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On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined in the studio by Matt McLelland, Covenant’s VP of sustainability and innovation. McLelland just got back from a three-day, two-night tour of the road with one of his drivers, Thomas Morgan. We’ll find out what he learned while between the white lines.

Autonomous trucking companies made a lot of noise in ‘22, but what kind of impact has the tech been able to make in the market? Don Burnette, co-founder and CEO at Kodiak Robotics, talks about the partnerships that are pushing AI trucks forward. 

Consumers aren’t the only ones out hunting for the latest TVs over the holidays. So are thieves. Scott Cornell, national practice transportation lead at Travelers, shares the theft trends that are extinguishing yule logs across the industry. 

How will edge computing factor into supply chain? Ken Evans, chief technology officer at Konexial, talks about the future of transportation as a service.

Plus, Greg Weigel, chief business officer at AIT Worldwide Logistics, shares its year-end Global Transportation Market Report.

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Kevin sits down with Andy Shiels, President & Co-Founder, of SiLo to discuss using data and tech to power a no fail service type of freight brokerage. They also talk about the open deck spot and contract markets along with how project based freight is some of the best in the industry. From there it’s on to the problems with double brokering and an outlook on the freight market in 2023.

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Meet Nicole Glenn the founder and CEO of Candor Express. Nicole has been in the transportation industry since she was 18 years old and has grown to be widely known across the industry for being one of the most successful female leaders in logistics.

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LTL carrier A. Duie Pyle just announed an expansion of its northeast network. But it isn't a simple decision to just grow. John Luciani of the company discusses what goes into the process when a trucking company decides to get bigger.

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On this episode of Running on Ice, Ivan Momchilove, the vice president of capacity and yield at Amplify Logistics talks about peak holiday season and what carriers, truckers and brokers can look out for to have a successful last quarter. Ivan also talks about drivers and what they’re passionate about on the job. Spoiler alert, it’s not money.

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On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to FreightWaves CEO and Founder Craig Fuller, who stops by the studio to talk about the year that was in freight. What was the top story in ‘22? And what’s the real story with wholesale versus retail diesel prices?

Uber Freight, Convoy and J.B. Hunt just announced the Scheduling Standards Consortium. According to Uber Freight, “The SSC will establish the freight industry’s first formal set of appointment scheduling (API) standards, making it easier to book and manage appointments, optimize processes for drivers, shippers and receivers, and drive operational efficiencies for the industry at large.” We’ll find out all about it.

PGT Trucking is on a mission to go green. What solutions is it pioneering? 

TForce Worldwide visits us like the ghost of Christmases past and takes a look at a year of market volatility.

Plus, this week’s good news and bad news concerning earthquake-proof beds, dumbass drivers, Lulu Lemon's over supply, and Christmas lights on trucks.

In addition to Fuller, special guests are Uber Freight’s Bill Driegert; Convoy’s Brooks McMahon; PGT Trucking’s Larry Cox; and TForce Worldwide’s Tom Griffin.

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Tyler Cole is rejoined by Jack Schickler of SPI Corp to discuss the latest test results of their proprietary dual induction system. The SPIER System is a low cost engine retrofit that improves performance and fuel efficiency while simultaneously reducing emissions. Testing shows the system allows fleet operators to achieve future EPA emissions regulations using technology that is available today.

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On today’s episode guest host Leah Shaver, President & CEO of the National Transportation Institute, chats with Courtney George, Head Of Transportation and Industry Relations at Wreaths Across America. Remember you can submit any questions or comments, including those which may appear on upcoming Deeper Dive segments - at [email protected]. And don’t forget to rate and review Taking the Hire Road on whatever platform you listen on!

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The effect of a slowing economy is finally reaching some of the lagging sectors. Manufacturing and LTL are starting to dip into negative growth territory for the first time this year. 

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On today's episode of #WithSONAR, Luke Falasca, Tony Mulvey and Tanner DeHart will be joined by special guest and SONAR customer, the Sr. Director of Transportation at Black Rifle Coffee, Ben Richey.  We will discuss the rising spot rates as we head into the end of the year and what that means for truckload contract rates.

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