WHAT THE TRUCK?!‪?‬ Dooner, FreightWaves

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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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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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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On Episode 706 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to Brush Pass Research’s Kevin Hill about his latest data on freight brokerages. There are 35% more freight brokerages than there were five years ago but 10% fewer than there were one year ago. Are we close to finding the floor in this market? We’ll see what the numbers say.

Put the phone down, driver, it’s Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Distracted driving claimed 3,308 lives in 2022, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Travelers’ Chris Hayes is here to talk about how all this erratic driving is impacting both drivers’ lives and insurance rates.

The Broker Carrier Summit kicks off next week in Kansas City, Missouri. We’re joined by Troy Wiitanen and Rob McCutcheon to find out everything we need to know about the event that promises to bring brokers and carriers together.


Plus, Tony’s Express employees say mismanagement sank carrier; the power of the road atlas; Tesla Semi spotted with a Walmart trailer; happy Boston Marathon Monday; and more. 


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On Episode 705 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to Edison Motors Ltd. CEO Chace Barber about the troubles facing his EV truck Topsy in Canada. After the company was recently denied a grant, Canadian opposition parties are demanding a probe into alleged government kickbacks. Barber shares his side of the story. 

Road Dog Coffee Co. says it brews its coffee in tribute to America’s truckers. We’ll meet Road Dog’s founder, Spencer Squire, to taste test his beans and see if they’re roadworthy.

Roadz co-founder and COO Amit Jain shares why he believes AI will transform fleet management over the next decade.

Plus, over 1,300 layoffs hit logistics companies across the U.S.; fast food inflation; the Amish get it done; would you pay $75 at this scrapyard; and more.


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On episode 704 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking about the FMCSA’s under-21 apprenticeship program. So far, only 113 motor carriers have applied and 34% of those have been rejected. We look into why.

Drivers, start your engines! Relay Payments CEO Ryan Droege gets us off the starting line for their Haul of Fame 2024 that will see a pair of drivers win a NASCAR experience in Atlanta. We’ll find out all about the event and how you can nominate drivers for this amazing opportunity. 

1970 Group CEO Stephen Roseman helps companies minimize the challenges caused by insurance carriers’ collateral requirements. We’ll learn how it may free up your balance sheet.

Amous CEO Mark Shevchuk talks about what’s right and wrong with Transportation Management Systems. We’ll also learn how they’re partnering to help prevent fuel fraud.

Plus, a man embezzles $1.5 million from a truck dealer; a unique ferry for semis; and Michael Lombard seizes the day. 


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