FreightWaves’ Mike Baudendistel and Grace Sharkey discuss UPS, PACCAR, rail intermodal and the new SONAR capabilities. 

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On Episode 740 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about a pair of trucking companies in Miami that have filed for bankruptcy protection. Also in headlines, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration says its hands are tied when it comes to fighting double brokering.

Warehouse training enters the cybersphere with virtual reality training stations. Abel Womack’s Jim Hennemann talks about how it works and what kind of results he’s seeing. We’ll also learn what warehouse solutions are in demand right now.

Freight fraud has been hammering our industry. Talon Logistics Inc.’s Mike Bush talks about what is being done to fight double brokering, cybercrime and driver identity theft in Los Angeles and the USA. 

Author and inspiration Nick Klingensmith’s new book “Selling Inspired” drops on Amazon Tuesday. The stress and pressure can lead to burnout, loss of motivation and crippling self-doubt affecting all areas of your life.

It can rob you of the very inspiration needed to excel in your career. Klingensmith outlines how to get past these blocks. 

Plus, rate the strap work; putting out truck fires; and more. 

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In an industry where long hours on the road and sedentary lifestyles are common, the health and well-being of drivers are paramount. Dr. Mark Manera, founder & CEO of Offshift, and FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell break down the importance of investing in drivers health and wellness.

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Founder & CEO

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While the industry continues to debate on whether or not the driver shortage indeed exists, editorial lead Brielle Jaekel talks with aifleet founder and CEO Marc El Khoury about why adding more drivers will have a negative impact.

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Co-Founder & CEO

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Brielle Jaekel

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Karen Smerchek, President of Veriha Trucking, joins Jeremy Reymer on the latest episode of Taking the Hire Road. Karen is an industry veteran and shares her story about the family business and what trucking means to their legacy. Karen and Jeremy will also dive into how carriers can embrace the current operating environment and why improving the lives of both truck drivers and trucking industry personnel matters. Plus, get an insider’s perspective from Karen, the next Chair of TCA (Truckload Carriers Association), on the value associations bring to carriers when they leverage that unique trucking industry involvement.

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Zach and Tony bring on Adam Kahn from Netradyne to discuss how safety has become more important than ever as insurance costs and liability soars for carriers.

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In this fireside chat, Christopher Schoate, vice president of driver recruiting and retention at Gulf Winds joins us to talk about the ways fleets are hiring and retaining drivers. We also dive into the impacts freight market conditions have on driver hiring and retention.

Chris Schoate

VP, Driver Recruiting and Retention

Gulf Winds International

Thomas Wasson

Enterprise Trucking Carrier Expert

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Vignan Velivela explains how AtoB is helping large fleets link payments while avoiding fraud in this fireside chat with Kaylee Nix.

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CEO & Co-Founder

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Event Emcee; Reporter

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In this interview, Jennifer Hedrick, president and CEO of Women in Trucking, covers the current state of women in the trucking industry, challenges they face, and strategies to attract more women. Hedrick describes successful initiatives, the importance of mentorship, effective marketing strategies, and the need for inclusive workplace policies. She highlights training and career development opportunities and shares her vision for the future, emphasizing key actions for industry leaders.

Jennifer Hedrick

President & CEO

Women In Trucking Association

Grace Sharkey

Staff Writer

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Guest: Ted McKlveen, co-founder and CEO, Verne

Topic: The prospects for hydrogen as a transportation fuel improve by packing more energy into a kilogram of the element. Startup Verne expects to demonstrate a long-haul truck using its super-cold hydrogen storage technology by the end of the year. The industry is watching.

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