WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined in-studio by guest co-host Matt McLelland of Covenant. Matt is talking about his Cybertruck preorder, decorating trucks for the holidays and where sustainability is headed in 2024.Rocket Shipping’s Gabe Pankonin is here with a narrative violation. His company just set record revenue in November and he’s here to share how to win in a down market. OpenTable for box trucks? That’s what Grafton Elliott at Onward Delivery does. We’ll find out how Onward helps four of the top 10 big and bulky brokers in the nation get through peak season. What’s the freight market going to look like in 2024 and will the beatings continue until morale improves? Averitt Express’ Kent Williams breaks down a 2024 market outlook, nearshoring, being a top performer in LTL and giving back to the community. Plus, holiday toy drives; trucking’s favorite Christmas movie; Mother Nature versus freight; a semi-truck Christmas tree stand; and did the college playoff system get it right?Watch on YouTubeSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Flexport’s Bill Driegert. We’ll find out where Flexport is going in trucking, how it’s using Convoy’s tech and when drum solos are appropriate.  Greenscreens.ai’s Kevin Coomes comes to the table to talk about automated billing, climbing the FreightTech25, and the differences between doing business in the U.S. and China.Trucker/author Ben McCulley talks about his new trucking tome “Read When Safe.” McCulley tells us all about this timeless lesson told in a way only a truck driver could deliver. From the bathroom to brokers, Ben covers it all, with stories and jokes to boot.CarrierSource’s Clara Flaherty dishes out takes on Chicago’s best pizza, reveals her latest list of double brokers and talks about marketing tools for carriers.Plus, Cybertruck base model costs 50% more; hitting cans with tanks; if a semi was Tony Hawk and more.Watch on YouTubeSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by FreightWaves’ Rachel Premack to talk about the role Biden played in the current freight market. The President recently tweeted that his policies have caused a 25-year low in rates.  The National Motor Freight Traffic Association has recently appointed Lesley Veldstra Killingsworth as its first-ever female chairwoman of the board of directors. We’ll find out how she achieved the honor and what lessons she has for other female leaders and leaders to be in logistics. Stride Motivation’s Nick Klingensmith talks about self-sabotage and mental health issues in brokerage sales. He’ll share his stories about his four-time battle with cancer, becoming a bestselling author and advice for reps feeling down during the holidays. FreightWaves’ Justin Martin divulges the secrets behind Operation Santa; discusses Amazon’s rise to dominance in freight; are truckers cheaters; protecting Christmas trees from cats and more. Plus, DC Christmas tree goes down; high speed house chases; high speed forklift chases; the perfect stocking stuffer and more.Watch on YouTubeVisit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner has the retail rundown on Black Friday and Cyber Monday spending. Will it be enough to move freight markets?Darryn Garson, chief growth officer at Remcoda, talks about the logistics behind holiday stocking stuffers. We’ll find out how Remcoda/BluZen products, including massage guns, migraine head wraps, essential oils and more, are headed to over 8,000 Walgreens locations, 2,000 T.J. Maxx stores and various other retail checkout counters nationwide.Jay Gustafson, EVP of brokerage operations at Echo Global Logistics, talks about reducing freight spend through partial quoting. Emmanuel Carrillo, CEO at Talon Logistics, shares his strategy on how shippers should be thinking about freight in 2024. Jakub Felinski, chief technology officer at Rand McNally, talks about the evolution of the company from the paper maps era through the digital age.Plus, wooden Cybertrucks; how to strap a Christmas tree; escape rooms; guys being dudes; and more. Watch on YouTubeVisit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Truck Parking Club’s Evan Shelley joins Dooner to co-host the show. They’ll talk about parking solutions for drivers during the holidays and the logistics of Thanksgiving. C3 Solutions’ Greg Braun breaks down the shipper handbook to managing expectations this holiday season.Trucker Chris Thomas talks about how drivers handle Thanksgiving; what he’s seeing out on the road; staying accident free; meeting other drivers on social media and remaining positive. FreightWaves’ Alan Adler has the scoop on more drama over at Nikola; Hyliion’s big workforce cut; and the latest on Hyzon.FreightWaves’ Rachel Premack looks into why trucking