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On episode 728 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Truck Tech’s Alan Adler to break down the autonomous trucking deal between Aurora and Uber Freight. We’ll look into the good, the bad and the ugly of Drivers-as-a-Service. Continuing in autonomy, we’ll also look into Gatik’s strides toward mass production of autonomous trucks. 

It’s Christmas in July so Reliance Partners is Haulin’ for the Holidays. Jessie Merritt tells us all about the fundraiser that they’re doing along with Tennessee Trucking Association and the Young Professionals Council.

Qued’s enigmatic Tom Curee jumps on the show to talk about the company’s new scheduling API partnership, and he’ll also share with us how to remove a swarm of bees from your house.

Plus, what to do when your trailer is on fire; dump truck takes a dump; tender rejects hit 2-year highs; Dali sails again and more.

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Guest: BJ Johnson, co-founder and CEO, ClearFlame

Topic: Changing just 5% of the parts of a diesel engine and burning denatured ethanol instead of diesel can cut CO2 emissions by at least 45%, a scalable technology that could wedge its way between diesel and electrification.

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In today’s episode Jered Snow, senior director of network operations at ITS Logistics joins us to talk about combatting freight fraud.

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In this episode, we dive into the finer nuances of back office operations and why its important to invest in those operations. Our guest, Mitch Mitchell, CEO of Tai Software gets into the return on investment that comes with efficient back office operations. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast.

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We explore how preservatives extend the shelf life of products like bread and the potential health risks associated with these additives. Will the government step in with regulations, or is this just another health fad?

Tune in for expert insights, industry updates, and practical advice for shippers and brokers navigating the current freight market. Don’t miss out on:- The impact of ultra-processed foods on the CPG industry

- Ocean shipping rate surges and their implications

- Insights from General Mills’ latest report

- Upcoming Flex and Sheehan webinar details

- Stay informed and ahead of the curve with The Stockout!

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction

00:39 - Anecdote on Novelty Hershey Kiss Shelf Life

02:46 - The Rise of Ultra-Processed Foods

04:17 - Potential Government Regulations

06:21 - European Actions on Processed Foods

09:07 - Freight Market Updates and Shipper Strategies

11:14 - Industry News on Carrier Bankruptcies

14:23 - Ocean Shipping Rate Surge

17:16 - Proactive Shipper Strategies

20:38 - Upcoming Industry Events and Webinars

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On Episode 727 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking with FreightWaves’ Craig Fuller about UPS’ sale of Coyote for $1 billion to RXO. They’re breaking down the deal and will look into why Coyote took a loss of over $700 million in the transaction. RXO is now the 3rd biggest freight brokerage. Is this just the start of a summer of M&A?

Two thousand employees, 500 of whom are drivers, are out of jobs as Texas-based U.S. Logistics Solutions abruptly shuts down. Fuller will weigh in on this stage of the freight market recovery and whether these shutdowns are part of the correction.

Roger Mackbach is a Relay Haul of Fame Spotlight Driver for a reason. We’ll hear how he overcame the loss of his right arm to get his CDL again. We’ll find out what he’s learned on the road in his 24 years of driving.

Travelers’ Elizabeth Simpkins talks about women in trucking and the work she’s doing to get more ladies in the field and behind the wheel. 

Plus, more squats across America. 

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On Episode 726 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about truckload tender rejections breaking the crucial 5% mark. Anything under 5% is considered inflationary, but can this run last past Independence Day? We’ll see what the data says.

Electric trucks are costly and have limited range. However, great strides are being made in the clean fuel space. Clean Fuels Alliance’s Scott Fenwick gives us the 101 on renewable and biodiesel, bio heat, and sustainable aviation fuels.

Crackbox Jimmy’s guitar gently weeps as he sings us a new trucking song from his latest single, “Fool.” 

What’s the future of truck insurance? Reliance Partners’ Jackson Alexander stops by the studio to talk about what direction underwriting for motor carriers is going and how tech is shaping that future. 

Plus, CDK hack takes out 15,000 auto dealers; more truckers squat across America; taking the semi to the lake; Ohio State Highway Patrol saves cat; and more.

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Zach and Tony recap the first half and discuss what to expect in the back half of 2024.

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On this week’s episode guest host Leah Shaver, President and CEO of The National Transportation Institute, chats with Nathan J. Widener, Chief Data Officer at Career Now Brands.

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Guest: Chad Dittberner, Werner Enterprises senior vice president Van/Expedited division

Topic: If its a new technology for freight movement, Werner Enterprises has tested it. When it comes to electric trucks, the company sees them as a niche product for certain use cases, not a widespread solution.

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