On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude are talking about how 6 River Systems acquisition by Shopify is advancing end-to-end e-commerce automation solutions, the power of digitization and network for freight during COVID, the state of trucking from a driver’s perspective, and we’ll play it forward with a country music and trucking sensation. Plus, Nikola earnings, OOIDA’s play for detention pay, trucking adds jobs, top trucking songs, will Mulan be the next Trolls: World Tour, and more. They’re ...
Aug 07, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 206
On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude talk about a shocking incident in Florida where a man is caught on camera clinging to the hood of an ABF truck, how LTL freight works, XPO’s digital and diversity initiatives, and this week in news. They’re joined by special guests - Lou Amo, President, Freight Brokerage and Expedite at XPO; Jill Clifford, President at Aborn & Co.; Jeff Boswell, Recruiter at Universal Capacity Solutions at Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc Plus, a SONAR powered breakdo...
Aug 03, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 205
On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude are talking about the rise of warehouse automation and why it’s a leading space for innovation, how BCB Transport is helping drivers in the time of COVID, a trucker shares their story of finding lost money at a rest stop, and we have an orchestral #PlayItForward. Plus, news on Amazon setting a new record for shipping costs, prosecutors push for prison time for former Uber exec, and SwissPorts PPP problem. They’re joined by special guests Vince Martinelli, ...
Jul 31, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 204
On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude talk about companies going in different directions on COVID safety protocols, is it Christmas in July for truckers, the outlook for air freight, and logistics marketing tips. They’re joined by special guests - Blythe Brumleve, Owner at Digital Dispatch; Bryan Schreiber, Manager of Air Cargo Business Development at Columbus Regional Airport Authority; Zachary Ramirez, Director of Sales and Marketing at Ally Logistics. Plus, a SONAR powered breakdown of the ...
Jul 27, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 203
On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude are talking about FreightWaves’ $37M funding raise, how to pitch on Shark Tank, tips on talking to shippers, freight coaching, and the viability of blockchain in transportation. They’re joined by special guests - Craig Fuller, CEO and founder at FreightWaves; Tom Burden, CEO and founder at Grypmat; Paul Stippich, traffic manager at TipTop Poultry; The Freight Coach Chris Jolly; and Bruno Silva, software engineer at BasicBlock Also, Good News Bad News conce...
Jul 24, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 202
Live from FreightWaves 3PL Summit set 2 with special guests Johnny McCord, CEO and Founder, Loadsure, Hope White, CEO, H.D. White Logistics , Haley Evans, VP of Sales, TriumphPay. Watch Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Visit our sponsor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 22, 2020•31 min•Ep. 201
It's episode 200 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Live from FreightWaves 3PL Summit set 1 : Josh Main, Strategic Alliances at Truckstop.com; Russ Felker, CTO at GlobalTranz; Prasad Gollapalli, CEO & Founder at Trucker Tools; Garrett Wolfe, Vice President Of Product Management at TriumphPay. Watch Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Visit our sponsor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 22, 2020•44 min•Ep. 200
On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude talk about the rise of education in transportation, driver safety, moving freight for films, second quarter challenges due to COVID and race, we #PlayItForward with an original song, and we pregame before FreightWaves’ next virtual event, the 3PL Summit. They’re joined by special guests - Mitch Luciano, President and CEO, Trailer Bridge; Brendan Dawson, Founder & CEO AccidentPlan; Susan Soccolich & Matthew Camden Virginia Tech Transportation Instit...
Jul 20, 2020•59 min•Ep. 199
On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude are talking about scorching summer freight volumes, Redwood’s latest push to connect digital platforms, carrier/shipper pricing strategy, electric fleets, #PlayItForward with a new trucking tune, and wonder what the world of freight would be like were everything made of cake. They’re joined by special guests - Eric Rempel, Chief Innovation Officer for Redwood Logistics; Curtis Garrett, VP of Pricing and Carrier Relations, Recon Logistics; Tim Reeser CEO an...
Jul 17, 2020•30 min•Ep. 198
On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude talk about human trafficking in trucking charges, AI and the supply chain, another border bust, the price of poor insurance coverage, and Forward’s addition of LTL services. They’re joined by special guests - Scott Cornell, Transportation Lead and Crime and Theft Specialist at Travelers Insurance; Chris Torrence, VP of Strategic Ops at Optimal Dynamics; and Dave Southworth, COO at Mauka Logistics Plus, a SONAR powered breakdown of the freight market as we ...
Jul 13, 2020•58 min•Ep. 197
On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude are talking about the state of autonomous trucking, Pilot Flying J’s 7th Annual Road Warrior Contest, Adam Robinson’s next freight project, Ricki Eric plays it forward, and this week in freight news and data. They’re joined by special guests - Steven Root, Senior Manager - Loyalty, Pilot Flying J; Krystian Gebis, Founder @ Autobon AI; Ricki Erik and Michelle DeFronzo President at ImEx Cargo; Adam Robinson, Vice President, Product Marketing SONAR at Freight...
Jul 10, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 196
On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude have a SONAR powered breakdown of a soaring freight market, review the expanding electric semi landscape, and talk about the PPP extension. They’re joined by special guests - Thomas Healy, Founder and CEO at Hyliion; Kevin Jessop, Marketing Manager at Cerasis; and Alan Adler, Detroit Bureau Chief at FreightWaves. Also, Emily Szink, with this week’s Big and Little Deals concerning insurance, Coca-Cola cutting reefer jobs, big gains in trucking employment, H...
Jul 06, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 195
On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude are talking about what trucking executives have to say about economic recovery in the freight market, Nikola’s Badger vs Tesla’s CyberTruck, building a culture through M&A, the TQL class action suit, and using freight media platforms responsibly. They’re joined by special guests - Mitch Luciano, President and CEO, Trailer Bridge; Lance Healey, Co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer, Banyan Technology; Nathan Lewis, Owner/Operator; Joel Wituka, Founder...
Jun 29, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 194
On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude are talking all about the logistics that drive companies like Anheuser-Busch InBev, CKE Restaurants (Carl’s Jr./Hardee’s). Plus, this week in freight markets, California’s first electric truck mandate, and PPP loan Ponzi schemes. They’re joined by special guests - Angie Slaughter, VP, Sustainability, Logistics, SVC & Capabilities Procurement at Anheuser-Busch InBev, North America; John Brewer, Director of Distribution and Logistics at CKE Restaurants, ...
Jun 26, 2020•59 min•Ep. 193
On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude have a SONAR powered breakdown of the freight market, they dive into the latest Cass report, talk about trucking’s heros, and crack the case of the containerized cocaine. They’re joined by special guests - Scott Cornell, Crime and Transportation Business Lead and Crime and Theft Specialist, Travelers Insurance; David Aschenbrand, Director, Business Development, Eastern US, Lineage Logistics; Greg Miller, Senior Editor, FreightWaves And, Emily Szink, with t...
Jun 22, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 192
On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude talk about Nikola’s battle with Bloomberg, Deuce Drone bringing you Buffalo Wild Wings, contact tracing in the supply chain, and live music. They’re joined by special guests - Craig Fuller, CEO and founder at FreightWaves; Robert O’Dwyer, Logistics Industry Principal at Kronos; Randy Hudson, The Freight Broker Coach; Dylan Williams, Walmart Team at The Kraft Heinz Company; Rhett Ross, CEO at Deuce Drone And, Good News Bad News concerning construction sites...
Jun 19, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 191
On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude talk about freight volumes rising, Nestle’s keys to becoming a Shipper of Choice, air cargo, rethinking the fashion supply chain, and making roads safer. They’re joined by special guests - Michael Leto, CEO, Emerge; David Braunstein, President, Together For Safer Roads; Brian Laung Aoaeh, co-founder, REFASHIOND Plus, today’s big and little deals with Emily Szink concerning Chewy, concealed carry laws, 42,000 stuck at sea, Nikola’s Nasdaq debut, ‘Jaws’ and ...
Jun 15, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 190
On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude talk about allegations of racism against a major US 3PL from former employees, plus the state of driver recruitment in 2020, mental health in the supply chain, and a brokerage CEO who went OTR this week. They’re joined by special guests - Craig Fuller, CEO and founder, FreightWaves; Wayne Cragg, Owner/Operator; Stan Duncan, Senior Recruiter, Tallgrass Freight Company; Kalvin Mitchell, Trucker Driver, Werner.; Nicole Scroggins, ex-BlueGrace Logistics; Selwy...
Jun 12, 2020•59 min•Ep. 189
On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude talk about the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2019, GE’s next round of job cuts, and this week in freight. They’re joined by special guests - Ellen Voie, founder of Women In Trucking; Erik Hansen, Customer Experience Rep, Dispatch; Greg Ackner Vice President at Capital Logistics, LLC. Plus, a SONAR powered breakdown of the freight market as we dive deeper into where rates and volumes will be headed this week. And, Emily Szink, with this week’s Big and ...
Jun 08, 2020•59 min•Ep. 188
On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude talk about Nikola Motor Company going public, St. Christopher’s getting closer to their $1 million goal, a trucker and CEO ride along, and diversity in the supply chain. They’re joined by special guests - Trevor Milton, CEO at Nikola Motor Company; Andrew Silver, CEO at MoLo Solutions; Hope White CEO at H.D. White Logistics; Wayne Cragg and Dave Abels, CEO at The Dart Network. Plus, Good News Bad News concerning the NBA playoffs, Trolls World Tour, and Cea...
Jun 05, 2020•58 min•Ep. 187
On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude talk about impacts on freight as America mourns, supply chain leaders step up and speak out to lend support to protests, and XPO Logistics makes more cuts. They’re joined by special guests - Shannon Currier, Director of Philanthropy & Development, St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund; Kenneth Carter III, President, Ameriton Freight & Logistics LLC.; Jennifer Clymer, Director/Producer, MPTF. Plus, a SONAR powered breakdown of the freight market as w...
Jun 01, 2020•58 min•Ep. 186
On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude talk about NASA’s first historic launch with SpaceX from American soil, what the FMCSA had to say about broker price gouging, boots getting the boot, and freight data powered by SONAR. They’re joined by special guests - Mark Wiese, Manager, Deep Space Logistics, NASA; Trey Griggs, Global Director of Sales at Hubtek; Chandler Magaan, Founder and President at Next Exit Logistics; Bryan Schreiber, Manager of Air Cargo Business Development, Columbus Regional A...
May 29, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 185
On today’s Memorial Day weekend episode, Dooner and The Dude talk about broker margins coming in weak, Gartner’s Supply Chain Top 25, woeful auto cybersecurity, and can supply chains cause allergies? They’re joined by special guests - Doug Potvin, Chief Financial Officer, Trinity Logistics; Mark Vickers, CEO of Borderless Coverage; Ken Sherman, Vice President and General Manager, IntelliTrans. With Good News Bad News featuring e-scooters, Kohl’s, Target, fugitive smuggling, and donkey reunions. ...
May 22, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 184
On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude talk about Comcar filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Are more carriers in trouble? Why Hertz bankruptcy will make the auto industry’s troubles go from bad to worse. Also, Uber cuts 1000s of jobs and shuts down self-driving truck program. They’re joined by special guests - Michael Leto, CEO at Emerge; Laurance Alarado, CEO and co-founder at WARECAP; John Kingston, editor-at-large, FreightWaves. Plus, a SONAR powered breakdown of the freight market as we dive...
May 18, 2020•59 min•Ep. 183
On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude talk about Amazon facing increased pressure to release coronavirus infection numbers after another warehouse employee died, HOS rule changes, and surprising consumer confidence numbers. They’re joined by special guests - Todd Fain, President, Recon Logistics; Carly Reeves, AVP, Marketing, TriumphPay; Matthew Milewski, Connected Vehicle Marketing Director, Navistar; Ingrid Brown, Owner/Operator, Rollin’ B Good News Bad News featuring PPP loans, Arkansas Mo,...
May 15, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 182
In this episode, Dooner and The Dude broadcast live from the set of FreightWaves LIVE @ Home and focus on technology, productivity and remote team collaboration. They chat with Lean Tech’s David Bell; Banyan’s Lance Healey; TriumphPay’s Derrick Dunker; Truckstop.com’s Stephen Bindbeudel; and FreightWaves’ Chris Henry. Plus bonus content of FWL @ Home event wrap up and Best In Show (audio only). Watch Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...
May 12, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 180
On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude are talking about meat shortages causing super markets to institute rationing, trucking loses 88,000 jobs, and will tightening in reefer markets rub off on dry van? Joining them will be Trey Griggs, Global Director of Sales at Hubtek to talk about launching TABi at FreightWaves LIVE @Home and virtual networking. BasicBlock’s CEO and co-founder Taylor Monks talks about raising venture capital during a pandemic and the power of responsive payments. Plus, a S...
May 11, 2020•59 min•Ep. 181
On today's episode, Dooner and The Dude are talking about Trump’s comments on “price gouging”, murder hornets in the supply chain, and we’ll recap FreightWaves LIVE @Home Plus, special guest Bob Pishue,Transportation Analyst, Inrix. And, Good News Bad News regarding USPS, PPE, and more. Then we hear it from you in Comment Section Rodeo. Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Watch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 08, 2020•30 min•Ep. 179
Dooner and The Dude kickoff and close THE virtual event to define freight. Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 07, 2020•30 min•Ep. 178
On today's episode, Dooner and The Dude are coming to you live on Day 2 from THE virtual event to define our industry: FreightWaves LIVE @Home with 3 sets on this single episode! With guests Justin Bailie, Chief Stratgey Officer, Rose Rockett; Rishi Mehra, Director of Strategy, Trimble MAPS; Jeff Clark, Truck Driver; Charlie Jatt, Commercial Lead, Waymo; Jake Fields, CTO and co-founder, Platform Science. Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...
May 07, 2020•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 177
