WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to Port of Boston’s Lauren Gleason about Conley Terminals’ expanded global connectivity. We’ll find out how this New England shipping hub has grown from seven calls pre-pandemic to over 30 ports now. Highway’s Jordan Graft shares his founder story and talks about how his firm is doubling down on battling back against fraud and double brokering.A. Duie Pyle’s John Luciani talks about the art of transporting beer and liquor. We’ll learn how the company earned the Brewers Supply Group Carrier Award, what’s going on in the booze market and how to handle freight in this space.Plus, MSC ship on fire; amazing escapes; Optimus Prime returns in cabover glory; the butterfly effect in supply chain 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 talking to Clean Harbors’ Cody Bolick and F2F Transport’s Chris Gonzalez about the NASCAR race to declare the fastest team in freight. We’ll recap our NASCAR Racing Experience event at the Atlanta Motor Speedway and talk about their views on freight.Zuum CEO and founder Mustafa Azizi shares tales from the world of fraud and double brokering, and talks about building vs. buying tech, the joys of owning a goldendoodle and the worst strap work he’s ever seen.SuperTrucker Justin Martin is feeling a sense of relief after House Bill 1457 passed in Washington. It forces shippers and consignees to provide bathroom access to truckers. We’ll also get into why some drivers don’t wear seat belts; tales from the CB radio; a season with no peak; another train-truck collision; best dog beds for truckers; whether Apply Vision could work for freight; 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 in the studio by Hot Seat Services and Sense Per Mile’s Charles Gracey. They’re talking about the logistics NASCAR race of the century. Who won at the Atlanta Motor Speedway when WHAT THE TRUCK?!? squared up with Clean Harbors, F2F Transport and Sense Per Mile? Spill Bully President Carlos Medina takes us inside his company’s supply chain. We’ll find out how this company that offers a full line of innovative products to clean up and contain spills, both on land and on water, works. Plus, we’re breaking down some of the biggest spills in freight.California claimed the top spot for cargo theft in Overhaul’s most recent report. Overhaul’s Danny Ramon is here to break down the numbers behind cargo theft in Q1 of ’23. Plus, West Coast dockworkers shut down; how loud is drone delivery; the fire truck of the future; 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 talking to FinPark’s new COO, Antony Petitte, about the truck parking problem plaguing America. Petitte is a parking solutions veteran, having previously built and exited TruckPark in 2021. We’ll find out if FreightTech can solve the problem of only one parking space for every 11 drivers.We’ll go deep into the belly of the air cargo beast with Courier NetWork’s Thomas Funkhauser. A former Marine, Funkhauser knows a thing or two about getting cargo delivered no matter the mission. We’ll find out how air expedite works and what the market is like this spring.Doritos enthusiast and Eight Twenty-Eight Consulting owner Casey Jenkins drops by to talk about Frito-Lay’s supply chain. We’ll also learn about the power of delivering freight concepts in two minutes or less. Plus, contract rates crater; a driver goes full “Dukes of Hazzard”; an AV driver’s bad behavior; why self-help books don’t prevent accidents; trucking with parrots; WTT takes NASCAR 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 talking about trucking’s biggest myth: the driver shortage. Is the “80,000 drivers needed” number nothing more than a psyop? SuperTrucker Justin Martin is breaking down the numbers behind the number. Schenker Dedicated Services Group CFO Eugen Tissen shares his perspective on global trade. We’re talking about port automation, electrification, the freight market and bringing babies to the office.Writer Toby Bogard is in preproduction on a brand new trucking movie that could star an icon. We’ll find out how this 2 million mile driver turned writer got his script for “Dispatch Me Home” off the dock. Musician Crackerbox Jimmy debuts his latest single, “My Old Guitar,” and shares tales from behind the wheel. Fuelman is empowering fleet fuel cards. Keagan Russo and Ashlie Summer share strategies on how to get the most out of your fuel card.Plus, rate the strap work; doing dishes in a truck; surviving a blowout; getting struck by lightning; cupcake stealing bears; and more.Visit our sponsorWatch 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 talking to NASA’s Nicole Piontek and Mike Ewert about the space agency’s CHAPEA mission to build 3D-printed habitats on Mars. We’ll learn all about the logistics involved with putting people and supplies on the red planet.Aerial Resupply Coffee’s founder, Mike Klemmer, talks about coffee supply chains. We’ll learn all about what this veteran-owned java brand has got brewing. Coffee is for closers, so Put That Coffee Down’s Kevin Hill is dropping by the show to dispense his top-five tips for selling freight in a bad market.Plus, getting driven to your last day of school in a semi; port fights; incredible New York City trucking; and the day in the life of a driver. Visit our sponsorWatch 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 talking to SONAR architect and FreightWaves Chief Technology Officer Daniel Pickett about how high-frequency freight data in FreightWaves SONAR foresaw the freight recession. We’ll learn about what SONAR is, how it was developed, why lagging data is killing carriers and what the market signals are saying now. FreightWaves’ Alan Adler talks about why electric and autonomous vehicle stocks have cratered this year. What does it mean for the space, who will the survivors be and what will be left of them? Plus, Peterbilt 589 ride and drive impressions; the AI news problem; exorbitant lumper fees; a UPS strike looms; and hitting a truck with a medieval ball and chain. Visit our sponsorWatch 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 talking to SuperTrucker Justin Martin about the great Buc-ee’s debate. How do drivers feel about being excluded from the fuel stations’ lots? Plus, did blitz week bring stability to truckload markets; first-year driver pay; how to properly block a road; 30 tons of explosive chemicals missing from a rail car; the importance of airbags; and awful TikTok recipes. A new brokerage gets its wings. Titan Logistics Services cuts the ribbon this week. It’s led by industry veteran Jenna Sargent as its CEO. Her impressive background is marked by leadership at multiple top 10 organizations such as Schneider Logistics, Geodis (formerly OHL), XPO Logistics and RXO. We’ll learn all about what this exciting new entrant brings to the market. Ever deliver a load to a yacht, war zone or military office? Gateway Crate & Freight’s Steven Tittle drops by the studio to talk about final mile and inside delivery markets. We’ll learn all about the changing needs of this high-touch freight. Visit our sponsorWatch 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 talking to Seko’s Brian Bourke about what’s happening in global trade. We’ll look at air, ocean and trucking markets. Also, it’s not easy being a mom and dad in this field, so we’re talking about the logistics of parenting. Dunavant’s Kelly Lomax drops by the studio to talk about dealing with supply chains in flux. Lomax also talks about recruiting, retention and culture in a world with radically shifting worker priorities. Much like great CGI, well-run entertainment supply chains are nearly invisible to the naked eye. But how do shows, movies and concerts all come together from a freight perspective? Bluebird Express’ Phil Hyland talks about how this time-critical corner of the industry works. We’ll also find out how the Writers Guild strike will trickle down into trucking. Plus, touring a Maersk ship cabin; a new scam targets truckers; Flexport goes trucking; bag a day in May; Disney declares order 66 on a “Star Wars” hotel; and more.Visit our sponsorWatch 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 talking about one of the biggest issues plaguing our industry: double brokering and load board fraud. Truckstop found reports of fraud jumped by 400% from the fourth quarter of 2021 to the fourth quarter of 2022. How can shippers and carriers fight back? We’ll hear from Metafora’s Ryan Schreiber and FreightWaves’ Rachel Premack and Justin Martin as they shine a light on the problem. Waabi promises a safe and scalable new paradigm in autonomous trucks with its solution. We’ll meet Waabi founder and CEO Raquel Urtasun, who, aside from being a professor at the University of Toronto, spent nearly four years as Uber’s chief scientist in its Advanced Technologies Group. Plus, is the freight market getting less volatile; Florida immigrant trucking protest flops; blitz week begins; Tesla’s new robots; awful TikTok recipes; and a new method to strap with. Visit our sponsorWatch on YouTubeSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices