WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

What the Truck's Transparency19 coverage continues with our look at the sights, sounds, and people who made Day 2 such a special event. 11 new competitors enter the audio octagon of freight for bite sized interviews and a chance to win the What The Truck?!? Transparency19 100% More Cowbell Best in Show award. On the card we have: Vava Dimind of Hub Group on Data purity, people, and processes Michael Feig of Capital logistics on future proofing temperature control Michael Vincent of FreightWaves on team building through conferences Patrick Draut of KRatio on financial and freight futures Jeff Baer of LinkDrive on driver performance data and the psychology behind it Cathy Roberson Reporting on emerging FreightTech culture & trends Jon Walters of Wolf Direct on bridging the gap between the past and the present William Kerr of Edge Logistics on connecting with wired truckers Kate Juliao of TriumphPay on embracing the market and carrier experience Tom Burke of DrayMaster Inc on bridging the gap between the physical and the technical And Taylor Monks of BasicBlock.io on making blockchain invisible Subscribe now and never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So, What the Truck is going on in all things freight this week? On today’s episode, we talk with correspondent Mike Angell on the ocean report. Is the maritime tech advances more of an evolution or a revolution? Kevin “King of the” Hill gives us his insider scoop on Amazon and the carrier evolution/revolution. Jay Wartzberger clubs shocks us with the size and scope, the ways and means of Autohauling, Repo, and the developing situation of new tech for the segment. Ryan “Silver Fox” Rogers of Covenant Transport gives us his take on team driving, the logistics of logistics, and how to keep everyone buckled up and having fun. Charlie “Big Money” Dehoney, president and CEO of Manning Transport offers his secret sauce for how to bring a legacy carrier up with the times. Zach “Sultan of SONAR” Strickland dishes on market conditions and the latest and greatest advances in real time data. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thanks to our sponsor, the NACV Show. Outside the lines report from the field: The Falcon story just keeps on giving Earnings Over/Under: Eaton posts record revenue in first quarter Genesee & Wyoming’s earnings report light of estimates, maintains 2019 outlook Paccar posts record revenues, profits in first quarter Ryder beats earnings and raises guidance Oshkosh Corporation announces gainful second quarter GWR’s lower than expected earnings due to weather, but guidance and new business pipeline intact Hub Group posts record per-share earnings in quarter, raises full-year estimates C.H. Robinson scrapes out an earnings beat on 4.4 percent lower revenue Wabash sees solid demand for trailers after record first-quarter sales Saia Inc. reports increases in revenue, operating income in the first quarter Atlas Air reports earnings ahead of expectations, maintains guidance XPO shows operational strength in first quarter Schneider focuses on lower guidance In other news: Amazon disintermediation story further analysis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Falcon Transport execs allege mismanagement, contract demands led to company’s abrupt collapse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What The Truck?!? episode 65 What the Truck is going on in all things freight this week? Thanks to our sponsor, TriumphPay. TriumphPay is the leading carrier payment platform in transportation. With over 50,000 carriers paid, TriumphPay helps to drive capacity, efficiency and cash flow for brokers and shippers. Visit triumphpay.com to learn more. Whatcha drinkin? Weekly Market Update: Freight brokers call market bottom, look for spring tightening Earnings Over/Under: Knight-Swift modestly beats expectations and trims guidance Manhattan Associates’ adjusted earnings beat Wall Street expectations Old Dominion beats earnings on lower OR, but no 2019 revenue guidance UPS posts mixed-bag of first quarter numbers – company remains “show-me story,” analyst says Universal Logistics posts record first quarter despite truckload decline BorgWarner issues soft second quarter guidance despite beating first quarter expectations Updated: Echo Global Logistics squeaks out an earnings win against tough comparisons Landstar System sees first quarter results ahead of expectations Tesla misses analysts’ forecasts, loses $2.90 per share in first quarter All Thing Tech: Tech group calls for national road-user fee Waymo is setting up a production facility in Detroit to manufacture self-driving cars A view from the front lines of ocean shipping’s technological evolution Daimler CEO draws (electric) line in the sand, Portland facility to convert to EV manufacturing Penske opens heavy-duty electric charging stations What’s coming up on the radio show this week? We spend 5 Good Minutes with Melissa Forman, COO of TriumphPay. Big deal, little deal (what’s the deal with you)? Transparency19 coming May 6-8? Bevi water machine in HQ2? Endless local beer on tap? Cornhole on Fridays? Garage doors that open onto Market Street? Tesla missing its earning? The flatbed trucking market? Having a Taco Mac across the Market Street? Tim Dooner joining us on What the Truck?!? The future of precision railroading Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What The Truck?!? episode 64 What the Truck is going on in all things freight this week? TriumphPay is the leading carrier payment platform in transportation. With over 50,000 carriers paid, TriumphPay helps to drive capacity, efficiency and cash flow for brokers and shippers. Visit triumphpay.com to learn more. Weekly Market Update: J.B. Hunt misses analysts' first quarter earnings and revenue estimates Truckload carriers' first quarter results don't appear to be in jeopardy after the J.B. Hunt report Marten Transport reports best-ever net increase of more than 30 percent in first quarter of 2019 What gets hauled to Vegas, stays in Vegas And then on to the freight tech headlines of the week: FreightTech investment surges in 2019 ValueAct Capital believes Nikola Motor Company is a gamechanger in the freight industry On-demand warehousing startup Flowspace raises $12 million in Series A investment Singapore collaborates with Volocopter to add air taxis to its skyline Big deal, little deal (what's the deal with you)? Canada to appeal WTO ruling over U.S. softwood lumber tariffs Over 20 years later, Lytx continues to evolve alongside the industry it serves FreightWaves and TIA announce SONAR data partnership Kansas City Southern's first-quarter net profit jumps 16 percent Government watchdogs urge review