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On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are talking to a small shipper that lost over $13,000 on a shipment of flowers that it said was due to broker negligence. Plants Without Borders founder Mark Javier tells us all about what went wrong between his company and TQL.Labor issues have led to overworked safety departments. Mike Precia, CEO and president at Fleetworthy Solutions, shares how the merger between technology and people can help compensate for shortages. Brokers, are you sick of chasing talent? David Stone, senior director of transportation management at Ryder System, tells us about the need to be where the talent is. FreightWavesTV producer Bill Priestley co-hosts and leads a news roundtable. Plus, good news/bad news concerning trucker pet adoptions; cats watching the video game Stray; Heinz Ketchup Freiz; and brawls at Disney World.Visit our sponsorWatch on YouTubeSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves PodcastsWith fully furnished state-of-the-art repair trucks and a full array of roadside tools, you  can expect the safest, fastest, and most painless response for your fleet from Love's Truck Care & Speedco. To learn more about our roadside assistance, please visit www.loves.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On last week’s show we talked about the digital marketing strategies for the top carriers in the US–so this week we’re doing the same for 3PLs. By looking at their websites and social media, we can get a good idea of how these companies strategize their marketing efforts so you can apply what works for you to your own company.Also on the show we’ve got CEO of Munamayer Group, Wasim Munayyer, to update us on the Great Resignation and how logistics companies can manage recruiting challenges. Plus Founder and Managing Director of Team Integrity Knowledge Center Melanie Patterson is joining the show for a second time to talk about the government contracting side of trucking. Cyberly is sponsored by the Munayyer Group. Check out their website to learn more about their premium recruiting services. Show Links: Armstrong and Associates Top 3PLs List Connect with Wasim Munayyer on LinkedIn.  Connect with Melanie Patterson on Linkedin Follow Team Integrity Knowledge Center on Instagram and their website.  Cyberly is hosted by Blythe Brumleve and covers B2B marketing, the attention economy, and how it ties into the world of logistics. Airing every Thursday at 2pm ET, you can follow the podcast on Spotify and Apple while catching the video replays on FreightWaves TV.Connect with Blythe via her website or on Linkedin, YouTube, and TikTok With fully furnished state-of-the-art repair trucks and a full array of roadside tools, you  can expect the safest, fastest, and most painless response for your fleet from Love's Truck Care & Speedco. To learn more about our roadside assistance, please visit www.loves.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wendy Bartz, VP of Customer Experience for DriverReach, chats with Jeremy May, Vice President Of Client Services for Ramsey Mediaworks. Remember you can submit any questions or comments, including those which may appear on upcoming Deeper Dive segments - at podcast@driverreach.com. And don’t forget to rate and review Taking the Hire Road on whatever platform you listen on!With fully furnished state-of-the-art repair trucks and a full array of roadside tools, you  can expect the safest, fastest, and most painless response for your fleet from Love's Truck Care & Speedco. To learn more about our roadside assistance, please visit www.loves.comFollow Taking The Hire Road on Apple PodcastsFollow Taking The Hire Road on SpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach and Anthony discuss why carriers are surprising Wall Street with their Q2 earning reports.With fully furnished state-of-the-art repair trucks and a full array of roadside tools, you  can expect the safest, fastest, and most painless response for your fleet from Love's Truck Care & Speedco. To learn more about our roadside assistance, please visit www.loves.comFollow Freightonomics on Apple PodcastsFollow Freightonomics on SpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SuperTrucker  and Rooster have a conversation with CTA's Chris Shimoda, VP of Government Affairs, going over their continuing battle against AB5, the conversion to electric trucks taking older equipment off the road, and the battles at the ports.Sign up for the Back The Truck Up Newsletter and get up to date information on the stories here, for truckers, by truckers!Sign up for the Back The Truck Up Newsletter and get up to date information on the stories here, for truckers, by truckers!Check out BackTheTruckUp.com and find us on Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, YouTube!Visit our sponsorApple PodcastSpotifyBack The Truck Up YouTubeBack The Truck Up TikTok With fully furnished state-of-the-art repair trucks and a full array of roadside tools, you  can expect the safest, fastest, and most painless response for your fleet from Love's Truck Care & Speedco. To learn more about our roadside assistance, please visit www.loves.