embraces alarming turnover rates.Watch on YouTubeVisit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking about layoffs and bankruptcies piling up in logistics amid this shocking downturn.Gnosis Freight’s Jake Hoffman tells us all about the tech driving container life cycle management and how it is empowering shippers.Travelers’ Tim Francis is talking about its Risk Index Report and has some startling revelations about the scope of cyber crime in supply chain.Acme Works’ Bill Hall shows off his heavy machinery and shows us how the Hammar Lift works. Not only will we see some side loaders in action but we’ll also break down what’s going on in drayage.Spartan Carrier Group’s Carlos Llanes Jr. and Tim Perkins talk about giving thanks in a down year, how it’s beating the market and its new good Samaritan driver award.Plus, how not to fry a turkey, truckers at F1 in Vegas, when gantry cranes go wrong and more.Watch on YouTubeVisit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking about a holiday season with no peak season. We’ll find out why transportation leaders expect a weak Q4 and what they’re saying about it this week. Did you hear there was a puppy playpen at F3 and someone paid all the adoption fees? Sean Laidacker from Loyalty Logistics is here to talk about why he liberated the puppies, what’s good at Loyalty Logistics and how to make the perfect Thanksgiving mocktail.Trauxit’s Joe Stevens and Kevin O’Brien talk about how they’re paying carriers 7.5% more on average. We’ll find out how the Trauxit platform is empowering both shippers and carriers.GLCS’ Nate Johnson shares strategies on navigating contentious carrier and broker relationships. Truck Sails’ Gayle Campbell-Andrus and Paul Andrus teach us how truck sails work, what they do, how they increase mileage and what the science is behind them.Plus, gift card scams, how not to tow a trailer, holiday gift ideas, Vegas F1 issues and more. Watch on YouTubeVisit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Rachel Premack joins Dooner to co-host the show. They’ll talk about the GOT Act and if it’s good for trucking; a shake-up at FourKites; freight meme wars; and how not to drive a truck simulator.DeGroot Logistics’ Adam DeGroot just got back from Chattanooga. We’ll find out what deals he was making at F3, why DeGroot acquired Dock411 and what they’re learning about the state of shipper facilities.ZuumApp’s Mustafa Azizi talks about hang gliding over Chattanooga at F3, how to cook a mystery box and what innovation means for a TMS.SRS Distribution Inc.’s Ben Richey takes us into world of roofing materials and building supplies. We’ll find out how a distribution network works for this type of freight.FreightWaves’ Justin Martin joins us with a Tesla Semi review, driver overtime pay, what not to do during a Level 1 inspection, how soon is too soon to put up Christmas lights and tips for memelords looking to win the $100K Freight Creator Contest.Watch on YouTubeVisit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined in the studio by FreightWaves’ Rachel Premack. They’re recapping what went down at F3 and talking about freight’s great meme war.Over the past 17 years, OOIDA has raised more than $750,000 and sent over 3,270 care packages, serving more than 39,275 members of the military. We’ll learn all about its Truckers For Troops program from Norita Taylor. Plus, bipartisan lawmakers have introduced a bill that would give America’s 2.19 million truck drivers the right to overtime pay. We’ll find out if OOIDA thinks it’s a win.Project K-9 Hero is on a mission to ensure the best quality of life for our nation’s retired military working dogs and police K-9 heroes by providing assistance with medical costs, food, rehabilitation, adoption and end-of-duty services. Its founder, Jason Johnson, and a 13-year-old service dog named Rip tell us all about the upcoming Performers for Paws event.Fulfill.com’s Joe Spisak talks about holiday warehouse fulfillment and what shippers can expect. We’ll also learn how he sold his trivia game, OK, Booker.Hot Seat Services’ Charles Gracey shares the latest in driver recruiting and promotes his new FreightWavesTV show, Sense Per Mile.Watch on YouTubeVisit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is coming to you live from day 2 at FreightWaves’ Future of Freight Festival.He’s joined by special guests Dan Curtis, EVP, Chief Operating Officer at TriumphPay; John Baird, Enterprise AI Solutions Expert at Hyperscience; Joe Petosa, Partner at Sope Creek; Michael Beelar, VP, Digital Supply Networks & Logistics and Michael Unruh, Business Development Manager at Endava; Prasad Gollapalli, Founder of Trucker ToolsWatch on YouTubeVisit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices