Will antitrust legislation be the end of ocean alliances?

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

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

56 min listen

Broker purge, portable urinals and AI for DOT compliance by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

60 min listen

Comcar and Uber hit where it Hertz: On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude talk about Comcar filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Are more carriers in trouble? Why Hertz bankruptcy will make the auto industry’s troubles go from bad to worse. Also, Uber cuts 1000s of jobs and shuts down self-driving truck program. They’re joined by special guests - Michael Leto, CEO at Emerge; Laurance Alarado, CEO and co-founder at WARECAP; John Kingston, editor-at-large, FreightWaves. 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 freight volumes, new truck drivers, retail shutdowns, 5G hoaxes, video games, and more. by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

59 min listen

Looming dread of labor disputes across logistics: On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are talking to trucker David Alvarado about labor disputes at the ports, rails and with truckers. How close are we to resolution and what will extended conflicts mean for moving freight? How long will drivers protest AB5? Entrepreneur Levar Patton talks about building the communication platform for the trucking industry. After being frustrated as a dispatcher, he founded Trucking Empire to crush the communication gap in our industry. Craig Leinauer, who handles inland marine corporate claims at Travelers, talks about shipping difficult commodities. Plus, supply chain conspiracy theories and air cargo cat lost — and found. And is Ric Flair coming out of retirement a good idea? by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

54 min listen

Life or death: Court decides Yellow’s fate by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

29 min listen

How long is the road to autonomy?: On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is cutting through the hype around autonomous trucking. Just how far off are these trucks? Are they viable? And what will it mean for the future of carriers and truckers? Grayson Brulte, host of Road to Autonomy, is laser focused on the space and is here with answers. Ocean shippers entering ‘23 have China and COVID on the top of their minds as what’s old is new in a world that seems like déjà vu. New lockdown concerns, Chinese New Year, bid season and an out-of-balance market all present uncertain pratfalls in the market. Nathan Strang, director of ocean trade lane management at Flexport, helps us navigate these choppy waters. We’ll go inside the world of flooring and specialized freight with Trey Kenemer, director of national accounts at Xpress Global Systems LLC. Plus, robot strippers in Vegas; NIMBYs versus truckers; port robot madness; and Chinese Tesla protests. by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

56 min listen

F3 Day 01: Autonomous trucks and systems: On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are coming to you live from day one of F3: the Future of Freight. They’re covering autonomous trucks; automating operations; the war for talent; the next generation of FreightTech founders and more. They’re joined by Matt Carroll, Project Manager at Waymo; Sanjiv Khurana, General Manager, Digital Vehicle Solutions at Daimler Trucks North America; Adrian Garcia, Founder & CEO at Gatego; Lauren Russell, Chief Marketing Officer at Armstrong Transportation and Micah Osborne, CTO and co-founder and Will Jones CEO and co-founder at Loadflex. by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

45 min listen

Trucking VP goes for a ride-along; here’s what he learned: On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined in the studio by Matt McLelland, Covenant’s VP of sustainability and innovation. McLelland just got back from a three-day, two-night tour of the road with one of his drivers, Thomas Morgan. We’ll find out what he learned while between the white lines. Autonomous trucking companies made a lot of noise in ‘22, but what kind of impact has the tech been able to make in the market? Don Burnette, co-founder and CEO at Kodiak Robotics, talks about the partnerships that are pushing AI trucks forward. Consumers aren’t the only ones out hunting for the latest TVs over the holidays. So are thieves. Scott Cornell, national practice transportation lead at Travelers, shares the theft trends that are extinguishing yule logs across the industry. How will edge computing factor into supply chain? Ken Evans, chief technology officer at Konexial, talks about the future of transportation by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

56 min listen

Best truck stops in America ‘22: On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are talking to Chris Oliver, CMO at Trucker Path, about the best rest stops in America. Sergey Bort, vice president of marketing and strategy at GP Transco, shares how trucking and logistics professionals are sending support to war-torn Ukraine. Cameron Ramsdell, COO at Emerge, discusses running efficiently in this market. Trey Griggs, founder and CEO at BETA Consulting Group, talks about his upcoming Tough Mudder Charity event. Plus, Shenzhen goes on lockdown; Pilot Flying J to spend $1 billion in rest stop upgrades; Tom Brady’s “final” TD pass sells for $518,000 the day before he unretires; FreightWaves Radio returns; and why you need to attend The Future of Supply Chain. by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

56 min listen

Highlighting veterans in logistics: On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are talking about how one logistics company is using the DOD SkillBridge program to hire veterans; the logistics behind a veteran-themed coffee experience; and a veteran owned print design shop for freight companies. With special guests Michael Klemmer, CEO of Aerial Resupply Coffee; Matt Perkins, co-owner of Business to Business Logistics; and Eric Cerda, marketing manager at Liberty Custom Printing. Plus, sanctions against Russia hit supply chains; how logistics leaders can aid Ukraine; government sets sights on steamship lines; helping shorter drivers see over the wheel and more. by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

56 min listen

Test ride: Nikola Tre: On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are talking about their test ride in a Nikola Tre. The controversial company is facing an uphill battle but with their newest vehicle in town, the guys had to go check it out. Plus, Dooner is back from Austin with his initial impressions of Hyliion’s Hypertruck ERX. Carl Bentzel, Commissioner at Federal Maritime Commission gets us up-to-speed on the Maritime Transportation Data Initiative. What puts carriers at risk for nuclear verdicts and how can you mitigate that risk? Mike Precia, CEO & President at Fleetworthy Solutions has some advice. Is in-cab camera tech helping or hurting drivers? Adam Kahn, President at Netradyne talks about how their data is used. Is the path of least resistance towards sustainability simply using diesel? Nick Roemer, CMO at Cibus21 shares how his company is on a burning mission drastically reduce diesel truck emissions. Plus, trucker’s shutdown freeway over rates; cargo theft up 18% at by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

56 min listen

FreightTech takes center stage in Vegas: On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is catching up with Manifest conference organizer Pam Simon. We’ll find out what’s in store for attendees at the first major FreightTech conference of the year. We follow up with Torc to talk about my recent test ride in its autonomous truck. CSO Andrew Culhane talks about Torc’s approach to the AV market, the importance of an OEM and the road to viability in autonomy. Bad news is never easy to break but great freight relationships are built on trust. Kingsgate Logistics’ Tom Curee talks about how to communicate tough news. Plus, why email needs to die and logistics conference survival tips. What are the biggest problems in e-commerce and e-procurement and how can tech solve them? TradeCentric’s Kevin Kazenmayer talks about solutions available now. Plus, a trucker derails a train, wrong-way drivers, the one place you never want fall in during a package delivery and more on this Friday the 13th by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

56 min listen

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

56 min listen

Biden hits the picket line, AI in supply chain and Rail Safety Week recap by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

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What’s your tolerance for turbulence in trucking?: On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are talking about the tolerance for turbulence needed to survive in the trucking business. Sharon Harding, Director of Provider Development at Ascent Global Logistics talks about the importance of developing carrier relationships in good times and bad. Michael Ritzema, President at Superior Trucking Payroll Services doesn’t think that the ATA is telling the truth about driver turnover. Timothy Kunkel, Director at FXpedited blows our mind with pyrotechnic logistics and the world of events. Christopher Kelly, Vice President Of Strategic Planning at Capital Logistics shares his view of the market and his greatest wins and losses. Plus, why every American should care that diesel prices are surging across the country; is trucking really losing 300k per year; J.B. Hunt recognizes 69 drivers for safe driving; crazy drivers; drunk pedal pubs and more. by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

56 min listen

Fuel on demand: On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude are talking about how Booster Fuels is providing fleets with fuel on demand. Uber Freight has a digital freight market update. Legend Transportation guides us on how to preserve relationships in a volatile market. ArdentX is providing therapy for its brokerage employees. Plus Prime Day results, road safety, Amazon’s warehouse waste, and more. They’re joined by special guests Bill Driegert, co-founder and head of operations, Uber Freight; Robert Moffitt, EVP and director of operations, New Legend Inc.; Austin Brizgys, VP of sales and marketing, Booster Fuels; and Connor Miller, COO of ArdentX. by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

60 min listen

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

How 3PLs are battling their way through an increasingly complex supply chain crisis: On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are coming to you live from FreightWaves’ 3PL Summit. They’ll hit on the hottest topics and issues 3PLs are contending with in ‘22. With special guests: Anthony Sutardja, CEO at Parade, on helping brokers reuse carriers and find hidden capacity. Dennis Cooke, president and CEO at Transforce, on new technology matching carrier jobs with drivers. Mustafa Azizi, founder and CEO at Zuum, on digitizing traditional freight brokers. Haley Evans, SVP of broker services at TriumphPay, looks at challenges brokers face as they look to revamp their systems. Prasad Gollapalli, CEO at Trucker Tools, on why carrier relationship platforms are the glue that holds your network together. Ron Richardson, chief revenue officer at Turvo, on the critical limitations of last-generation TMS. by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

66 min listen

Countering the freight labor crisis LIVE from @HOME: On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are coming to you LIVE from FreightWaves LIVE @HOME where they’re talking about the incredibly challenging labor market that the industry is facing. Plus, FreightTech for small businesses, crossboarder insurance, close calls on the highway, Kyrie Irving and Fleetings bet on second chances in trucking, and FreightWaves latest investment round. With special guests Prasad Gollapalli, Founder & CEO, Trucker Tools; Thom Albrecht, CFO & CRO, Reliance Partners; Angela Mancuso, VP of Human Resources, AIT Worldwide Logistics; Joel McGinley, Managing Director and Co-Owner, Hubtek by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

53 min listen

Is ChatGPT-like AI coming to your supply chain?: On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is looking at the rise of AI in logistics; the “Doomsday Clock” ticking on container contracts; starting a fleet in ‘23; and how tech is expediting LTL. Plus, a review of the new trucking thriller “Candy Land;” exploding wine containers; snowbank smashers; and CB radio trolls. With special guests John Reiser, EVP of global supply chain at The Cannon Group; Pierre Laguerre, founder and CEO at Fleeting; Marcus Cooksey, CEO at DUKE.AI; and Michael Campese, SVP of sales and marketing at Estes Forwarding Worldwide. by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

56 min listen

State of small trucking: On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are talking about the state of small trucking. With spot rates cratering, inflation starting to crush consumer spending, and diesel costing trucks a $1 a mile - it’s time for a check up. SmartHop CEO and co-founder Guillermo Garcia shares the results of his company’s report on ‘The State of Independent Truckers and Small Fleets.” Tom Zeis, Partner at Port X Logistics shares how drayage has now become an integral part of the supply chain and how tech is being used to fix a broken system. Andrei Unc, Vice President, Varstar Alliance talks about creating automation to work for people instead of against them. Domenic Leo, Vice President of Growth, Alvys tells us how their TMS is designed to help small carriers. Plus, diesel inventories in crisis; cocaine found at Nespresso factory; idiots in 4-wheelers and more. by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

56 min listen

Truck stop logistics and the future of fuels: On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are going inside and outside the pump as we look at how truck stops work and the tech behind the pump. We’ll learn about what the future holds for fuels and charging as well as what the truck stop of the near future will look like. Plus, a freight market breakdown, best of a Truck Driver Appreciation Week and this week in news. With special guests Jonathan Overly, executive director, coordinator at ETCleanFuels; Allen Goetz, market development manager at Gilbarco Veeder-Root; and Charles Gracey, president at Hot Seat Services. by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

56 min listen

Fingers fly as UPS and Teamsters play blame game by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

57 min listen

F3 Day 03: Embark Trucking goes public: On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are coming to you live from day 3 at F3. They’re joined by special guests Alex Rodrigues, CEO and co-founder at Embark Trucks who talks about his company going public today at a $5+ billion valuation. Not bad for a 26-year-old. Bob Hitt, North American Lead, Transportation & Logistics Industry at SalesForce on the evolving landscape’s impact on the future of freight sales. Eric Rempel, Chief Innovation Officer at Redwood has predictions for ‘22 and beyond. Prasad Gollapalli, President/CEO at Trucker Tools shares tips on overcoming capacity constraints. Haley Evans, VP, Broker Services at TriumphPay speaks to the future of freight payments. Zach Strickland, Market Analyst at FreightWaves tells us all about SONAR TRAC. And we send off outgoing FreightWaves President and current Emerge President George Abernathy. by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

61 min listen

Freight's data problem: On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude take a look at some of the issues with innovation and adoption of FreightTech in ’21, HubTran talks about their deal with TriumphPay, Burger Wars: Impossible vs. Beyond vs. Open Nature, Redwood recounts their first quarter, and the story behind the WTT championship belt. Plus, Port of Long Beach smashes container records in March; Staged accidents targeted by new coalition that includes ATA; Skeptical judge acquits trucker caught with heroin at Canadian border and more. They’re joined by special guests Eric Rempel, Chief Innovation Officer and Michael Reed, Chief Product Officer, Redwood Logistics; Leo Gorodinski, CTO, Alvys; Josh Asbury, Vice President, 3PL and Broker, HubTran; Matt Walsh, founder, TrophySmack; Mike Baudendistel, market expert, FreightWaves by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

59 min listen

How bull hauling works and Yellow’s billion dollar bankruptcy bids by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

48 min listen

Who is paying for Yellow’s bankruptcy; freight recession report; and a highway angel by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

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Episode 600 with project44’s Jett McCandless and Covenant’s Matt McLelland by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

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Future of Supply Chain Day 1: Guardians of Transportation by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

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