On Episode 776 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to FreightWaves’ Kyle Taylor about whether carriers will have a frightening time in the freight market this quarter. They’ll break down all the volumes, rejects and rates driving the market into 2024. Truck drivers have an average life expectancy of 61. Garrett Steenblik was driving cross country when he saw himself heading full speed toward an early grave. Now, he’s lost 200 pounds and is spreading the message on trucker fitness. Freight fr...
Oct 28, 2024•45 min
On episode 775 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Overhaul’s Danny Ramon to look at the data behind the cargo and rail theft epidemic. We all saw the recent rail looting in Chicago and have heard the ever increasing reports of freight theft, but what do the numbers say? DOT is putting $30 million towards truck parking. We’ll get the latest details on what’s happening from OOIDA’s Lewie Pugh. We’ll also look at what a new study by The National Academies of Sciences has to say about the driv...
Oct 25, 2024•45 min
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Oct 23, 2024•44 min
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Oct 21, 2024•46 min
On episode 772 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to NASA’s Logan Kennedy about the logistics of sending humans back to the moon. We’ll find out how they’re preparing for the Artemis missions, how the landers they’re using work, and what we hope to gain from it back here on Earth. We’ll also let some kids ask NASA. Dooner’s former boss and mentor at FedEx Trade Networks, Tamara Collyer, takes us to school with some Duty Drawback 101. We’ll find out how shippers are getting 99% of their tarif...
Oct 18, 2024•47 min
On Episode 771 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to Roadie CEO Marc Gorlin about how Spirit Halloween is delivering this spooky season. Spirit Halloween, North America’s leading Halloween retailer, is tackling this with its first e-commerce same-day delivery program with the help of Roadie, a UPS company, to offer same-day delivery from Spirit Halloween's online store across the U.S. What do you need to know about running hazmat in 2024? Starz HazMat Consulting CEO Wendy Buckley schools us...
Oct 16, 2024•46 min
On Episode 770 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is joined by Justin Martin to talk about rail looting in Chicago; SpaceX’s historic launch; QR code parking scams; DHL’s Tesla Semi testing results; drinking raw milk; and more. How do FEMA and disaster relief loads work in 2024, and what is the role of trucking in times of crisis? BWS Logistics’ Cecelia Hull tells us everything we need to know to get trucking during and after a natural disaster. Pilot has teamed up with the University of Tennessee and...
Oct 14, 2024•46 min
On Episode 769 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is joined by freight analyst Tanner DeHart. We’re breaking down the market and how it impacts truck cost. We’ll also look at how breakeven can vary wildly between carriers. On Thursday Elon Musk predicted that all transportation would be autonomous within 50 years. Just hours later, Tesla revealed its Robotaxi and Robovans. We’ll look at what those are and whether his prediction could come true. Truck Parking Club’s Reed Loustalot gets into the paid ve...
Oct 11, 2024•46 min
On Episode 768 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about Hurricane Milton’s devastating path toward Florida. With the Southeast still recovering from Helene, Milton heads for Florida as a Category 4 hurricane. We’ll look at the impacts the storms are having on the freight market, the roads, the people and the places they’ve put underwater in October. We’ll also find how the Florida government works with the Waffle House storm center, and we’ll see what that Waffle House Index is saying. The ...
Oct 09, 2024•46 min
On Episode 767 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about Hurricane Milton’s pathway towards Florida and the incredible relief efforts some logistics companies are providing in the Asheville, North Carolina, area. The port strike has been resolved for now, but just how disruptive were those three days of lockdown last week? xChange’s Christian Roeloffs breaks down the impacts from what shutting down every major port on the East and Gulf coasts had. We'll also find out what we need to know abo...
Oct 07, 2024•46 min
On Episode 766 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about the ILA port strike ending. Thursday afternoon a deal was reached that extended the ILA’s master contract until Jan. 15. How quickly can supply chains recover from this week’s shutdown, and what led to the resolution? We’re breaking it down. J.B. Hunt CEO and President Shelley Simpson is one of the most dynamic leaders in the entire supply chain industry. This year she ascended to the CEO position at J.B. Hunt and has been passionate a...
