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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On Episode 847 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about a cyberattack that currently has truckers stuck at United Natural Foods (UNFI), one of America’s largest food distributors. How much will it hurt the food supply chain?

Autonomous Waymos are being exploited in Los Angeles by protesters who summon them then set them on fire. We’ll look at whether autonomous trucks will be exploitable in the future. 

According to CargoNet, freight thefts were up 27% from 2023 to 2024. Tive’s Richie Daigle stops by the studio to talk about how the company’s trackers are recovering stolen loads.

Train travel has really fallen off this century, but a new company has eyes on making it great again. Dreamliner’s Joshua Dominic tells us about a luxury overnight train from Los Angeles to San Francisco that the company plans to launch prior to the 2028 Olympics.

Plus, FMCSA ends DEI rules for CDLs; project44’s ambitious new plan; and more. 

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On Episode 846 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about the news that broke that internet: the Trump versus Elon feud. Musk now says Trump’s tariffs will cause a recession this year. What does the falling out mean for freight? We’ll take a look.

With over 30% of truckers identifying as gamers, is the Switch 2 their new lifeline from boredom during layovers? Is it good for the kids, the dads and the Chads? Dooner has his sons help him review Nintendo’s latest console release.

Big news out of Truckstop as Kendra Tucker steps down as CEO. The company’s founder returns to the CEO desk. Is the loadboard headed toward founder mode? 

We’ll take a look at trucking and tariffs north of the border with Luka Korosec, president at 1% Logistics.

Loadsmart COO Geoff Kelley on how to scale a world-class freight brokerage. 

Plus, are port futbol teams any good?

1:52 Switch 2 review | The Dooner Boys

14:51 Elon v Trump

19:40 Truckstop shakeup

21:35 How to scale a world-class brokerage | Geoff Kelley

29:32 Port futbol teams

31:17 Canadian trucking | Luka Korosec

35:44 Load security | Luka Korosec

39:35 Tariffs and markets | Luka Korosec

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On Episode 845 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to Pallet CEO and founder Sushanth Raman about the company’s recent $27 million series B funding round. We’ll find out the latest on AI workforces for 3PLs, what problems it may solve and whether broker jobs are at risk. 

We head north of the border with Left Lane Associates Mike “Ace” McCarron to find out the good, bad and ugly of Canadian trucking. We’ll learn about U.S.-Canada tensions, tariff impacts on cross-border, crime in Canadian trucking and more. 

Operation Spiderweb puts trucks on the front line as one was recently used to launch a daring attack on Russia’s bomber fleet. Will trucks become a target? 

ICE sets its sights on trucking. With reports of agents hitting shipping facilities and a massive bust in Texas, the industry is on notice. 

Tesla Semi claims it has an 800-mile bobtail range. WattEV unveils its Tesla Semi and says it can fully charge the truck in 30 minutes or less.

Chapters

0:59 WWE Knoxville 

4:08 Operation Spiderweb: Trucks on the frontline

7:54 ICE sets sights on trucking

11:22 Tesla Semi: Bobtail beast

13:20 Pallet raises $27M series B | Sushanth Raman

16:16 AI workforce | Sushanth Raman 

29:39 Who is at fault: Car or truck?

32:23 Good, bad, and ugly of Canadian trucking | Mike “Ace” McCarron

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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. 

Chapters

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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