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On episode 824 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is waking up with the rest of the world to the new tariff world order. With reports of ocean bookings plummeting, small shippers getting hit with customs bills they can’t afford, and financial markets in disarray - how bad will freight get hit? 

Junction Collaborative Transport COO Ian Weiland brings the port trucking perspective as his drayage firm services the SoCal ports. We will find out what the word on the ground is and how port trucking will ocean volume declines drive the truck load market back into a freight recession? 

Eric Williams just founded a FreightTech firm focused on RFPs called Beagl Technologies. Williams also just left a gig with Target’s logistics team. We’ll get deep insight on how retail will handle tariffs. We’ll also find out how Beagl plans to shake up the RFP process, and how freight bids are looking now. 

Chapters

3:12 Tariffs and port trucking | Ian Weiland

18:16 Avoiding tariffs

18:36 Retail impact of tariffs | Eric Williams

32:16 Rebuilding RFPs | Eric Williams

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In today’s episode, Stefan Heck, founder and CEO of Nauto joins us to talk about recent research by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute which evaluated the capabilities of various fleet safety solutions.

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In this episode, we dive into the cost of inefficiency in Logistics. Our guests, Lucas Schorer Founder and CEO of Kestrel Insights and Riley Barrow, Business Development at aifleet break down how technology can work hand in hand with operations to improve efficiency and retention of carriers. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast.

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On Episode 823 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is joined by cross-border logistics legend Matt Silver to talk all about the impact of Trump’s tariffs. You’ll learn how they work; what will cost more; short-term and long-term strategy; what’s exempt; how the tariffs will impact trucking, ocean, warehousing and capacity; and more. 

Silver’s firm Cargado just announced a $12 million Series A. We’ll find out how and what the plans are for the cash.

Plus, White House calls 90-day tariff delay “fake news”; and an update on the I-35 crash that left five dead. 

2:54 Update on I-35 crash

5:26 Cargado’s $12M Series A

8:26 Trump on tariffs

12:55 Fear & loathing in lost earnings

14:56 How tariffs work

21:19 Why did we tariff the penguins?

22:23 What will an iPhone cost and tariff math

27:07 Cars, cross border and USMCA exemptions

32:28 Impact on ocean freight

36:58 Impact on trucking

38:28 Duty drawback

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On FreightWaves’ retail and CPG show, Mike Baudendistel discusses tariff impact on CPG, retail and the freight market.

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On Episode 821 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about Liberation Day tariffs. With Trump set to announce a new slate of tariffs today at 4 p.m., what are the early impacts and how are supply chains responding? We’ll take a look.

In headlines, mass layoffs hit supply chains and Trevor Milton announces the release of a new documentary on his conviction. 

Bissinger’s Chief Chocolate Officer Dan Abel Jr. talks all about the logistics of Easter candy. We’ll find out the sweet science behind making sure the Easter Bunny is leaving fully stocked baskets on the holiday. We’ll also see how the company is responding to tariffs and if they will make candy cost more.

Trailer mechanic Alyssa Briggs made history as the first woman to win XPO’s national MasterTech competition. Briggs hopes to inspire other women to not only get involved in the diesel mechanic industry, but to also to compete and test their skills.

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In this episode, we dive into the what cold chain solutions and capacity looks like in Eastern Canada. Our guest, Evan Sandhu, head of special projects and partnerships at Amplify Group helps to break down some of the most common problems and their solutions they see shippers make. For more information subscribe to Running on Ice the newsletter or podcast.

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On episode 822 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is catching up with Total Truck Branding’s Stephanie Burueana and Mario Lekovic to talk about the art of truck wraps. Their award winning company is responsible for wrapping some of the best-looking trucks on the road. We’ll find out how the whole process works and what it takes to win a championship.

ABT is looking to automate 36 million breakdowns a year in the multibillion-dollar truck repair space. We’ll meet the father and daughter team of Alan Larsen and Rachel Havron at ABT and find out how they’re advancing maintenance into an AI-led future. 

Plus, Nintendo’s Vietnam bet bites them in the butt; tariff fallout; and more.

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In this episode of The Long Haul, Adam Wingfield sits down with Dan Lindsey, Founder of Broker Carrier Summit, to uncover the secrets to building better broker relationships—and why it’s the key to securing consistent, profitable freight for your trucking business.

For many carriers, brokers feel like a necessary evil. But the truth is, strong broker relationships can make or break your success. Dan breaks down the biggest mistakes carriers make, how to position yourself as a broker’s go-to carrier, and why communication and reliability are non-negotiables in this industry.

We also tackle the red flags brokers look for, how to negotiate better rates, and ways to protect yourself from bad broker deals. Whether you’re an owner-operator looking to break free from load board dependency or a small fleet trying to establish direct broker relationships, this episode is packed with insider strategies to help you level up your business.

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In today’s episode Allen Schaeffer, executive director at Engine Technology Forum joins us to talk about how engine remanufacturing works, including the benefits to manufacturers and suppliers. We also highlight an upcoming webinar that dives deeper into the subject.

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