of underride guard requirements Record-breaking snow season breaks Sierra Nevada drought E-commerce breeds "algorithmic-based pricing conspiracies" Manufacturing stalls again, capping a disappointing quarter for freight demand Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What The Truck?!? episode 63 What the Truck is going on in all things freight this week? TriumphPay is the leading carrier payment platform in transportation. With over 50,000 carriers paid, TriumphPay helps to drive capacity, efficiency and cash flow for brokers and shippers. Visit triumphpay.com to learn more. Our focus this week is on regulatory moves, final mile and LTL, and updates in freight tech and capital investment. This week Ellis Smith joins Chad Prevost in the studio while JP is on assignment in Orlando covering the TIA Conference. Freight Tech and capital investment: Uber expected to register IPO on April 11, anticipates $100B in valuation Start-ups in Seattle: Where are the Amazon spin-out companies? Last mile: In `delivery nation,' all roads lead to the final mile UPS to roll out major pricing revamp as it benefits from network efficiency steps Regulatory: U.S. carriers face carbon surcharge in Canadian provinces States taking the lead in "policy disruption" for AV and EV Closing drug-test loopholes could hit driver availability Virginia sets higher fuel taxes, registration fees to fund improvements, especially on 81 Trucking and rail industries to advise regulators on national security Port Report: Trump signs executive order seeking to boost U.S. energy development Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What The Truck?!? episode 62 What the Truck is going on in all things freight this week? TriumphPay is the leading carrier payment platform in transportation. With over 50,000 carriers paid, TriumphPay helps to drive capacity, efficiency and cash flow for brokers and shippers. Visit triumphpay.com to learn more. Weekly Market Update: Survey data shows upcoming improvement in manufacturing, softening service sector U.S. rail volumes dip as carriers grapple with flooding impacts War on Detention update: Specialty stores and electronic retail tops the list for longest dock times And then on to the other big headlines of the week: ICONIQ Capital invests in Truckstop.com at $1B valuation White House: Trump would let trucks cross Mexican border if it closes Providence Equity buys GlobalTranz back from The Jordan Company after just 8 months Stock stumbling, Lyft announces $50 million in transportation initiatives Big deal, little deal (what's the deal with you)? Canadian National lays out $615 million capital plan for eastern provinces March Class 8 truck orders plummet 66 percent from a year Departure of Maersk's No. 2 executive marks official end of liner operator's foray into oil and gas Researchers trick Tesla Autopilot using stickers on the road Walmart is introducing a voice assistant to take on Amazon Fast Radius raises $48 million to scale up its additive manufacturing capacity Navistar recalls more than 24,000 International-brand trucks for exhaust pipe defect Canadian carrier Bison Transport acquires Wisconsin-based trucking fleet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What The Truck?!? episode 61 What the Truck is going on in all things freight this week? Well, a lot. Like Friday is the day that the Freight Futures becomes reality. We also discuss private equity and VC in transportation logistics and celebrate freight and tech and innovation. Redwood Logistics is one of the nation’s fastest growing logistics providers, fueled by industry-leading technology and a passionate team of experts. From Multimodal Brokerage and dedicated truckload to 3rd party logistics and TMS consulting, implementation and integration… Redwood Logistics delivers next-generation solutions for its clients—and much more than a truckload. Weekly Market Update: Flatbed outlook for 2019 looks significantly worse compared to 2018 Brokers, carriers, and Wall Street agree: freight volumes stagnant Economic outlook depends on the data points you believe Radio Recap: independent contractors, rails, futures, and data And then on to the other big headlines of the week: Private equity on a mission to bring transport and logistics into the future Autonomous, electric and regulatory barriers: Navistar’s Gilligan paints a path forward Big deal, little deal (what’s the deal with you)? LIDAR company lands $60M Chinese commercial vehicle market expected to continue softening through 2022 UPS and Matternet launch commercial drone deliveries on N.C. hospital campus Uber buys Middle East rival Careem for $3.1 billion Volkswagen partners with Amazon subsidiary to improve operational efficiency Indian logistics startup Delhivery attains unicorn status with new financial raise All-electric seaplane fleet coming to the Pacific Northwest Canadian trucker XTL says hourly driver pay program is paying off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What The Truck?!? episode 61 What the Truck is going on in all things freight this week? Well, a lot. Like Friday is the day that the Freight Futures becomes reality. We also discuss private equity and VC in transportation logistics and celebrate freight and tech and innovation. Redwood Logistics is one of the nation’s fastest growing logistics providers, fueled by industry-leading technology and a passionate team of experts. From Multimodal Brokerage and dedicated truckload to 3rd party logistics and TMS consulting, implementation and integration… Redwood Logistics delivers next-generation solutions for its clients—and much more than a truckload. Weekly Market Update: Flatbed outlook for 2019 looks significantly worse compared to 2018 Brokers, carriers, and Wall Street agree: freight volumes stagnant Economic outlook depends on the data points you believe Radio Recap: independent contractors, rails, futures, and data And then on to the other big headlines of the week: Private equity on a mission to bring transport and logistics into the future Autonomous, electric and regulatory barriers: Navistar’s Gilligan paints a path forward Big deal, little deal (what’s the deal with you)? LIDAR company lands $60M Chinese commercial vehicle market expected to continue softening through 2022 UPS and Matternet launch commercial drone deliveries on N.C. hospital campus Uber buys Middle East rival Careem for $3.1 billion Volkswagen partners with Amazon subsidiary to improve operational efficiency Indian logistics startup Delhivery attains unicorn status with new financial raise All-electric seaplane fleet coming to the Pacific Northwest Canadian trucker XTL says hourly driver pay program is paying off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices