On episode 716 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is coming to you LIVE from Miami at Redwood’s Customer Advisory Board Spring 2024. We’ll learn what customers, executives and supply chain leaders have to say about the state of the market, collaboration, innovation, and surviving through hypergrowth and sustained freight recessions. With special guests Erin Breen, EVP Supply Chain Solutions at Redwood Logistics; Megan Fortenberry, Chief Operating Officer at RWI Logistics; Russell Gibson, Corporate Dire...
May 22, 2024•46 min
On Episode 715 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about the great American Zyn supply chain crisis. Freight brokers across the United States are reporting stockouts, and the Zyn website is backordered. We’ll look at what’s happening. Trucker and influencer Clarissa Rankin is a celebrity judge for Relay Payments’ Haul of Fame awards. Later this year, Rankin, NASCAR’s Jeff Gordon, Relay’s Ryan Droege and I will be selecting the best drivers in the industry based on your nominations. We’ll fin...
May 17, 2024•46 min
On Episode 714 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about Trump’s vow to end Biden’s EV mandates. Electric trucks have received a lot of blowback from the trucking industry as cost estimates could exceed a trillion dollars, but would this be the right call? We’ll dive into it. Speaking of electric trucks and high costs, ZO Motors North America aims to solve that. We’ll learn from CEO Joost de Vries how ZM Trucks plans to build EV trucks at cost parity with diesel. FreightFacts CEO and co-foun...
May 13, 2024•46 min
On Episode 713 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about a cargo theft ring in California that has shippers on edge. NXTPoint Logistics’ Andrew Lockwood talks about the rise in theft in the Golden State. Covenant’s VP of sustainability, Matt McLelland, joins the desk to co-host. He’s looking at a report released by The Wall Street Journal and Ryder that says EVs cost 56% more to operate than traditional trucks. From trucker to trucking company CEO: Greenfalls Logistics’ Dushawn Falls shares ...
May 10, 2024•46 min
On Episode 712 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about the state of fleet management. J.J. Keller’s Josh Lovan breaks down the company’s latest fleet survey and lays out the challenges that carriers say they’re facing. TriumphPay’s Shawn Ludgate highlights pain points in factoring and shares solutions to the issues. Logistics companies are teaming up to help after the bridge collapse in Baltimore. Ryan Turman, Kevin Speers and Kenneth Payne talk about how they’ve joined forces to help offe...
May 08, 2024•46 min
On Episode 711 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to Offshift’s Dr. Mark Manera about driver health. Do truckers have a ticking time bomb in their chest? We’ll find out how America’s road warriors can set their GPS toward better health. FreightWaves’ Thomas Wasson looks at market health. A slew of bankruptcies, layoffs and disappointing earnings reports has struck the industry this spring. Will the beatings continue until morale improves? Roadtex’s Frank Hurst breaks down big-box retail on-...
May 06, 2024•46 min
On Episode 710 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about the Federal Trade Commission’s ruling that bans noncompetes. Armchair Attorney Matthew Leffler breaks down what the ruling means for employees and employers, and looks toward what’s next. The University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s Haslam College of Business supply chain management programs are consistently ranked among the highest in the nation and the world for their industry-relevant curriculum, innovative research and custom programs....
Apr 26, 2024•46 min
On Episode 709 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is coming to you live from FreightWaves’ Small Fleet & Owner-Operator Summit. FreightWaves’ Alan Adler joins the show to talk about electrification options for small fleets. Are any of them viable yet? Truck Parking Club’s Evan Shelley and Hunter Shearer are celebrating their 365th parking location. We’ll learn how they’re rapidly scaling the number of available parking spots for America’s drivers. Trucker and internet personality King Spud plays a...
Apr 24, 2024•46 min
On Episode 708 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about the great freight data debate between FreightWaves and DAT that’s going down at the Future of Supply Chain in Atlanta in June. The loser of the debate will make a $10,000 donation to the charity of the winner’s choice. The freight recession has now outlasted the pandemic bull run. FreightWaves’ Thomas Wasson breaks down our latest report and let’s us know when the market will find a heartbeat. We’re celebrating Earth Day with Loyalty L...
Apr 22, 2024•46 min
On Episode 707 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to Dominick Angelo Tullo of T&R Oil Co. about fuel fraud, scams and skimming. Tullo has firsthand experience with all the black hat tricks of the trade and shares a story about a scam that cost his company a few thousand gallons of fuel. It’s been three weeks since the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore. How has cargo been disrupted? Overhaul’s Ronald Greene talks about impacts to auto and other commodities. He also warns shi...
Apr 17, 2024•46 min
On Episode 706 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to Brush Pass Research’s Kevin Hill about his latest data on freight brokerages. There are 35% more freight brokerages than there were five years ago but 10% fewer than there were one year ago. Are we close to finding the floor in this market? We’ll see what the numbers say. Put the phone down, driver, it’s Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Distracted driving claimed 3,308 lives in 2022, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Adm...
Apr 15, 2024•46 min
On Episode 705 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to Edison Motors Ltd. CEO Chace Barber about the troubles facing his EV truck Topsy in Canada. After the company was recently denied a grant, Canadian opposition parties are demanding a probe into alleged government kickbacks. Barber shares his side of the story. Road Dog Coffee Co. says it brews its coffee in tribute to America’s truckers. We’ll meet Road Dog’s founder, Spencer Squire, to taste test his beans and see if they’re roadworthy. ...
Apr 12, 2024•46 min
On episode 704 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking about the FMCSA’s under-21 apprenticeship program. So far, only 113 motor carriers have applied and 34% of those have been rejected. We look into why. Drivers, start your engines! Relay Payments CEO Ryan Droege gets us off the starting line for their Haul of Fame 2024 that will see a pair of drivers win a NASCAR experience in Atlanta. We’ll find out all about the event and how you can nominate drivers for this amazing opportunity. 1970 Group ...
Apr 10, 2024•46 min
On Episode 703 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is kicking off the eclipse by taking a look at the freight market. Will eclipse disruptions have any impact on rates? Woo pig! We’re talking to the University of Arkansas about its supply chain program — what students are learning, how the program works, how you get your master’s degree online and more. David Dobrzykowski, Brian Fugate and students join us. Armchair Attorney Matthew Leffler is breaking down the latest in the project44 vs. FourKites def...
Apr 08, 2024•45 min
On episode 702 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to Operation Livesaver’s Jennifer DeAngelis about eclipse readiness, being track-aware and freight disruptions. Dredging Contractors of America’s William Doyle talks about the recovery and rebuilding surrounding the Key Bridge in Baltimore. How long will it take, what needs to be done and what role does dredging play in rebuilding this key connector in Charm City. Calvin University stops by to show off its supply chain program. We’ll learn al...
Apr 05, 2024•45 min
On Episode 701 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to Glid Technologies founder and CEO Kevin Damoa about the world’s first road-to-rail autonomous solution. FreightWaves’ Alan Adler is fresh off a test ride in an Aurora autonomous truck. We’ll find out his impressions. We’ll also learn what goes down at GM’s fuel cell lab. Reliance Partners’ Jessie Merritt shares tips on choosing an insurance policy that’s appropriate for your size, scale and growth plans. Plus, spring storm topples trucks,...
Apr 03, 2024•45 min
On Episode 700 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to Campbell University’s Sal Mercogliano about the latest on the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. Who is on the hook to pay for it, how long will it take, what will it cost, and how will it impact shipping? Mercogliano has some answers. FreightWaves’ Thomas Wasson dives into the data behind the market. How did Q1 look, and will Q2 be an improvement? Dickgistics’ Matt Dickman calls himself the Gordon Ramsay of warehousing. We’ll learn the l...
Apr 01, 2024•46 min
On Episode 699 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is joined by Roadie CEO Marc Gorlin to talk about the company’s latest report, “Is Same-Day Delivery Worth the Hype?” We’ll look at the costs, logistics and consumer demands driving this category and if retailers are winning. EOS’ Gregory Hayes talks about how the U.S. Navy is retaking control of its supply chain via reshoring and 3D printing. We’ll learn the latest on how 3D printing is being used at the most demanding level. Trey Griggs and Dan Linds...
Mar 29, 2024•1 hr 1 min
On Episode 698 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to project44 CEO and founder Jett McCandless about the bridge strike in Baltimore. What happens in the aftermath of the Francis Scott Key Bridge’s collapse? We’ll also look at what’s new with project44 and what 2024 holds for the visibility space. J.J. Keller’s Mark Schedler is talking about road tests and driver screening. We’ll find out how to filter out the bad apples and how to make sure you’re not putting your fleet and your clients at ...
Mar 27, 2024•1 hr 1 min
On Episode 697 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to Coyote Container’s William Hall about the company’s Nikola Fuel Cell EV truck. Now that Coyote Container has had the truck in service, how is it performing under real loads and on really challenging roads like Donner Pass? FreightWaves’ Grace Sharkey just got back from the Mid-America Trucking Show with a full trailer load of impressions and takeaways from the largest trucking show on Earth. Plus, Sharkey will also look at a new ELD hack ...
Mar 25, 2024•46 min
On episode 696 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner and special guest co-host Hunter Shearer from Truck Parking Club are coming to you live from the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Kentucky with some of the hardest hitters on the scene. Watch on YouTube Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 22, 2024•1 hr 1 min
On Episode 695 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to Commissioner Carl Bentzel of the Federal Maritime Commission. They’re diving deep on the Red Sea conflict, safe passage in trade, Panama Canal water levels and the state of U.S. ports. Sope Creek Capital founder Kevin Nolan is doing his best Elvis impression as he talks about the brokerage casino. Can brokers really beat the house? Nolan has taken a ton of gambles in this industry, and today he tells us what worked, what didn’t and what h...
Mar 18, 2024•1 hr
On Episode 694 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about a wild week in freight that saw a Swift trailer arsonist convicted, a shipment of Pittsburgh Penguins bobbleheads stolen and another CDL school busted for fraudulent testing. Airbus’ distinctive new airline is ready to haul whale-size loads, and FreightWaves’ Eric Kulisch is here to tell us all about it. It most recently helped move a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. Kulisch will also tell us if more airline incidents are happening than normal....
Mar 15, 2024•1 hr 1 min
On Episode 693 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to Ship Happens’ Jennifer Morris about putting a carrier in do-not-use status. When is it OK to issue FreightGuards and pull carriers from your network? Morris advises. Fillogic CEO Bill Thayer tells us why omnichannel is dead, shares how holiday returns went, updates us on the state of reverse logistics and tells us why 2024 is the year of partnerships. FreightWaves’ Thomas Wasson is crunching the numbers in SONAR to tell us about what the ...
Mar 13, 2024•1 hr 1 min
On Episode 692 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is joined by Sisters of the Road’s Debbie Dingo. From March 1 to March 21, the Sisters of the Road are on a journey from California to the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS), championing the cause of women drivers. Their mission? To spotlight the remarkable women who’ve been navigating the highways for decades, defying stereotypes and driving change. Trucker Tools CEO Kary Jablonski is picking apart produce season. Will this year’s be the hail mary the m...
Mar 11, 2024•1 hr 1 min
On Episode 691 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is joined in studio by Redwood’s vice president of sourcing and author Gubio Henrique. They’re talking about his new book “Insights To Nearshoring.” We’ll find out the good, the bad, the winners, the losers and what’s happening now in this emerging space. CtrlChain CEO and founder Giovanni Gubbels talks about turning assumptions into data-driven decisions. Northland Trucking Risk Control’s Anthony Slamar is passionate about driver training and improvem...
Mar 08, 2024•1 hr 1 min
On Episode 690 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is coming to you live from FreightWaves’ 3PL Summit, where we’re looking at tech that is transforming the industry. Front’s Craig Klemp looks at emerging systems that aim to empower global and domestic trade. He’s breaking down what Front is seeing in the automation, AI and connected system space. DHL Express’ Greg Hewitt tells us about the company’s new GoGreen Plus program. GoGreen Plus is a dedicated solution to help businesses reduce the carbon emi...
Mar 06, 2024•49 min
On Episode 689 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is joined by Dad of Two Roadside to discuss the semi truck that almost went over the Clark Memorial Bridge last Friday. How much does it cost to recover a truck after an accident like that? We’ll find out. Plus, we’ll learn how towing works for drivers stuck at Donner Pass. Hydrogen semis are starting to hit the highway this year. We’ll meet Hyzon Motors CEO Parker Meeks to learn the latest about the company’s zero-emissions truck. Hyzon has recently d...
Mar 04, 2024•1 hr 1 min
On episode 688 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to Via Croatia President Zvonimir Androić about their crazy idea to play pickleball at sea. How does that even work? We’ll learn all about the logistics behind the experience. 32 Truckers a Day is a charitable organization that focuses on truck driver mental health. The group gets its name from the statistic that 32 truck drivers a day either contemplate or commit suicide. We’ll meet their founders and learn how drivers can get help. Yard Man...
Mar 01, 2024•58 min
On episode 686 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is joined by Flexport founder and CEO Ryan Petersen. Flexport made massive waves last year with the return of Petersen and the acquisition of Convoy’s tech. Today we’ll find out how Petersen’s rebuild of Flexport is coming along and how the company plans to use Convoy to rule the road. Digital Wildcatters’ Collin McLelland is on a mission to be the premiere news outlet in energy media. We’ll find out how he built his company up from a few microphones o...
Feb 28, 2024•53 min
