

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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Aug 3, 2020 • 60min
Florida man hangs on hood of rig
On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude talk about a shocking incident in Florida where a man is caught on camera clinging to the hood of an ABF truck, how LTL freight works, XPO’s digital and diversity initiatives, and this week in news. They’re joined by special guests - Lou Amo, President, Freight Brokerage and Expedite at XPO; Jill Clifford, President at Aborn & Co.; Jeff Boswell, Recruiter at Universal Capacity Solutions at Universal Logistics Holdings, IncPlus, a SONAR powered breakdown of the freight market as we dive deeper into where rates and volumes will be headed this week.Emily Szink rounds us out with this week’s Big and Little Deals concerning soaring freight volumes, FreightWaves’ partnership with EKA, Lord & Taylor, Oreo’s, and the fate of sports this fall. WatchApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves PodcastsVisit our sponsor
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Jul 31, 2020 • 60min
RoboFreight: Rise of warehouse automation
On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude are talking about the rise of warehouse automation and why it’s a leading space for innovation, how BCB Transport is helping drivers in the time of COVID, a trucker shares their story of finding lost money at a rest stop, and we have an orchestral #PlayItForward.Plus, news on Amazon setting a new record for shipping costs, prosecutors push for prison time for former Uber exec, and SwissPorts PPP problem. They’re joined by special guests Vince Martinelli, Head of Product and Marketing at RightHand Robotic; Rick Larkin, President at BCB Transport; Jake Semba, Consulting summer analyst, CarrierDirect; and trucker Sharla Grimm. WatchApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves PodcastsVisit our sponsor
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Jul 27, 2020 • 1h 3min
TQL struggles with worker safety while others issue new mask mandates
On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude talk about companies going in different directions on COVID safety protocols, is it Christmas in July for truckers, the outlook for air freight, and logistics marketing tips. They’re joined by special guests - Blythe Brumleve, Owner at Digital Dispatch; Bryan Schreiber, Manager of Air Cargo Business Development at Columbus Regional Airport Authority; Zachary Ramirez, Director of Sales and Marketing at Ally Logistics.Plus, a SONAR powered breakdown of the freight market as we dive deeper into where rates and volumes will be headed this week.And, Emily Szink, with this week’s Big and Little Deals concerning trucker mental health, Freightliner recalls, border drug busts, Amazon coming to Chattanooga area, Taylor Swift’s Folklore and more. WatchApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves PodcastsVisit our sponsor
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Jul 24, 2020 • 60min
How to get a deal on Shark Tank
On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude are talking about FreightWaves’ $37M funding raise, how to pitch on Shark Tank, tips on talking to shippers, freight coaching, and the viability of blockchain in transportation. They’re joined by special guests - Craig Fuller, CEO and founder at FreightWaves; Tom Burden, CEO and founder at Grypmat; Paul Stippich, traffic manager at TipTop Poultry; The Freight Coach Chris Jolly; and Bruno Silva, software engineer at BasicBlock Also, Good News Bad News concerning MLB’s Opening Day and Taylor Swift’s midnight release. WatchApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves PodcastsVisit our sponsor
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Jul 22, 2020 • 31min
Set 2: LIVE from the 3PL Summit
Live from FreightWaves 3PL Summit set 2 with special guests Johnny McCord, CEO and Founder, Loadsure, Hope White, CEO, H.D. White Logistics , Haley Evans, VP of Sales, TriumphPay. WatchApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves PodcastsVisit our sponsor
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Jul 22, 2020 • 44min
Set 1: LIVE from the 3PL Summit
It's episode 200 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Live from FreightWaves 3PL Summit set 1 : Josh Main, Strategic Alliances at Truckstop.com; Russ Felker, CTO at GlobalTranz; Prasad Gollapalli, CEO & Founder at Trucker Tools; Garrett Wolfe, Vice President Of Product Management at TriumphPay. WatchApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves PodcastsVisit our sponsor
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Jul 20, 2020 • 59min
Rise of education in transportation
On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude talk about the rise of education in transportation, driver safety, moving freight for films, second quarter challenges due to COVID and race, we #PlayItForward with an original song, and we pregame before FreightWaves’ next virtual event, the 3PL Summit. They’re joined by special guests - Mitch Luciano, President and CEO, Trailer Bridge; Brendan Dawson, Founder & CEO AccidentPlan; Susan Soccolich & Matthew Camden Virginia Tech Transportation InstitutePlus, a SONAR powered breakdown of the freight market as we dive deeper into where rates and volumes will be headed this week.And, Emily Szink, with this week’s Big and Little Deals concerning Nikola stock, whistle blowers, burnt cookies and more. WatchApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves PodcastsVisit our sponsor
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Jul 17, 2020 • 30min
Have your freight and eat it too
On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude are talking about scorching summer freight volumes, Redwood’s latest push to connect digital platforms, carrier/shipper pricing strategy, electric fleets, #PlayItForward with a new trucking tune, and wonder what the world of freight would be like were everything made of cake. They’re joined by special guests - Eric Rempel, Chief Innovation Officer for Redwood Logistics; Curtis Garrett, VP of Pricing and Carrier Relations, Recon Logistics; Tim Reeser CEO and Julie Johnson, Enterprise Business Development at Lightning Systems.Also, Good News Bad News concerning trucker pet beauty pageants and hot vehicles.WatchApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves PodcastsVisit our sponsor
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Jul 13, 2020 • 58min
AI, human trafficking, and border busts
On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude talk about human trafficking in trucking charges, AI and the supply chain, another border bust, the price of poor insurance coverage, and Forward’s addition of LTL services. They’re joined by special guests - Scott Cornell, Transportation Lead and Crime and Theft Specialist at Travelers Insurance; Chris Torrence, VP of Strategic Ops at Optimal Dynamics; and Dave Southworth, COO at Mauka LogisticsPlus, a SONAR powered breakdown of the freight market as we dive deeper into where rates and volumes will be headed this week.And, Emily Szink, with this week’s Big and Little Deals concerning XPO using data to keep workers safe, United Airlines’ deep cuts, Tesla’s big tax break, Washington’s new NFL name, more.WatchApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves PodcastsVisit our sponsor
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Jul 10, 2020 • 1h
Autonomous Now
On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude are talking about the state of autonomous trucking, Pilot Flying J’s 7th Annual Road Warrior Contest, Adam Robinson’s next freight project, Ricki Eric plays it forward, and this week in freight news and data.They’re joined by special guests - Steven Root, Senior Manager - Loyalty, Pilot Flying J; Krystian Gebis, Founder @ Autobon AI; Ricki Erik and Michelle DeFronzo President at ImEx Cargo; Adam Robinson, Vice President, Product Marketing SONAR at FreightWaves Also, Good News Bad News concerning venomous snakes, containers lost at sea, and marijuana border busts. WatchApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves PodcastsVisit our sponsor
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