

WHAT THE TRUCK?!?
FreightWaves
WHAT THE TRUCK?!? is FreightWaves' irreverent award-winning podcast breaking down the biggest stories in transportation and logistics. WTT?!? is all about the people that make freight move. On the show you'll hear from founders, CEOs, VCs, truckers, brokers, and influencers. Join the industry three times a week on FreightWavesTV and podcast players everywhere.
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Aug 19, 2020 • 48min
LIVE from Carrier Summit: Driver issues, diversity, data, and more
On this first set we’re going to cover insurance, nuclear verdicts, predictive analytics and proper data allocation, in addition we’ll talk about the issues that drive our people including driver fatigue, safety, inclusion, and diversity.With guests: Chad Eichelberger, President, Reliance Partners; Siamak Azmoudeh, VP of PLM and Business Development, SkyBitz; Anthony N. Petite, Chief Executive Officer, Founder TruckPark, Inc.; Pierre Laguerre, CEO, Fleeting ProRegister to win the Peloton and moreWatchApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves PodcastsVisit our sponsor
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Aug 17, 2020 • 30min
Carrier Summit pregame show
On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude are talking all about FreightWaves upcoming virtual conference, Carrier Summit. They’ll breakdown the key issues, speakers, and sessions while giving you a playbook on what to expect from this industry defining day-and-a-half event. Also, find out how you can register to win a Peloton, WHAT THE TRUCK?!? shirts, and other prizes from FreightWaves newly launched swag store. They’re joined by special guest, Mitch Luciano, President/CEO at Trailer Bridge Inc. Plus, a SONAR powered breakdown of the freight market as we dive deeper into where rates and volumes will be headed this week. Register to win the Peloton and moreWatchApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves PodcastsVisit our sponsor
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Aug 14, 2020 • 59min
Do warehouse robots dream of electric sheep?
On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude are talking about SVT Robotics warehouse integration, the good and bad of e-commerce for Amazon and USPS, TK7 Products push towards green initiatives, how to talk to Millennials in trucking, FreightWaves new swag store and what’s On The Radar in SONAR.Plus, Bad News/Good News concerning your next HQ, trucker sentiment, and one woman’s drivers license. They’re joined by special guests TJ Fanning, VP of Growth at SVT Robotics; Andy Hedrick, co-founder TK7 Products Location: Oklahoma City, OK; Aaron Dunn, Director of Sales and Marketing at PDQ America; Adam Robinson, VP Product Marketing, SONAR at FreightWaves WatchApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves PodcastsVisit our sponsor
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Aug 10, 2020 • 60min
Solving the AI equation in trucking
On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude talk about the challenges AI faces in trucking, freight’s Mount Rushmore, cargo theft, USPS woes, and why dock wait times may be going down even as volumes increase. They’re joined by special guests, Scott Cornell, Crime and Transportation Business Lead and Crime and Theft Specialist, Travelers Insurance; Warren Powell, Co-founder, Optimal Dynamics; and Brian Lips, Owner/Operator, Crete CarrierPlus, a SONAR powered breakdown of the freight market as we dive deeper into where rates and volumes will be headed this week.We round it out with this week’s Big and Little Deals concerning Amazon taking over Sears locations, the high cost of holiday shipping, PAM’s finances, an unhappy birthday for Celadon COO, what not to do in a bear attack and more. WatchApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves PodcastsVisit our sponsor
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Aug 7, 2020 • 1h 2min
WHAT THE CHUCK?!?
On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude are talking about how 6 River Systems acquisition by Shopify is advancing end-to-end e-commerce automation solutions, the power of digitization and network for freight during COVID, the state of trucking from a driver’s perspective, and we’ll play it forward with a country music and trucking sensation. Plus, Nikola earnings, OOIDA’s play for detention pay, trucking adds jobs, top trucking songs, will Mulan be the next Trolls: World Tour, and more. They’re joined by special guests Greg Walls, Director of sales at 6 River Systems; Ryan Schreiber, Director of engagement at CarrierDirect; Taylor Barker, Owner/Operator at Heniff Transportation; Adam Robinson, Vice President of Product Marketing, SONAR. WatchApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves PodcastsVisit our sponsor
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Aug 3, 2020 • 60min
Florida man hangs on hood of rig
On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude talk about a shocking incident in Florida where a man is caught on camera clinging to the hood of an ABF truck, how LTL freight works, XPO’s digital and diversity initiatives, and this week in news. They’re joined by special guests - Lou Amo, President, Freight Brokerage and Expedite at XPO; Jill Clifford, President at Aborn & Co.; Jeff Boswell, Recruiter at Universal Capacity Solutions at Universal Logistics Holdings, IncPlus, a SONAR powered breakdown of the freight market as we dive deeper into where rates and volumes will be headed this week.Emily Szink rounds us out with this week’s Big and Little Deals concerning soaring freight volumes, FreightWaves’ partnership with EKA, Lord & Taylor, Oreo’s, and the fate of sports this fall. WatchApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves PodcastsVisit our sponsor
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Jul 31, 2020 • 60min
RoboFreight: Rise of warehouse automation
On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude are talking about the rise of warehouse automation and why it’s a leading space for innovation, how BCB Transport is helping drivers in the time of COVID, a trucker shares their story of finding lost money at a rest stop, and we have an orchestral #PlayItForward.Plus, news on Amazon setting a new record for shipping costs, prosecutors push for prison time for former Uber exec, and SwissPorts PPP problem. They’re joined by special guests Vince Martinelli, Head of Product and Marketing at RightHand Robotic; Rick Larkin, President at BCB Transport; Jake Semba, Consulting summer analyst, CarrierDirect; and trucker Sharla Grimm. WatchApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves PodcastsVisit our sponsor
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Jul 27, 2020 • 1h 3min
TQL struggles with worker safety while others issue new mask mandates
On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude talk about companies going in different directions on COVID safety protocols, is it Christmas in July for truckers, the outlook for air freight, and logistics marketing tips. They’re joined by special guests - Blythe Brumleve, Owner at Digital Dispatch; Bryan Schreiber, Manager of Air Cargo Business Development at Columbus Regional Airport Authority; Zachary Ramirez, Director of Sales and Marketing at Ally Logistics.Plus, a SONAR powered breakdown of the freight market as we dive deeper into where rates and volumes will be headed this week.And, Emily Szink, with this week’s Big and Little Deals concerning trucker mental health, Freightliner recalls, border drug busts, Amazon coming to Chattanooga area, Taylor Swift’s Folklore and more. WatchApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves PodcastsVisit our sponsor
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Jul 24, 2020 • 60min
How to get a deal on Shark Tank
On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude are talking about FreightWaves’ $37M funding raise, how to pitch on Shark Tank, tips on talking to shippers, freight coaching, and the viability of blockchain in transportation. They’re joined by special guests - Craig Fuller, CEO and founder at FreightWaves; Tom Burden, CEO and founder at Grypmat; Paul Stippich, traffic manager at TipTop Poultry; The Freight Coach Chris Jolly; and Bruno Silva, software engineer at BasicBlock Also, Good News Bad News concerning MLB’s Opening Day and Taylor Swift’s midnight release. WatchApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves PodcastsVisit our sponsor
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Jul 22, 2020 • 31min
Set 2: LIVE from the 3PL Summit
Live from FreightWaves 3PL Summit set 2 with special guests Johnny McCord, CEO and Founder, Loadsure, Hope White, CEO, H.D. White Logistics , Haley Evans, VP of Sales, TriumphPay. WatchApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves PodcastsVisit our sponsor
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