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On Episode 766 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about the ILA port strike ending. Thursday afternoon a deal was reached that extended the ILA’s master contract until Jan. 15. How quickly can supply chains recover from this week’s shutdown, and what led to the resolution? We’re breaking it down.

J.B. Hunt CEO and President Shelley Simpson is one of the most dynamic leaders in the entire supply chain industry. This year she ascended to the CEO position at J.B. Hunt and has been passionate about spreading her mission based on people, process and innovation.

We’ll find out from Simpson about:

Professors and students from the University of Arkansas Sam M. Walton College of Business drop by to tell us the latest about their program this semester. With port strikes, pandemics, toilet paper shortages, global conflict and reshoring, there’s no shortage of real-life supply chain lessons for students to break down.  David Dobrzykowski, Marc Scott and Henry Lee tell us what’s good with supply chain education. 

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In this episode, we dive into the world of solar-powered TRU’s. Our guest, Rober Koelsch, CEO and Co-founder at AEM Green breaks down the new tech and its positive impact on supply chains from cost to emissions. For more information subscribe to Running on Ice the newsletter or podcast.

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There’s no way around it: Change is hard. Not just managing and navigating change in the myriad of ways it flies at us, but also actively trying to promote change within our organizations to propel success in the areas we seek. Enter — Spark Change Labs. Founded by two long-time trucking and supply chain pros, Spark Change Labs seeks ways to tackle and spur change within our organizations and our industry head-on. Beth Potratz, founder and CEO of driver recruiting platform Drive My Way, and Leigh Sauter, founder of Glass Ball Consulting, join guest host Leah Shaver, president and CEO of The National Transportation Institute, on this week’s episode of Taking the Hire Road to talk about why they started Spark Change Labs, how fleet personnel in any role can participate in their workshops, and the resources they’ll be providing to recruiting and retention professionals about topics critical to them.

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Zach and Tony discuss the impacts of the ILA strike thus far and what it could mean as it progresses. 

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Guest: Andreas Gorbach, Daimler Truck head of technology

Topic: From the IAA Transportation show in Hannover, Germany, Daimler Truck Head of Technology Andreas Gorbach discusses how the future of trucking could virtually place a driver at home while still on the road.

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On Episode 764 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to Operation Airdrop’s Ryan Spellman about how they’re flying in aid to those impacted by Hurricane Helene. Operation Airdrop uses volunteer pilots to deliver critical supplies. With I-40 and parts of I-26 shut down, their work is more crucial than ever.

With just hours to go before ports from Maine to Texas go on strike, we’ll take a look at how shippers and logistics firms are bracing themselves for impact. On Sunday, President Joe Biden reiterated that he would not invoke Taft-Hartley while the International Longshoremen’s Association has voted to strike. How long will it last and how will supply chains get hit? We’ll find out from OEC Group's Joseph Firrincieli.

J. J. Keller’s John Lovan clears up misconceptions around drug and alcohol testing regulations.

Multi Service Fuel Card’s Jessica Dotson talks about the fight against fuel fraud.

Plus, serial tire slasher strikes relief trucks; all modes of delivery used for hurricane relief; and more.

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On Episode 763 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to Kaylee Nix about the fallout from Hurricane Helene, which made landfall days before ports are set to go on strike across the East and Gulf coasts. We’ll look into how this convergence of perfect storms will hit supply chains. 

Freight theft is out of control but Next 72 Intelligence may have a solution. Bruce Anderson shares how they’re using cellphone geolocation tracking to collar cargo thieves.

ODeX is trying to simplify payments for truck drivers. Binai Thoppil talks about how their new partnership with PayPal is helping them achieve that. 

Plus, RIP Dave MacMillian; serial tire slashers strike again; Waymo vandalized with passenger inside; Waffle House conference booths; and more.

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On Episode 765 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to What’s Going On With Shipping’s Sal Mercogliano about the ILA port strikes as they enter Day 2. With ports from Maine to Houston shut down due to the strike, what impacts will we see in the supply chain, how are negotiations going, and when will it end? We’ll break it down.

With Carrier411 announcing the FreightGuards can’t be deleted, a new startup called Carrier Defender is the latest line of defense for trucking companies looking to protect their reputations. We’ll find out from Aleks Bates and Dan Artaev how they’re helping carriers fight back against fallacious Freightguards.

Move over Iowa 80, there’s a new largest truck stop in town. This month, Outpost is opening a 30-acre truck stop in Dundee, Illinois, with 1,000 spaces, which tops Iowa 80’s 900 spots. We’ll find out from Trent Cameron why they built it, whom it will serve and when it will open. 

Plus, Walmart and others join Helene relief effort; serial truck tire slasher strikes again; and more.

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In today’s episode Matt Foster, CEO of Freight Science joins us to look into load acceptance capabilities and how that impacts trucking operational efficiency. We dive into how technology can help mitigate pain points and improve customer service. 

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In this episode, we dive into the world of developing a carrier strategy with a heavy tech influence. Our guest, Blair Blake VP of Carrier Strategy at Arrive Logistics breaks down some of the most effective strategies when it comes to developing carrier relationships. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast.

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