WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

On episode 818 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is coming to you from FreightWaves’ Small Fleet and Owner-Operator Summit. Bosch Mobility’s Laura Keller talks about tech for dispatch and driving fleet efficiency. Truckstop’s Todd Waldron talks about broker-carrier relationships; the impact of regulations on owner-operators; and the biggest challenges they’ll face this year.Amazon Relay’s Aviad Benzikry tells us everything you’d want to know about running freight for Amazon.Plus, Arkansas lawmakers debate crackdown on undocumented truckers; trucking company owner gets 4 years for lying to the FMCSA; DeJoy is gone at USPS; and more.Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Channel 146.Watch on YouTubeCheck out the WTT merch storeVisit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts#WHATTHETRUCK #FreightNews #supplychain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 817 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to OEC Group’s Erik Rosica about “Liberation Day” tariffs and the impact of port fees. With rumblings that April 2 tariffs may be scaled back, will it spell relief for global supply chains?Dooner quit drinking in November 2016 after a 19-year battle with alcoholism. He recently talked about the experience on Whitney Johnson Cowell’s new podcast “Dry Conversations.” We’ll find out why Cowell started the show and whom she hopes to help on the road to recovery.When your shipment absolutely has got to be there, no better way than to hand-carry it yourself. We’ll learn how the world of critical deliveries works from OBC One founder Jonathan Kolb.Plus, swapping DOT numbers; stolen containers; how tankers work; and more.Check out Dooner’s Ted Talk on his own battle with alcoholismCatch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Channel 146.Watch on YouTubeCheck out the WTT merch storeVisit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 816 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to FreightGames.io’s Stephen Ruhe about his latest AI-generated trucking video game Freight Frenzy. Freight Frenzy was born of the vibe coding phenomenon that’s been accelerated by recent advances in AI large language models. We’ll go deep on the vibe coding phenomenon with special guest play-testers: my sons.Casey Stone joins us to talk about a woman’s journey in heavy haul. Plus, the freight market is “weird”; have you seen this missing trucker; and more.1:20 Have you seen this trucker?2:45 “The freight market is weird” 6:54 A Women’s Journey in Heavy Haul | Casey Stone17:52 Tiny trucks18:37 Vibe coding hits freight gaming | Stephen Ruhe and Dooner boysCatch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Channel 146.Watch on YouTubeCheck out the WTT merch storeVisit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On episode 815 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking about Walmart’s push to add carriers to their new brokerage network. Although the company says it is still in “stealthish” mode, carriers are already getting onboarded. Also in headlines, the ‘owner’ of a fictitious logistics firm sentenced in $2.8M COVID relief scam. Truck Parking Club’s Michael Lombard stops by to talk about building muscles behind the wheel; the road to Mid-America Trucking Show; and the motive behind an Illinois trucking CEO murder. TriumphPay’s Haley Evans shares the latest in customer-led payment and audit innovation. 3Ts Logistics’ Matt Nelson talks about building carrier trust through margin transparency and being a great community partner. Plus, fed up Amazon delivery driver; how to save a truck in the wind; and more.2:14 Walmart starts brokering freight6:20 Fictitious freight firm ‘owner’ sentenced8:14 Valuing Carriers | Matt Nelson18:52 Audit and payment innovation | Haley Evans18:12 Nice save25:46 Delivered with a smile27:22 MATS, muscles and murder | Mike LombardCatch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Channel 146.Watch on YouTubeCheck out the WTT merch storeVisit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 814 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to Mutha Trucker News’ Alex Mai about a deadly past few days for trucking. We’ll share the latest on the horrible I-35 crash where authorities allege that a flip-flop-wearing, intoxicated trucker killed five people. CPG Sourcing CEO Michael De Clercq talks about how increased tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum could shift global sourcing strategies.SuperDispatch CRO Stan Deak discusses how tariffs are reshaping demand for used vehicles.Plus, trucker busted for dumping 2,000 gallons of jet fuel and more.Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Channel 146.Watch on YouTubeCheck out the WTT merch storeVisit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 813 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about the impact tariffs are having on shippers. We’ll take a look at how U.S. shippers are reacting to new tariff bills that they’re being hit with. Will they pass the cost on to the consumer?One World Supply Chain Consulting’s Mike Eischer talks about how his clients are reacting to tariff turmoil and how they’re restructuring their supply chains to offset new costs.Truck drivers die on average 16 years earlier than the general population. A dangerous gig combined with a sedentary lifestyle is having massively detrimental effects on U.S. truck drivers. Offshift’s Mark Manera drops by to talk about the importance of driver health and about why we teamed up again to get the industry squatting.Jonathon Reese went from trucking to selling solar. We’ll get a driver’s perspective on the good, the bad and the ugly about the profession.Plus, MLB recalls “vulgar” hat; trucking toddlers; and more. Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Channel 146.Watch on YouTubeCheck out the WTT merch storeVisit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On episode 812 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to Fleet Defender’s Terry Reinart about hacking semi trucks. How vulnerable are these 80k lb machines? From maleworm worms in ELDs to remote controlled semi trucks, we’ll take a look at how fleets are getting hacked.Beyond hacking, fleet safety is always top of mind. We’ll find out how trucking companies are keeping drivers and the motoring public safe with Tenstreet’s Taylor McIlroy and Ploger Transportation’s Bob Ware.TruSygnal connects shippers and carriers on contract freight opportunities. We’ll find out from c-founder Ed Burns how it works and why he is building the company.Plus, should you tip your lumper; trucking company files chapter 11; new FMCSA head and more.Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Channel 146.Watch on YouTubeCheck out the WTT merch storeVisit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On episode 811 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is catching up with Dredging Contractors of America’s William Doyle to talk about the SHIPS Act; making shipbuilding great again; and the impact of port fees and tariffs.We just moved the world’s largest trainset from EnterTRAINment Junction in Cincinnati to Chattanooga, Tennessee, with the help of Elizabeth’s Moving & Storage. We’ll meet Frank Youmans and Anne Elizabeth Youmans to learn all about the logistics behind this high-touch, white-glove move that took more than 20 trailers.Plus, tariff Tuesday was just a head fake as Canada and Mexico tariffs are delayed again; dirtiest loads and more.Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Channel 146.Chapters2:33 Tariffs delayed again6:48 Moving the world’s largest train set | Elizabeth’s Moving and Storage21:35 Dirtiest trucking jobs22:37 Make ship building great again | William DoyleWatch on YouTubeCheck out the WTT merch storeVisit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 810 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to American Truckers United’s Shannon Everett about the labor dumping problem in trucking. Did the pandemic-fueled bull freight market open the floodgates for inexperienced and dangerous drivers to enter the industry? Will Trump’s executive orders clamp down on the issue? Everett breaks it all down.Sentry Logistics’ Luke Havener is a home furnishing logistics expert. We’ll find out how this type of freight works and what’s harder to deliver to: warehouses or people’s houses.Plus, tariff Tuesday fallout; Squats Across the World continues; and a rate the strap work that would make OSHA blush. Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Channel 146.Watch on YouTubeCheck out the WTT merch storeVisit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 809 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about the massive surge in cargo theft that is plaguing the freight industry. Overhaul’s Danny Ramon shares the company’s latest report, which shows an astounding 49% increase in cargo thefts in 2024 compared to 2023. Is 2025 on track to set an even higher record, and what can fleets do to protect themselves? We’ll get into it.Driver training standards could change drastically under President Donald Trump. Commercial Vehicle Training Association’s Andrew Poliakoff talks about the latest changes and executive orders that could impact the way you hire drivers.You think you haul heavy? Dooner headed down to NASA’s Kennedy Space Center to meet the largest self-propelled land vehicle on Earth, NASA’s crawler. We’ll find out how this 60-year-old monster rig is bringing Americans back to the moon.Plus, Squats Across America returns; de minimis ruling clarified; final destination at the gate; and more. Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Channel 146.Watch on YouTubeCheck out the WTT merch storeSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves PodcastsVisit our sponsor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices