WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner, FreightWaves
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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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State of ocean freight with FMC Commissioner Carl Bentzel; the brokerage casino
On Episode 695 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to Commissioner Carl Bentzel of the Federal Maritime Commission. They’re diving deep on the Red Sea conflict, safe passage in trade, Panama Canal water levels and the state of U.S. ports.
Sope Creek Capital founder Kevin Nolan is doing his best Elvis impression as he talks about the brokerage casino. Can brokers really beat the house? Nolan has taken a ton of gambles in this industry, and today he tells us what worked, what didn’t and what he’d never do again.
Travelers’ Scott Pipicelli is looking at trucking insurance losses and the tech that can prevent them.
Plus, March Madness logistics, Flock Freight layoffs, a unique way to strap, dating on spring break, cargo ships hitting cranes in Turkey, and more.
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Trailer arsonist, CDL fraudsters and NHL bobblehead cargo thieves
On Episode 694 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about a wild week in freight that saw a Swift trailer arsonist convicted, a shipment of Pittsburgh Penguins bobbleheads stolen and another CDL school busted for fraudulent testing.
Airbus’ distinctive new airline is ready to haul whale-size loads, and FreightWaves’ Eric Kulisch is here to tell us all about it. It most recently helped move a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. Kulisch will also tell us if more airline incidents are happening than normal.
Feeling sleepy, driver? J.J. Keller’s Mark Schedler talks about whether hours-of-service rules are really helping to prevent accidents.
What skill sets will the next generation of freight brokers need? Tai Software’s Walter Mitchell tells us why the future freight slinger will be a techy.
Industry consultant Aaron Hatfield just got back from Modex. We’ll find out how it went. We’ll also learn about carrier mix and when to make the jump to consulting.
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When to DNU brokers and carriers; why flatbed is king; reverse logistics
On Episode 693 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to Ship Happens’ Jennifer Morris about putting a carrier in do-not-use status. When is it OK to issue FreightGuards and pull carriers from your network? Morris advises.
Fillogic CEO Bill Thayer tells us why omnichannel is dead, shares how holiday returns went, updates us on the state of reverse logistics and tells us why 2024 is the year of partnerships.
FreightWaves’ Thomas Wasson is crunching the numbers in SONAR to tell us about what the market is looking like right now. Is flatbed really king?
Plus, Easterflation; a new toilet paper crisis; a fiery rate the strap work; and what to do when your spouse damages your car.
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Sisters of the Road’s mission to MATS; REE Automotive’s by-wire truck
On Episode 692 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is joined by Sisters of the Road’s Debbie Dingo. From March 1 to March 21, the Sisters of the Road are on a journey from California to the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS), championing the cause of women drivers. Their mission? To spotlight the remarkable women who’ve been navigating the highways for decades, defying stereotypes and driving change.
Trucker Tools CEO Kary Jablonski is picking apart produce season. Will this year’s be the hail mary the market needs? Also, who’s getting voted off freight island? Jablonski tells us what a lifelong addiction to “Survivor” has taught her about business.
Ree Automotive has delivered the first totally by-wire commercial truck chassis. We’ll find out what that means and where this EV truck company is headed with Jake Obert.
Plus, WTT starts on SiriusXM; why you’re 6% more likely to die in a car wreck today; when prospecting goes wrong; final-mile dance-offs; and more.
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The real truth about nearshoring
On Episode 691 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is joined in studio by Redwood’s vice president of sourcing and author Gubio Henrique. They’re talking about his new book “Insights To Nearshoring.” We’ll find out the good, the bad, the winners, the losers and what’s happening now in this emerging space.
CtrlChain CEO and founder Giovanni Gubbels talks about turning assumptions into data-driven decisions.
Northland Trucking Risk Control’s Anthony Slamar is passionate about driver training and improvement. He talks about how to turn truck accidents into teachable moments.
Plus, another freight heist in California; United Boeing loses wheel during takeoff; how American Truck Simulator is recruiting real drivers; Chattanooga Airport’s $28 million expansion; is daylight saving time killing us; and more.
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FreightWaves’ 3PL Summit: Tech that is changing the industry
On Episode 690 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is coming to you live from FreightWaves’ 3PL Summit, where we’re looking at tech that is transforming the industry.
Front’s Craig Klemp looks at emerging systems that aim to empower global and domestic trade. He’s breaking down what Front is seeing in the automation, AI and connected system space.
DHL Express’ Greg Hewitt tells us about the company’s new GoGreen Plus program. GoGreen Plus is a dedicated solution to help businesses reduce the carbon emissions associated with their shipments through the use of sustainable aviation fuel. We’ll also find out what he’s seeing in the broader freight market.
Highway’s Michael Caney is on a mission to fight freight fraud. We’ll hear stories from the front lines as his team looks to counter this $700 million problem.
Plus, transporting a giraffe; Mike’s Hard Lemonade heist; longest wait times; VR truckers; and staying clean while stuck on I-80.
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Customer Reviews
Fix the extremely irregular volume levels
I enjoy the podcast and learn a fair bit but sometimes there’s too much frivolous banter. While listening in the car I’m frequently maxing out the volume to hear some people and then one of the hosts or the music/sound effects come back and I get blasted. Please fix this.
Adderall
Take less.
Well worth the listen
I may be biased. Just a bit ;p
Thanks for pressing play.