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A recent study from the University of Michigan, which found that improved refrigeration could significantly reduce global food waste, potentially saving half of the 1.33 billion tons wasted annually. CEO and Co-founder of Paxafe Ilya Preston joins FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell to understand the common threads in these challenges will help identify key opportunities to mitigate food waste and enhance sustainability.

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In today’s episode Mark Davidson, Executive Vice President, Sales, EROAD and Marketing & Soumya Puri, Senior Product Manager & Chapter Lead at EROAD joins us to talk about the most common risk fleets face today, the role of AI in safety technologies, and how fleets can move from a reactive to a proactive approach towards safety.

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In this episode, we dive into strategies to help brokers avoid freight fraud. Our guest, Lisa Haubenstock, VP of product at Truckstop dives into some of the most common types of fraud facing the industry as well as steps brokers can take to protect themselves from fraud. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast.

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On Episode 758 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is kicking off National Truck Driver Appreciation Week by checking in with the drivers and seeing why they’re so cynical about it. We’ll learn what driver appreciation is really about as well as some of the deals and events the industry is putting out there for truckers.

Neither Labor Day nor Hurricane Francine was much help when it came to propping up the spot market. Low rates have carriers limping through September.

Travelers’ Craig Leinauer looks at the most challenging commodities trucks haul. What’s the insurance industry’s perspective on freight, and how do you protect these loads? We’ll find out. 

Arvist’s Nilay Parikh tells us about the latest in warehouse AI. Can it make the docks move faster?

J.J. Keller’s Josh Lovan talks about the importance of safety programs and how one of theirs reduced accidents by 15%.

Plus, NTSB investigates Tesla Semi fire that shut down freeway for 15 hours; Red Bull goes intermodal; freight broker mode; and more.

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On Episode 757 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about Wabash National getting hit with a $462 million verdict in a trailer equipment case. Armchair Attorney Matthew Leffler breaks down the case he calls “The largest strict liability verdict against a trailer manufacturer in US History.” 

Here’s something scarier than Jason Voorhees this Friday the 13th. Cargo theft is up 49% in the first half of 2024. Overhaul’s Danny Ramon breaks down the shocking statistics on an issue many freight executives are calling their biggest supply chain risk.

Wireless inductive charging is coming to an EV semitruck near you. InductEV’s Weston LaBar drops by to get us up to speed on their new deal with EO Charging. 

Plus, Biden administration targets De Minimis exemptions; barge vs. bridge; tank vs. train; and a preview of WHAT THE TRUCK’S?!? new documentary on the drayage community at the SoCal ports. 

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In this episode, we dive into the world of batteries and how they power everything inside the cold chain. Our guest, Said Al-Hallaj, Chief Battery Scientists at Beam Global breaks down the ins and outs of developing the batteries that power the cold chain. For more information subscribe to Running on Ice the newsletter or podcast.

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Zach and Tony ask the question about what to be concerned about regarding the ILA strike and other potential supply chain disruptions.

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Dave Powell, professional CDL truck driver with Usher Transport, and 2024 National Tank Truck Carriers’ Driver of the Year, joins Jeremy Reymer, founder of DriverReach, to share his perspective from behind the wheel. Powell reflects on the importance of drivers being intentional about their health, as well as being a strong ambassador for the industry in order to improve trucking’s image and attract a younger workforce.

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Qasar Younis, co-founder and CEO and Peter Ludwig, co-founder and CTO, Applied Intuition

Topic: Applied Intuition counts nearly every major automotive and truck maker among its customers for bespoke development of software and tools for range of autonomy use cases

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On Episode 756 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to J.J. Keller’s Kathy Close about changes to your CDL and the Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse. With over 160,000 drivers in prohibited status, we’ll find out how this will impact your drivers and your fleet.

NASCAR driver William Byron dropped by Relay Payments’ office on the eve of the Quaker State 400 playoff series race in Atlanta. We’ll learn about the logistics of prepping for race day.

AVRL’s Chadd Olesen weighs in on the good, the bad and the ugly in FreightTech.

Adam Wingfield and Dan Lindsey get you pumped for their upcoming conference, the Broker Carrier Summit. 

Plus, a preview of WTT’s trip to Long Beach; truckers at NASCAR; the future of work and more. 

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