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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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On FreightWaves’ retail and CPG show, Mike Baudendistel and Grace Sharkey discuss the ILA strike and interview Ara Ohanian, CEO of Netstock.

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On episode 762 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by NASA’s Jason Dickerson to talk about the logistics of moving rockets. From barge to space, how does this type of heavy haul work? We’ll find out the logistics of NASA’s barge Pegasus.

Ryder and Terminal have teamed up to digitize yards and have achieved 99% accuracy with AI computer vision. We’ll find out how from RyderVenture’s Mike Plasencia and Terminal Industries’ Max Constant.

Plus, shippers scramble before port strikes; hurricane Helene heads for Florida; FreightTech 100 announced and more.

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On Episode 761 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about global trade and tariffs with OEC Group’s Erik Rosica. Rosica discusses how tariffs are the new political weapon in industrial relations and how supply chains are being impacted. From Section 321 tariffs to Trump’s vow to raise tariffs on China, will supply chains pay the price?

You know all those videos we post of trucks getting hit by trains? Operation Lifesaver is trying to put a stop to them and all train tragedies by bringing awareness to rail safety this Think Train Week. Operation Lifesaver’s Jennifer DeAngelis gets us on the right track when considering safety around trains. 

Buske Logistics just added five more warehouses to its portfolio. We’ll catch up with Steve Schlect to find out about that strategic move, warehousing trends and what areas are hot right now. 

Plus, Tennessee Volunteers equipment truck crashes in Arkansas; rail load toppled in Texas; cargo theft surges in Mexico; how many cameras to keep a truck safe; and more.

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On episode 760 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Covenant driver Don Lord and his son Jason. Combined, they’ve driven for over 5 million accident-free miles! Don was just honored by Covenant with a check for $7,500 and a customized truck. We’ll find out how he’s managed to stay safe while running enough miles to circle the globe 120 times.

Plus, a National Truck Driver Appreciation Week roundup featuring Noritta Taylor at OOIDA, Kylla Lanier at Trucker Against Trafficking, Nick LaFalce at RaceTrac and Jamie Hagen at Hell Bent Xpress. A Coca-Cola Oreo review and more. 

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In this episode, we dive into the new technology behind freshness monitoring. Our guest Oria Malka, VP of sales at Evigence breaks down why date codes are out and new tech is in and helping reduce food waste and improve supply chains. For more information subscribe to Running on Ice the newsletter or podcast.

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Jason Massey, CEO of Ndustrial, an AI-powered energy intensity platform for the $60B industrial market, and FreightWaves group lead Brielle Jaekel will discuss the cold chain challenges that are contributing to the industrial market's high energy usage including transportation costs, Scope 3 emissions, and coincident peaks.

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Kaylee Nix welcomes Andrew Wishnia, partner at EpicWorks Advisors and former DOT lawmaker, to the Net-Zero Carbon Summit to explain how laws like the bipartisan Infrastructure Act and the Inflation Reduction Act are working to impact sustainable transportation change.

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