

WHAT THE TRUCK?!?
FreightWaves
WHAT THE TRUCK?!? is FreightWaves' irreverent award-winning podcast breaking down the biggest stories in transportation and logistics. WTT?!? is all about the people that make freight move. On the show you'll hear from founders, CEOs, VCs, truckers, brokers, and influencers. Join the industry three times a week on FreightWavesTV and podcast players everywhere.
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Mar 10, 2023 • 56min
Anatomy of a truck accident, best truck stops and supply chain stress tests
On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to transportation safety expert James E. Lewis about everything you need to know about truck accidents. How do you protect yourself, your drivers and your customers in this operating environment? We’ll lay out strategies for safety and success. TForce Worldwide’s Tom Griffin shares the importance of running a flexible supply chain.Trucker Path’s Chris Oliver tells us what the best truck stops in America are. Dunavant’s Melzie Wilson wants you to stress test your supply chain and is here to tell us how.Is ArcBest for sale? Will Uber Freight spin off? Plus, Fatty the elephant’s toll road, how walking floor trailers work and more. Visit our sponsorWatch on YouTubeSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts
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Mar 8, 2023 • 56min
FreightWorks shutdown; warehouse robots and Project44’s vision quest
On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is catching up with FreightWaves’ Rachel Premack to talk about FreightWorks’ shutdown and Norfolk Southern’s mounting issues.Warehouse robots, rise up! We’ll learn about the latest bots from Michael Carmody at Tompkins Robotics. Better call Bart! Project44’s Bart De Muynck talks about his latest supply chain hotline, p44’s vision quest and what’s going down at the Food Shippers Conference. Back The Truck Up’s SuperTrucker shares the driver’s perspective on the freight recession at the ports, strap work, how pretrip inspections work, what to do when a car crashes into your podcast and the logistics industry’s Oscar picks. Visit our sponsorWatch on YouTubeSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts
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Mar 6, 2023 • 56min
Q and A with Hyliion’s Healy; BlueCargo founders story, and a shipper’s perspective
On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to Hyliion CEO Thomas Healy about the latest on their road to zero emissions trucking. We’ll find out how the quarter treated them, what’s ahead, and will answer your questions in a free-for-all Q and A. Continuing the discussion on zero-emissions, FreightWaves Tyler Cole talks about what’s hot and what’s not in that space. BlueCargo is using DrayTech to connect drayage trucking companies, logistics providers and shippers. BlueCargo founders Laura Theveniau, and Alexandra Griffon share their story behind building the startup. How do shippers see this market and are they really out for revenge? Lippert Components’ shipping manager Tony Darnell gives us his take from the other side of the desk.Plus, snow strikes Tahoe; truck horns for first pumps and bulldozers vs a container ship. Visit our sponsorWatch on YouTubeSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts
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Mar 3, 2023 • 56min
Cybersecurity, women in leadership, and the supply chain trivia showdown
On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking about the state of cybersecurity with The Cybersecurity Studio’s co-founder Ben Bellamy. We’ll find out just how vulnerable our supply chains are.Able Transport Solutions founder Liz Wayne went from accidentally walking into this business to building an amazing brokerage. We’ll hear about her career journey and learn why she loves ugly freight.Then it’s a double dose of WHAT THE TRIVIA as Zuum Apps’ Mustafa Azizi, Jacobs’ Delaina Morse and EXO Freight’s Jake McLeod test their logistics knowledge in the greatest supply chain trivia game known to mankind. Visit our sponsorWatch on YouTubeSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts
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Mar 1, 2023 • 56min
Delivering to the wrong address, Girl Scout Cookie shortages and how UberFreight sees the market
On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to FreightWaves Rachel Premack about Girl Scout Cookie shortages, brokerage layoffs, rail safety oversights and what pet food and Lunchables have in common.UberFreight senior economist Mazen Danaf breaks down the freight market. He looks at volumes, capacity, fleet expansion and the outlook for the second half of the year.Back The Truck Up’s SuperTrucker rants about lack of driver training, semi truck sideshows, delivering to the wrong address, Big Brother in your rig, passing the time in a truck and more.Visit our sponsorWatch on YouTubeSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts
