FreightCasts

On episode 680 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by CKE Restaurants’ John Brewer, who talks about the logistics behind Carl’s Jr.’s free burger day Super Bowl promotion.Mutha Trucker News’ Alex Mai has built his own empire on social media. We’ll find out how he did it. Plus, does he think autonomous trucks are coming for your job?Echo Global Logistics’ Mike Mobley talks about order optimization and how it reduces shipping costs.Northland Trucking Risk Control’s Anthony Slamar shares how insurance views advanced driver assistance systems.Plus, CSX vs semi; avocadoes win the Super Bowl; imports can’t cross Mexican border and more.Watch on YouTubeVisit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Lombard, President of Lombard Trucking, joins Jeremy Reymer as they discuss his experience as a CDL driver, his passion for driver advocacy and health, as well as his growth as an industry influencer. Special thanks to the show’s sponsors! Career Now Brands NTI Infiniti-I Workhound Asurint Transportation Marketing Group Seiza Drive My Way Driverreach 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

Zach and Tony discuss continued signs of the freight market recovery and strength from the economy, which is atypical for the winter months.  Follow the Freightonomics PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On episode 679 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is joined by FreightWaves’ Thomas Wasson to break down the latest data in SONAR and answer the question, did the spot market see its shadow? Plus, the freight brokerage burn-off and do felons make great freight brokers?CNBC’s Lori Ann LaRocco has just released her new book, “Embracing Your Past to Empower Your Future.” It’s all about the darkness of slavery and segregation and highlighting the perseverance of the human spirit. According to a new report by Truckstop, freight fraud shot up 130% in 2023. We’ll meet QuikScope co-founder Michael Fullam, whose company aims to stop this problem that costs the brokers, carriers and shippers $800 million a year.It’s all about safety when Ruan Logistics’ Blake Grolmus drops by to talk about how the company’s culture is providing a winning formula for drivers.Plus, the horrors of roadside assistance; Tesla Semi vs Donner Pass; Shipper of Choice Award voting opens; and more.Watch on YouTubeVisit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Carlton Rose, chairman, REE Automotive Subject: REE Automotive won an unofficial sweepstakes in luring 43-year UPS veteran Carlton Rose to become the startup's chairman. Rose's deep experience with wannabe technologies is helping REE focus on what matters, and keeping spending in check as it readies commercial offerings of its by-wire electric electric chassis.Follow the Truck Tech PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode Jaime Tabachnik, Co-Founder & CEO of Solvento joins us to talk about recent updates to nearshoring in Latin America and the state of fintech for their trucking companies. We’ll dive into how payment processing and technology are improving the trucking sector. Follow the Loaded and Rolling PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we take it back to the beginning of bulk shipping. What is it? How do you get started in it? What problems lie in wait, our guest, Nick Shipe, Director of Premium Transportation at Circle Logistics joins us to break down everything you ever wanted to know about bulk shipping. 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

On episode 678 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is joined by The Tenney Group’s Spencer Tenney to talk about their annual logistics and supply chain M&A report. With the number of companies available to purchase hitting a 10-year high, it could be an electric market. We’ll find out what deals worked, which didn’t and what trends will define ’24. How do you haul monster loads? BlackBox Logistics’ Will Hopkins talks about the art and logistics of trucking gigantic pieces of equipment.The Honorable Jim Sanborn believes that for supply chain tech to matter it has to make life easier. We’ll find out what solutions he likes and if he thinks the Scheduling Standards Consortium will drive innovation. Hippix Logistix’s Andrei Hippix stops by the studio to introduce his company, talk about his journey from being an expedited driver to becoming a founder, and paying out over $3 million to drivers. Plus, the Grammys were brought to you by a truck; Apple Vision Pro hits the streets; Tesla Semis’ chip haul; and ordering a house on Amazon. Watch on YouTubeVisit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FreightWaves’ Mike Baudendistel discusses new SONAR offerings, the freight market, the activist situation at Norfolk Southern and whether Amazon should be considered a distributor. Follow The Stockout PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On episode 677 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Skylo CEO and founder Parthsarathi Trivedi. Skylo is the leading direct-to-device satellite connectivity service provider, and we’ll find out how their service is bringing visibility and tracking to freight and fleets.Does insurtech have a big liability problem? Adam Barnett, chief underwriting officer at HDVI, talks about the past year being the worst on record for liability losses in the industry. We’ll find out what this means for the future of truck insurance and your fleet.Freightee’s is a brand new trucking apparel company. We’ll meet their founder, Jared Gilmer, to learn about why he started the business, what designs the people are buying and if the Coyote curve applies to fashion.Plus, how WHAT THE TRUCK?!? led to a couple getting married; gaslighting jobs report; high cost of hydrogen; trucking valets; the harsh reality of getting fired on the road and more.Watch on YouTubeVisit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices