WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to NASA’s Katie Rogers about how the space agency’s supply chain works on Earth and in orbit. 

Mother truckers, this one is for you. IMC driver recruiter and mother Meghan Turner joins the show along with trucker Felecia Pipkins to speak to why pulling containers is a good job for moms and debunk some of the common misconceptions about why women shouldn’t be drivers.

FreightWaves Market Expert Donny Gilbert delivers a data-driven breakdown of the trucking market and explains why carriers are in for a cruel summer during this freight recession.

Plus, viral Fruit Roll-Ups; shipping container nesting dolls; Tears of the Kingdom madness; ONE Stork takes JAXPorts; a destructive monkey and diabolical trucking pranks.

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On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to FreightWaves’ Joe Antoshak about jobs data released Friday that shows some bizarre resiliency in transportation employment. In a market with an overabundance of capacity, why does employment continue to grow?

Fuelman’s Keagan Russo and Ashlie Summer share strategies for getting the most mileage out of your fuel card. 

Duke AI’s Marcus Cooksey is at the forefront of the AI movement in freight. He shares what’s good now, what’s coming, how it’ll reshape supply chains and what the dangers of AI may be. 

SuperTrucker Justin Martin brings the driver perspective on cargo theft rings; robot maids; Fruit Roll-Ups smuggling; two-way bathroom mirrors; and Nintendo Switch sales. 

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On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is catching up with Harbor Trucking Association CEO Matt Schrap. Schrap is clapping back against new CARB regulations that aim to radically change trucking in the next decade. Are clean air timelines realistic and can providers meet them? 

Junction Collaborative Transports’ Ian Weiland shares his perspective on CARB and discusses how his trucking company is preparing for electrification in California. With over 50 electric semis on back order, JCT hopes to get started sooner rather than later. Plus, Weiland shares an update on container conditions at SoCal ports as well as the state of the ILWU contract. 

Is now a good time to reevaluate your LTL service providers? Roadrunner’s Chris Jamroz and Shari Leon talk about capacity and service levels.

It doesn’t matter if you’ve got a dad bod or a trucker bod, summer’s coming and it’s time to get our asses in gear. JADE Trucking’s Ryan Hood brings his passion for driver health to the show and shares tips for getting in shape. 

Plus, the logistics of Taylor Swift’s $620 million Eras tour. 

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On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to the triumvirate of Convoy’s Dan Lewis, Uber Freight’s Bill Driegert and J.B. Hunt’s Spencer Frazier about their collaborative mission to develop an open API standard for scheduling. 

The Scheduling Standards Consortium now consists of 10 major players in FreightTech working together to begin standardizing trade data and synthesizing scheduling technology.

Covenant’s Matt McLelland is back from the ACT Expo and shares the good, the bad and the CARB from the event. We’ll also find what a fleet the size of Covenant’s is looking for in terms of sustainability. 

Software provider LogRock on Tuesday launched a recruiting feature as the company continues to grow its carrier compliance offerings. Hunter Yaw spills the tea. 

Supply chain veteran Paul MacLellan helps me complain about Boston sports and talks about the importance of experience in managing teams.

Plus, a daring rescue; the importance of wheel chocks; the yard dawg debate and what to tell your insurance company when a pair of moose get into a fight on your truck. 

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On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to NASA’s Dave Richwine about the Quesst to go supersonic. The agency aims to end a 50-year ban on supersonic travel by defying the thunderous sound of a sonic boom. 

The supply chain is getting litigious as Bed Bath & Beyond files $31.7 million suit against OOCL and Convoy’s and DAT’s battle moves forward in court. FreightWaves’ Rachel Premack breaks down what’s going on and also shares some wedding logistics. 

SuperTrucker Justin Martin brings the driver community perspective on speed limiters, ELDs, hydrogen tanker flares, poor strap work, a deadly dust storm, lumper appreciation week and taunting opposing teams fans. 

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On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to Federal Maritime Commission Commissioner Carl Bentzel about his just released Maritime Transportation Data Initiative report. The MTDI is setting the goal for ocean freight to pass the “pizza test,” allowing shipment visibility on par with Domino’s pizza tracker. 

With the advent of OpenAI, marketing is getting much more sophisticated. We’ll learn all about the latest trends and how to launch a successful campaign from Hawke Media founder and CEO Erik Huberman. 

FetchGoat is a real-time last-mile delivery monitoring and management company. We’re joined by FetchGoat co-founder and CEO Bill Hale to learn the latest in last-mile freight. We’ll also learn how firms are using OpenAI in this space.

SONAR has a big announcement as new integration features launch. FreightWaves’ Paul Howard shares the good word. 

Plus, a cheetah versus a robot dog; immaculate tarp work; getting body shamed by a Tesla; why armadillos are the best lumpers; and using a Ritz cracker to cut cheese. 

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On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner talking to Lucas Systems’ Ken Ramoutar talks about how both a change in culture and tech like robots, AR and VR are reshaping warehouses.

Fleetworthy Solutions’ Mike Precia explains the art of compliance and the importance of a single source of truth.

Plus, cargo theft in Mexico; semi trucks vs. cyclists; luxury cabs; Timberlands on flatbeds and more. 

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On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is coming to you live from FreightWaves’ Small Fleet & Owner-Operator Summit. He’s getting into load board fraud; the escalation in double brokering; a company with a truck parking solution; why drivers aren’t unionized; and how the market impacts vehicle maintenance. 

With special guests Truckstop’s Brent Hutto; Truck Parking Club’s Evan Shelley and Hunter Shearer; TTN Fleet Solutions’ Tyler Harden; and FreightWaves’ Craig Fuller and Rachel Premack. 

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On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is breaking down the data behind the freight recession with FreightWaves’ Donny Gilbert.

Capt. John Konrad V, CEO of gCaptain, reviews “War Sailor”; talks about what’s going on with ocean trade; shares the importance of investing in U.S. shipping; weighs in on the probability of China invading Taiwan; decides if Miller High Life really is champagne; and predicts if another Evergreen vessel will get Suezed.

Renowned photographer Nick Souza shows off his latest work and shares the stories behind capturing some of the most captivating images in the business. 

Plus, insiders say Flock Freight is a ‘toxic dumpster fire’ with only months of cash left; retail innovation at the ballpark and more. 

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On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to Kodiak Robotics’ James Reed about the company’s fifth-generation autonomous truck.

AIT Worldwide Logistics’ Ray Fennelly joins us just in time for Earth Day to share his company’s latest sustainability report. We’ll learn what scope 3 means and why it’s a big deal for the transportation industry.

Fortis Analysis’ Ross Kennedy talks about weaponizing supply chains; a potential ag industry crisis; inland waterways; and the biggest problems shippers face today.

Plus, J.B. Hunt’s Shelley Simpson says we’re in a freight recession; a driver smashes a truck; piano-playing truckers; GPS folly; and signing off in style. 

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