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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 Dooner and the industry three times a week on FreightWavesTV and podcast players everywhere.

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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 Dooner and the industry three times a week on FreightWavesTV and podcast players everywhere.

    State of fleet management; rebuilding in Baltimore; factoring pain points

    State of fleet management; rebuilding in Baltimore; factoring pain points

    On Episode 712 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about the state of fleet management. J.J. Keller’s Josh Lovan breaks down the company’s latest fleet survey and lays out the challenges that carriers say they’re facing.

    TriumphPay’s Shawn Ludgate highlights pain points in factoring and shares solutions to the issues.

    Logistics companies are teaming up to help after the bridge collapse in Baltimore. Ryan Turman, Kevin Speers and Kenneth Payne talk about how they’ve joined forces to help offer solutions and built a drop lot in Charm City. 

    Plus, trucker’s house burns down and how you can help; Relay Haul of Fame; bad mouthing bad rates; and more. 

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    What's less healthy: Truckers or truckload market?

    What's less healthy: Truckers or truckload market?

    On Episode 711 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to Offshift’s Dr. Mark Manera about driver health. Do truckers have a ticking time bomb in their chest? We’ll find out how America’s road warriors can set their GPS toward better health. 

    FreightWaves’ Thomas Wasson looks at market health. A slew of bankruptcies, layoffs and disappointing earnings reports has struck the industry this spring. Will the beatings continue until morale improves?

    Roadtex’s Frank Hurst breaks down big-box retail on-time in-full requirements. We’ll also see how LTL is holding up in this weak market.

    Plus, Cargado raises $6.8 million; semi vs. tornado; unexpected shipping container homes; and more. 

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    What noncompete ban means for freight; UT’s Global Supply Chain Institute

    What noncompete ban means for freight; UT’s Global Supply Chain Institute

    On Episode 710 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about the Federal Trade Commission’s ruling that bans noncompetes. Armchair Attorney Matthew Leffler breaks down what the ruling means for employees and employers, and looks toward what’s next.

    The University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s Haslam College of Business supply chain management programs are consistently ranked among the highest in the nation and the world for their industry-relevant curriculum, innovative research and custom programs. Today we’ll meet the Global Supply Chain Institute’s Thomas Deakins, Lance Saunders and students enrolled in the program to find out what the future of supply chain is learning.

    Nuclear verdicts are trending up and jury awards are getting astronomical.  Northland Trucking Risk Control’s Anthony Slamar talks about how fleets can protect themselves and reduce their liability.

    CVSA’s 72-hour International Roadcheck is coming up May 14-16. Reliance Partners’ Mark Barlar joins the show to get us prepared for the event.  

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    What truckers really think, small fleet electrification and the parking problem

    What truckers really think, small fleet electrification and the parking problem

    On Episode 709 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is coming to you live from FreightWaves’ Small Fleet & Owner-Operator Summit. 

    FreightWaves’ Alan Adler joins the show to talk about electrification options for small fleets. Are any of them viable yet?

    Truck Parking Club’s Evan Shelley and Hunter Shearer are celebrating their 365th parking location. We’ll learn how they’re rapidly scaling the number of available parking spots for America’s drivers. 

    Trucker and internet personality King Spud plays a round of what truckers really think. We’ll find out how he feels about lumpers, brokers, driver shortages, check calls and more. 

    Plus, Tesla lays off 6,000 workers; Heartland Express books another net loss; EXO closes Chattanooga office; and more.

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    FreightWaves vs. DAT; Great Freight Recession; Earth Day logistics

    FreightWaves vs. DAT; Great Freight Recession; Earth Day logistics

    On Episode 708 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about the great freight data debate between FreightWaves and DAT that’s going down at the Future of Supply Chain in Atlanta in June. The loser of the debate will make a $10,000 donation to the charity of the winner’s choice.

    The freight recession has now outlasted the pandemic bull run. FreightWaves’ Thomas Wasson breaks down our latest report and let’s us know when the market will find a heartbeat. 

    We’re celebrating Earth Day with Loyalty Logistics’ Sean Laidacker. He lays out his mission to hit carbon neutrality by 2030. We’ll find out how he’s doing it with nanopaints and a little innovation.

    Trucker CJ Marley is participating in the 35th Anniversary Make-A-Wish Mother’s Day Truck Convoy. Marley is fundraising so more deserving kids and their families can know the happiness, relief and renewal a wish can bring. She’ll let us know why she’s involved and how to support her. Donate here.

    Plus, the hard life of a train conductor; and why you shouldn’t run from the police
     

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    Truck stop operator talks fuel fraud, skimming and scams

    Truck stop operator talks fuel fraud, skimming and scams

    On Episode 707 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to Dominick Angelo Tullo of T&R Oil Co. about fuel fraud, scams and skimming. Tullo has firsthand experience with all the black hat tricks of the trade and shares a story about a scam that cost his company a few thousand gallons of fuel.


    It’s been three weeks since the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore. How has cargo been disrupted? Overhaul’s Ronald Greene talks about impacts to auto and other commodities. He also warns shippers of risks to watch for and shares cargo theft trends.

    Daylight Transportation is opening a first-of-its-kind building in Texas. Greg Steele tells us all about the company’s road to sustainability and how it helps with employee retention. We’ll also see what’s trending in expedited LTL.

    Plus, anti-Zim protesters hit Maher Terminals; J.B. Hunt posts big earnings miss; broker revenues fall over 15%; and who has the right of way?


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