WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to FreightWaves Rachel Premack about Girl Scout Cookie shortages, brokerage layoffs, rail safety oversights and what pet food and Lunchables have in common.

UberFreight senior economist Mazen Danaf breaks down the freight market. He looks at volumes, capacity, fleet expansion and the outlook for the second half of the year.

Back The Truck Up’s SuperTrucker rants about lack of driver training, semi truck sideshows, delivering to the wrong address, Big Brother in your rig, passing the time in a truck and more.

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On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking about the state of drone delivery. FlyTrex CEO Yariv Bash shares the latest in unmanned aerial delivery and what we can expect from the industry in ‘23.

We’ve been in a freight recession for nearly a year, but what does that say about the greater economy? AIT CEO Vaughn Moore talks about how this year will be a tale of two halves.

This year started with travelers feeling first hand how the cost of inaction can sting. But is SouthWest all that different than your own dock door? C3 Solutions CRO Greg Braun shares how an inefficient dock costs you drivers and customers.

New study says more than ⅓ of drivers could wash out of the industry this year. FreightWaves Joe Antoshak authored the report and is here to share what it all means.

Plus, flatbedding TIE Fighters; east vs. west supply chain war; trucking birds; and would you quit for $2,000?

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On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to NASA about the logistics of resupply missions in space. Kristina Gonzalez from NASA shares the proverbial bill of lading on launching goods into orbit.

Parade is helping 3PLs go digital with their capacity management solution. We’ll learn how that’s working out for their partners and get the full Parade founders story from CEO  Anthony Sutardja, CTO Tony Wu and Account Executive Jesse Taylor.

Has inflation spiraled out of control in freight? Traveler’s Elizabeth Simpkins shares what goods are being hit the hardest.

Plus, Wyoming white out; truckers help Ohio; wind vs containers; poor FedExecution; a Pixar story come to life and more.

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On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking about a closed loop reverse logistics system that’s driving furniture rental company Fernish to success. Kristin Toth shares how customer service and execution are allowing the startup to punch well above their weight.  

Waabi is trying to solve for autonomous trucking at scale. Dustin Koehl shares how the tech that they’re developing is the highway to adoption of autonomous trucks. 

QuickLoadz has built an automated trailer. Sean Jones tells us how they developed the product, demos it, and talks about the trailers that will power an autonomous future. 

Plus, close call in Wyoming; cold calling isn’t dead; and robots take over the warehouse. 

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On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking about the role the humble pallet plays in the supply chain. PalletTrader’s Kevin Kull is here to talk about a revolutionary market place to buy and sell pallets and what that says about the freight economy.

We go even deeper into the numbers driving freight with FreightWaves Donny Gilbert as he breaks down rates, volumes, contracts and more.

Are legacy logistics keeping the supply chain at a standstill? CloudSort founder and CEO Derek Szopa is here to talk about how they’re using tech to rebuild a more efficient middle mile.

Plus, Thompkins Robotics T-Sort robot; truckload of 200,000 Cadbury eggs stolen; maintenance solution for an EV truck; getting out your frustration and more.

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On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to TForce Worldwide’s Tom Griffin about the increased reliance on automation and the depersonalization of logistics. What does it all mean for relationships, ROI and your freight?

CSA scores for hours of service have changed. Reliance Partners’ Mark Barlar gets us compliant with the latest on DOT regulations impacting your drivers.

The Sense Per Mile podcast team comes to blows on WHAT THE TRIVIA as Charles Gracey and Paul Gibson battle it out to see who can take home the crown in our unique spin on supply chain and trucking trivia.

Plus, Coyote layoffs; Norfolk Southern faces backlash; a dog saved on a highway; a potty for your truck; today in rates; and more.

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On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to FreightWaves’ Rachel Premack about the ecological disaster caused by the Norfolk Southern derailment in Ohio.

What do Bubble Wrap and beer have to say about the economy?

Riteload is trying to reinvent logistics with a broker-free load board.  Riteload founder and CEO Matthew Kane talks about everything that’s right and wrong about booking loads.

Not every driver loves the all-seeing eye of the dashcam but it’s hard to argue against how they’ve protected drivers and carriers in a court of law. J. J. Keller’s Rick Malchow talks about how dashcams can be your greatest line of protection against nuclear verdicts.

Back The Truck Up’s SuperTrucker talks about the best Valentine’s gifts for truckers; Zoox autonomous cars get approval in Cali; hazmat spills; cutting in line; and dumb truck stunts.

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On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking about defending your fleet. Modern thieves now have hacking, Chinese spy balloons, cyberattacks, location stalking and a whole host of other tools in their arsenal for infiltrating your fleet. Terry Reinart founded Fleet Defender to address the critical need to protect the world from bad actors attempting to disrupt Governments, companies, and supply chains across the globe. He’s here to tell us how he’s keeping your fleet on lock.

When you’ve got freight too big for your average broker, call heavy haul specialist Chad Crosby. He’s here to share the ins-and-outs of oversized loads and what you need to know when shipping big. 

FreightWaves’ Alan Adler is looking into the Cummins billion dollar electrolyzer business and the maturing hydrogen market. 

Plus, when Philly fans attack; Weinermobile theft; men fall in vat of chocolate; how Tesla’s Giga Texas moves cars; was the Super Bowl field worth $800k and more. 

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On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to StoneLoads’ Patrick Wells about the logistics of moving stones, building a marketplace for them and why that side of the business rocks.

How do the logistics work behind shipping goods to Hawaii and Alaska? SeaWide Express’ Monica Thornton talks about connecting shipments from the lower 48 to HI/AK.

3PLs are taking a hit in this economy and looking to cut costs. Valoroo’s Nick Schrock talks about how his company is using outsourcing to fill in the gaps on repetitive tasks.

Plus, a brazen Amazon driver robbery; are you ever too old to truck; the Southwest-FedEx near miss is reenacted; an excavator saves a deer; helping a driver out; fuel point best buys; and more.

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On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is thinking inside the box with FreightWaves’ Rachel Premack. Is the humble cardboard box the latest indicator that consumer demand is eroding following the pandemic?

From riverside double-wide to blockbuster brokerage, it’s the Edge Logistics story with Will Kerr.

Trucker battles trucker in our unique spin on trivia. Who will win when Back The Truck Up’s Rooster squares up with SuperTrucker in a battle of the wits?

Plus, the logistics community steps up with aid for Turkey and more.

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