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Feb 27, 2023 • 56min
Drone delivery, dock efficiency, freight recession and truckers sense of dread
On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking about the state of drone delivery. FlyTrex CEO Yariv Bash shares the latest in unmanned aerial delivery and what we can expect from the industry in ‘23.We’ve been in a freight recession for nearly a year, but what does that say about the greater economy? AIT CEO Vaughn Moore talks about how this year will be a tale of two halves.This year started with travelers feeling first hand how the cost of inaction can sting. But is SouthWest all that different than your own dock door? C3 Solutions CRO Greg Braun shares how an inefficient dock costs you drivers and customers.New study says more than ⅓ of drivers could wash out of the industry this year. FreightWaves Joe Antoshak authored the report and is here to share what it all means.Plus, flatbedding TIE Fighters; east vs. west supply chain war; trucking birds; and would you quit for $2,000?Visit our sponsorWatch on YouTubeSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts
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Feb 24, 2023 • 56min
Launch logistics of space resupply with NASA
On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to NASA about the logistics of resupply missions in space. Kristina Gonzalez from NASA shares the proverbial bill of lading on launching goods into orbit.Parade is helping 3PLs go digital with their capacity management solution. We’ll learn how that’s working out for their partners and get the full Parade founders story from CEO Anthony Sutardja, CTO Tony Wu and Account Executive Jesse Taylor.Has inflation spiraled out of control in freight? Traveler’s Elizabeth Simpkins shares what goods are being hit the hardest.Plus, Wyoming white out; truckers help Ohio; wind vs containers; poor FedExecution; a Pixar story come to life and more.Visit our sponsorWatch on YouTubeSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts
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Feb 22, 2023 • 57min
Furniture supply chains, autonomous trucks and automated trailers live from GSCW
On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking about a closed loop reverse logistics system that’s driving furniture rental company Fernish to success. Kristin Toth shares how customer service and execution are allowing the startup to punch well above their weight. Waabi is trying to solve for autonomous trucking at scale. Dustin Koehl shares how the tech that they’re developing is the highway to adoption of autonomous trucks. QuickLoadz has built an automated trailer. Sean Jones tells us how they developed the product, demos it, and talks about the trailers that will power an autonomous future. Plus, close call in Wyoming; cold calling isn’t dead; and robots take over the warehouse. Visit our sponsorWatch on YouTubeSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts
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Feb 20, 2023 • 56min
What the humble pallet says about the market
On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking about the role the humble pallet plays in the supply chain. PalletTrader’s Kevin Kull is here to talk about a revolutionary market place to buy and sell pallets and what that says about the freight economy.We go even deeper into the numbers driving freight with FreightWaves Donny Gilbert as he breaks down rates, volumes, contracts and more.Are legacy logistics keeping the supply chain at a standstill? CloudSort founder and CEO Derek Szopa is here to talk about how they’re using tech to rebuild a more efficient middle mile.Plus, Thompkins Robotics T-Sort robot; truckload of 200,000 Cadbury eggs stolen; maintenance solution for an EV truck; getting out your frustration and more.Visit our sponsorWatch on YouTubeSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts
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Feb 17, 2023 • 56min
The depersonalization of logistics, CSA scores, and truckin’ trivia
On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to TForce Worldwide’s Tom Griffin about the increased reliance on automation and the depersonalization of logistics. What does it all mean for relationships, ROI and your freight?CSA scores for hours of service have changed. Reliance Partners’ Mark Barlar gets us compliant with the latest on DOT regulations impacting your drivers.The Sense Per Mile podcast team comes to blows on WHAT THE TRIVIA as Charles Gracey and Paul Gibson battle it out to see who can take home the crown in our unique spin on supply chain and trucking trivia.Plus, Coyote layoffs; Norfolk Southern faces backlash; a dog saved on a highway; a potty for your truck; today in rates; and more.Visit our sponsorWatch on YouTubeSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts
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