On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to FreightWaves Editorial Director Rachel Premack about her coverage of this past chaotic year in freight. From trucking bloodbaths to the issues with big ships, they’re hitting on every major story that has impacted supply chains. SuperTrucker Justin Martin takes us on a trip to the worst truck stop bathrooms in America. We’ll also find out if you can get ticketed for driving with an unmade bed, drivers who’ve been stranded after another...
Apr 12, 2023•56 min•Ep. 566
On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to SuperTrucker Justin Martin about the trucking market downturn turning 1 year old. We’ll hear the driver’s perspective of just how bad things may be. Also, should you get a company tattoo and what’s freight’s least favorite Easter candy? Estes Forwarding Worldwide acquired Legacy Logistics and is intent on offering best-in-class trade show and exhibit services. Lance Harcrow and Ernie Magalotti fill us in on what it all means and how tr...
Apr 07, 2023•56 min•Ep. 565
On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is coming to you live from FreightWaves’ 3PL Summit. We’re diving deep on double brokering stats, scaling tech, surviving a down market and diversifying your freight network. Special guests are Ann Marie Jonkman, senior director of global 3PL industry strategies at Blue Yonder; Kyle Wegman, senior director of product management at Turvo; Steven West, director of logistics at Reibus; Steve Hackney, head of success and solutions at Front; and Brent Hu...
Apr 05, 2023•56 min•Ep. 564
On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to XPO CSO Ali Faghri about spinoffs, LTL stand-alones, market disruptions and the company’s M&A plans. First Gear Inc.’s Erica Reiss has created a 1:64 scale replica of the silver screen’s most notorious autonomous truck, the Green Goblin from “Maximum Overdrive.” We’ll talk about turning a legend into a tiny die-cast truck and deliver a recap of what went down at the Mid-America Truck Show, where the Goblin debuted. ARL Transport’s ...
Apr 03, 2023•56 min•Ep. 563
On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by SuperTrucker Justin Martin, who is LIVE in Louisville, Kentucky, at the Mid-America Trucking Show. We’ll be taking you inside the event as we take a look at the most badass drivers, trucks and tech in the industry. Special guests include Gord Magill, Lee and Lisa Schmitt, Dan Lindsay, Charles Gracey, Paul Gibson, Andy Dishner, Christian Gonzales, Chris Daniels, Todd Ziegler, Tom Thaxton, Anthony Talanaca and maybe even a surprise maniac...
Mar 31, 2023•59 min•Ep. 562
On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking about the logistics of home delivery meal kits. Daily Harvest’s Wesley Williams talks about the journey from source to final mile for meal kit delivery. Zeem Solutions’ goal is to electrify fleets through its zero-emissions-as-a-service model. Don Peer joins us to talk about how Zeem plans to be a single-source solution for leasing, servicing, parking, charging and energy storage using zero-emission commercial vehicles for a price less th...
Mar 29, 2023•56 min•Ep. 561
On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to ArcBest about its new Vaux system, which promises to load a trailer in under five minutes. With double brokers, ghost loads, scams and every indiscretion in between, do load boards need a massive overhaul? FreightWaves’ JP Hampstead looks at the current issues plaguing freight. HDVI co-founder Reid Spitz talks about how it is helping fleets leverage telematics to lower premiums, mitigate risk and reward drivers. Everything is Logistics...
Mar 27, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 560
On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to former NFL star Desmond Clark about his journey from Super Bowl to dock doors. The former Chicago Bear founded Bear Down Logistics just under a year ago. We’ll learn who’s a tougher opponent: Aaron Rodgers and the Packers or a bad freight market. Covenant’s Matt McLelland spent the last three days at Daimler Truck North America in Portland, Oregon, learning about its latest updates on autonomous vehicles, battery electric, CARB 2024 ch...
Mar 24, 2023•56 min•Ep. 559
On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to FreightWaves founder and CEO Craig Fuller about the personal impact of the sale of U.S. Xpress to Knight-Swift. FreightWaves’ Rachel Premack hears that produce season is going to be weak this year — and that’s bad news for truckers. Plus, she looks at the U.S. Xpress/Knight-Swift deal and the Big Mac cost of living index. Is Nikola a real company or just a zero interest rate downhill phenomenon? FreightWaves’ Alan Adler’s answer may su...
Mar 22, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 558
On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to a man who has Optimus Prime on a mission to help kids. Joe Fiduccia, the owner of Optimus is Here, built the world’s first and only screen-accurate replica of “Transformers: Age of Extinction”-era Optimus Prime. “Optimus has personally touched countless families who have faced hardships in life, those who needed some encouragement and those who just love anything related to the ‘Transformers’ franchise.” — Optimus is Here Bloomberg’s L...
Mar 20, 2023•56 min•Ep. 557
On today’s St. Patrick’s Day episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is getting into how you keep track of your freight. Do you know where your containers are when the streetlights go out? Tim Higham is the CEO of InMotion Global Inc., which offers the popular TMS solution AscendTMS. He shares the stats on how brokers/carriers/shippers are booking, moving and tracking loads in the TMS in 2023. Rob Jensen, founder of the startup MiiPlan, is building digital twins that allow you to view your operation...
