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On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are coming to you live from FreightWaves’ Domestic Supply Chain Summit.

At the event we’re talking about disruptions, solutions and outlooks for ’22.

With very special guests: Steven Leonard, chief sales and customer engagement officer at ArcBest; David Stone, senior director of freight brokerage at Ryder; Adam Compain, SVP of product marketing at project44; Glenn Jones, GVP of product strategy at Blume Global; and Sam Lurye, CEO at Kargo.

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On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are talking about the Central Freight Lines shutdown. After 96 years the carrier has called it quits. We’ll look into what that means for its customers and we’ll share job opportunities for its displaced workers. 

John Brewer, director of distribution and logistics at CKE Restaurants Inc., is serving up fast food logistics and tells us how Hardee’s/Carl’s Jr. keeps drivers fed this holiday season. 

Brian Runnels, vice president of safety at Reliance Partners, shares his thoughts on who is going to get the good drivers available in 2022.

Keith Beckman, SVP of strategy and business development for shipper services at TriumphPay, wants to speed up your back office. 

Michael Beelar, VP of supply chain and logistics at Innovecs, explains what Ukraine means to Western supply chains. 

Ryan Pamplin, director at Taimen Transport LLC, drops in at the studio. 

Plus, Love’s delivers meal kits to military families; the Postal Service needs help with Operation Santa; investing in Lego is more lucrative than gold; and should you get your landlord a Christmas gift? 

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On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are calling the hogs! We’re highlighting Arkansas as a supply chain hub and how the Razorbacks and J.B. Hunt are making this area the epicenter of freight. 

We’re joined by David Dobrzykowski, Director, Master of Science program in Supply Chain Management and students Kasey Grovey, Olivia Kellstrom, and Robert Cooperescue from the University of Arkansas Walton College Supply Chain Management Department as well as Shelley Simpson, chief commercial officer and EVP of people and HR at J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. With a surprise appearance from Brian Fugate and sign-maker Luke.

Ingrid Brown joins us to announce her new FreightWavesTV show and podcast “America on 18 Wheels” and talks about the business of hauling wreaths.  

Trent Broberg, CEO at Acertus discusses inventory availability, the Infrastructure Bill and what it means for automotive logistics and EVs. 

Plus, good news bad news concerning parking, tips, foul-mouthed crows and vicious otters.

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On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are talking about the art of capturing container ships on film with photographer Nick Souza. We’ll learn how he gets such amazing pics of these beasts of the ocean. Looking for the perfect gift for the freight lover in your family? He’ll tell us how to get prints of your favorite shots. 

Mason George, President at IMC National Accounts discusses the dramatic increase in detention and demurrage fees. He also introduces us to peel piles and how they could help with port congestion.

FreightWaves’ Grace Sharkey shares what’s good in the freight world and what’s going on at the point of sale.

Plus, ocean shipping lobby grilled on carrier profits; cargo theft up as thieves take advantage of increased shipments; US won’t ban killer robots and more. 

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During the Great Resignation, companies have faced 40% worker turnover, yet trucking faces 90%-plus driver turnover every single year

On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are talking to Maven Machines’ Rachel Firestone about the real reasons behind the perceived driver shortage. Find out how quality-of-life concerns, a lack of parking and excessive wait times push truckers out of the industry and keep new drivers from entering.

Three generations of Charles Gracey are in charge at Hot Seat Services for this bloodlines segment. They’re joining us to talk about the influence of family in freight while giving advice on hiring and retaining drivers. 

The Dude shows us what’s on the radar in SONAR, including TEU throughput, wait times, rates and a look at TRAC. 

Kinsley Partners’ Frazer Kinsley talks about the importance of partnerships in unwinding the supply chain crisis.  

Plus, 96 container ships are waiting to berth at SoCal ports; the inability to produce pushes Class 8 orders to the lowest November in 26 years; truckers get a $7,800 COVID-19 vaccine bonus at a Canadian carrier; the Lego Titanic is one-third of the way to port; and you won’t believe what happened on a Delta flight.

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On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are talking about turnover in trucking and whether drivers should chase sign-on bonuses. Brian Runnels, vice president of safety at Reliance Partners, chimes in on why bonuses aren’t always what they seem. 

Convoy co-founder Grant Goodale is team driving with Isaac Wilke, owner of Starlight Transportation and a Convoy Haul Star. They’re talking about how drivers partner with Convoy, how carriers are building their businesses on the platform and what Wilke is seeing out on the road and at the docks. 

CarrierDirect’s Robert “Strongest Man in Logistics” Bain teaches us how to make heavy lifts in the gym and mad gains on your bottom line in freight. 

Fresh Street’s Jordan Dickerson plays it forward with a track from his band Bitter Pills and gives us the lowdown on grocery logistics. 

Tive CEO Krenar Komoni teaches us the art of making an out-of-this-world logistics commercial. 

Plus, good news, bad news regarding 24/7 port hours; an overflow of Amazon packages; pallet thefts at Walmart; and more.

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On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are talking to SEKO Logistics’ Brian Bourke about this year in freight, the cargo situation as we race toward Christmas, peak season insights, whether abandoned containers are an issue and if the supply chain bullwhip will crack next year.

DHL Supply Chain North America’s Jim Monkmeyer talks about the issues that will dominate the conversation in the freight world next year.

Travelers’ Scott Cornell teaches us how to protect our shipments by carrier vetting for cargo theft.

Plus, retail inventories are up ahead of the holidays; FTC launches a probe into supply chain snarls; a FedEx driver in Alabama dumped parcels on six occasions; a look at Black Friday/Cyber Monday; and how to get your company on a Very WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Christmas special. 

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On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are talking to Mark Cushing, founder and CEO at Animal Policy Group, about the importance and value of pet-friendly employment policies for office workers and drivers.

Bryan Buckley, CEO/founder at Helmand Valley Growers Co., tells us about his company. HVGC is a veteran-owned and -operated cannabis manufacturer that donates 100% of its profits to studying how cannabis could treat PTSD, chronic pain and other veteran issues. He’ll tell us how the supply chain has hit the cannabis business.

Patty Pappas, co-founder of Hello Again, is helping women get through menopause with a cannabis-based solution. We’ll find out the why behind her company and how supply chain delays have impacted the components needed for her goods. 

Steve Ferreira, founder and CEO at Ocean Audit Inc., hits us with his latest port report. We’ll find out how containers are flowing as we race toward Thanksgiving. 

Andy Owens, CEO at A&M Transport, shares his thoughts on workforce development in trucking. 

Plus, Thanksgiving dinner up 14%; Labor Department sues Paccar over firing worker who publicly questioned COVID safety; new bill aims to get more female drivers in the cab; woman swallows AirPod; CMA CGM delivers the turkey; and more.

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On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are talking to Steam Logistics CEO Jason Provonsha about the company's massive expansion in Chattanooga as well as its war against brokerage noncompetes.

Lauren Gleason, deputy port director, business development at Massachusetts Port Authority, tells us how the Port of Boston got big ship-ready and what that means for New England shippers in '22.

Eric Rempel, chief innovation officer at Redwood Logistics, shares how his company is partnering to win. We’ll learn what Redwood's partnership with Freightos means for the industry and the company. 

Graham Jamrock, wind turbine driver at Jordan Carriers, tells us about the process behind hauling massive wind turbines. 

Dale Young, vice president at World Distribution Services, discusses e-commerce during peak season and what that means for space, hiring, fulfillment and innovation.

Plus: Stranded drivers in Canada get a helping hand; DoorDash driver delivers unwanted surprise; Jack Daniel's takes a spill; unsolicited carrots; and more.

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On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are talking to VIAHART CEO Molson Hart about what Black Friday/Cyber Monday is going to look like for small retailers and Amazon sellers. 

Convoy co-founder Grant Goodell discusses the FreightTech 25, the driver market and cutting out the empty calories in freight.

The Kraft-Heinz Company and HEMI’s Trent Zuberi is talking about the grocery supply chain and if you’ll have any issues finding ketchup to put on your turkey this Thanksgiving. 

“Mr. Supply Chain” Daniel Stanton shares what he’s thankful for and what his biggest turkeys are this year. 

Plus, U.S. Xpress’ trucking outlook; did Trevor Milton get his trial moved; Port of Vancouver hit by storm; a miraculous crash; and is the driver shortage a myth? 

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