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Feb 7, 2025 • 46min

WHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP801 Super Bowl was brought to you by a truck; best fleets to drive for in ‘25

On episode 801 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking about how the Super Bowl was brought to you by a truck. From stadium infrastructure to food, beverages, and high-priority event shipments. New data from Truckstop reveals key freight trends shaping Big Game logistics.What are the best fleets to drive for? CarriersEdge CEO Jane Jazrawy has the list. Did your fleet make it? The original king of comedy from the cab, Larry Cothran talks trucking and influencing. With over 100k followers on TikTok, he got 3.5 million likes before he even got 1 million miles behind the wheel. Some call him “The Voice of the American Trucker”, owner-operator Taylor Barker stops by to talk about his POV on freight from behind the wheel. He also talks about the ‘Truck the Vote’ movement and if it helped tip the election. 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 storeSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 5, 2025 • 30min

Truck Tech EP87 Big milestones and big plans for 2025 with Kodiak Robotics

In today’s episode Founder and CEO of self-driving truck company Kodiak Robotics joins us to talk about what to expect in autonomous trucking in 2025 and its first-ever customer launch of a commercial delivery operation with Kodiak’s driverless semi-trucks.Follow the Truck Tech PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 5, 2025 • 45min

WHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP800 Trump and trade: Method to the madness?; moving the world’s largest trainset

On Episode 800 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to Fortis Analysis’ Ross Kennedy about Trump’s early trade moves. From delayed tariffs to the death of de minimis shipments out of China, we’ll cover it all. We’ll also look at Trump saying that the U.S. will take over the Gaza Strip. Is it America first?FreightWaves and Elizabeth’s Moving & Storage have teamed up to move the world’s largest trainset. Dooner went up to Cincinnati to check out the logistics of this 20-trailer megashipment and rode along in a semi with one of the loads and driver Donny. Journey’s Morgan MacDermaid stops by the studio to talk about recruiting in Q1 and how the job market is looking.Wattsmen Diesel House’s Sam Watts has the top 10 Critical and top 10 Acute violations for 2024.Plus, MLB Truck Day is the first sign of spring; UPS delivers in North Carolina; 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 storeSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 4, 2025 • 26min

Loaded and Rolling EP128 How tech is changing driver recruitment strategies with Steve Gold

In today’s episode Steve Gold, President of Truckers Network Association, Joins us to talk about driver recruitment strategies and how tech-driven innovations are helping CDL training attract younger drivers. Follow the Loaded and Rolling PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 4, 2025 • 16min

FreightWaves NOW: Tariff Special

FreightWaves' Kaylee Nix, John Kingston, John Gallagher and Noi Mahoney break down the latest news on President Donald Trump's tariff proposals and share what impact they could have on the economy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 4, 2025 • 30min

Check Call EP148 Cybersecurity trends for freight in 2025

In this episode, we dive into the world of cybersecurity. Our guest, Joe Ohr, Chief Operating Officer from NMFTA breaks down trends in the space, new techniques for cyber attackers, and how to create a plan to keep an organization protected. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 3, 2025 • 46min

WHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP799 Mexico tariffs see their shadow: delayed; are load boards listening to truckers?

On episode 799 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by GenLog’s CEO Ryan Joyce to talk about their $14.6M Series A. We’ll find out how this will help them in their fight against freight theft and fraud.Owner-operator Jayme Anderson says that load boards like DAT aren’t doing enough to prevent scammers. He’ll talk about his heated debates with the DAT and will tell us why he doesn’t think they’re listening to owner-operators. It’s also A1 vs Heinz 57 and Jayme and me chug our favorite steak sauces. Counteract’s Simon Martin and Daniel LeBlanc are all about tire maxing. They say that when it comes to tires it’s all about balance.BlueYonder’s Ann Maire Jonkman shares LSP strategy. Over the weekend the world was flipped on its head with tariffs against Canada, Mexico and China. Where do we move from here?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 storeSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts#WHATTHETRUCK #FreightNews #supplychain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 3, 2025 • 28min

The Stockout EP144 The Art of the Tariff

On FreightWaves’ retail and CPG show, Mike Baudendistel and Grace Sharkey discuss tariffs, UPS/Amazon, earnings highlights and a new Lego competitor. Follow The Stockout PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jan 31, 2025 • 47min

WHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP798 Trump: Tariffs start Saturday; scaling truck parking; AI agents answer the call

On episode 798 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by the special guest co-host Reed Loustalot from Truck Parking Club.They’re covering headlines about Trump’s 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada that start on Saturday; and the best fleets to drive for in ‘25.We’ll also find out how Truck Parking Club has massively scaled available truck parking for drivers through great business acumen…and viral TikTok videos. Plus, we’ll talk about our big plans together for the Mid-America Truck Trucking Show.David Bell built Lean Solutions Group, now he’s making AI agents who are answering the call at CloneOps. We’ll find out all about what’s good in the supply chain AI landscape.Freight Essentials Dylan Admire shares the latest on his lawsuit against WWEX Group. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jan 31, 2025 • 25min

Running on Ice EP116 Perishable E-Commerce Fulfillment On The Rise With Grip

In this episode, we break down the rise of perishable e-commerce shipping. Our guest, Juan Meisel, CEO and founder At Grip, joins us to explain the rise of perishable e-commerce fulfillment and building out a network. For more information subscribe to Running on Ice the newsletter or podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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