WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

On Episode 779 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about how the election may impact freight. With Trump and Harris having such different policies on taxes, tariffs and foreign policy, this election represents two very different paths forward for trade.

How do drivers feel about hours-of-service regulations? J. J. Keller’s Josh Lovan breaks down their latest HOS Pulse, which looks at how drivers are impacted by these regulations. 

Don Everhart is on the move. After making a big impact with FreightVana, he’s recently moved on to Transflo. We’ll find out what’s in store for him, and we’ll look into why he thinks AI is both the most important and overhyped tech that will emerge in supply chain over the next five years. 

ePost Global’s Carlos Barbosa tells us what global e-commerce has to say about holiday peak season.

Plus, Canada’s largest port on lockdown;  RaceTrac crime ring busted; RIP Peanut and Fred; Titanic Halloween costume doesn’t sink; and more. 

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On episode 778 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by special guest co-host Morgan MacDermaid. We’re teaming up to help get our brothers and sisters who are between roles hired. Before becoming a podcaster, I had a brutal time between jobs in 2017, so this topic hits very close to my heart.

We’ll meet two amazing candidates from sales, operations and leadership who are all looking to add value to an organization in this space. You’ll meet Jason Barry from the leadership and training side; and Christopher Pride comes from operations. 

Tune in to learn about their struggles finding a job, and Morgan and I will give you all the tools you need to give yourself the best chance to get hired.

Plus, we’ll look at how AI is creeping into the hiring and recruitment process and why that’s bad news for you.

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On Episode 777 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is celebrating the Halloween season by looking at the numbers behind the holiday. With holiday sales stagnant, will we be looking at a spot market nightmare?

With one parking spot for every 11 drivers, finding a place to pull over for the night can be its own horror story. Truck Parking Club’s Evan Shelley and a Sasquatch stop by to talk about how they’re slaying the truck parking shortage.

ShipHero’s Aaron Rubin knows a thing or two about holiday demand. We’ll get the warehousing perspective on how the Christmas stocking season is shaping up. Rubin also tells us what we need to know about changes to de minimis shipments.

As a claims support specialist, Eric Furtado’s job is to clean up the supply chain crime scene. We’ll find out how claims work, how to prove your case and what goes into moving delicate commodities like flowers.

Plus, a look at how Halloween is being celebrated around the supply chain. 

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On Episode 776 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to FreightWaves’ Kyle Taylor about whether carriers will have a frightening time in the freight market this quarter. They’ll break down all the volumes, rejects and rates driving the market into 2024.

Truck drivers have an average life expectancy of 61. Garrett Steenblik was driving cross country when he saw himself heading full speed toward an early grave. Now, he’s lost 200 pounds and is spreading the message on trucker fitness.

Freight free agent Dan de Varona brings nearly a decade of sales and marketing experience to the industry. He isn’t some fly-by-night job jumper either. Varona has held down positions for over three years at companies like Truckstop and HaulPay. Today, you’ll find out why he’s going to be the next best addition to your sales squad. 

Plus, Illinois trucking company files for bankruptcy; report says Russia aided Houthis in Red Sea; Covenant rings the NYSE opening bell; Peterbilt tree houses; robot landscaping dogs; and more.

Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player, FreightWaves’ YouTube and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Channel 146.

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On episode 775 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Overhaul’s Danny Ramon to look at the data behind the cargo and rail theft epidemic. We all saw the recent rail looting in Chicago and have heard the ever increasing reports of freight theft, but what do the numbers say?

DOT is putting $30 million towards truck parking. We’ll get the latest details on what’s happening from OOIDA’s Lewie Pugh. We’ll also look at what a new study by The National Academies of Sciences has to say about the driver shortage.

Part 5 of our new documentary “Rebuilding the Gateway to America.”

Plus, is TikTok causing a cucumber shortage, Tesla and Nikola ramp up EV semis; Black Ops 6 and Transformers One impressions; and more. 

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On episode 772 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to NASA’s Logan Kennedy about the logistics of sending humans back to the moon. We’ll find out how they’re preparing for the Artemis missions, how the landers they’re using work, and what we hope to gain from it back here on Earth. We’ll also let some kids ask NASA. 

Dooner’s former boss and mentor at FedEx Trade Networks, Tamara Collyer, takes us to school with some Duty Drawback 101. We’ll find out how shippers are getting 99% of their tariffs back.

Part 2 of our new documentary ‘Rebuilding the Gateway to America’ looks at how the ports are handling volume, labor, and sustainability for the drayage community. 

Plus, FedEx’s Panda Express; DHL’s $9 million duct tape dress; more.

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On Episode 771 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to Roadie CEO Marc Gorlin about how Spirit Halloween is delivering this spooky season. Spirit Halloween, North America’s leading Halloween retailer, is tackling this with its first e-commerce same-day delivery program with the help of Roadie, a UPS company, to offer same-day delivery from Spirit Halloween's online store across the U.S.

What do you need to know about running hazmat in 2024? Starz HazMat Consulting CEO Wendy Buckley schools us in the art of transporting hazardous materials. 

Justin Boren went from the NFL to opening a brokerage. What’s harder, and does anything you learn inside the huddle apply to the brokerage floor? We’ll find out.

This summer the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach saw record import volumes. We went down there to film a documentary about the resurgence of America’s gateway ports, how they’re dealing with automation and how the drayage community is handling electrification of their fleets. Today, we present Episode 1 of “Rebuilding America’s Gateway to America.”

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On Episode 770 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is joined by Justin Martin to talk about rail looting in Chicago; SpaceX’s historic launch; QR code parking scams; DHL’s Tesla Semi testing results; drinking raw milk; and more.

How do FEMA and disaster relief loads work in 2024, and what is the role of trucking in times of crisis? BWS Logistics’ Cecelia Hull tells us everything we need to know to get trucking during and after a natural disaster.

Pilot has teamed up with the University of Tennessee and the Red Cross to help bring aid to those impacted by hurricanes Helene and Milton. We’ll find out from Jordan Spradling about their Mountain Strong campaign. We’ll also learn how truck stops manage fuel and shelter during disasters.

Plus, Amazon delivery driver’s bad day; rate the strap work; Nerf parties; and more.

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