WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

Trump and trade: Method to the madness?; moving the world’s largest trainsetOn Episode 800 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to Fortis Analysis’ Ross Kennedy about Trump’s early trade moves. From delayed tariffs to the death of de minimis shipments out of China, we’ll cover it all. We’ll also look at Trump saying that the U.S. will take over the Gaza Strip. Is it America first?FreightWaves and Elizabeth’s Moving & Storage have teamed up to move the world’s largest trainset. Dooner went up to Cincinnati to check out the logistics of this 20-trailer megashipment and rode along in a semi with one of the loads and driver Donny. Journey’s Morgan MacDermaid stops by the studio to talk about recruiting in Q1 and how the job market is looking.Wattsmen Diesel House’s Sam Watts has the top 10 Critical and top 10 Acute violations for 2024.Plus, MLB Truck Day is the first sign of spring; UPS delivers in North Carolina; and more. Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Channel 146.Watch on YouTubeCheck out the WTT merch storeSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On episode 799 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by GenLog’s CEO Ryan Joyce to talk about their $14.6M Series A. We’ll find out how this will help them in their fight against freight theft and fraud.Owner-operator Jayme Anderson says that load boards like DAT aren’t doing enough to prevent scammers. He’ll talk about his heated debates with the DAT and will tell us why he doesn’t think they’re listening to owner-operators. It’s also A1 vs Heinz 57 and Jayme and me chug our favorite steak sauces. Counteract’s Simon Martin and Daniel LeBlanc are all about tire maxing. They say that when it comes to tires it’s all about balance.BlueYonder’s Ann Maire Jonkman shares LSP strategy. Over the weekend the world was flipped on its head with tariffs against Canada, Mexico and China. Where do we move from here?Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Channel 146.Watch on YouTubeCheck out the WTT merch storeSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts#WHATTHETRUCK #FreightNews #supplychain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On episode 798 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by the special guest co-host Reed Loustalot from Truck Parking Club.They’re covering headlines about Trump’s 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada that start on Saturday; and the best fleets to drive for in ‘25.We’ll also find out how Truck Parking Club has massively scaled available truck parking for drivers through great business acumen…and viral TikTok videos. Plus, we’ll talk about our big plans together for the Mid-America Truck Trucking Show.David Bell built Lean Solutions Group, now he’s making AI agents who are answering the call at CloneOps. We’ll find out all about what’s good in the supply chain AI landscape.Freight Essentials Dylan Admire shares the latest on his lawsuit against WWEX Group. Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Channel 146.Watch on YouTubeCheck out the WTT merch storeVisit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 797 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to all about chocolate and the Valentine’s Day supply chain with Bissinger’s Chief Chocolate Officer Dan Abel Jr. With Valentine’s Day just two weeks away, we’ll find out how this more than 300-year-old chocolatier is filling mailboxes and relationships with the best handcrafted chocolates in the nation. Harbor Trucking Association CEO Matt Schrap gives us the down and dirty on the drayage scene in California. With the Advanced Clean Fleets waiver now officially withdrawn by Trump, what does this mean for fleets serving some of America’s busiest ports?Plus, $200 million Chinese smuggling ring busted at Southern California ports; judge blocks Trump funding freeze; BelugaST goes belly-up and more.Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Channel 146.Watch on YouTubeCheck out the WTT merch storeVisit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On episode 796 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to Coyote Container’s William Hall about his experience owning a Nikola Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle for the past year. He’ll share the highs and lows of ownership, if the truck is viable for an operation like yours, and what changes to EV mandates mean for the future of EV trucks.Firecrown Founder and CEO Craig Fuller is getting the Motion Museum on track. He stops by the show to talk about our weekend mission to Massachusetts to check out the Railroad Hobby Show, our plans for content, and the logistics behind bringing a museum of freight miniatures to life.R&R Express’ Anthony Impavido rates the strap work. Plus, Trump vs Colombia, CN braces for strike, Taylor Swift advances to Super Bowl, dogs on lawnmowers, and more. Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Channel 146.Watch on YouTubeCheck out the WTT merch storeVisit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On episode 795 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by OOIDA’s Lewie Pugh to talk about why his organization is urging President Trump to ditch the speed limiter mandate. We’ll also find out what the freeze on FMCSA rulings means for drivers and fleets. Surfact is building the next generation of freight trackers. We’ll meet their CEO and founder, Per Magne Helseth. LoadPartner is making your next TMS open-source. We’ll find how they’re breaking down the walls on closed systems with their platform when Garrett Allen and Chase Osbourne drop by. Plus, a win for driver privacy; trucks with rocket launcher trailers; distracted trucker in Toronto; and more.Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Channel 146.Watch on YouTubeCheck out the WTT merch storeVisit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 794 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about the historic Southern storms that have frozen freight across the Gulf of America.President Trump announces his plan to impose 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico starting February 1st. In addition, his administration's regulatory freeze puts the speed limiter mandate; broker transparency; automatic emergency braking systems and more in limbo. Freight fraud and cargo theft dominated the headlines in 2024; will the problem get even worse in 2025? Travelers’ Scott Cornell breaks down the latest trucking insurance trends. Virtual Freight Inspections’ John Kemp talks about how they’re accelerating the claims process by combining world-class technology with boots-on-the-ground inspectors.Frigid weather will be creating problems some people might not have seen coming this week across the U.S. Winter storms and below-freezing temps don’t just make it miserable for humans to be outdoors; animals seek shelter where it’s warm, dry, and protected as well. For rodents like rats and mice, one of the nicest places to hunker down is inside our vehicles. CoverSeal’s Ken Huening talks about how his product will protect your truck from rodent damage.Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Channel 146.Watch on YouTubeCheck out the WTT merch storeVisit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 793 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to Overhaul CEO Barry Conlon about their $55 million funding round and the fight against the rapidly escalating issue of freight fraud. We’ll find out why they’re betting big on AI to counterpunch.Adam Wingfield is putting together a new master class in trucking for FreightWaves. He stops by the studio to talk about what it takes to run a fleet in 2025 and what he hopes truckers and trucking companies learn from his new program.Plus, Switch 2 supply chain; Pokemon release causes chaos at Costco; Uber passenger tries to crash into semi truck; Walgreen’s plan backfires; and more.Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Channel 146.Watch on YouTubeCheck out the WTT merch storeVisit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On episode 792 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by FreightWaves’ John Kingston to talk about California’s surprising decision to withdraw its clean truck EPA waiver request ahead of Trump’s inauguration. Kingston also takes a look at escalating diesel prices and tells fleets what to watch for in Q1.Logistics companies step up to send aid amidst devastating California wildfires. WARP’s Daniel Sokolovsky shares how his group is putting together a relief effort for those impacted by the fires and let’s us know how we can help. Tai’s Walter Mitchell lays out strategic planning for freight brokers in ‘25. Then we’ll find out what’s good in insurance tech from Demotech’s Joseph Petrelli and Transportation Insurance Experts’ Steven Munro.Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Channel 146.Watch on YouTubeCheck out the WTT merch storeVisit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On episode 791 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by What’s Going on With Shipping’s Sal Mercogliano. Sal lends his maritime expertise to break down U.S. interest in Greenland, Panama Canal, and Canada. They’ll also take a look at the ILA-USMX port deal; global trade disruptions; and what to look out for in ocean shipping in 2025.Plus, diesel price rises; autonomous trucking’s triangle problem and more. Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Channel 146.Watch on YouTubeCheck out the WTT merch storeVisit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices