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On Episode 727 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking with FreightWaves’ Craig Fuller about UPS’ sale of Coyote for $1 billion to RXO. They’re breaking down the deal and will look into why Coyote took a loss of over $700 million in the transaction. RXO is now the 3rd biggest freight brokerage. Is this just the start of a summer of M&A?

Two thousand employees, 500 of whom are drivers, are out of jobs as Texas-based U.S. Logistics Solutions abruptly shuts down. Fuller will weigh in on this stage of the freight market recovery and whether these shutdowns are part of the correction.

Roger Mackbach is a Relay Haul of Fame Spotlight Driver for a reason. We’ll hear how he overcame the loss of his right arm to get his CDL again. We’ll find out what he’s learned on the road in his 24 years of driving.

Travelers’ Elizabeth Simpkins talks about women in trucking and the work she’s doing to get more ladies in the field and behind the wheel. 

Plus, more squats across America. 

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On Episode 726 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about truckload tender rejections breaking the crucial 5% mark. Anything under 5% is considered inflationary, but can this run last past Independence Day? We’ll see what the data says.

Electric trucks are costly and have limited range. However, great strides are being made in the clean fuel space. Clean Fuels Alliance’s Scott Fenwick gives us the 101 on renewable and biodiesel, bio heat, and sustainable aviation fuels.

Crackbox Jimmy’s guitar gently weeps as he sings us a new trucking song from his latest single, “Fool.” 

What’s the future of truck insurance? Reliance Partners’ Jackson Alexander stops by the studio to talk about what direction underwriting for motor carriers is going and how tech is shaping that future. 

Plus, CDK hack takes out 15,000 auto dealers; more truckers squat across America; taking the semi to the lake; Ohio State Highway Patrol saves cat; and more.

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Zach and Tony recap the first half and discuss what to expect in the back half of 2024.
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On this week’s episode guest host Leah Shaver, President and CEO of The National Transportation Institute, chats with Nathan J. Widener, Chief Data Officer at Career Now Brands.
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Guest: Chad Dittberner, Werner Enterprises senior vice president Van/Expedited division
Topic: If its a new technology for freight movement, Werner Enterprises has tested it. When it comes to electric trucks, the company sees them as a niche product for certain use cases, not a widespread solution.
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Future of supply chain interview with Tyler Hardin
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