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Maximum Overdrive at 1/64 scale, epic freight and XPO’s strategy in ‘23

Maximum Overdrive at 1/64 scale, epic freight and XPO’s strategy in ‘23

FromWHAT THE TRUCK?!?


Maximum Overdrive at 1/64 scale, epic freight and XPO’s strategy in ‘23

FromWHAT THE TRUCK?!?

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Length:
56 minutes
Released:
Apr 3, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to XPO CSO Ali Faghri about spinoffs, LTL stand-alones, market disruptions and the company’s M&A plans.First Gear Inc.’s Erica Reiss has created a 1:64 scale replica of the silver screen’s most notorious autonomous truck, the Green Goblin from “Maximum Overdrive.” We’ll talk about turning a legend into a tiny die-cast truck and deliver a recap of what went down at the Mid-America Truck Show, where the Goblin debuted. ARL Transport’s Ron Faherty has handled everything from “Star Wars” props to the Warthog from Halo. We’ll learn all about what goes into handling such epic and iconic freight. Faherty also shares his coalition’s mission to give owner-operators a voice.Bitfreighter’s Brad Perling shares his founder’s story and talks about load-bidding bots and integrations. What’s life like at Cowan Logistics? Ben Tschirgi shares a day in the life at the brokerage and talks about the latest trucking songs on TikTok.Plus, Optimus Prime Legos; “Over The Top” arm wrestling tournaments; a marriage proposal gone wrong; and gleaming the cube in a semitruck. Visit our sponsorWatch on YouTubeSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts
Released:
Apr 3, 2023
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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 FreightWaves' hosts Dooner and The Dude three times a week on FreightWavesTV and podcast players everywhere.