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of #WithSONAR, Luke Falasca and Tony Mulvey will be joined by special guest and CFO of Emerge, Brad Blomstrom to discuss why we didn't see contract rates soften in Q2 compared to softening spot rates.  In addition, we will explore what Q3 has in store for contract rates and make the case for lots of lower contract rates on the horizon.With fully furnished state-of-the-art repair trucks and a full array of roadside tools, you  can expect the safest, fastest, and most painless response for your fleet from Love's Truck Care & Speedco. To learn more about our roadside assistance, please visit www.loves.comFollow #WithSONAR on Apple PodcastsFollow #WithSONAR on SpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a new segment, “Who’s powering who?”, Grace breaks down DoorDash’s strategic partnerships that have led to the company to grab 60% of market share. FreightWaves’ journalist, Jack Daleo, joins Grace to discuss his new show, “The Drop Zone”.With fully furnished state-of-the-art repair trucks and a full array of roadside tools, you  can expect the safest, fastest, and most painless response for your fleet from Love's Truck Care & Speedco. To learn more about our roadside assistance, please visit www.loves.comFollow Point of Sale on Apple PodcastsFollow Point of Sale on SpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are talking to two Northeast ports about their growth and expansion. Conley Terminal has nearly completed $850 million in infrastructure investments and is welcoming four new direct services to the Port of Boston. Lauren Gleason, deputy port director of business development at the Massachusetts Port Authority, tells us all about how the port got big ship ready and how it will help American shippers beat congestion.The Port of Baltimore is the nation’s largest importer and exporter of automobiles and high/heavy farm equipment. In Maryland's economy, the Port of Baltimore generates nearly $3.3 billion in total personal income and supports 15,330 direct jobs and 139,180 jobs connected to port work. William Doyle, executive director at the Maryland Port Administration, brings us inside this crucial cog in America’s supply chain. Chaos rules the day in rail right now, but that’s not going to stop FreightWaves Editorial Director Rachel Premack from celebrating her birthday. We’ll find out why trains are off the rails. Back The Truck Up’s Rooster and SuperTrucker let us know if AB5 protests will enter a third day in Oakland, California. Plus, breaking down the coolest truck simulator you’ll ever see. And we’re joined by special guest co-host Curtis Garrett, who talks LTL and his next role.Visit our sponsorWatch on YouTubeSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves PodcastsWith fully furnished state-of-the-art repair trucks and a full array of roadside tools, you  can expect the safest, fastest, and most painless response for your fleet from Love's Truck Care & Speedco. To learn more about our roadside assistance, please visit www.loves.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Connected vehicles mean lots of information flowing through the network. Wejo wants to collect and use all of this information to make driving easier and safer while adhering to their “Data For Good” mission. CEO Richard Barlow tells us about Wejo’s partnerships with companies like Ford and Hyundai, as well as how you can get value out of tracking "approximately 13 million vehicles and 76.7 billion journeys."With fully furnished state-of-the-art repair trucks and a full array of roadside tools, you  can expect the safest, fastest, and most painless response for your fleet from Love's Truck Care & Speedco. To learn more about our roadside assistance, please visit www.loves.comFollow Transmission on Apple PodcastsFollow Transmission on SpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gals discuss the equity gap in venture capital investments and welcome Grace Maher, chief operating officer at rebranded OTR Solutions to discuss her career growth and how the company leverages partnerships to reach its DE&I goals.With fully furnished state-of-the-art repair trucks and a full array of roadside tools, you  can expect the safest, fastest, and most painless response for your fleet from Love's Truck Care & Speedco. To learn more about our roadside assistance, please visit www.loves.comFollow Great Quarter, Gals on Apple PodcastsFollow Great Quarter, Gals on SpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices