WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to FreightWaves’ Rachel Premack about Biden’s visit to the UAW picket line. We’ll find out the latest on the strike. We’re also looking at Flexport’s new claims about how it’s using ChatGPT. And we’ll look at the case of a few drivers who were fired for trying to unionize. Operation Lifesaver’s Jennifer DeAngelis wants to stop train tragedies. We’ll look at what went down during Rail Safety Week and learn how drivers can be safe around the tracks. Echo Global Logistics’ Zach Jecklin looks at how AI, volume and scale all need to come together in order to orchestrate trade. FreightWaves’ Justin Martin explains why OOIDA is upset about broker transparency delays, previews a new trucking video game, looks at a day in the life of a longshoreman and tells us what he’d do if a trucker drove into his pool. Watch on YouTubeVisit our sponsorVisit 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 the UAW taking action at 38 more GM and Stellantis plants. With President Biden on the way to the picket lines this week, will we see a resolution? FreightWaves Justin Martin stops by to talk about new parking in Wyoming; California’s autonomous trucking ban getting vetoed; cargo theft spiking; New York City getting robocops and more.Travelers Christopher Carpenter talks about the dos and don’ts of hauling lithium ion batteries.Konexial’s Ken Evans shares how driver workflow enhances driver experience. Attention tank truck industry carriers, private fleets, and suppliers: have you registered for this October’s Tank Truck Week 2023? It’s the largest tank truck event in North America for cutting edge innovation, powerhouse networking, and keeping up with industry trends and insights. Content and value for executives, safety, HR, maintenance, tank wash, purchasing, and more. Help drive the tank truck industry forward October 8th through 11th this year in Indianapolis, Indiana! It’s worth sending a representative. Register today at www.tanktruck.org/tanktruckweek!Watch on YouTubeVisit our sponsorVisit 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 coming to you from FreightWaves’ Net-Zero Carbon Summit. On the show we’re getting into net-zero emissions, charging and real estate solutions.Special guests are Rob Cook, chief technology officer at Sheer Logistics; Tyler Deaton, VP of building solutions at Link Logistics; and Scott Fisher, senior vice president of sales and business development at Voltera.Watch on YouTubeVisit our sponsorVisit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts#WHATTHETRUCK #FreightNews #supplychain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to Andrew Poliakoff, executive director at the Commercial Vehicle Training Association. CVTA is the largest organization of privately owned truck driving schools in the nation. We’ll find out what issues trucking schools face and how they’re solving them.FreightWaves’ Rachel Premack dives into two critical topics. We’ll find out what solutions are being presented for the truck parking shortage and why union workers are striking.FreightWaves’ Justin Martin looks at a weak truckload market; out-of-control self-driving cars; Dollar General’s growing private fleet; the Postal Service punting on surcharges; spiking fuel costs; and more.Watch on YouTubeVisit our sponsorVisit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts#WHATTHETRUCK #FreightNews #supplychain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined in the studio by special guest co-host F2F Transport’s Chris Gonzalez. With only 90 days until Wreaths Across America Day, we’ll find out how the organization is gearing up for the 2023 season and how you can help.Life at sea can be grueling. GCaptain founder John Konrad V tells us about the sacrifices seafarers make to keep the world’s freight and economy moving. Trucker Abe Notlinkin shows up for an ask-a-trucker-anything session during which we’ll find out about relationships on the road, Crocs on docks, driver shortages, parking shortages, making money and if truckers are switching to UPS.Load Secure Systems’ Victor Louis is building a new location tracking and digital documentation platform. We’ll find out how this founder is developing a new FreightTech offering. Plus, an F-35 goes missing; the FreightTech 100 is announced; capacity bleeds out of the truckload market; rate the strap work; robots get licked; CEOs go synthetic; and more.Watch on YouTubeVisit our sponsorVisit 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 NASA about the logistics of its Artemis mission to the moon. We’re speaking with NASA’s Doug Lenhardt, who is the supply chain leader for the Orion capsules which will take man back to the moon. Larry Long, CEO at General Trucking Inc., breaks down the UAW strike that could cost the industry billions. How will it impact trucking? Michael Tatarowicz, Enterprise Sales Team at Uber for Business, talks about how Uber for Business is helping drivers get where they need to go when parked and why this could be a key to driver retention.Plus, Leatherface joins WTT; Convoy’s Haul Stars; Flexport revenue falls 70%; Somali Pirates as a Service; truck booting scams; and more.Watch on YouTubeVisit our sponsorVisit 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 car-hauling expert Dave Ables about a United Auto Workers strike. With a Thursday deadline looming and insiders saying a strike is imminent, what will this mean for freight? FreightWaves’ Justin Martin breaks down the best and worst of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week.CPC Logistics’ Isaac Harmon is honoring drivers with the NPTC National Driver All-Stars awards. We’ll find out how they work and who won this year.Plus, Somali pirates; aliens in Mexico; a Bently versus a cargo ship; scale runners; and how to destroy a hornet’s nest. Watch on YouTubeVisit our sponsorVisit 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 kicking off National Truck Driver Appreciation Week with Ricky Sharp and Ashley Milacek from the Associate-to-Driver Program at Walmart and Sam’s Club. We’ll find out how more than 70 Walmart and Sam’s Club associates are taking on new roles as regional truck drivers for Walmart’s Private Fleet. Many of these associates are moving from hourly roles at Walmart stores or Sam’s Club supply chain facilities, earning up to $110,000 in their first year of driving.Billions of cubic yards of material are removed from sites around the globe annually in an effort to keep the big ships and their cargo moving. But how does dredging work? We’re going to find out from Dredging Contractors of America CEO William Doyle. The final rule allowing for saliva-based DOT drug testing went into effect June 1. We’ll find out what this means for carriers and drivers when Kathy Close, transportation safety editor at J. J. Keller joins us.Plus, the Flexport fallout, UAW strike, a fourth Nikola battery fire, semi-truck golf carts, an amazing rescue, Dooner goes to Jackson Hole 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 AMZ Advisers’ Mike Begg about how e-commerce and retail views the holiday peak season. Will consumer demand be enough to impact truckload markets?Prologis Mobility’s Henrik Holland is on a mission to reduce emissions in logistics. We’ll find out why a logistics real estate company is driving fleets toward zero emissions. FreightWaves’ Rachel Premack went trucking as far north as she could and she’s here to tell the tale. We’ll also find out if dog culture is going too far and if freight needs to pay more attention to Crocs.FreightWaves’ Justin Martin shares an electric truck alternative, looks at a kitchen robot, recognizes a Highway Angel and warns drivers to look out for log editors. 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 in-studio by special guest host Reed Loustalot. They’re talking about Coyote Logistics laying off an unspecified number of workers Friday morning.Tex Crowley talks about the art of filming trucks and making bad-ass video content that converts. A seasoned veteran of the trucking industry, Tex combines his knowledge of trucking and his passion for video to create powerful, results-driven content for his clients.Voi is a citation and toll management service for large fleets and transportation companies. Megan Broccoli and Marissa Brooks-Torman Campbell talk about building the company, why it was needed, how it works and how it helps fleets.SmartHaul is looking to create a modern trucking relay system. Saurabh “Jas” Jaiswal is testing a pony express-style model wherein long routes are broken into 300-mile segments and drivers exchange fully loaded dry van trailers at dedicated parking lots.Reliance Partners’ Mark Vickers shines a light on cargo risk out of Mexico. He’ll tell us how to make sure we are covered in the event of theft or an accident.Plus, Nebraska man lets his bull ride shotgun; CHP offers free hot dogs for National Truck Driver Appreciation Week; and greatest transportation innovations.Watch on YouTubeVisit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices