WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

On episode 857 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking about a big draw down in driver wages and earnings. ATRI calls it, “The highest costs ever recorded by ATRI for non-fuel operating costs.” Is it going to be a summer of struggle for truckers and fleets?

Shell’s Supertruck 3.0 is off to the races. Shell’s Scott Burian tells us all about the truck and its role on the race circuit pulling the Pennzoil Tech Inspection Trailer for the rest of the 2025 season.

Secretary Duffy joined the show last week to break news about $275 million going towards truck parking. Truck Parking Club’s Reed Loustalot drops by the studio to talk about how it will help drivers park safely. We’ll also learn about his move to Chattanooga and how they’re putting the club in Truck Parking Club. 

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On episode 856 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner discusses another tragic weekend truck accident. On Saturday, Alexis Osmani Gonzalez-Companioni reportedly fell asleep behind the wheel of his semi-truck, causing a crash that killed five people in Texas.

Following Secretary Duffy’s appearance on last Friday’s show, where he discussed English Language Proficiency (ELP) enforcement and a nationwide non-domiciled CDL audit, CarrierSources’ Kevin Hill joins to share how freight brokers and shippers are reacting to these regulations. He’ll also reveal what shipper search activity indicates about summer freight market demand.

Global turmoil could reshape shipping markets. Focal Point founder and CEO Anders Lillevik examines manufacturing and shipping risks stemming from conflict around the Strait of Hormuz.

Plus, GenLogs warns of a load board-based cargo theft ring targeting freight over the 4th of July holiday, and more.

Chapters

3:12 Another deadly weekend wreck

7:26 Cargo theft crime ring alert

10:28 ELP and non-domiciled CDL audit | Kevin Hill

16:18 What shipper activity is saying about the summer market | Kevin Hill

30:27 From my point of view, the ____ are evil | Kevin Hill

33:00 Farewell

34:16 Strait of Hormuz: Manufacturing/Shipping Risk | Anders Lillevik

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On episode 855 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. Duffy is here to announce a new pro-trucker package and nationwide audit of non-domiciled CDLs. The pro trucker package addresses parking, bad brokers, removes speed limiters and more. We’ll learn how Secretary Duffy plans to Make Trucking Great Again. 

Cleo’s Frank Kenny stops by to talk about the trade deal deadline. With China saying they have framework for a new deal and a July 9th deadline rapidly approaching, what will it all mean for retail and shippers? 

According to studies, 51% of truck drivers smoke. It’s still a nasty habit that has a hold on our industry. Nic Nac Naturals Nicco Magnatto says he has developed an alternative. 

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On episode 854 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by FreightWaves’ CEO and Founder, Craig Fuller. English language proficiency enforcement begins today. How will it impact carriers, shippers, brokers, and the truckload market? Fuller breaks it down.

We’ll also explore:

-The freight market in the first half of 2025

-Global turmoil and its effects on supply chains

-Key market trends and insights from SONAR’s Trade War Command Center

-Freight industry feuds

-Updates on the Motion Museum, this year’s F3, and more

FreightWaves’ John Paul Hampstead talks about his call that truckload markets could be in for a red hot 4th of July. 

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On episode 853 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner discusses with FreightWaves’ oil expert, John Kingston, the impact of fuel costs following the U.S. bombing of Iran. With saber-rattling around the Strait of Hormuz and a potential prolonged war with Iran, could diesel prices skyrocket?

The recent fire aboard the Morning Midas has OEC Group raising concerns about the risks of shipping cargo on vessels carrying electric vehicles. OEC Group’s Joe Klobus explains how to protect your ocean freight.

If your truck gets stuck on train tracks, what should you do? Call the blue sign! Operation Lifesaver’s Jennifer DeAngelis joins the show to discuss ENS Sign Awareness Day and its importance.

Travelers’ Mark Borchert shares the latest workforce trends.

Plus, long-haul truckers offer advice for long-distance bomber pilots; a tribute to RIP Fred Smith; and more.

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On episode 852 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner talks with project44 founder and CEO Jett McCandless about their new decision intelligence platform, Movement.

Movement represents a fundamental shift in supply chain management philosophy, moving “beyond mere ‘features’ or ‘visibility’ to focus on execution, outcomes, and transformation,” said project44 CEO Jett McCandless. 

We’ll explore how it works, why it’s a game-changer, and why it has project44’s competitors on edge.

McCandless and the project44 team recently returned from the White House, where they advised on tariffs. We’ll find out why they were there.

Plus, a Will Rogers Turnpike wreck, Texas Trucker in recovery mode, and more.

Chapters

1:15 Texas Trucker update

4:01 Will Rogers Turnpike crash

5:40 Launching Movement | Jett McCandless

28:10 Clapping back | Jett McCandless

33:12 Advising The White House on tariffs | Jett McCandless

36:57 A look ahead | Jett McCandless

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On episode 851 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner talks to lawyers about a fatal truck accident case. Today, they’ll examine Roth v. NFL and Gursimran Singh. Attorneys Kevin Etzkorn and Nathan A. Steimel break down the timeline of events that led to Gursimran Singh crashing into a stalled car, killing its driver. They’ll explain why they argued Singh was untrained, unqualified, and unsafe.

The latest freight theft victim? Nintendo. Thieves stole $1.4 million worth of Switch 2 consoles from a truck at a Love’s in Bennett, Colorado.

Has the tariff hangover hit ports? Los Angeles box volumes have fallen to two-year lows. FreightWaves’ Stuart Chirls helps us uncover what’s happening with shipping.

Plus, a trucker needs your help; what’s your inseam?; crane crashes; and more.

Chapters

0:57 Men: what’s your inseam?

2:43 Help a trucker out

5:27 $1.4M Switch 2 truck theft

9:01 Roth v. NFL and Gursimran Singh | Kevin Etzkorn, Attorney, Kevin Etzkorn Law and Nathan A. Steimel, Attorney, SK Law

36:51 LAs box volume hits 2 year low | Stuart Chirls 

39:53 Is the worst yet to come? | Stuart Chirls

41:14 Israel/Iran impact | Stuart Chirls

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On episode 850 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner discusses a recent series of busts revealing the shady underbelly of the CDL industry. Danielle Chaffin joins to break down CDL scams in Massachusetts, Oregon, and Florida, exploring their connection to the rise in fatal semi-truck crashes and rampant freight theft.

Following several major accidents involving Amazon Relay-hired trucks, Chaffin dives into data on the carriers operating within Amazon’s network. 

GenLogs’ Ryan Joyce discusses their cameras monitoring highways nationwide. With a network of sensors spanning California to New York, Minnesota to Texas, Washington to Florida, Joyce explains how GenLogs’ cameras help solve freight theft cases and recover stolen loads.

We’ll also explore the most active carriers on the road. GenLogs has released its Most Observed Carrier Report, revealing which companies’ trucks appear most frequently on their cameras.

Plus, imports rebound to 2024 levels, the impact of war on diesel prices, and more.

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On episode 849 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner celebrates Friday the 13th with Carrier411’s Darren Brewer. Some consider him the Jason Voorhees of freight, but is he really the boogeyman?

Brewer discusses the latest change to their platform, targeting brokers accessing the site from foreign IP addresses. We’ll find out what measures they’re taking to combat fraud and bad actors.

We’ll also explore how FreightGuards work, how to avoid being FreightGuarded, what to do if you are, and examine the broker vs. carrier battle.

Plus, a judge forces DAT to halt its factoring platform; Overhaul releases protest alert; a bicycle-riding attorney pushes to ban spiked truck hubcaps; and more.

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Chapters

Judge demands DAT halt factoring platform 01:03

Containerized rocket launchers at Fort Bragg 02:42

Weekend protest alert 3:03

Carrier411 | Darren Brewer 05:02

Foreign broker access | Darren Brewer 07:52

How to avoid getting FreightGuarded | Darren Brewer 36:31

How to respond to FreightGuards | Darren Brewer 41:16

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On episode 848 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by gCaptain’s John Konrad to talk about global turmoil in maritime. First, they’re looking at the US-China trade deal that President Trump just announced. What does it mean for relations between the two superpowers, and how will it impact freight?

Operation Spiderweb has drone warfare at top of mind, but it’s also something John Konrad has been warning about for years. Konrad explains why the US needs drone carriers now.

They’ll also look at Greta Thunberg getting deported from Israel and the state of U.S. shipbuilding.

Plus, a massive Canadian cross-border drug bust involving truckers; a UNFI hack starts to hit store shelves; a bicycle-riding attorney wants to ban spiky truck hubcaps; and more.

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