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On episode 802 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is trying to make sense of a series of whiplash tariff and de minimis rulings. Licensed customs broker, Ernesto Hernandez Jr., lets us know how the rulings will work, when they’ll go into effect, and what else we need to watch for in global trade. 

In headlines, spot rates slip 10% from holiday peak; Super Bowl hangovers cost businesses $3B; and a stolen chassis ring in Los Angeles gets busted. 

Supply chain goes to college. MAKA Logistics’ Rob Liss talks about his appointment to Loyola University Chicago Supply Chain and Sustainability Advisory Board 2025. 

FLS Transportation’s Justin Ross shares his knowledge on 3PL corporate training. 

RIP Wojtek. 

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On FreightWaves’ retail and CPG show, Mike Baudendistel discusses de minimis trade exemption, the impact of cocoa prices and the freight markets.

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In this episode, we dive into the alternatives to diesel-powered reefer units. Our guest, Alan Gassler, Zero Emission Analyst at PLM Fleet breaks down the switching process and what that looks like to shippers that are looking for a zero emission option. For more information subscribe to Running on Ice the newsletter or podcast.

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On episode 801 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking about how the Super Bowl was brought to you by a truck. From stadium infrastructure to food, beverages, and high-priority event shipments. New data from Truckstop reveals key freight trends shaping Big Game logistics.

What are the best fleets to drive for? CarriersEdge CEO Jane Jazrawy has the list. Did your fleet make it? 

The original king of comedy from the cab, Larry Cothran talks trucking and influencing. With over 100k followers on TikTok, he got 3.5 million likes before he even got 1 million miles behind the wheel. 

Some call him “The Voice of the American Trucker”, owner-operator Taylor Barker stops by to talk about his POV on freight from behind the wheel. He also talks about the ‘Truck the Vote’ movement and if it helped tip the election. 

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In today’s episode Founder and CEO of self-driving truck company Kodiak Robotics joins us to talk about what to expect in autonomous trucking in 2025 and its first-ever customer launch of a commercial delivery operation with Kodiak’s driverless semi-trucks.

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On Episode 800 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to Fortis Analysis’ Ross Kennedy about Trump’s early trade moves. From delayed tariffs to the death of de minimis shipments out of China, we’ll cover it all. We’ll also look at Trump saying that the U.S. will take over the Gaza Strip. Is it America first?

FreightWaves and Elizabeth’s Moving & Storage have teamed up to move the world’s largest trainset. Dooner went up to Cincinnati to check out the logistics of this 20-trailer megashipment and rode along in a semi with one of the loads and driver Donny. 

Journey’s Morgan MacDermaid stops by the studio to talk about recruiting in Q1 and how the job market is looking.

Wattsmen Diesel House’s Sam Watts has the top 10 Critical and top 10 Acute violations for 2024.

Plus, MLB Truck Day is the first sign of spring; UPS delivers in North Carolina; and more. 

Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Channel 146.

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In today’s episode Steve Gold, President of Truckers Network Association, Joins us to talk about driver recruitment strategies and how tech-driven innovations are helping CDL training attract younger drivers.

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FreightWaves' Kaylee Nix, John Kingston, John Gallagher and Noi Mahoney break down the latest news on President Donald Trump's tariff proposals and share what impact they could have on the economy.

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In this episode, we dive into the world of cybersecurity. Our guest, Joe Ohr, Chief Operating Officer from NMFTA breaks down trends in the space, new techniques for cyber attackers, and how to create a plan to keep an organization protected. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast.

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On episode 799 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by GenLog’s CEO Ryan Joyce to talk about their $14.6M Series A. We’ll find out how this will help them in their fight against freight theft and fraud.

Owner-operator Jayme Anderson says that load boards like DAT aren’t doing enough to prevent scammers. He’ll talk about his heated debates with the DAT and will tell us why he doesn’t think they’re listening to owner-operators. It’s also A1 vs Heinz 57 and Jayme and me chug our favorite steak sauces. 

Counteract’s Simon Martin and Daniel LeBlanc are all about tire maxing. They say that when it comes to tires it’s all about balance.

BlueYonder’s Ann Maire Jonkman shares LSP strategy. Over the weekend the world was flipped on its head with tariffs against Canada, Mexico and China. Where do we move from here?

Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Channel 146.

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