WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are talking about the supply chain eating Ford’s homework. Turns out, the OEM does need those stinkin’ Ford badges.The GOT Act has nothing to do with Game of Thrones, but that doesn’t make the battle for overtime pay any less epic. OOIDA’s Bryce Mongeon tells us about how they’re fighting to get drivers paid for every hour worked. Nikola faces an uphill battle as the controversial EV company has to recall all of its electric trucks.Wilson Logistics has teamed up with Locomation to pace its path toward autonomous trucking. Wilson Logistics’ Bruce Stockton has the details.What’s the state of Canadian cross-border freight? Zipments’ Elvis Cavalic knows what’s good north of the border.  Plus, strike threat hits rail volumes; how trucks are weighed; why you need to watch for trains; a look at Edison Motors' diesel electric truck; apple-picking robots and more.Visit our sponsorWatch on YouTubeSubscribe 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 and The Dude are learning from a pro what it takes to perform in the truck driving championship. Walmart driver Eric Ramsdell tells us all about how he placed first flatbedding at the 85th National Truck Driving Championship For Safe Driving.Plus, wheel safety with IMI Products’ Bob Bortner, toll management with BestPass’ Jason Walker, Mexican cross border freight with Ryder System’s Mario Duarte Jr. In headlines, West Coast ports sink to lowest share of US imports since early 1980s; FedEx announces largest general rate increase in its history; truckers not allowed to park at their houses; how Walmart drones work and more.Visit our sponsorWatch on YouTubeSubscribe 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 and The Dude are talking about what you can learn from doing a ridealong with a trucker; if driver pay is helping with recruiting in this market; cargo theft trends this season; the winner of a cab makeover; sinking of the Sea Eagle; answering the phone at Walmart; road rage; news and more.With special guests Rachel Premack, Editorial Director at FreightWaves; Brian Runnels, Vice President of Safety at Reliance Partners; Jess Graham, Board Member at Real Women In Trucking; Danny Ramon, Intelligence and Response Manager at Overhaul; Back The Truck Up’s Rooster and SuperTrucker.Visit our sponsorWatch on YouTubeSubscribe 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 and The Dude are all about rail safety. They’re joined by Rachel Maleh, Executive Director at Operation Lifesaver, Inc.’s who’s here to get us on track with rail safety awareness. Freight at rest is freight at risk according to Elizabeth Simpkins, Regional Underwriting Officer, Inland Marine Transportation at Travelers. She’ll let us know if you need to adjust your coverage due to shipping backlogs. In headlines, ocean rates continue to head towards Atlantis; Tesla proposes $375M lithium refinery for EV batteries in Texas;trucker gets stunning cab makeover; truckers makes special needs kid’s day and more.Visit our sponsorWatch on YouTubeSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are talking to J.B. Hunt’s Shelley Simpson about her remarkable journey to become company president. Simpson started as an hourly customer service rep in 1994 and has gone on to become one of the most powerful women in freight.Simpson shares her perspective on career growth, intermodal and rail strikes, driver appreciation and living up to the company motto of people, technology and capacity. OneRail COO Jeff Flowers joins us hot on the heels of some bad news from FedEx. Will the rest of final mile suffer the same fate? Also, what are the best final-mile strategies to succeed this holiday season?We did it: FreightVana’s post got over 300 likes and now Lars Ward, Joshua Brees and Ricky Camacho are here in Bob’s Burgers cosplay to talk about promoting yourself online, the market and other distractions.Sarah Eggleston, VP of supply chain solutions sales at Redwood Logistics, knows a better way to manage your freight utilizing a 3PL partner and she’s here to share how.Plus, flatbed close calls; bad driver appreciation week displays; robots infiltrating crime scenes; the band lineup for F3; and more.Visit our sponsorWatch on YouTubeSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are celebrating Truck Driver Appreciation Week with Convoy’s founder and Chief Experience Officer Grant Goodell. He’s here to talk TDAW, Haul Stars, ride-alongs and getting fleets paid faster.Is a rail strike coming and how did we get here in the first place? FreightWaves Editorial Director Rachel Premack tells us how it all went off the rails.Back The Truck Up’s team drivers Rooster and Super Trucker spill the tea on surviving CDL school, why drivers quit, impacts of a potential rail strike on trucking, rebuilding a driver’s body after life on the road, Juggalo ambition and much more.  Visit our sponsorWatch on YouTubeSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are talking about the CHIPS Act and what it means for ports and the auto industry. Bill Doyle, Executive Director at Maryland Port Administration, leads the top port in the nation for handling automobiles, light trucks, farm and construction machinery. He’s here to fill us in on what’s rolling off the ro-ros. School is back in session, football is back and College Hype is here for it. We’ll do a deep dive with the Boston-based apparel brand on how their gear is made. We’ll also see how Mark Reddish, Sales Executive and Jack Doherty, President and CEO at College Hype took the Pats opening week loss. Plus, three more railroad unions have reached tentative agreements with U.S. freight railroads; 5 things to watch at Trevor Milton’s trial; Air Jordan’s looted; new poll says on 17% want to share roads with autonomous trucks; drivers feeling less appreciated; running a marathon in a beer can, football is back and more. Visit our sponsorWatch on YouTubeSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are going inside and outside the pump as we look at how truck stops work and the tech behind the pump. We’ll learn about what the future holds for fuels and charging as well as what the truck stop of the near future will look like. Plus, a freight market breakdown, best of a Truck Driver Appreciation Week and this week in news. With special guests Jonathan Overly, executive director, coordinator at ETCleanFuels; Allen Goetz, market development manager at Gilbarco Veeder-Root; and Charles Gracey, president at Hot Seat Services.Visit our sponsorWatch on YouTubeSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are talking to some of the brightest minds in the industry to discuss the accelerating pace of electrification and autonomous trucking. What are the policy implications of electric and autonomous vehicles? How can AI and simulations offer a safer way forward for the development of autonomous trucking? All these questions and more answered!They’re joined by Don Burnette, Co-Founder & CEO at Kodiak Robotics; Matt Horton, CEO at Voltera; Wiley Deck, VP of Government Affairs & Policy at Plus; Finch Fulton, VP of Policy & Strategy at Locomation; Frank Mabry, Freight Network Analyst at Torc and special guest co-host Alan Adler, Detroit Bureau Chief at FreightWaves. Watch on YouTubeSubscribe 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 and The Dude are talking to Hyliion CEO Thomas Healy about the 3D-printed mixed-fuel generator technology the company bought from GE. What’s it do, how does it work and will it put the company in the fast lane for zero-emissions OTR trucking?If you’ve ever googled John Deere and right to repair, you know what this next segment is about. Diesel Laptops CEO Tyler Robertson talks about its battles against big OEMs for democratizing diagnostics. Selling on Amazon isn’t all sunshine and rainbows. Viahart President Molson Hart talks about his company’s experiences selling on Amazon and contending with supply chain issues. What are the hidden gems for running an efficient supply chain? Dave Pollard, assistant VP, and Courtney Davis, director at CoreTrust, are here to enlighten us.Plus, Tennessee gets the largest lithium plant in the country; a convoy of water tankers heads to Mississippi; an orthodox way of scoring free food from a truck stop; and much more.Visit our sponsorWatch on YouTubeSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices