WHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP326 The astronaut farmers of TikTok

The astronaut farmers of TikTok: On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude are talking about the logistics behind staging rockets with Tony Sabatino, lead crane technician/operator, and Ray Zink, manager of spaceflight technical operations for Jacobs. “The Witty Farmer” Jenny Sauer-Schmidgall shares how she’s built a brand around the ag industry and we pick her brain on the logistics of farming. TikToker and On Deck investment partner Kyla Scanlon tells us the story behind her viral McSupplyChain video. Lauren Meyer, CarrierHQ’s director of client services, is celebrating customer success stories in freight. And 101 Mobility’s Preston Holland knows what keeps the mobility industry moving. by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

60 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?!?

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How SONAR foresaw the freight recession and what it’s seeing now by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

56 min listen

What if we just folded all the shipping containers?: On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are talking about shipping crisis solutions. Can foldable shipping containers help? Staxxon’s George Kochanowski and Richard Danderline tell us how their smart box intermodal containers could save space and help clear up the ports. Technology-driven logistics and last-mile delivery provider Bolt Logistics announced last week that it has raised about $92 million in Series B financing led by Ikea. Mark Ang, co-founder and CEO at Bolt Logistics, is here to tell us what’s next for the company as we enter the depths of peak season. Glynn Spangenberg, chief commercial officer at Locomation, discusses the supply chain crisis and how Locomation's human-guided autonomy can help fix it. Tim Ruger, COO at Central States Manufacturing, joins the show to talk about his company’s giving back program and the work that it is doing with Wreaths Across America. And “The Dude” Michael Vincent got some produ 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

Waffle House index, hurricane Ian and your freight: On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are talking about how hurricane Ian will impact freight. With Waffle Houses already closing, just how bad will the storm be and what lies ahead in the aftermath? We’ll break it down with FreightWaves Editorial Director Rachel Premack. How do you determine your worth as a trucker? Back The Truck Up’s veteran driver team of Rooster and SuperTrucker share nearly 30 years of experience in the cab and today they’re hear to tell us what you need to know about when determining your value. Plus, they’ll share their hurricane survival tips for truckers. In this FreightTech spotlight we’ll learn how Tive is providing real-time in-transit coldchain visibility. Tive’s CEO and founder Krenar Komoni talks about the company’s new multi-sensor Solo 5G trackers which capture and transmit hyper-accurate location and temperature data of shipments in real time. The labor market has had a radical shift as the econ by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

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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

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

Ryan Petersen: Relaunching Convoy; rebuilding Flexport by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

53 min listen

What the Truck?!? Transparency19 Day One: Welcome to our special edition coverage of Transparency19, the Superbowl of freight conferences anywhere around the world. by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

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House of a 1000 Customs Rejects: On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are talking to Lauren Beagen, principal and founder of Squall Strategies, about the FMC’s new notice on detention and demurrage. Brent Orsuga, founder and president of Pinnacle Growth Advisors, has advice for job seekers looking to get a new role and a big salary in supply chain. Should you cash in on the great recession? Gayle Campbell-Andrus, CEO at Truck Sail Inc., is making trailer side skirts and boat tails designed to improve the aerodynamics and road safety of semi-trailers and straight trucks. James S. Crowley, creative director at Texas Media Foundry, shows us the art of filming trucks and telling a story with the lens. Elizabeth Simpkins, regional underwriting officer for Inland Marine Transportation at Travelers, teaches us about contractual risk transfer. Plus, will freight blimps solve the shipping crisis; semi spills the beers; A&E is bringing back “Shipping Wars”; and more. by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

56 min listen

Judging a product by its packaging: On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude are talking about the state of product packaging. In the quest for sustainability, is one of the most obvious areas of improvement being ignored? What sells and is sustainable? We’ll find out. Plus, moving big weird freight like lunar modules, KISS artwork, soda machines, classic cars and helicopters. They’re joined by special guests Chandler Magann, founder and president of Next Exit Logistics; Sarah Scudder, president and CRO of Real Sourcing Network LLC; and Steven Tittle, owner, Gateway OT by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

60 min listen

Trucking Formula 1 cars, marketing automation and worst Halloween candy: On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner and The Dude are talking about freight that moves at 223 mph. What are the logistics behind bringing F1 cars to the track and back? What FreightTech is more trick than treat? Also, what is the worst Halloween candy and why is it Necco Waffers? How are you monitoring marketing trends? We’ll take a look at a new marketing automation solution that promises to catch negative trends before they become negative results. Plus, truck jobs walloped in September; Nonprofit trucking groups ‘deliver hope’ to Hurricane Ian survivors; St. Louis sues Kia over car thefts; getting ditched at a truck stop and more. Featuring special guests Erik Huberman, Founder and CEO at HawkeMedia; Ryan Schreiber, Vice President Industry Growth (or equivalent) at Metafora; Kate Gillis, Director of Client Solutions at Gulf Intermodal Services. by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

56 min listen

How the Grinch stole peak season!: On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner and The Dude are joined by special guest host Daniel "Mr. Supply Chain” Stanton to talk about holiday retail supply chain bullwhips, Supply Chain Management for Dummies and teaching logistics to America’s young minds. Where’s the peak? Uber Freight’s Ben Cubitt talks about it latest market report that’s seeing consumer spending slow, inventories expand and order backlogs decline. Got an air freight emergency? That’s what Carrier 911 is for, and Port X Logistics Brian Kempisty is here to tell us all about it. Maybe we’ll even learn what the hardest hike in logistics is. CFI’s Joel Schneider shares strategies for surviving and thriving in uncertain times. Plus, Torc autonomous truck initial impressions; freight executives start roadside health network for drivers; New Jersey bans cheeky road signs; striking truckers; and getting your rig ready for winter. by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

56 min listen

Tiger King of the Road: On today's episode, Dooner and The Dude are covering headlines concerning the grocery supply chain and if we’re running out of food, more manufacturers aid in making face masks as shippers pivot, and what new overweight waivers mean for carriers. Plus, are peak rates in the rearview? Good News Bad News concerning unemployment and corporate goodwill, Tesla’s Cybertruck, marijuana delivery, a train conductor going off the rails, and Netflix’s Tiger King. Then we hear from you in Comment Section Rodeo! With special guests: Daniel Agamez, National Director of Operations and Implementations for Lean Staffing - Daniel “Mr. Supply Chain” Stanton - Jamin - more! by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

66 min listen

UPS cuts 12,000 workers; SoCal port report; an AI-powered dispatch tool by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

61 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

These wheels keep freight moving: On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude are talking about how the wheels that keep supply chains moving are made; DHL’s sustainability solutions; and the data that keeps ocean trade flowing. Plus, Embark Trucks is hauling HP printers as it grows its autonomous partner network; ATA announces Virtual Truck Driving Championship; Union Pacific probes train derailment; New Zealand man fights back against potholes; $500,000 in electronics swiped from a parked semi truck; and more. They’re joined by special guests Bianca O’Brien, strategic programs and GoGreen manager at DHL Global Forwarding for the Americas; Doug Mason, global technical manager at Alcoa Wheels; and Henry Byers, market expert at FreightWaves by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

60 min listen

20,000 TEUs under the sea: On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are live from OceanWaves where they’re covering the issues conquering ocean shipping. With special guests Lionel Van Der Walt, Global Chief Commercial Officer at PayCargo; John Oechsle, CEO at Derive Systems; Shruti Bansal, Principal Freight Product Manager at Kpler; Carlos Medina, President at SpillBully; Greg Finnerty, Vice President Operations at Concept Logistics; Greg Miller, Senior Editor at FreightWaves. by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

63 min listen

Container ship invasion hits both US coasts...and China: On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are talking about the massive influx of cargo ships to both U.S. coasts and the impacts they’re causing throughout the supply chain. With a squeeze on both ends of container ship flow, when will ports finally see some relief? Andrew Smith, co-founder and CEO of Outrider, is pioneering autonomous yard operations for logistics hubs. We’ll learn some of the results from the company's test site and find out how this can increase yard efficiencies. Stephen McIsaac, SVP brokerage sales at Nolan Transport Group, breaks down hurricane logistics and how the 2021 storm season could impact trucking. Rachael Heaps, national sales manager at TransImpact, is helping Saia stuff a truck to benefit victims of Hurricane Ida. She’ll let us know how you can get involved. Brian Runnels, vice president of safety at Reliance Partners, is on-scene at TCA’s Truckload ‘21 in Las Vegas. We’ll find out what he’s 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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Episode 600 with project44’s Jett McCandless and Covenant’s Matt McLelland by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

