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On episode 786 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Flexport founder and CEO Ryan Petersen. They’re recapping the year that was and looking ahead at trade under Trump in 2025. With the potential for an ILA port strike on January 15th that would shut down ports from Maine to Texas, the new year starts out hot right out of the gate. 

Petersen discusses port strike potential and what the fallout would be; how tariffs could impact shipping and consumers; conflict in the Red Sea; rebuilding the Convoy platform and more. 

Hippix Logistix' Andrei Hippix drops off an ornament for the tree and talks about a recent cargo theft he experienced.

DAT buys Trucker Tools; FreightWaves' Craig Fuller warns about DAT's data sharing agreement; and more.

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In today’s episode we’re joined by Sam Burkhan, president and CEO of ITF Group to talk about key industry challenges including managing fleet optimization and the growing role of technology in modern trucking.

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In this episode, we dive into the logistics behind Wreaths Across America and what it takes to make this day a success. Our guests, Jane Good and Corey Bruce from JT Logistics break down what happens behind the scenes and why being involved with it is so important. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast.

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On Episode 785 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about the latest scandal to hit freight. Daimler Truck Financial Services USA LLC, the company’s largest vehicle finance lender, says it has uncovered evidence of massive fraud perpetrated by Kal Freight against its creditors. Now, Daimler alleges that Kal Freight fraudulently obtained approximately $16.9 million to purchase 164 trailers from Vanguard. 

The Mother’s Day Truck Convoy began over 30 years ago, inspired by wish kid Matt Strausser’s dream to ride in a big rig and talk to his sister on a CB radio. Starting with just a few trucks in 1990, the event quickly grew to become an annual celebration, drawing hundreds of trucks and thousands of community members. Over the years, the convoy has raised over $9 million to grant life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. Today we’ll learn all about it from Make-A-Wish Philadelphia’s Lori Dietrich.

What were the top four issues in trucking according to the insurance industry? Travelers’ Scott Cornell recaps the year that was and looks ahead to trends in ’25.

WhistlinDiesel recently went viral for destroying a beautiful Peterbilt semi. Today, we’ll meet Josh Anderson from CP Anderson. They sold WhistlinDiesel the truck and have the story behind the clip.

FreightTech funding is back! Vooma just raised a $13 million series A for its AI supply chain solutions. We’ll learn all about it from founder Jesse Buckingham.

Plus, TNA live; Celina 52 invades Buc-ee’s; flatbedding a UFO drone; and more.

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On FreightWaves’ retail and CPG show, Mike Baudendistel and Grace Sharkey interview Ara Ohanian, CEO of Netstock, a company that produces supply and demand planning software for small and mid-sized businesses.

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On Episode 784 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about a RICO lawsuit filed by Freight Essentials against WWEX Group. It alleges the companies that make up WWEX, including Worldwide Express, GlobalTranz and Unishippers, defrauded consumers and small-business owners by charging hidden fees related to fuel costs and cargo insurance. We’ll find out from Freight Essentials CEO Dylan Admire why he thinks he has a case.

Armchair Attorney Matthew Leffler takes a deeper look at the case and lends his point of view.

CNBC’s Lori Ann LaRocco teams up with DHL to bring more opportunities to the Pollee and Rose Allen School of Logistics and Trade. DHL’s Go Teach seminars will now be in the U.S. through LaRocco’s nonprofit for students ages 16-24. LaRocco is joined on the show by DHL's Robert Reiter.

Freight fraud and cargo theft have been the story of the year. Truckstop’s Lisa Haubenstock talks about the biggest security risks in supply chain.

Plus, Trump stands against port automation; DOGE needed now for truck parking; SONAR adds AI; how not to strap a Christmas tree; and more.

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In this episode, we dive into the world of dry ice replacement. Our guests Dr. Cliff Glade and Dr Robert di Loreto from Thermal Custom Packaging break down their alternative and how it’s more reliable and effective than dry ice alone. For more information subscribe to Running on Ice the newsletter or podcast.

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This week guest host Leah Shaver, President & CEO of The National Transportation Institute, chats with Josh Hankins, senior vice president of safety, security, and driver personnel at J.B. Hunt. Josh is one of the leaders behind the innovation and implementation of technologies and programs at one of the most forward-looking companies in America. As he puts it: One of the core elements of accomplishing the large change management projects he helps oversee and steer is listening — listening to those across the organization, but especially to drivers, as he seeks a deep understanding of their experience with ongoing communication and engagement, as well as jumping in-cab and seeing firsthand how their jobs are shaped by the changes he and his team implement.

To celebrate drivers and their families, J.B. Hunt collaborated with Carol Ekster to create a special edition of the children’s book TRUCKER KID.

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Guest: Don Burnette, CEO and founder, Kodiak Robotics

Topic: Making a profitable business of autonomous trucking requires looking beyond the highway for use cases -- like military and industrial applications where Kodiak is testing equipment for war fighters and hauling fracking sand in the Permian Basin

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On Episode 783 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is coming to you live from FreightWaves’ Domestic Supply Chain Summit. We’re getting into cargo theft being the industry’s biggest issue; the state of nearshoring; and AI for fleet operations.

Forty-eight percent of brokers say cargo theft is the big industry issue in 2024. Highway’s Michael Caney breaks down the many issues with theft and fraud that the industry faced in 2024. We’ll also look ahead at how much the problem could grow in 2025.

Last month Class8 received a $22 million Series A to empower carriers and drivers with OEM-integrated AI solutions. We’ll find out what that means from CEO Chris Atkinson. 

Nearshoring is hot but will it stay that way with the threat of tariffs? Descartes’ Dan Cicerchi talks about the movement, what industries are shifting and if cargo theft is a major issue in Mexico.

Plus, is Die Hard a Christmas move; chaos in Harrisburg; innovative dads; man drives car through dealership; and more.

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