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Trucking: A year in rearview
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Length:
56 minutes
Released:
Dec 9, 2022
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Podcast episode
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On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to FreightWaves CEO and Founder Craig Fuller, who stops by the studio to talk about the year that was in freight. What was the top story in ‘22? And what’s the real story with wholesale versus retail diesel prices?Uber Freight, Convoy and J.B. Hunt just announced the Scheduling Standards Consortium. According to Uber Freight, “The SSC will establish the freight industry’s first formal set of appointment scheduling (API) standards, making it easier to book and manage appointments, optimize processes for drivers, shippers and receivers, and drive operational efficiencies for the industry at large.” We’ll find out all about it.PGT Trucking is on a mission to go green. What solutions is it pioneering? TForce Worldwide visits us like the ghost of Christmases past and takes a look at a year of market volatility.Plus, this week’s good news and bad news concerning earthquake-proof beds, dumbass drivers, Lulu Lemon's over supply, and Christmas lights on trucks.In addition to Fuller, special guests are Uber Freight’s Bill Driegert; Convoy’s Brooks McMahon; PGT Trucking’s Larry Cox; and TForce Worldwide’s Tom Griffin.Visit our sponsorWatch on YouTubeSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts
Released:
Dec 9, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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