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Mar 18, 2024 • 1h

WHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP695 State of ocean freight with FMC Commissioner Carl Bentzel; the brokerage casino

On Episode 695 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to Commissioner Carl Bentzel of the Federal Maritime Commission. They’re diving deep on the Red Sea conflict, safe passage in trade, Panama Canal water levels and the state of U.S. ports.Sope Creek Capital founder Kevin Nolan is doing his best Elvis impression as he talks about the brokerage casino. Can brokers really beat the house? Nolan has taken a ton of gambles in this industry, and today he tells us what worked, what didn’t and what he’d never do again.Travelers’ Scott Pipicelli is looking at trucking insurance losses and the tech that can prevent them.Plus, March Madness logistics, Flock Freight layoffs, a unique way to strap, dating on spring break, cargo ships hitting cranes in Turkey, and more.Watch on YouTubeSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 18, 2024 • 30min

Running on Ice EP81 How agile can you be?

In this episode, we dive into all things warehouse management systems and how to make your WMS work for you. Our guest, Shayam Krishna, VP of Healthcare Solutions at Softeon joins us to break down the ins and out of an agile WMS and how to hunt for the right 3pl provider. For more information subscribe to Running on Ice the newsletter or podcast.Follow the Running on Ice PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 15, 2024 • 1h 1min

WHAT THE TRUCK EP694 Trailer arsonist, CDL fraudsters and NHL bobblehead cargo thieves

On Episode 694 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about a wild week in freight that saw a Swift trailer arsonist convicted, a shipment of Pittsburgh Penguins bobbleheads stolen and another CDL school busted for fraudulent testing.Airbus’ distinctive new airline is ready to haul whale-size loads, and FreightWaves’ Eric Kulisch is here to tell us all about it. It most recently helped move a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. Kulisch will also tell us if more airline incidents are happening than normal.Feeling sleepy, driver? J.J. Keller’s Mark Schedler talks about whether hours-of-service rules are really helping to prevent accidents.What skill sets will the next generation of freight brokers need? Tai Software’s Walter Mitchell tells us why the future freight slinger will be a techy.Industry consultant Aaron Hatfield just got back from Modex. We’ll find out how it went. We’ll also learn about carrier mix and when to make the jump to consulting. Watch on YouTubeSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 14, 2024 • 28min

Taking The Hire Road EP148 Paving The Way For The Next Generation In Trucking

Lindsey Trent, President & Co-founder of Next Generation in Trucking joins Jeremy Reymer and shares her passion for creating a path for a younger workforce in the trucking industry through her work with Next Generation in Trucking. Special thanks to the show’s sponsors! Career Now Brands NTI Infiniti-I Workhound Asurint Transportation Marketing Group Seiza Drive My Way Driverreach F| Staff Trucksafe If you’re interested in joining the show or being a sponsor, please email jeremy@takingthehireroad.com.Follow the Taking The Hire Road PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 13, 2024 • 25min

Truck Tech EP47 Up close with Cummins CEO Jennifer Rumsey

Guest: Jennifer Rumsey, chair and CEO, Cummins Inc. Topic: In her nearly two years as CEO, Jennifer Rumsey has guided engine maker and power provider Cummins Inc. through challenges domestic and global, from navigating an ever-changing business climate in China to agreeing to pay nearly $2 billion in penalties for Clean Air Act violations even as the company focuses on its Destination Zero plan for carbon neutrality by 2050.Follow the Truck Tech PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 13, 2024 • 1h 4min

WHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP693 When to DNU brokers and carriers; why flatbed is king; reverse logistics

When to DNU brokers and carriers; why flatbed is king; reverse logistics | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?On Episode 693 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to Ship Happens’ Jennifer Morris about putting a carrier in do-not-use status. When is it OK to issue FreightGuards and pull carriers from your network? Morris advises. Fillogic CEO Bill Thayer tells us why omnichannel is dead, shares how holiday returns went, updates us on the state of reverse logistics and tells us why 2024 is the year of partnerships.FreightWaves’ Thomas Wasson is crunching the numbers in SONAR to tell us about what the market is looking like right now. Is flatbed really king?Plus, Easterflation; a new toilet paper crisis; a fiery rate the strap work; and what to do when your spouse damages your car.Watch on YouTubeSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 13, 2024 • 27min

Loaded and Rolling EP89 How brokers work with large nationwide carriers with David Spencer

In today’s episode David Spencer, VP of market intelligence at Arrive Logistics joins us to dive into how large nationwide truckload carriers work with freight brokers and get his insights into how market conditions impact those strategies. Follow the Loaded and Rolling PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 12, 2024 • 25min

Check Call EP114 Partners and sustainability

In this episode, we dive into the world of carbon footprints and the supply chain. Our guest, President and CEO of Jarrett, Mike Jarrett, joins us to talk about Jarrett’s sustainability initiatives and different ways they’re helping customers go and stay green. 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 11, 2024 • 1h 4min

WHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP692 Sisters of the Road’s mission to MATS; REE Automotive’s by-wire truck

On Episode 692 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is joined by Sisters of the Road’s Debbie Dingo. From March 1 to March 21, the Sisters of the Road are on a journey from California to the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS), championing the cause of women drivers. Their mission? To spotlight the remarkable women who’ve been navigating the highways for decades, defying stereotypes and driving change.Trucker Tools CEO Kary Jablonski is picking apart produce season. Will this year’s be the hail mary the market needs? Also, who’s getting voted off freight island? Jablonski tells us what a lifelong addiction to “Survivor” has taught her about business. Ree Automotive has delivered the first totally by-wire commercial truck chassis. We’ll find out what that means and where this EV truck company is headed with Jake Obert.Plus, WTT starts on SiriusXM; why you’re 6% more likely to die in a car wreck today; when prospecting goes wrong; final-mile dance-offs; and more.Watch on YouTubeSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 11, 2024 • 27min

The Stockout EP106 Target Circle 360 – Who is it for?

FreightWaves’ Mike Baudendistel and Grace Sharkey discuss the launch of Target Circle 360, Scope 3 emissions and the freight markets. Follow The Stockout PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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