On this episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, host Thomas Wasson teams up with special guest host Charles Gracey for a high-energy ride through today’s top trucking stories and industry insights. They’re joined by Lewie Pugh, Executive Vice President of OOIDA, who breaks down new EPA guidance on diesel emissions and what it means for drivers on the road. Then, Jeff Pape, General Manager of Transportation and Corporate Payments at U.S. Bank, dives into the latest Freight Payment Index and shares what the data is telling us about freight volumes, spending, and regional trends.Thomas and Charles also tackle the day’s biggest headlines, from self-driving trucks and California’s emissions battles to tariffs shaking up cross-border freight and new AI-powered gate technology.It’s an episode loaded with insights, banter, and the pulse of the freight world you won’t want to miss.

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