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Mar 28, 2025 • 60min

WHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP819 WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Parking Club live from Mid-America Trucking Show

On episode 818 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner and special guest co-host Reed Loustalot are coming to you live from the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Kentucky. Tune in to get your finger on the pulse of what the driver community is saying their more pressing issues are. Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Channel 146.Watch on YouTubeCheck out the WTT merch storeVisit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts#WHATTHETRUCK #FreightNews #supplychain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 27, 2025 • 56min

Bring It Home EP13 Inside Union Pacific's ambitious tech projects w/ Rahul Jalali

Union Pacific EVP and Chief Information Officer Rahul Jalali shares how the storied railroad is implementing technology, from shipment visibility to the physics simulator that keeps UP's trains from derailing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 27, 2025 • 58min

The Long Haul EP07 Fleet Maintenance, DPF Nightmares & Towing Scams: What Every Small Carrier Needs to Know with Tyler Harden

In this episode of The Long Haul, Adam Wingfield sits down with Tyler Harden, Chief Product Officer at TTN Fleet Solutions, to tackle some of the biggest fleet maintenance headaches facing owner-operators and small carriers.From DPF system failures that can take trucks off the road to towing scams that drain bank accounts overnight, Tyler shares insider knowledge on how to protect your business from costly mistakes. We also dive into the hidden dangers of roadside breakdowns, predatory towing practices, and why small fleets need a proactive maintenance strategy to stay profitable.With his background in fleet maintenance, towing, and emergency roadside assistance, Tyler doesn’t hold back on real-world stories of disaster—and more importantly, how to avoid them. If you run a truck or a small fleet, this is an episode you can’t afford to miss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 26, 2025 • 29min

Truck Tech EP94 Waabi World, Waabi Driver, and a Volvo Partnership

In today’s episode Raquel Urtasun, co-founder and CEO joins us to talk about Waabi’s recent partnership Volvo autonomous transportation solutions and how Waabi’s tech is powering the production-ready Volvo VNL autonomous trucks. Follow the Truck Tech PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 26, 2025 • 46min

WHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP818 Small Fleet & Owner-Operator Summit with Bosch Mobility, Truckstop, Amazon Relay

On episode 818 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is coming to you from FreightWaves’ Small Fleet and Owner-Operator Summit. Bosch Mobility’s Laura Keller talks about tech for dispatch and driving fleet efficiency. Truckstop’s Todd Waldron talks about broker-carrier relationships; the impact of regulations on owner-operators; and the biggest challenges they’ll face this year.Amazon Relay’s Aviad Benzikry tells us everything you’d want to know about running freight for Amazon.Plus, Arkansas lawmakers debate crackdown on undocumented truckers; trucking company owner gets 4 years for lying to the FMCSA; DeJoy is gone at USPS; and more.Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Channel 146.Watch on YouTubeCheck out the WTT merch storeVisit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts#WHATTHETRUCK #FreightNews #supplychain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 26, 2025 • 23min

Keynote: A Playbook for Small Fleet and Owner Operator success

In this Small Fleet and Owner Operator Summit Keynote, Adam Wingfield, founder of Innovative Logistics Group joins us to talk about what makes a successful fleet and what to consider when navigating volatile freight markets.Join the Owner Operator & Small Fleet SummitOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 26, 2025 • 23min

Fuller Speed Ahead EP88 From "Internet Truckstop" To Industry Leader: Kendra Tucker On 30 Years Of Truckstop

Freightwaves founder and CEO Craig Fuller speaks with Truckstop CEO Kendra Tucker about the company's 30th anniversary and its unique perspective on the evolution of the freight technology industry.Follow the Fuller Speed Ahead PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 25, 2025 • 25min

Check Call EP155 Beyond the Buzzword: Separating Real AI Value from Hype

In this episode, we dive into the world of AI but as a value instead of a necessity. Our guest, Dhruv Gupta, CEO, Drumkit breaks down how AI should be used to enhance processes, not just a tool to have for the sake of having it. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast. Follow the Check Call PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 24, 2025 • 46min

WHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP817 ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs scaled back; impact of port fees; sober in supply chain

On Episode 817 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to OEC Group’s Erik Rosica about “Liberation Day” tariffs and the impact of port fees. With rumblings that April 2 tariffs may be scaled back, will it spell relief for global supply chains?Dooner quit drinking in November 2016 after a 19-year battle with alcoholism. He recently talked about the experience on Whitney Johnson Cowell’s new podcast “Dry Conversations.” We’ll find out why Cowell started the show and whom she hopes to help on the road to recovery.When your shipment absolutely has got to be there, no better way than to hand-carry it yourself. We’ll learn how the world of critical deliveries works from OBC One founder Jonathan Kolb.Plus, swapping DOT numbers; stolen containers; how tankers work; and more.Check out Dooner’s Ted Talk on his own battle with alcoholismCatch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Channel 146.Watch on YouTubeCheck out the WTT merch storeVisit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 24, 2025 • 27min

The Stockout EP150 Walmart bolsters logistics capabilities with new 3PL division

On FreightWaves’ retail and CPG show, Mike Baudendistel and Grace Sharkey discuss Walmart getting into brokerage, FedEx, Forever 21, and the ocean market. Follow The Stockout PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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