominate the conversation in the freight world next year. Travelers’ Scott Cornell teaches us how to protect our shipments by carrier vetting for cargo theft. Plus, retail inventories are up ahead of the holidays; FTC launches a probe into supply chain snarls; a FedEx driver in Alabama dumped parcels on six occasions; a look at Black Friday/Cyber Monday; and how to get your company on a Very WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Christmas special. by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

55 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?!?

60 min listen

Alexa, is Amazon doing enough to protect supply chain workers?: On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude talk about Amazon facing increased pressure to release coronavirus infection numbers after another warehouse employee died, HOS rule changes, and surprising consumer confidence numbers. They’re joined by special guests - Todd Fain, President, Recon Logistics; Carly Reeves, AVP, Marketing, TriumphPay; Matthew Milewski, Connected Vehicle Marketing Director, Navistar; Ingrid Brown, Owner/Operator, Rollin’ B Good News Bad News featuring PPP loans, Arkansas Mo, Pricing Power, Scooby Doo, and McDonald’s. And, we hear from you in Comment Section Rodeo. by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

60 min listen

What goes around comes around: On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude are talking about what Biden means for trucking, a solution to the ecommerce returns problem, DHL's role in vaccine distribution, and the unlikely rise of Kansas City as an e-commerce hub. Plus, COVID outbreak could cripple California container ports, Biden signs executive order to strengthen COVID supply chains, trucks hauling grain and cows rollover, and the teenager who stole $1 million from Kroger. They’re joined by special guests Jim Monkmeyer, President, Transportation, DHL Supply Chain North America; Claudia Freed, CEO, EALgreen; Rachael Premack, transportation reporter, Business Insider; Chris Gutierrez, President, KC SmartPort by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

60 min listen

Who's stealing your cargo?: On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude are talking about cargo theft, building culture in freight, financial problems for small carriers, tales from the PR circuit, and a #PlayItForward to Baby’s Got Chargebacks. Plus, a Cold Chain Summit event preview. They’re joined by special guests Tom Whaley, President, Level One Technologies; Indie Bollman, Vice President, Organizational Development, Trailer Bridge; Susan Fall, Owner, LaunchIt Public Relations; Trey Griggs, Vice President, Lean Sales; Scott Cornell, Transportation Lead and Crime and Theft Specialist, Travelers Insurance by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

60 min listen

Realist mother truckers on the road: On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are cutting through the negative news and focusing on what three powerful real women in trucking are doing to better the industry. We’ll see how they’re advocating for parking, safety, and improved conditions at the port. A look at using reverse logistics to eliminate waste in the supply chain. We’ll also learn how to revitalize customer relationships amidst the digital freight trend. Plus, the mythical “hot shipment” is found. With special guests: Ingrid Brown, writer at Back The Truck Up; Desiree Wood, founder and president of Real Women In Trucking; Sadaya Morris, owner operator at Pink Transportation; Annette Luyten, Senior VP of Domestic Brokerage at Ascent Global Logistics; Frank Dreischarf, VP of Supply Chain Solutions at R2 Logistics by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

56 min listen

COVID-19 survivor speaks and the importance of PPE for truckers: On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude are talking about the challenges truckers face when contracting COVID-19 on the road, Covenant cutting staff after closing SRT terminal, and C.H. Robinson slashing executive pay. Joining them will be Michelle Halkerston, Owner, President & CEO at Hassett Express, LLC to talk about how they’ve pivoted to helping get PPE supplies to frontline workers. Chris Wire, CEO, at Real Art and Founder of Proto BuildBar, talks about the Ohio Department of Health viral mouse trap video that highlights the importance of social distancing and visualizing data. Eric Goodman, of BNSF Railway, talks about his road to recovery after contracting COVID-19. 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 a trucking PPE czar, Amazon effect and LTL, lockdown p by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

59 min listen

Shining a light on human trafficking in trucking: On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude are talking with Truckers Against Trafficking as they shine a light on the human trafficking epidemic, Clinch24 talks the state of freight in Africa, Nick Roemer on sustainability and Optimus Prime, and Joe Spisak and Grant Guinane tell us who their ShipDaddy is as they #PlayItForward. Plus, a SONAR powered breakdown of why the fright bull won’t stop, truckers seek $1.8B from ocean carriers for alleged chassis overcharges, and Amazon cracks down on shippers. They’re joined by special guests Kylla Lanier, Deputy Director at Truckers Against Trafficking; Gugulethu Hughes, Chief Growth Officer at Clinch24; Joe Spisak + Grant Guinane of ShipDaddy; Nick Roemer, CEO at verj.id; Craig Fuller, founder and CEO at FreightWaves; Vice President, Product Marketing SONAR at FreightWaves by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

82 min listen

After The Storm: On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude are talking about all of the latest COVID-19 responses across freight. On land, sea, and air brokers, carriers, and shippers scramble to lend support and stay afloat during the pandemic. Joining them will be Senior Meteorologist at FreightWaves, Nick Austin. He is covering the devastating storms that struck the South late Sunday night and early Monday morning. Big Rig Wraps Transport Truck Advertising, Angela Baltkois talks about spreading coronavirus awareness 53’ at a time. 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 trucker relief funds, milk dumping, Amazon’s shipping struggles, Levi’s pivot, delayed iPhones, and entertainment during quarantine. by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

60 min listen

Scarface of the high seas: On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude have a SONAR powered breakdown of the freight market, they dive into the latest Cass report, talk about trucking’s heros, and crack the case of the containerized cocaine. They’re joined by special guests - Scott Cornell, Crime and Transportation Business Lead and Crime and Theft Specialist, Travelers Insurance; David Aschenbrand, Director, Business Development, Eastern US, Lineage Logistics; Greg Miller, Senior Editor, FreightWaves And, Emily Szink, with this week’s Big and Little Deals concerning FedEx $370M loss, COVID-19 worker’s comp, PPP transparency, and could owning a cat hurt your chances at dating? by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

60 min listen

Drones? In my mailbox? It’s more likely than you think: On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude are talking all about the rise of drone delivery and how Valqari plans on having your packages land with them. Plus, Tesla buys $1.5 billion in bitcoin, contract rates up 12% this year, football fans love of avocado drives cross border freight demand, Amazon’s trucking incubator, Nissan’s new drive for remote work, comeback stories, and the importance of vetting carriers. They’re joined by special guests Ryan Walsh, Co-Founder / CEO, Valqari; Scott Cornell, Transportation Lead and Crime and Theft Specialist, Travelers; Sea Goodwin. by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

59 min listen

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27 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

Is freight headed for a cliff?: On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude are talking about the state of freight and if volumes are headed for a cliff. How are truckers and warehouse workers dealing with the outbreak and why are they striking? Uber Freight’s, head of operations and co-founder, Bill Driegert dials in to talk about what his company is doing to support drivers. Owner/operator Ingrid Brown updates us on what she’s seeing dock to dock and coast to coast as she delivers freight during the covid-19 outbreak. It’s Strickland Business as Zack Strickland breaks down his SONAR chart of the week. Kevin Hill gets us up to date on the DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index and tempers our expectations on what April will look like for inland freight. And, Emily Szink on this week’s big and little deals concerning the freight cliff, the sharing economy, the growth of FreightTech, grocery store online orders, a Tiger King sequel, Wrestlemania, and more. by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

62 min listen

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33 min listen

Shippers shocked by high prices, poor service: On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude are coming to you live from Global Supply Chain Week’s maritime sessions. They’re talking about the Maritime Transportation System Emergency Relief Act, containergeddeon in Los Angeles, and risk management. Plus, ocean carriers take heat for profiting ‘so handsomely’ while service plunged, owners of Westfield Transport indicted for falsifying driving logs, this week in trucking markets, McPlant goes Beyond and more. They’re joined by special guests Lauren Beagen, Maritime Industry expert and Adjunct Professor, Roger Williams University School of Law; Trey Griggs, VP of Lean Sales, Lean Solutions; Daniel Stanton, Mr. Supply Chain by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

51 min listen

Truckin’ the ice roads: On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude Oare talking to ice road trucker, Jason Kraft. We’ll learn all about the perils of the business and what makes ice road trucking cool. Johnny Araiza, vice president of cross-border and Mexico operations at Dunavant, talks about increasing opportunities for cross-border trade with Mexico. Kevin Clonch, group director of customer logistics at Ryder, talks about brokerages trending toward becoming asset-light. He’ll weigh the advantages of operating non-asset, asset-light and asset-based brokerages. Robert Kaferle, director of safety at Reliance Partners, discusses the value a client gets from working with a retail agency that has its own safety program. Plus, why trucking is in for another bloodbath; driver recruitment wars rage at MATS; drivers at MATS rank truck parking as the top industry challenge; North Korea’s insane new video; and times when you feel like Chris Rock at the Oscars. by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

56 min listen

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