WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to FreightWaves’ Craig Fuller and John Paul Hampstead, who break down the last days at Convoy and explains what went wrong. We’ll also learn who else may be in trouble and why winter is coming for brokerages. Edison Motor’s Chace Barber shows off its brand new electric semi truck and explains how it’s going to bring it to market. We’ll learn the story behind this semi that’s built by truckers for truckers.Metafora’s Ryan Schreiber joins us from TIA’s Technovations conference to share the vibe from the floor, talk about challenges in the FreightTech market and tell us what tech actually has a chance. Mr. Supply Chain Daniel Stanton shares the latest in supply chain career development and learning.Plus, Amazon’s warehouse robots scare employees; Flock Freight’s failed ad campaign; how to get a falcon out of your warehouse; and a new way to play basketball. Watch on YouTubeVisit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by FreightWaves Craig Fuller to discuss breaking news about Convoy potentially shutting down.  Shatranj Capital Partners’ Brittain Ladd stops by to break down supply chain strategy. Who is making the right moves; what went down at Flexport; where is the money going; what M&A needs to happen now; and what companies are about to become zombies if they don’t change?FreightWaves’ Thomas Wasson talks about why brokers are on the brink; the economic impact of the UAW strike; and J.B. Hunt’s earnings. FreightWaves’ Justin Martin and Thomas Wasson talk about freight’s most unpopular opinions; a trucker organization in need of help; and the worst ways to die at work.Steam’s Lee Britain explains why his team threw 48 water balloons at Steve Cox. He’ll also let us know how they’ve kept the gongs ringing in a down market.Watch on YouTubeVisit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is joined by FreightWaves’ Justin Martin to talk about a freight recession like none other. We’ll find out why one expert is saying the industry won’t normalize until 2025.Is the driver shortage a myth? Rates and freight tender rejections sure say so. We’ll break down why this myth keeps getting perpetuated by the media.Pay, parking and fuel prices top ATRI’s list of key issues. We’ll break down the latest list covering both carrier and driver concerns.Cambridge Security Seals’ Claudia Coetzer teaches us everything we ever wanted to know about the humble world of seals.Travelers’ Tim Drucker educates us on the difference between inland and marine cargo insurance.Plus, toughest delivery locations; amusement parks for dads; unique sleep cabs; and Taylor Swift fans storm AMC.Watch on YouTubeVisit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking about DHL Express joining forces with four zoological institutions to fly eight manatees more than 1,000 miles back to their temporary Florida homes. We’ll learn from Joe Collopy at DHL and Becky Ellsworth at the Columbus Zoo the logistics of hauling manatees for rehabilitation. FreightWaves’ Greg Miller looks at global shipping’s new flash point, Israel. He lays out how shipping executives are preparing for the conflict.AIT Worldwide Logistics’ Angela Mancuso discusses the hiring market for freight forwarders. How hard is it to find employees, are there opportunities and what’s the value of building a skilled workforce?F Staff founder and CEO Justin Clarke talks about the business of placing drivers. We’ll learn what the job market is like right now for truckers.Plus, Flexport cuts 20% of its global staff; two trucking companies shut down; a port tour; how not to deal with a flat tire; and more.Watch on YouTubeVisit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Duke AI’s Marcus Cooksey to talk about its new fully automated back-office assistant. It’s Siri for your supply chain and promises to automate document management, audit invoices and detect errors. Andrew Silver built a FreightTech giant with Molo Solutions. Now that he has exited the company, he’s on to his next venture — one that hits close to home for me: podcasting. We’ll dive deep into his career journey and we’ll find out what The Freight Pod is all about.FreightWaves’ Justin Martin and Understand LTL’s Curtis Garrett update us on the Estes hack; tell us how truckers move the mail; show pre-trip inspection fails; and talk about ejector seats in trucks.FreightWaves’ Alan Adler updates us on big news regarding Hyliion potentially dropping the Hypertruck ERX.Plus, U.S. container imports are above pre-COVID levels; astonishing river cleanup solutions; and more.Watch on YouTubeVisit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to Armchair Attorney Matthew Leffler about the landmark TQL verdict. Now that a judge has ruled TQL owes thousands of former employees overtime pay, what will it mean for every other brokerage? Freight fraud is out of control. FreightValidate’s Nathan Ebel’s new software solution that combats fraud just dropped. We’ll find out how it works.FreightWaves’ Thomas Wasson breaks down trucking markets, a strike at Mack