

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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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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Jul 6, 2020 • 60min
Tesla vs Nikola vs Hyllion
On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude have a SONAR powered breakdown of a soaring freight market, review the expanding electric semi landscape, and talk about the PPP extension. They’re joined by special guests - Thomas Healy, Founder and CEO at Hyliion; Kevin Jessop, Marketing Manager at Cerasis; and Alan Adler, Detroit Bureau Chief at FreightWaves. Also, Emily Szink, with this week’s Big and Little Deals concerning insurance, Coca-Cola cutting reefer jobs, big gains in trucking employment, Hamilton on Disney+, and is competitive eating a sin? WatchApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves PodcastsVisit our sponsor
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Jun 29, 2020 • 60min
Square roots, V’s, W’s and L’s in freight recovery
On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude are talking about what trucking executives have to say about economic recovery in the freight market, Nikola’s Badger vs Tesla’s CyberTruck, building a culture through M&A, the TQL class action suit, and using freight media platforms responsibly. They’re joined by special guests - Mitch Luciano, President and CEO, Trailer Bridge; Lance Healey, Co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer, Banyan Technology; Nathan Lewis, Owner/Operator; Joel Wituka, Founder, OTR Consulting LLCWatchApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves PodcastsVisit our sponsor
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Jun 26, 2020 • 59min
Air, bass, beer, and fast food logistics
On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude are talking all about the logistics that drive companies like Anheuser-Busch InBev, CKE Restaurants (Carl’s Jr./Hardee’s). Plus, this week in freight markets, California’s first electric truck mandate, and PPP loan Ponzi schemes. They’re joined by special guests - Angie Slaughter, VP, Sustainability, Logistics, SVC & Capabilities Procurement at Anheuser-Busch InBev, North America; John Brewer, Director of Distribution and Logistics at CKE Restaurants, Inc.; And, Good News Bad News concerning spilled meat, Amazon’s counterfeit solution, and Segway.WatchApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves PodcastsVisit our sponsor
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Jun 22, 2020 • 1h
Scarface of the high seas
On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude have a SONAR powered breakdown of the freight market, they dive into the latest Cass report, talk about trucking’s heros, and crack the case of the containerized cocaine. They’re joined by special guests - Scott Cornell, Crime and Transportation Business Lead and Crime and Theft Specialist, Travelers Insurance; David Aschenbrand, Director, Business Development, Eastern US, Lineage Logistics; Greg Miller, Senior Editor, FreightWavesAnd, Emily Szink, with this week’s Big and Little Deals concerning FedEx $370M loss, COVID-19 worker’s comp, PPP transparency, and could owning a cat hurt your chances at dating?WatchApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves PodcastsVisit our sponsorListen to our #PlayItForward artist
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Jun 19, 2020 • 60min
Nikola’s feud, drones, and Wienermobiles
On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude talk about Nikola’s battle with Bloomberg, Deuce Drone bringing you Buffalo Wild Wings, contact tracing in the supply chain, and live music. They’re joined by special guests - Craig Fuller, CEO and founder at FreightWaves; Robert O’Dwyer, Logistics Industry Principal at Kronos; Randy Hudson, The Freight Broker Coach; Dylan Williams, Walmart Team at The Kraft Heinz Company; Rhett Ross, CEO at Deuce DroneAnd, Good News Bad News concerning construction sites, Amazon return scams, restrooms, and AMC theaters.WatchApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts
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Jun 15, 2020 • 60min
Building a better fashion supply chain through tech
On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude talk about freight volumes rising, Nestle’s keys to becoming a Shipper of Choice, air cargo, rethinking the fashion supply chain, and making roads safer. They’re joined by special guests - Michael Leto, CEO, Emerge;David Braunstein, President, Together For Safer Roads; Brian Laung Aoaeh, co-founder, REFASHIONDPlus, today’s big and little deals with Emily Szink concerning Chewy, concealed carry laws, 42,000 stuck at sea, Nikola’s Nasdaq debut, ‘Jaws’ and more.WatchApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts
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Jun 12, 2020 • 59min
Former brokerage employee speaks out against racism
On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude talk about allegations of racism against a major US 3PL from former employees, plus the state of driver recruitment in 2020, mental health in the supply chain, and a brokerage CEO who went OTR this week.They’re joined by special guests - Craig Fuller, CEO and founder, FreightWaves; Wayne Cragg, Owner/Operator; Stan Duncan, Senior Recruiter, Tallgrass Freight Company; Kalvin Mitchell, Trucker Driver, Werner.; Nicole Scroggins, ex-BlueGrace Logistics; Selwyn Baptiste, ex-BlueGrace Logistics WatchApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts
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Jun 8, 2020 • 59min
Will concealed carry law improve trucker safety?
On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude talk about the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2019, GE’s next round of job cuts, and this week in freight.They’re joined by special guests - Ellen Voie, founder of Women In Trucking; Erik Hansen, Customer Experience Rep, Dispatch; Greg Ackner Vice President at Capital Logistics, LLC.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 buried treasure, Coca-Cola, Elon Musk, Amazon, and more.WatchApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts
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Jun 5, 2020 • 58min
Nikola CEO Trevor Milton from basement to $12 billion debut on Nasdaq
On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude talk about Nikola Motor Company going public, St. Christopher’s getting closer to their $1 million goal, a trucker and CEO ride along, and diversity in the supply chain. They’re joined by special guests - Trevor Milton, CEO at Nikola Motor Company; Andrew Silver, CEO at MoLo Solutions; Hope White CEO at H.D. White Logistics; Wayne Cragg and Dave Abels, CEO at The Dart Network.Plus, Good News Bad News concerning the NBA playoffs, Trolls World Tour, and Ceaser ‘The No Drama’ Llama.WatchApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts
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