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What the Truck?!? Transparency19 Day Two: What the Truck's Transparency19 coverage continues with our look at the sights, sounds, and people who made Day 2 such a special event. 11 new competitors enter the audio octagon of freight for bite sized interviews and a chance to win the What The Truck?!? Transparency19 100% More Cowbell Best in Show award. by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

118 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

Elite fleets to drive for in '21: On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude are talking about the 2021 best fleets to drive for, driver health with Rolling Strong, and the ins-and-outs of air cargo. Plus, the reason behind sabotaged COVID-19 vaccines, new trial ordered in case of warehouse driver run over by Werner truck, flatbed making a comeback, moving a 200’ turbine blade, and Redditor’s fly banner over Robinhood HQ. They’re joined by special guests Jane Jazrawy CEO of CarriersEdge; Steve Kane, President of Rolling Strong; Trey Griggs, Vice President of Lean Sales; Peter Bolle, Retired Senior Strategic Procurement Manager, Air Canada by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

60 min listen

What the humble pallet says about the market: On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking about the role the humble pallet plays in the supply chain. PalletTrader’s Kevin Kull is here to talk about a revolutionary market place to buy and sell pallets and what that says about the freight economy. We go even deeper into the numbers driving freight with FreightWaves Donny Gilbert as he breaks down rates, volumes, contracts and more. Are legacy logistics keeping the supply chain at a standstill? CloudSort founder and CEO Derek Szopa is here to talk about how they’re using tech to rebuild a more efficient middle mile. Plus, Thompkins Robotics T-Sort robot; truckload of 200,000 Cadbury eggs stolen; maintenance solution for an EV truck; getting out your frustration and more. by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

56 min listen

Turning the seas autonomous: On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are talking about using AI to command the seas. Mohamed Saad Ibn Seddik, founder and CEO of blkSAIL, has built the world’s first autonomous ferries. We’ll learn all about marine autonomy as a service and what this means for the future of container shipping. Lauren Beagen, founder and CEO at The Maritime Professor, helps us cut through the port contract drama. Michael Colin, founder and CEO at MVMNT, doesn’t believe digitization should lead to disintermediation. Should tech be enhancing brokerages instead of replacing them? Michelle DeFronzo, president and CEO of ImEx Cargo, talks about using GPS tech to track temperature, humidity and integrity redundantly via iridium satellite and cell. Charles Gracey, CEO at Hot Seat Services, stops by the studio to guest co-host with the guys and share a little on why he brought his company to the Chattanooga, Tennessee, area. And good news/bad news concerning foreign objects f by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

56 min listen

The curse of the shipping crisis: On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are talking to project44 founder and CEO Jett McCandless on his company's phenomenal growth as well as his view of the market Nolan Transportation Group (NTG) CCO Drew Herpich on what we need to know about e-commerce this holiday season UniGroup Director of Forwarding Solutions and NVOCC Julie Metzger-Colona on the advantage of a dedicated project mgmt team JCT's Ian Weiland on the chassis crisis And Project K-9 Hero's Jason Johnson with his dog and National Ambassador K-9 Yoube talk about the great work they do for service dogs when they retire. Plus, Amazon sellers slammed by shipping costs; c-suite and truckers don’t see eye to eye in ATRI poll; truck fords the river and more. by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

56 min listen

How air cargo K-9s work: On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude are learning all about the Third-Party Canine Cargo program and how training works for the K9s. Using data to tell the story of the freight market to shippers. How one booking platform is offsetting 100% of CO₂ emissions. Plus, who holds the pricing power this week, railroad megamerger could be boon for shippers, what will redistribution of imports mean for surface transportation, US pilots detained in Hong Kong, would you change your name to Salmon Dream for discount sushi, a 3PL Summit preview and more. They’re joined by special guests Daniel McAfee, Senior Dynamic K9 Instructor, Global K9 Protection Group; Nicole Glenn, owner, Candor Expedite; Chris Randall, Vice President, Revenue, Freight Club; Greg Morrow, Director of Operations, ARL Transport by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

59 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

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