Trucks, warehouse automation and more.So you’ve been in a semi-truck accident, now what? Wattsmen Diesel House’s Sam Watts breaks down what to do in a worst-case scenario. Plus, rate the strap work; Canadian Thanksgiving; roadside performance art; and horrible truck stop creations. Watch on YouTubeVisit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking about a massive plunge in outbound tender volumes nationwide. What’s causing it? A bad market, the UAW strike or Ozempic?Uber Freight and Waabi are teaming up on autonomous loads with a new 10-year deal. Waabi’s Dustin Koehl talks about drivers-as-a-service robotics and how that will factor into digital brokerage services. The Scheduling Standards Consortium announced the achievement of a landmark milestone — the publication of its technical standard for developing scheduling APIs for transportation management systems. Now that it’s live, Raj Subbiah at Uber Freight and Chirag Modi at Blue Yonder get us up to speed on how it works.Booking per-load insurance has historically been time-consuming and frustrating for motor carriers and freight brokers, so Reliance Partners and McLeod Software have teamed up to streamline the process. Per-load shipper’s interest insurance is now integrated directly with McLeod. Reliance Partners’ Mark Vickers tells us everything we need to know.Josh Gonzalez co-founded a freight market in one of the worst markets in history. We’ll find out why this Amazon alum is bullish on his new trucking company, TJG Logistics. Plus, why Georgia police got a semi; emergency alert snitches on the Amish; bad trucking investments; and why you should always wear a hardhat. Watch on YouTubeVisit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is celebrating 10-4 Day with Hyliion’s Thomas Healy. Hyliion’s Hypertruck ERX just got a crucial CARB certification. Now Hypertruck ERX-equipped vehicles qualify as a near-zero-emission vehicle (NZEV) under both CARB Advanced Clean Truck (ACT) and Advanced Clean Fleet (ACF) rulings. We’ll find out what it means for this next generation of trucks.Gongs have been causing controversy across social media and no company has been closer to the epicenter of that chatter than Steam Logistics. Steve Cox brings his gong down to the studio to settle the great brokerage gong debate.Agile links your brand with high-quality trucks that serve as mobile billboards, literally driving your business forward. We’ll meet Agile co-founder Tom Shea to find out what’s good in the world of truck advertising. Beta Consulting Group’s Trey Griggs’ Broker Carrier Summit is just a week away. We’ll find out what’s in store for the logistics community at this event.FreightWaves’ Justin Martin updates us on the Estes hack, speed limiters and clean porta potties and gives his take on whether Flexport should have let Nelly perform at its event. Watch on YouTubeVisit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to Andy Shiles and Lalo Solorzano at Simply Trade Podcast about what would happen to trade in the event of a government shutdown. While one was averted, we’ll look at the geopolitical risks in both the USA and China that could impact your supply chains.Trucker Ryan Loyva is heavy hauling loads and raising funds for service dogs for veterans. We’ll learn all about the new air fresheners he’s selling based on his own road dog, Cash. J. J. Keller’s Tom Bray breaks down everything we need to know about FMCSA’s Crash Preventability Determination Program.Recording artist Frank Fletcher debuts his new track, “Cold Dark & Lonely.”FinPark’s Britton Wesson talks about how he’s trying to solve the truck parking problem, then he lays down his own trucking song. Plus, 74 cents separates contract and spot rates; conflict at UAW strike points; Spirit Halloween’s seasonal sensation; a new shipping movie drops on Netflix; a self-transforming Optimus Prime; and why you need to keep your eyes on the road. Watch on YouTubeVisit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is hosting Please Advise Summit II with a collection of some of the greatest minds in freight. They’re breaking down the hottest headlines of the week; violence at UAW strikes; hangover cures; robot lumpers; if tracksuits help you book more loads and more. Reed Loustalot, Paul-Bernard Jaroslawski, Stephen Schlecht, and TJ O'Doan make up the panel.Ever see a beautiful semi rolling down the road and wonder how that incredible wrap got on it? We’re going to learn the art of wrapping a semi truck from Total Truck Branding’s Mario Lekovic.What’s the methodology behind CSA scores and how do audits work? Fleetworthy Solutions’ Robert Proctor goes beyond compliance as he breaks down everything we need to know about CSA scores. Calvin Aplin, a logistics manager at US Army talks about military logistics and talks about why he is eyeing a transition to civilian logistics.Plus, BNSF layoffs; emotional support alligators; hangover cures; sending an F1 car to Vegas; and Facebook’s new glasses.Watch on YouTubeVisit our sponsorVisit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices