On episode 785 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is live from day 2 at FreightWaves’ Future of Freight conference. He’s joined by special guests Samathan Foley at Turvo; Prasad Gollapalli at Qued; Jordan Kidd at Alvy’s Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by lookin…

On episode 784 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is coming to you live from FreightWaves’ Future of Freight Festival in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He’s joined by Shanti Yetish at Amazon; Nagendra Rao at Trigent Software; Taylor Alston at Temco Logistics Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or…

In this episode, we dive into some of the more common issues found in cold chain warehouses. Our guest, TJ Franco, Sales director at Fortna helps break down some of the ins and outs of warehouse automation and some of the sticky points people face. For more information subscribe to Running on Ice the newsletter or podcast. Follow the Running on Ice…

On episode 783 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by RXO’s Corey Klujsza to bring down their latest spot market report. We’ll find out why RXO says we’re in a new cycle, and we’ll learn how we got here. OOIDA is celebrating veterans with Truckers for Troops! The fundraising effort has been an OOIDA tradition since 2007, originally dedicated to s…

The trucking industry faces a rapid push in technology and innovation, moving the industry from decades-old processes and systems into the current era. It is more important than ever for carriers and logistics companies to determine how they will modernize, or risk being forgotten. DDC FPO’s Vice President of Marketing & Communications, Global, Mad…

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Guest: Haley Sage, Learning Program Manager, Volvo Trucks North America Topic: When selling a Class 8 truck that is 90%, it takes multiple approaches to get ready to go to market. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy FreightWaves

On Episode 782 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner and Covenant’s Matt McLelland are talking about the mystery surrounding the death of the inventor of the diesel engine. “The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel” author Douglas Brunt takes us deep inside the circumstances that led to the untimely demise of one of freight’s most crucial inventors. Diesel gets…

In today’s episode Hamish Woodrow, head of strategic analytics at Motive dives into a recent Holiday Outlook Report. We’ll also examine the impacts of surges in Chinese and Mexican imports that may impact the holiday season and if 2025 will be the year freight rates improve. Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more …

In this episode, we dive into the world of last mile technology. Our guest Guru Rao, CEO of nuVizz breaks down some advancements in last mile technology and where automation can be key. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast. Follow the Check Call Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices.…

On FreightWaves’ retail and CPG show, Mike Baudendistel and Grace Sharkey interview Tom Schmitt, Nikola’s Chief Commercial Officer. Follow The Stockout Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy FreightWaves

On episode 781 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Amazon top toy seller, Molson Hart. They’re talking about tariffs under Trump; peak season shipping; selling on Amazon; appearing on Tucker Carlson; and we will learn how the International Longshoremen’s Association port strike nearly killed him. FreightWaves’ CEO and founder Craig Fuller decl…

In this episode, we dive into some of the more common issues found in cold chain warehouses. Our guest, TJ Franco, Sales director at Fortna helps break down some of the ins and outs of warehouse automation and some of the sticky points people face. For more information subscribe to Running on Ice the newsletter or podcast. Follow the Running on Ice…

Keith Whann, Chief Technology Officer of TruckSuite, joins Jeremy Reymer, founder of DriverReach and PROJECT 61, to discuss how TruckSuite continues to evolve in bringing technology solutions to address drivers’ greatest needs. Special thanks to the show’s sponsors! DriverReach (https://www.driverreach.com) Project 61 (https://project-61.org/) Lane…

Zach and Tony bring on Dr. Zac Rogers to discuss the latest LMI results and what the election outcome means for supply chains and transportation. Follow the Freightonomics Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy FreightWaves

Guests: Miranda Richardson, Samantha Parlier and Jim Martin, Daimler Truck North America Topic: The fifth-generation Freightliner Cascadia incorporates enough driver-friendly features to qualify as a new model short of a complete makeover. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad…

On episode 780 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by FreightWaves’ CEO and founder Craig Fuller to discuss President Donald Trump winning the presidential election for a second time. Is a Trump win bullish or bearish for trucking and global trade? Who wins and loses under his administration? Can he end the freight recession and make trucking gre…

In today’s episode Brian Mulshine, Sr. Director, TMT Product Management at Trimble joins us to discuss the impacts on technology on fleet maintenance and how to leverage it to maintain your fleet while saving money in the process. Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc…

In this episode, we break down some of the top freight brokerage trends in 2024 and what it might look like in 2025. Our guest, Scott Schell president and CEO at TA joins us to give the ins and outs of the biggest challenges of the year and how to plan for 2025. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast. Follow the …

On Episode 779 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about how the election may impact freight. With Trump and Harris having such different policies on taxes, tariffs and foreign policy, this election represents two very different paths forward for trade. How do drivers feel about hours-of-service regulations? J. J. Keller’s Josh Lovan breaks dow…

On FreightWaves’ retail and CPG show, Mike Baudendistel discusses what policy changes under a new administration could impact those sectors. Follow The Stockout Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy FreightWaves

On episode 778 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by special guest co-host Morgan MacDermaid. We’re teaming up to help get our brothers and sisters who are between roles hired. Before becoming a podcaster, I had a brutal time between jobs in 2017, so this topic hits very close to my heart. We’ll meet two amazing candidates from sales, operations…

In this episode, we dive into the last-mile space for the pharma industry. We welcome back Dana Krug, senior vice president of cold chain fulfillment at Phononic to break down the ins out and trends in the last-mile pharma space. For more information subscribe to Running on Ice the newsletter or podcast. Follow the Running on Ice Podcast Other Frei…

Zach and Tony discuss the growing optimism among transportation service providers that the great freight recession is ending and the data that supports or disputes this claim. Also, the market may not be completely over the impacts of the ILA strike. Follow the Freightonomics Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit …

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Guests: Heather Duffy, Shell; Kevin Otto and Mike Roeth, North American Council for Freight Efficiency Topic: The Shell Starship is getting a bit long in the tooth but it still provides useable data for fleets to squeeze extra fuel and freight efficiency Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit …

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In today’s episode Balaji Guntur, Co-Founder, and Chief Executive Officer of HOPTEK, a Kearney company, Sean Maharaj, Chief Commercial Officer of HOPTEK and Travis Nelson, President and Founder Xtreme Trucking talk about how AI-driven fleet solutions are improving operations and fleet utilization. Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other Freight…

In this episode, we dive into the sppooookkiest freight stories and weird shipping laws with FreightWaves’ Grace Sharkey and Thomas Wasson. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast. Follow the Check Call Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

On Episode 776 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to FreightWaves’ Kyle Taylor about whether carriers will have a frightening time in the freight market this quarter. They’ll break down all the volumes, rejects and rates driving the market into 2024. Truck drivers have an average life expectancy of 61. Garrett Steenblik was driving cross count…

On FreightWaves’ retail and CPG show, Mike Baudendistel and Grace Sharkey interview Troy Ryley, President, Echo Global Logistics - Mexico. Follow The Stockout Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy FreightWaves

In this episode, we break down some of the nuances between booking dry van freight and reefer freight with FreightWaves’ Thomas Wasson. For more information subscribe to Running on Ice the newsletter or podcast. Follow the Running on Ice Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

Stormie Janzen, Vice President, Safety and Recruiting at Total Transportation of Mississippi, joins Jeremy Reymer, founder of DriverReach and PROJECT 61, to discuss the importance of being involved and engaged in the industry, how the industry comes together and responds to natural disasters, and her company’s dedication to being a top place for wo…

On episode 775 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Overhaul’s Danny Ramon to look at the data behind the cargo and rail theft epidemic. We all saw the recent rail looting in Chicago and have heard the ever increasing reports of freight theft, but what do the numbers say? DOT is putting $30 million towards truck parking. We’ll get the latest de…

Zach and Tony discuss why the LTL environment appears to be deteriorating and hot takes from some significant earnings calls. Follow the Freightonomics Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy FreightWaves

On episode 774 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking about Flexport CEO Ryan Petersen’s prediction that there’s an 80% chance the ILA goes back on strike January 15th. With automation still up for debate, this strike could hit 5 days before the US inaugurates a new president and just two weeks before Chinese New Year. Think freight is a big ugly b…

Guest: Daniel Barel, co-founder and CEO, Ree Automotive Topic: By-wire trucking technology company advances toward production amid air raids and bomb shelter stays in war-torn Israel Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy FreightWaves

In today’s episode Mary O’Connell, 3PL and cold chain expert, host of the podcasts and newsletters Check Call and Running on Ice joins us to catch up on recent trends and interviews. We also find out if Halloween will bring tricks or treats to the freight space. Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad…

In this episode, we welcome back David Spencer, VP of market intelligence at Arrive Logistics to break down the freight market for October and see what predictions are in store for the rest of the year. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast. Follow the Check Call Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about…

On Episode 773 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is looking at the American Transportation Research Institute’s list of 2024 Top Trucking Issues. The economy and lawsuit reform top the list while major issues like driver health and freight theft remain absent. The Port of Los Angeles eyes $1 trillion in imports for the quarter. In part three of our new …

On FreightWaves’ retail and CPG show, Mike Baudendistel and Grace Sharkey discuss dyes in CPG products, SONAR freight market data, Mattel’s supply chain and consumer loyalty programs. Follow The Stockout Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy FreightWaves

On episode 772 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to NASA’s Logan Kennedy about the logistics of sending humans back to the moon. We’ll find out how they’re preparing for the Artemis missions, how the landers they’re using work, and what we hope to gain from it back here on Earth. We’ll also let some kids ask NASA. Dooner’s former boss and ment…

In this episode, we dive into the logistics behind vaccines and how the pharmaceutical supply chain gets prioritized. Our guest, Tiffany Brewer, senior director industry strategy - pharma and life sciences at Blue Yonder joins us to shed some insights and give the 411 on how the vaccine supply chain operates. For more information subscribe to Runni…

Zach and Tony discuss the impact of three supply chain disruptions in the past month and takeaways from J.B. Hunt’s 3Q earnings. Follow the Freightonomics Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy FreightWaves

Joe Anderson, Director of Recruiting, and Caleb Gee, Senior Driver Hiring Manager - both for Nussbaum Transportation and co-founders of Truck Driver’s Best, join Jeremy Reymer, founder of DriverReach and PROJECT 61, to discuss their effort to provide a service for drivers that’s sorely needed. Drivers can leverage Truck Driver’s Best to aid with ca…

On Episode 771 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to Roadie CEO Marc Gorlin about how Spirit Halloween is delivering this spooky season. Spirit Halloween, North America’s leading Halloween retailer, is tackling this with its first e-commerce same-day delivery program with the help of Roadie, a UPS company, to offer same-day delivery from Spiri…

Guest: Magnus Gustafsson, Volvo Truck vice president of connected services Topic: Volvo's expanded Blue Service contract extends maintenance coverage to incorporate data mining to predict things that might go wrong in addition to obvious repairs. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon…

In today’s episode Alan Adler, writer, journalist and host of the Truck Tech podcast and newsletter joins us to dive into recent truck tech news. We look at the new Freightliner Cascadia, recent moves by Nikola trucks, and examine the race between battery electric, hydrogen, and natural gas trucks. Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other Freigh…

In this episode, we dive into the world of multi-vendor solutions. Our guest, Peyton Riley, CPO at GearTrack breaks down some of the inefficiencies and hidden costs that come with a multi-vendor approach as well as the importance of choosing the right solution for your organization. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the…

On Episode 770 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is joined by Justin Martin to talk about rail looting in Chicago; SpaceX’s historic launch; QR code parking scams; DHL’s Tesla Semi testing results; drinking raw milk; and more. How do FEMA and disaster relief loads work in 2024, and what is the role of trucking in times of crisis? BWS Logistics’ Cecelia …