Oct 04, 2024•45 min
On Episode 764 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to What’s Going On With Shipping’s Sal Mercogliano about the ILA port strikes as they enter Day 2. With ports from Maine to Houston shut down due to the strike, what impacts will we see in the supply chain, how are negotiations going, and when will it end? We’ll break it down. With Carrier411 announcing the FreightGuards can’t be deleted, a new startup called Carrier Defender is the latest line of defense for trucking companies looking to pr...
Oct 02, 2024•46 min
On Episode 763 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to Operation Airdrop’s Ryan Spellman about how they’re flying in aid to those impacted by Hurricane Helene. Operation Airdrop uses volunteer pilots to deliver critical supplies. With I-40 and parts of I-26 shut down, their work is more crucial than ever. With just hours to go before ports from Maine to Texas go on strike, we’ll take a look at how shippers and logistics firms are bracing themselves for impact. On Sunday, President Joe Biden r...
Sep 30, 2024•46 min
On Episode 762 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to Kaylee Nix about the fallout from Hurricane Helene, which made landfall days before ports are set to go on strike across the East and Gulf coasts. We’ll look into how this convergence of perfect storms will hit supply chains. Freight theft is out of control but Next 72 Intelligence may have a solution. Bruce Anderson shares how they’re using cellphone geolocation tracking to collar cargo thieves. ODeX is trying to simplify payments for tr...
Sep 27, 2024•45 min
On episode 762 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by NASA’s Jason Dickerson to talk about the logistics of moving rockets. From barge to space, how does this type of heavy haul work? We’ll find out the logistics of NASA’s barge Pegasus. Ryder and Terminal have teamed up to digitize yards and have achieved 99% accuracy with AI computer vision. We’ll find out how from RyderVenture’s Mike Plasencia and Terminal Industries’ Max Constant. Plus, shippers scramble before port stikes; hurricane Helen...
Sep 25, 2024•46 min
On Episode 761 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about global trade and tariffs with OEC Group’s Erik Rosica. Rosica discusses how tariffs are the new political weapon in industrial relations and how supply chains are being impacted. From Section 321 tariffs to Trump’s vow to raise tariffs on China, will supply chains pay the price? You know all those videos we post of trucks getting hit by trains? Operation Lifesaver is trying to put a stop to them and all train tragedies by bringing awar...
Sep 23, 2024•46 min
On episode 760 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Covenant driver Don Lord and his son Jason. Combined, they’ve driven for over 5 million accident-free miles! Don was just honored by Covenant with a check for $7,500 and a customized truck. We’ll find out how he’s managed to stay safe while running enough miles to circle the globe 120 times. Plus, a National Truck Driver Appreciation Week roundup featuring Noritta Taylor at OOIDA, Kylla Lanier at Trucker Against Trafficking, Nick LaFalce at...
Sep 20, 2024•46 min
On episode of 759 WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is coming to you live from FreightWaves’ Net Zero Carbon Summit. At the event we’ll catch a preview of our new documentary “Rebuilding the Gateway to America.” In this segment we’ll look at the need for cost parity with diesel in order for electric semis to get in gear. We’re also going on a test drive in a Nikola battery electric truck and a hydrogen powered fuel cell EV. Link Logistics Tyler Deaton talks about solar, LED and EV solutions that fleets a...
Sep 18, 2024•46 min
On Episode 758 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is kicking off National Truck Driver Appreciation Week by checking in with the drivers and seeing why they’re so cynical about it. We’ll learn what driver appreciation is really about as well as some of the deals and events the industry is putting out there for truckers. Neither Labor Day nor Hurricane Francine was much help when it came to propping up the spot market. Low rates have carriers limping through September. Travelers’ Craig Leinauer looks a...
Sep 16, 2024•44 min
On Episode 757 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about Wabash National getting hit with a $462 million verdict in a trailer equipment case. Armchair Attorney Matthew Leffler breaks down the case he calls “The largest strict liability verdict against a trailer manufacturer in US History.” Here’s something scarier than Jason Voorhees this Friday the 13th. Cargo theft is up 49% in the first half of 2024. Overhaul’s Danny Ramon breaks down the shocking statistics on an issue many freight execu...
Sep 13, 2024•46 min
On Episode 756 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to J.J. Keller’s Kathy Close about changes to your CDL and the Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse. With over 160,000 drivers in prohibited status, we’ll find out how this will impact your drivers and your fleet. NASCAR driver William Byron dropped by Relay Payments’ office on the eve of the Quaker State 400 playoff series race in Atlanta. We’ll learn about the logistics of prepping for race day. AVRL’s Chadd Olesen weighs in on the good, the b...
Sep 11, 2024•46 min
On episode 755 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is coming to you live from Relay Payments HQ in Atlanta to celebrate the 2024 Haul of Fame winners. Truck drivers are the unsung heroes of our nation. They work tirelessly to ensure our shelves are stocked and too often their hard work and dedication goes unnoticed. The Relay Haul of Fame is dedicated to thanking drivers and casting a spotlight on the selfless deeds they do day in and out. We’ll catch up with this year’s winners, Deb Labree and Roger Ma...
Sep 06, 2024•46 min
On episode 754 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is back from Labor Day with FreightWaves’ Kyle Taylor to break down the post-holiday freight market. Was Labor Day a peak season catalyst or have rates failed to gain momentum? Pilot Flying J is celebrating truck driver appreciation week with their Pilot Flying J 2024 Road Warrior Contest. Jordan Spradling stops by to talk about how drivers can win and what you need to do to nominate them. We’ll also learn about their new partnership with the University...
Sep 04, 2024•45 min
On episode 753 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by supply chain super consultant Brittain Ladd to talk about how Costco leveraged its supply chain to become the third largest retailer in the world. Nearly one third of Americans count themselves as members and the company is now expanding into East Asia. Ladd shares how Costco is using tech to scale the business even further. MoLo co-founder and podcaster Andrew Silver returns to the show to talk about the state of the industry and lessons l...
Aug 30, 2024•46 min
On episode 752 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is joined by Titan Casket CEO Scott Ginsberg. He’s here to show off the company’s revolutionary new casket and to talk about the logistics of the ultimate final mile: death. We’re getting a temperature check on the economy and the freight market with Reliance Partners’ Thom Albrecht. Another freight magician stops by the show in an attempt to prove a survey wrong that says women find magic to be one of the most unattractive hobbies. YardView Yard Manag...
Aug 28, 2024•46 min
On episode 751 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking about the Canadian government's order for striking union workers to get back on the job. That trains may be back on track but Paul Boucher, president of the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference says that the decision is, “disastrous for labor.” Kansas Highway Patrol’s Trooper Ben Gardner stops by the show to talk about staying safe on the highway. Magic has been called one of the least attractive hobbies that a man can have. Energy Transport Grou...
Aug 26, 2024•46 min
On Episode 750 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about the Canadian government ordering an end to the rail lockout. CN has ended its lockout, but CPKC is continuing its work stoppage. Scammers are targeting zero-emission fleets in California by offering them bogus Telsa Semi reservations. Talon Logistics Inc.’s Mike Bush talks about how it works and why his company didn’t fall victim to it. A couple of ladies of logistics clap back against creeps contacting them in their direct messages. J...
Aug 23, 2024•46 min
On Episode 749 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about a potential rail strike in Canada that could begin this week and how it would disrupt freight for months. What are the logistics of publishing a book? “Theft of Fire” author Devon Eriksen stops by the studio to talk about his latest novel involving a deep-space trucker and an intergalactic cargo heist. We’ll find out what it’s about and how to go from your next great idea to getting your novel on store shelves. Consolidation is happeni...
Aug 21, 2024•45 min
On Episode 748 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner welcomes Super Trucker Justin Martin back to the show. They’re talking about whether Kamala Harris should price-cap spot rates; truck driver pranks that go too far; a harrowing video of a UPS driver; and the merits of truck stop sushi. Freight Science’s Intelligent Decision Automation platform helped with rerouting shipments automatically right after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. We’ll learn from Paper Transport Inc.’s Wes Kornowske how the te...
Aug 19, 2024•45 min
On episode 747 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by GCaptain’s John Konrad V to talk all about the Red Sea conflict, America’s need for shipbuilding; and the decimation of the U.S. merchant marine. What happens when a driver dies on the road? It can be incredibly challenging for surviving family members. That’s why Robert Palm started Truckers Final Mile, a charity dedicated to helping trucking families when the worst happens. Plus, FreightWave’s CEO and founder Craig Fuller offers debate ch...
Aug 16, 2024•46 min
