

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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Oct 2, 2020 • 60min
Hyliion CEO Thomas Healy on going public
On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude are talking to Hyliion CEO Thomas Healy about his company officially hitting the stock exchange, we look in to carrier finances, enter the world of trucking game streamers, and find out how one donkey has captured the hearts and minds of trucking twitter. Plus, Bad News / Good News concerning Nikola and Uber Freight. They’re joined by special guests Thomas Healy, CEO, Hyliion; Scott Burglechner, SVP Product Management, U.S. Bank; Attack Dog Gaming; Randy Hudson, The Freight Broker Coach; Nate and Earl. WatchApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves PodcastsVisit out sponsorsTriumphPayFreightos
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Sep 28, 2020 • 60min
Trucking’s next billionaire
On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude are talking all about Hyliion going public and making Thomas Healey America’s youngest billionaire, digital freight brokers vs traditional freight broker, EVs vs oil/gas, fighting back against idle time in trucking, driver safety risks, and bears loose in Chattanooga. Plus, news on the CMA CGM cyberattack, FreightWaves’ next virtual event The Future of Logistics Real Estate, and a huge day for women in the NFL. They’re joined by special guests Eric Masotti, Vice President of Logistics, Trailer Bridge; Brendan Dawson, Founder and CEO, AccidentPlan; Collin McLelland, Cofounder, Digital Wildcatters; Niko Brown, Regional Sales Manager, SkyBitz; Emily Szink, EVP of Content, FreightWaves WatchApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves PodcastsVisit our sponsorBear rescue
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Sep 25, 2020 • 60min
FreightTech Power Hour
On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude are talking about the state of FreightTech in 2020. Two dynamite leaders will get us up-to-date on what’s new and investable as we’re joined by Tracy Black from NewRoad Capital Partners and Tim Gagnon of C.H. Robinson’s Robinson Labs. Plus, Bad News / Good News concerning driver pay increases, Ring’s Always Home Cam, black licorice, LinkedIn Stories, and the Sony Playstation / Microsoft XBox console wars.They’re joined by special guests Tracy Black, Operating Partner, NewRoad Capital, Board of Directors Emerge, Board of Directors Platform Science; Tim Gagnon, head of Robinson Labs and vice president of analytics and data science at C.H. Robinson; Steven Root, Senior Manager, Loyalty, Pilot Flying J WatchApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves PodcastsVisit our sponsor
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Sep 21, 2020 • 60min
Nikola: Gravity of allegations
On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude look into the fallout from Trevor Milton leaving Nikola, talk to TikToking truckers about social media becoming part of their business, and find out if small carriers are worth saving. They’re joined by special guests Tom Whaley, President, Level One Technologies; Omar Qazi, @WholeMarsBlog; Wayne Cragg, Trucker; Trucker Beetle Bailey, Trucker; Alan Adler, Detroit Bureau Chief, FreightWaves WatchApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves PodcastsVisit our sponsor
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Sep 18, 2020 • 60min
We are the robots
On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude are talking about Sarcos warehouse robot exo suits, a bankruptcy that has left truckers holding the bag and women heroes of the road. We also go inside cargo insurance and find out how to get retweeted by The Rock.Plus, Bad News/Goods News concerning Nikola’s next move, an out-of-control truck in a school zone and Playstation 5 preorders.They’re joined by special guests Kristi Martindale, chief marketing officer and chief customer officer for Sarcos Robotics; OTR trucker Susie Deridder; Eric Cornelius of Traveloko; and Craig Leinauer, claim manager for Inland Marine at Travelers Insurance. WatchApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves PodcastsVisit our sponsor
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Sep 17, 2020 • 48min
Day 2 LIVE from Global Trade Tech featuring Anheuser-Busch, Port of Long Beach, more
Dooner and The Dude are live from Global Trade Tech Day 2 and they're talking about global supply chain sustainability, do-it-yourself projects propping up freight, how to go from minor league baseball to fixing the communication gap, and how the Port of Long Beach has reacted to COVID. With guests Angie Slaughter, VP of Sustainability, Logistics, SVC & Capabilities Procurement, Anheuser-Busch InBev, North America; "Mr Supply Chain" Daniel Stanton; Dr. Noel Hacegaba, Deputy Executive Director, Port of Long Beach; Andrew Berger, VP Global Sales, FrontApp WatchApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves PodcastsVisit our sponsor
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Sep 16, 2020 • 47min
LIVE from Global Trade Tech Day 1
Dooner and The Dude are coming to you live from Global Trade Tech where they're talking to David Arsenault, adviser to Blume CEO, Blume Global; George Lorenze, VP of business development, TriumphPay; Doug Schrier, VP of product and innovation, Transflo; and Kendra Phillips, CTO, Ryder System. WatchApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves PodcastsVisit our sponsor
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Sep 14, 2020 • 60min
Driver Appreciation Week kickoff
On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude kick off National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, dive into Nikola’s short seller rebuttal, have a Global Trade Tech preview, talk about Amazon’s holiday hiring spree, XPO talks the tech behind XPO Connect, Tropical Storm Sally, and one widow searches for answers in trucker’s “senseless” murder. They’re joined by special guests Yoav Amiel, Vice President, Freight Brokerage Technology, XPO; Adam Wingfield, Managing Director at Innovative Logistics Group LLC WatchApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves PodcastsVisit our sponsor
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Sep 11, 2020 • 60min
The future is now with J.B. Hunt's Shelley Simpson
On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude are talking to J.B. Hunt’s Shelley Simpson about advancing opportunities for women in supply chain, their all-electric truck pilot program with Walmart, and 9/11. Alan Adler breaks down the Hindenburg Research report on Nikola Motor Co.; how valid is the short seller's scathing screed? And how one owner-operator is using mackonomics in his quest for 10+ mpg.Plus, SONAR-powered data and freight flows, and news regarding the strong pricing power for carriers carrying on, more drug busts at the border, Tesla’s Battery Day, Peloton’s big gains, wind toppling trucks, and the return of the NFL.They’re joined by special guests Shelley Simpson, EVP, chief commercial officer, president, highway services at J.B. Hunt Transport Inc; Jamie Hagen, owner-operator, Hell Bent Xpress LLC.; and Alan Adler, Detroit bureau chief, FreightWaves.WatchApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves PodcastsVisit our sponsor
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Sep 4, 2020 • 1h 3min
Women moving America
On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude are talking to women who are moving america. From University classroom to the cabs of big rigs, a whole new generation of leaders is emerging in the supply chain. Plus, SONAR-powered data and freight flows, trucking industry adds jobs, Prime vs Prime, and Bad News/Good News concerning safe driver week, Taco Bell’s mexican pizza, and Disney’s Mulan. With music from The Haraway Brothers. They’re joined by special guests Lisa Ellram, University Distinguished Professor, Miami University; WIll Haraway, founder, Lead Coverage; Ingrid Brown, Owner/Operator, Rollin’ B; Kalissa Carver, “Big Rig Barbie”Miami fight song c/o Miami University and Nationally recognized A capella group, Open Fifth#PlayItForward ArtistWatchApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves PodcastsVisit our sponsor
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