Mar 17, 2023•56 min•Ep. 556
On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is coming to you live from FreightWaves’ Supply Chain Meets FinTech virtual event. Did FreightTech almost experience an extinction level event? FreightWaves editorial director Rachel Premack has the latest on Silicon Valley Bank and how it may have impacted freight. Speaking of risk, ZenHedge CEO Krishnan Kandasamy talks about mitigating freight transportation risks in a post-pandemic world. TriumphPay’s EVP, Chief Operating Officer & Chief Rela...
Mar 15, 2023•56 min•Ep. 555
On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to American tanker trucking badass Taylor Barker about life on the road and his music. He talks about trucking wastewater out of East Palestine, Ohio, his view of the tanker market, in-cab surveillance, ghosts and we’ll hear his song “What I Wouldn’t Give.” StreetDrone is on a mission to automate yard logistics. We’ll talk to StreetDrone’s co-founder Mark Preston about how they intend to revolutionize the industry. Lose your freight, you’...
Mar 13, 2023•56 min•Ep. 554
On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to transportation safety expert James E. Lewis about everything you need to know about truck accidents. How do you protect yourself, your drivers and your customers in this operating environment? We’ll lay out strategies for safety and success. TForce Worldwide’s Tom Griffin shares the importance of running a flexible supply chain. Trucker Path’s Chris Oliver tells us what the best truck stops in America are. Dunavant’s Melzie Wilson want...
Mar 10, 2023•56 min•Ep. 553
On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is catching up with FreightWaves’ Rachel Premack to talk about FreightWorks’ shutdown and Norfolk Southern’s mounting issues. Warehouse robots, rise up! We’ll learn about the latest bots from Michael Carmody at Tompkins Robotics. Better call Bart! Project44’s Bart De Muynck talks about his latest supply chain hotline, p44’s vision quest and what’s going down at the Food Shippers Conference. Back The Truck Up’s SuperTrucker shares the driver’s perspe...
Mar 08, 2023•56 min•Ep. 552
On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to Hyliion CEO Thomas Healy about the latest on their road to zero emissions trucking. We’ll find out how the quarter treated them, what’s ahead, and will answer your questions in a free-for-all Q and A. Continuing the discussion on zero-emissions, FreightWaves Tyler Cole talks about what’s hot and what’s not in that space. BlueCargo is using DrayTech to connect drayage trucking companies, logistics providers and shippers. BlueCargo found...
Mar 06, 2023•56 min•Ep. 551
On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking about the state of cybersecurity with The Cybersecurity Studio’s co-founder Ben Bellamy. We’ll find out just how vulnerable our supply chains are. Able Transport Solutions founder Liz Wayne went from accidentally walking into this business to building an amazing brokerage. We’ll hear about her career journey and learn why she loves ugly freight. Then it’s a double dose of WHAT THE TRIVIA as Zuum Apps’ Mustafa Azizi, Jacobs’ Delaina Morse ...
Mar 03, 2023•56 min•Ep. 550
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 ...
Mar 01, 2023•56 min•Ep. 549
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 ...
Feb 27, 2023•56 min•Ep. 548
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 fre...
Feb 24, 2023•56 min•Ep. 547
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 tell...
Feb 22, 2023•57 min•Ep. 546
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 Szo...
Feb 20, 2023•56 min•Ep. 545
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 i...
Feb 17, 2023•56 min•Ep. 544
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 ...
Feb 15, 2023•56 min•Ep. 543
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 y...
Feb 13, 2023•56 min•Ep. 542
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...
Feb 10, 2023•55 min•Ep. 541
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 ste...
Feb 08, 2023•56 min•Ep. 540
On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by ShipHero founder Aaron Rubin. Rubin, who owned a lifestyle e-commerce brand, founded ShipHero after getting sick of sucky warehouse software options. We’ll find out how he’s simplifying the complicated for over 5,000 ecommerce brands. Is the Port of Los Angeles back? JCT Transport COO Ian Weiland brings us a port report straight out of SoCal. We’ll find out about the state of drayage and chassis and how import volumes are shaping up. Tr...
Feb 06, 2023•56 min•Ep. 539
On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Covenant’s Matt McLelland. Both guys just red-eyed from Manifest in Vegas and are going to get into what truck tech was buzzworthy for a major over-the-road carrier. What’s going on with shipping? Campbell University’s Sal Mercogliano talks about cracks in the alliances, how not to tip a cargo ship and Chinese spy balloons. Troy Larkin at Citta Brokerage dives into the dark art of duty drawback, which allows shippers a way to get 99% of...
Feb 03, 2023•56 min•Ep. 538
On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is catching up with Black Rifle Coffee Co.’s Ben Richey to talk about bombs, coffee beans and building a brand with military logistics. Richey has brought his Special Forces training to the logistics operations at Amazon, Pepsi, Frito-Lay and now Black Rifle Coffee Co. Did you know that there is only one parking spot for every 11 drivers in the USA? Truck Parking Club co-founder Evan Shelley is looking to provide short-term parking for truckers by m...
Jan 30, 2023•56 min•Ep. 537
