From One Truck to Large Brokerage: PDQ America’s Story with Michael Clements and Aaron Dunn

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

Inside the Mid-America Trucking Show with Show Manager Toby Young: In this episode of Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast, host Brent Hutto is joined by Toby Young, Show Manager for the Mid-America Trucking Show. Join them as they explore handling conflict resolution in a family-run business, how to lead by example, and how the Mid-America Trucking Show has changed over the past few years to focus more on education. by Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast

44 min listen

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

Football, Motivational Speaking, and Trucking: The Story Behind Bear Down Logistics with President Desmond Clark: In this episode of Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast, host Brent Hutto is joined by Desmond Clark, President of Bear Down Logistics. Together, they discuss his journey from the NFL to logistics, highlighting his mindset for improvement and the advice he received as a teenager that has led to the success of Bear Down Logistics. by Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast

39 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

Convoy sold; theft of 2 million dimes; escalating truck insurance by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

61 min listen

How to be a truckerpreneur: On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude are talking about how modern truckers are building their businesses with solid fundamentals and side hustles that are turning small money into big bucks. Plus, everything you need to know about marine cargo insurance in ‘21, when to know when dedicated capacity is the way to go, Deliveright launches the first heavy goods delivery app for Shopify, how one comeback story turned a Landstar agent’s life around, world’s largest pair of spurs destroyed by truck and more. They’re joined by special guests Freight Bambino, truckerpreneur , Bambino Cattle Company; Mark Kunar, EVP of Strategy, Transportation and Automotive, Engineering & Manufacturing, Chemical & Energy, North America at DHL Supply Chain; Steven Roy, president / owner, Landstar: Agency RYX/Roy-Trans Global Logistics Inc; Rick Bridges, Vice President Client Development and New Product Development, Roanoke; Doug Ladden, Co-Founder / CEO, Deliveright by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

60 min listen

Heartland Express acquires CFI truckload unit for $525 million: On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are joined by FreightWaves Tony Mulvery to talk about Heartland Express’ $525 million acquisition of CFI’s truckload unit. That move makes Heartland Express the 8th largest truckload fleet in the U.S. Great packaging moves the needle in retail but what are the logistics behind it all? How do you get your display in the best part of the store? We’ll find out from Joshua Linden and Chad Sadler at Bay Cities Packaging. Spencer Hennigar, VP of Sales at Convoy shares solutions for navigating volatile freight markets in this Future of Freight segment. It’s time to get mindful this Monday as Dr. Rhonda Bompensa-Zimmerman, Director of fitness and wellness at GlobalTranz gets us centered with physical and mental techniques aimed at taking the tension out of logistics. Plus, freight broker sentiment shaky heading into the back half of 2022; a review of ‘Fall’; installing a bath in a semi by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

56 min listen

The Capitol Christmas Tree Mission with Ed and Deb Kingdon of Hardy Brothers Trucking: In this episode of Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast, host Brent Hutto is joined by Ed and Deb Kingdon of Hardy Brothers Trucking. Together, they discuss their journey into trucking, what it’s like to drive as a team, and their crucial mission to deliver the Capitol Christmas tree in 2022. by Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast

35 min listen

Adapt or die: On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude are talking about ways that businesses have to adapt to rapidly changing market conditions. In an industry in which one wrong move in something as simple as packaging can send a company into the red, evolution, problem-solving and pivots are a pathway to survival. Get ahead of your competitors while they lean on the edge of extinction. Evolution isn’t just about what your goods are shipped in, it’s also about how you sell, who you hire, where you source from and how you engage the market. On this show we’ll highlight some key areas of focus for ‘21. Plus, Panasonic to buy Blue Yonder for $6.5 billion; Biden expected to sign LTL driver pension relief package; February storm aftermath causes reefer capacity crunch ahead of schedule; trade groups push for vaccinations at truck stops; Optimus Prime for sale on Facebook; and more. They’re joined by special guests Jeremy Bodenhamer, co-founder and CEO, ShipHawk and author of “Adapt or by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

60 min listen

28: Cannes Lions Review Special by The Media Weekly

36 min listen

How to turn your truck into an instant hybrid: On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are joined at the desk by Covenant’s vice president of sustainability and innovation, Matt McLelland. What are large and small fleets looking for, and how does someone in McLelland’s role make decisions on which solution to go with? Want to turn your truck into a hybrid today? We’re learning about Tandem Centaur’s instant hybrid solution that promises to convert your existing truck to a mean green machine. Tandem founders Matthew and Paul Sabatini are here to tell us how it all works. What options are out there for sustainable Class 8 semis? Hyliion CEO and founder Thomas Healy informs us in a new video series. Extreme company retreats, port congestion and a ram is named when Port X Logistics founder Brian Kempisty drops by. Did you know that it’s International Beer Day? Rob Bussey, national account manager at BWS Logistics, fills our cup with beer facts. Plus, how the cops pull over autonomous by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

56 min listen

What Every Owner-Operator Needs to Know with Adam Wingfield, Founder of Innovative Logistics Group: In this episode of Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast, host Brent Hutto is joined by Adam Wingfield, Founder and Managing Director of Innovative Logistics Group. Tune in to join their discussion on educating owner-operators in today’s trucking landscape. Find out about the education side of Innovation Logistics Group and the four things every trucker should know. by Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast

46 min listen

Navigating Carrier-Broker Relationships with Tyler Johnston, Director of Operations at Mercer Transportation: In this episode of Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast, host Brent Hutto is joined by Tyler Johnston, Director of Operations at Mercer Transportation. Join them as they explore the trucking industry from the perspective of a broker, delving into the importance of relationship-building and transparency between carriers and brokers. by Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast

41 min listen

How hard is it to find drivers?: On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude are talking about how difficult it is to find drivers in '21. With capacity stretched to the limits and delivery delays slowing down the nation, what are the economic consequences of a prolonged shortage? Plus, TuSimple’s plans now that it has gone public; Trux is bringing visibility to construction tech; a new children’s book series focuses on trucking; driverless Tesla crashes in Texas, killing two; Mother’s Day Truck Convoy will help Make-A-Wish children; could a new insurance bill spell “doom” for independent owner-operators; and “Mortal Kombat” guy sends us a message. They’re joined by special guests Bruno Stanziale, CEO, FATj.com; Debbie Ruane Sparks and Linda Hagopian, authors of children’s trucking book series “Tripp Wheeler”; Bart Ronan, CEO, TRUX; and Jim Mullen, chief administrative and legal officer, TuSimple by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

60 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

Loaded and Rolling EP95 US-Mexico cross border trade and nearshoring with Danny Gordon by FreightCasts

26 min listen

Conflict at sea and your freight; state of rates; is 2024 the year of autonomy? by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

61 min listen

College football logistics, bringing fashion to freight and driver training: On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner and The Dude are talking about the logistics of college football and how Taimen got involved with game day. We’ll meet the founder of a trucking charity and hat company that’s supporting the invisible heartbeat of our industry. Plus, a look at what a great driver coaching program looks like; UCR 101; and the latest news. With special guests Liz Murray, president at Murray Logistics and founder and CEO of Truckloco Hats; Ryan Pamplin, head of culture at Taimen; Rick Malchow, Transport Management editor at J. J. Keller & Associates Inc.; and Michael Krohn, regional sales manager at Netradyne. by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

56 min listen

Amazon sellers battle for Cyber Monday: On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are talking to VIAHART CEO Molson Hart about what Black Friday/Cyber Monday is going to look like for small retailers and Amazon sellers. Convoy co-founder Grant Goodell discusses the FreightTech 25, the driver market and cutting out the empty calories in freight. The Kraft-Heinz Company and HEMI’s Trent Zuberi is talking about the grocery supply chain and if you’ll have any issues finding ketchup to put on your turkey this Thanksgiving. “Mr. Supply Chain” Daniel Stanton shares what he’s thankful for and what his biggest turkeys are this year. Plus, U.S. Xpress’ trucking outlook; did Trevor Milton get his trial moved; Port of Vancouver hit by storm; a miraculous crash; and is the driver shortage a myth? by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

56 min listen

Tri Pointe Connect's Ron Turner on the health of the market by Power House

35 min listen

Lighting up the marijuana supply chain: On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are talking to HERBL founder and CEO Michael Beaudry about the logistics of distributing cannabis. We’ll learn what operating in the marijuana market means for growers, retailers and distributors. Three daring team members from Kuehne+Nagel alongside Intermodal Director Kevin Cudby from Cargostore Worldwide are fearlessly taking on a 13,000-foot skydive with the Red Devils Army Parachute Display Team. Justin Smith, VP of sales, and Greg Finnerty, VP, operations, at Concept Logistics, are here to talk carrier contract negotiations and managing shipper expectations. Chris Clever, SVP LTL solutions, Nolan Transport, gives us an LTL market update and talks about the impacts of e-commerce. And Mark Dalla-Vicenza, sales director, Portage Transport, cooks it forward with a delicious poke bowl. by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

60 min listen

Hyliion’s battery breakthrough + more LIVE from Global Supply Chain Week: On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude are talking with Hyliion CEO/Founder Thomas Healy about the company's next generation battery module for its Hybrid solution; Echo Global Logistics CEO Doug Waggoner about the evolution of the logistics industry and how it aligns with the global market; Transporeon Director of Business Development NA Patrick Pretorius about the gap between what's happening in the world and what's happening in supply chain. Plus, snowstorms can’t cool this sizzling freight market, winter freeze could devastate Texas citrus industry, containers overboard...again, Walmart offers MIT education, and more. They’re joined by special guests Thomas Healy, Founder & CEO, Hyliion; Doug Waggoner, CEO, Echo; Patrick Pretorius, Director of Business Development North America, Transporeon by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

50 min listen

Frozen Freight: How Nicole Glenn of Candor Expedite is Revolutionizing the Trucking World: In this episode of Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast, host Brent Hutto is joined by Nicole Glenn, Founder and CEO of Candor Expedite. Together, they discuss Nicole’s unexpected entrance into the trucking world and her journey to Founding Candor Expedite, examining the highs and lows of the expediting sector and her recent foray into frozen freight. by Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast

40 min listen

What would happen if we planted a tree for every load?: On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are talking about FreightVana’s One Tree Planted program where the company plants one tree per load handled; how usage-based truck insurance works; the missing factor in your factoring; opportunities at J.B. Hunt; a live performance; the new DOT Office of Freight; and the maritime data initiative. With special guests Shannon Breen, co-CEO and founder at FreightVana; Graham Gonzales, director, strategic accounts at Reliance Partners; Britton Wesson, sales development at J.B. Hunt Transport Services; Lauren Beagen, principal and founder at Squall Strategies; and Tim Valdez, SVP and Factor Leader at TriumphPay by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

55 min listen

Haulin’ for the Holidays; carriers say Convoy owes them cash; golf logistics by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

55 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

What's up wit DAT?: On today’s episode, DAT goes tango down, fleet bankruptcies hammer used truck market, Love’s adds parking, XPO’s great divide, President of Transportation at DHL Supply Chain Jim Monkmeyer, Cassandra Gaines joins us for Mad Gaines and the case of the crushed trucker, then it’s not the gig economy - it’s Trey Grigg’s Economy as HubTeks Global Sales Director dials-in. Plus, the DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index, and more Good News/Bad News. by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

58 min listen

Should truckers be allowed to have toilets in their trucks?: On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude are talking about toilets in trucks, hauling hemp in ‘21, why asking the right questions can save big money on shipping, and what’s new in tech at Chattnooga’s own Taimen Transport. Plus, 6 indicted in PPP loan fraud scheme, ATA wants higher vaccine priority for drivers, Blockbuster stock surge surprise employees at last store, meme stocks giveth and memeth away, more. They’re joined by special guests Hope White, Chief Executive Officer- H.D. White Logistics,LLC; Ryan Pamplin, Director of Innovation & Technology at Taimen, Randy Hudson, The Freight Broker Coach. by WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

60 min listen

Metrolink, California Fleets Transition to Clean Fuels | The Better. Cleaner. Now! Podcast: Metrolink, a Southern California commuter rail service, recently made the transition to 100% renewable diesel. Tom Verry, Director of Outreach and Development, and Heather Buechter, Director of Communications, discuss the transition with Lisa Colicchio, Sustainability Director at Metrolink, while exploring the various markets for biodiesel and renewable diesel along the Golden Coast. by The Better. Cleaner. Now! Podcast

25 min listen

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