On episode 844 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is catching up with SearchCarrier’s Garrett Allen. His new site allows you to easily look up any carrier and see how often it’s been put out of service, inspected and more. We’re also diving into his blitz week dashboard to break down this year’s top violations.

Konexial’s Jerry D’Addesi on the latest in AI load matching, double broker prevention and edge computing.

Is the FMCSA starting to take freight fraud more seriously? After FMCSA’s identity verification became mandatory in April 2025, published authority counts dropped by over 50%. We’ll take a look at the numbers. 

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3:04 New authority approvals down 50%

5:19 Tariffs on, tariffs off, tariffs on

8:16 Fleet sizes vs. fast food restaurant locations

10:52 Konexial | Jerry D’Addesi

16:54 FreightTech innovations | Jerry D’Addesi

20:15 Too much LEGO

22:40 SearchCarriers | Garrett Allen

27:41 Blitz week breakdown | Garrett Allen

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On Episode 843 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is joined by Justin Martin to break down the headlines regarding FMCSA’s proposed rule changes; a carrier bankruptcy; and a look at the truckload market.

A recent TikTok series revealed many drivers don’t know their pay. Martin breaks down the videos and answers the question: How well do drivers know their numbers?

We’ll also find out how being a Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy “reply guy” can help shape policy, and we’ll take a look at some of the worst driving of the week.

With more than 40,000 U.S. roadway deaths attributed to unsafe driving each year, we’re shining a light on the deadliest 100 days of the year: from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Dooner is joined by Mike Lutzenkirchen, executive director at Lutzie 43 Foundation, to learn why this mission is so personal for him. The Lutzie 43 Foundation was established in loving memory of Philip Lutzenkirchen, Mike’s son, shortly after his death in 2014. 

DriverAssure’s Mike D. shows off the company’s new driver verification app. 

Plus, Switch 2 supply chain leaks; flying kangaroos; and a look at the post Memorial Day truckload market.

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On Episode 842 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is looking at a scorching hot freight market in Savannah, Georgia. The port is seeing record container volumes, and the market is very tight with outbound tender rejects over 23%.

The Secure Roads & Safe Trucking Act just passed in Oklahoma. American Truckers United’s Shannon Everett talks about how the bill will take unsafe drivers off the roads. We’ll also learn what else needs to be done, and we’ll get his reaction to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy signing the English Language Proficiency executive order.

An $83 million freight fraud ring was busted early this week in Southern California. DK Consulting’s Dwight Young drops by the studio to talk about the time he was a victim of a cargo theft ring and the long-lasting impacts it has on operators in this space.

In 2023 over 20,000 residents of Yellowknife in Canada had to evacuate due to a devastating fire. Today, we’ll meet a trucker, Darko Vidakovic, who had to drive over 3 miles in reverse to escape the blaze. 

Plus, a container ship in Norway almost hits a house, North Korea gives new meaning to drop shipping and more.

3:15 My freight theft story | Dwight Young

15:10 Container ship almost hits house

15:50 Escaping the Yellowknife fire in a semi | Darko Vidakovic

27:00 North Korea’s drop shipping

27:30 Duffy signs the EO | American Truckers United

35:17 The Secure Roads and Safe Trucking Act | American Truckers United

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On Episode 841 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is coming to you live from FreightWaves’ Domestic Supply Chain Summit. We’re kicking things off with coverage from Austin, Texas, where DOT Secretary Sean Duffy officially signed the English language proficiency executive order. We’ll find out why both truckers and trucking associations cheered this critical move toward road safety. 

Can you say “short sea shipping” five times fast? OpenTug CEO and co-founder Jason Aristides barges right in and gives us a crash course on the power of inland waterways. We’ll find out the crucial role they play in domestic supply chains and learn why tariff turmoil could cause demand to grow. 

Freight fraud as a business model? Overhaul’s Danny Ramon talks about the latest on freight fraud and why it has become so attractive for bad actors. He also shares a Memorial Day cargo alert. 

Plus, Armenian cargo theft ring busted in Southern California; and thieves target Apple products on Pennsylvania highway. 

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On Episode 840 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about yet another freight theft in Southern California. The thieves spoofed a bill of lading and made off with a shipper’s freight. Travelers’ Scott Cornell stops by to talk about the rise of strategic theft and why your cargo may be at risk.

President Donald Trump told Walmart to “eat the tariffs,” but is that a realistic ask? With steep 30% tariffs across a lot of Walmart and many other retailers’ items, they’re saying cost increases are unavoidable. Rodney Manzo at Anvyl by Sage breaks down the company’s latest state of the supply chain report, which looks at shipper fears around increasing costs related to tariffs, transportation, and shipping delays. 

The truckload market got tight last week due to International Roadcheck, but can it last? We’ll take a look at the latest data in SONAR’s Trade War Command Center, and we’ll look at how rates, volumes and tender rejections are holding up.

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On episode 839 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is catching up with SONAR’s Will Hopping to learn all about their new Trade War Command Center, which tracks freight trends, rates and disruptions in real time.

Nikola and CARB, who killed the hydrogen truck? William Hall took the plunge and bought a Nikola. Now that the company is bankrupt, have he and other owner-operators been left holding the bag? He shares his experience and updates us on his ownership experience.

OOIDA is celebrating its annual Truckers for Troops event. Over the past 17 years, OOIDA has raised more than $800,000 and sent more than 3,278 care packages, serving more than 39,276 members of the military. Norita Taylor fills us in.

0:32 Trade War Command Center | Will Hopping at SONAR

16:59 Trucker vs cargo thieves

17:35 Truckers for Troops | Norita Taylor at OOIDA

22:18 Final Destination

23:30 Nikola and CARB who killed the hydrogen truck? | William Hall at Coyote Container

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On Episode 838 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner has an update on the Mother’s Day crash that claimed two lives in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The Amazon driver, Joseph Antoinier, has been charged and the victims have been identified. Now the victims are trying to pick up the pieces after losing a beloved father. Visit the crash victims’ GoFundMe.

Bradley Little went from CDL driver to AI dispatch founder. We’ll find out how the freight recession almost knocked him down for the count and how he plans to come back harder than ever with his new company, Trucker Buddy.

John DeCillo is a Landstar BCO and expert at rating the strap work. We’ll get his POV on how the market is looking, how to secure a load, regulations and English language proficiency enforcement. 

Plus; “Final Destination” log scene lives rent-free in our minds; Roadcheck check; FMCSA removes eight ELDs; and more. 

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On Episode 837 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is coming back from Mother’s Day with news on a U.S.-China trade deal. With the U.S. dropping tariffs from 145% to 30%, will it save the summer freight market? We’ll find out why freight leaders are bullish.

Vincent Carrano at Fenichey LLC shares why he recently FreightGuarded a carrier over an incident where the carrier backdoored the company by talking directly to the shipper. We’ll find out if the FreightGuard was fair or foul.

With over 60% of small and medium-size businesses targeted for cyberattacks in the past year, how can shippers, carriers and brokers protect themselves in 2025? Cory Crawford, founder at Verelion Strategic, talks about the latest cyberattack trends in supply chains and shares solutions on protecting your company.

Plus, fatal semitruck crash in Chattanooga, Tennessee; conviction in Massachusetts CDL bribery scam; an unbelievable in-cab flight sim setup; and more.

3:05 US-China trade deal

8:54 Mother’s Day wreck in Chattanooga

11:11 CDLs for Swedish Fish scheme

13:57 FreightGuard: Fair or foul | Vincent Carrano at Fenichey LLC

25:50 In-cab flight sim

27:02 Cybertheft targets in freight | Cory Crawford at Verelion Strategic

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On Episode 836 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to Next Generation in Trucking’s Lindsey Trent about the company’s Career Catalyst award, which honors the fleets shaping our nation’s future drivers. This recognition highlights fleets — both for-hire and private — that are creating meaningful career paths for young truck drivers, diesel technicians, warehouse associates and more.

Can we bring big ship building back to the USA? With all this trade war talk, Dredging Contractors of America’s William Doyle talks about how ship building is essential to national security and balancing trade. We’ll take a look at the SHIPS Act, the latest on the trade deals and how they’re all tied together.

Plus, driver on visa charged in fatal wreck; does Jerome Powell need a SONAR account; and more.

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On episode 835 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to DHL Express about shipping endangered bongo antelopes to Kenya. The bongos were transported in custom-built crates, alongside 6 tonnes of pellet feed and 3 specialist animal care staff including a veterinarian and 2 bongo specialists from the US. DHL’s Jimmy Eades tell us all about this unique shipment.

Are you savvy enough to spot freight fraud? Truckstop’s Taryn Daker shares their latest freight fraud data and shares tips on prevention. 

Backhaul is a dirty word in some circles. Pedro Prado and LogShare aim to change that with their platform that matches your empty trailer with loads headed your way. 

Plus, CVSA roadcheck week; did you get your Real ID; trucking cats and dogs. 

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