WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by “Candy Land” director John Swab. We’ll go deep inside the mind of the man behind the latest truck stop slasher movie.Due to an FAA system crash, all flights were grounded for a couple of hours Wednesday morning. FreightWaves’ Rachel Premack talks about how tech is disrupting air travel in all the wrong ways.TForce Worldwide’s Chris Steele talks about the intersection of tech and relationships. Rooster and SuperTrucker round things out with the latest on the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative; Tesla in the pool; WWE for sale; taking a semi off-roading; the dangers of dancing for TikTok on the highway 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 cutting through the hype around autonomous trucking. Just how far off are these trucks? Are they viable? And what will it mean for the future of carriers and truckers? Grayson Brulte, host of Road to Autonomy, is laser focused on the space and is here with answers. Ocean shippers entering ‘23 have China and COVID on the top of their minds as what’s old is new in a world that seems like déjà vu. New lockdown concerns, Chinese New Year, bid season and an out-of-balance market all present uncertain pratfalls in the market. Nathan Strang, director of ocean trade lane management at Flexport, helps us navigate these choppy waters.We’ll go inside the world of flooring and specialized freight with Trey Kenemer, director of national accounts at Xpress Global Systems LLC.Plus, robot strippers in Vegas; NIMBYs versus truckers; port robot madness; and Chinese Tesla protests. 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 looking at the rise of AI in logistics; the “Doomsday Clock” ticking on container contracts; starting a fleet in ‘23; and how tech is expediting LTL. Plus, a review of the new trucking thriller “Candy Land;” exploding wine containers; snowbank smashers; and CB radio trolls.With special guests John Reiser, EVP of global supply chain at The Cannon Group; Pierre Laguerre, founder and CEO at Fleeting; Marcus Cooksey, CEO at DUKE.AI; and Michael Campese, SVP of sales and marketing at Estes Forwarding Worldwide.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 asks, is this year already on a crash course towards bad times in the supply chain? With C.H. Robinson ousting their CEO, is this an ominous sign of worse things yet to come? FreightWaves Rachel Premack is here to sort it out.What’s old is new as we look at a company that is trying to reinvent container shipping for more sustainable times using the power of the wind. Clowd Foundary founder Tim Higginson tells us why his Quattro Tech “Clipper” Container Ships aren’t just full of hot air.A new year may mean it’s time for a new trucking job, but how do you pick the best one? Erick Calderon and Rob Logan at TruckDrivingJobs share their top-5 tips for picking a job without selling yourself short. Back The Truck Up’s Rooster and SuperTrucker take us into the mind of the driver as we discuss removing snow from your trailer; resolving conflicts with team drivers; badass loads; the power of packaging and the greatest trucking toy ever?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 special holiday episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is closing out the year and celebrating with offices across the industry. We’ll also talk to some of our favorite retail supply experts to close out some last-minute shopping and get the inside scoop on just how this year’s massive downturn in the freight market and economy impacted businesses. We’ll hear from TrophySmack’s Matt Walsh, whose fantasy sports trophy startup has created the second annual Jimmy Kimmel Bowl championship. How’d toys and stuffies do? VIAHART’s Molson Hart shows off his latest wares and talks about the trials and tribulations of selling on Amazon in ‘22.You’ve heard the trivia on the show and today the founder of OK Boomer, Joe Spisak, joins us to talk about selling card games and running a fulfillment 3PL.It all goes down on a very WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Christmas!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 coming to you live from FreightWaves’ Domestic Supply Chain Summit.On this episode we’re talking about:How shippers are using relationships and digital technology to minimize disruptions.How a portfolio approach to freight increases service and savings. A holistic view of the domestic supply chain.What does a connected fleet look like in 2023?Plus, the greatest Christmas gift money can buy for someone in trucking.With special guests Jay Gustafston, EVP of brokerage operations at Echo Global Logistics; Margie Hamlin, accounts and operations lead at Leaf Logistics; Ryan Morrow, vice president of business development at Inxeption; and Charles Mohn, group director of Connect Fleet at Ryder.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 Matt McLelland, Covenant’s VP of sustainability and innovation. McLelland just got back from a three-day, two-night tour of the road with one of his drivers, Thomas Morgan. We’ll find out what he learned while between the white lines.Autonomous trucking companies made a lot of noise in ‘22, but what kind of impact has the tech been able to make in the market? Don Burnette, co-founder and CEO at Kodiak Robotics, talks about the partnerships that are pushing AI trucks forward. Consumers aren’t the only ones out hunting for the latest TVs over the holidays. So are thieves. Scott Cornell, national practice transportation lead at Travelers, shares the theft trends that are extinguishing yule logs across the industry. How will edge computing factor into supply chain? Ken Evans, chief technology officer at Konexial, talks about the future of transportation as a service.Plus, Greg Weigel, chief business officer at AIT Worldwide Logistics, shares its year-end Global Transportation Market Report.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 FreightWaves CEO and Founder Craig Fuller, who stops by the studio to talk about the year that was in freight. What was the top story in ‘22? And what’s the real story with wholesale versus retail diesel prices?Uber Freight, Convoy and J.B. Hunt just announced the Scheduling Standards Consortium. According to Uber Freight, “The SSC will establish the freight industry’s first formal set of appointment scheduling (API) standards, making it easier to book and manage appointments, optimize processes for drivers, shippers and receivers, and drive operational efficiencies for the industry at large.” We’ll find out all about it.PGT Trucking is on a mission to go green. What solutions is it pioneering? TForce Worldwide visits us like the ghost of Christmases past and takes a look at a year of market volatility.Plus, this week’s good news and bad news concerning earthquake-proof beds, dumbass drivers, Lulu Lemon's over supply, and Christmas lights on trucks.In addition to Fuller, special guests are Uber Freight’s Bill Driegert; Convoy’s Brooks McMahon; PGT Trucking’s Larry Cox; and TForce Worldwide’s Tom Griffin.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 carrier DOT compliance programs. Kathy Close at J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. shares where carriers struggled and what the top drug and alcohol violations were. Did rail workers get a raw deal? FreightWaves Rachel Premack has been working on the railroad story. RMS Carriers knows how to give back. Following the success of their turkey giveaway, they’re now running a toy and coat drive to benefit their community this Christmas. Ryann Spann at RMS Carriers joins us to spread the good word. How does a CSA score get generated for a trucking company? Mark Barlar at Reliance Partners does the math. And we’ll round things out with Rooster and SuperTrucker as they share their trucking experience on the wildest and weirdest stories of the week.Plus, why the hell did Georgia pick Edward Scissorhands as its favorite Christmas movie?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 welcomes a NASA engineer landing on the show to talk about the mission to conduct the first global survey of Earth’s surface water. What are the logistics behind the mission and how will it benefit us down here on Earth?The Tesla Semi was delivered Thursday night after a five-year wait. What did we learn about Elon’s electric truck?Plus, Redwood benefits the Danny Did Foundation with a new shirt; Convoy shares how carriers are performing on its sustainability report; Netradyne argues that your fleet safety program is backward; and much more.With special guests Kari Lewis, payload system engineer at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory; James Jackson, Wayne Astrauskas and Mike Finn from Redwood Logistics; Kiana van Waes, corporate sustainability analyst at Convoy; and Barrett Young, SVP of marketing at Netradyne.Visit our sponsorWatch on YouTubeSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices