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May 31, 2024 • 46min

WHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP719 How thieves are targeting your freight this summer

On Episode 719 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about the stats, trends and behaviors driving this year’s surge in cargo theft. Travelers’ Scott Cornell breaks down how thieves are targeting your freight this summer.The free parking debate exploded on social media this week. We’ll take a deeper look at what the argument is all about.Red Classic has been around since 1902. Spencer Webster joins the show to talk about how this 122-year-old company has been able to navigate and adapt to a market influx.SiLo’s PJ Kellogg went from U.S. Secret Service to supply chain. We’ll hear his story and find out what intel he picked up along the way.Plus, Cam Newton is now a freight broker; pilfering pachyderms; a kid in need needs your help with hats; next stop, Future of Supply Chain; and more.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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May 30, 2024 • 26min

Taking The Hire Road EP159 Tackling the Trucking IT Workforce Gap with DDC FPO

Chad Crotty, VP of Sales and Business Development for DDC FPO, joins Jeremy Reymer and discusses the importance of operational efficiency, the less talked about, but still very relevant IT workforce shortage, and the benefits of partnering with the consultative industry leader to streamline workflowsSpecial thanks to the show’s sponsors!The National Transportation Institute (https://driverwages.com/)Career Now Brands (https://careernowbrands.com/)Carrier Intelligence (https://www.carrierintelligence.com/)Infiniti-I (https://infinitiworkforce.com/)Workhound (https://workhound.com/)Asurint (https://asurint.com/)Arya By Leoforce (https://leoforce.com/)Transportation Marketing Group (https://www.recruit-tmg.com/)Seiza (https://www.seiza.co/)Drive My Way (https://www.drivemyway.com/)F| Staff (https://www.fstaff.com/)Trucksafe (https://www.trucksafe.com/)Seated Social (https://seated-social.com/)Repowr (https://repowr.com/)If you’re interested in joining the show or being a sponsor, please email jeremy@takingthehireroad.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 29, 2024 • 21min

Truck Tech EP57 WattEV to trucking OEMs: Flagging infrastructure no longer and excuse

Guest: Salim Youssefzadeh, CEO, WattEVTopic: Startup WattEV is expanding its fleet of electric Class 8 trucks to 180 from 26 by the end of the year and opening more high-power charging sites.Follow the Truck Tech PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 29, 2024 • 46min

WHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP718 Hurricane market catalysts; 70% of truckers are obese; inventory tech

On episode 718 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is taking a deeper look at the case for hurricanes being a spot market catalyst this year.Tesla tells the trucking industry to step up its electric game while trucking leaders clap back at ACT Expo. Truck Tech host Alan Adler breaks down the latest in the wild world of the advancements that may drive freight into the future.Right stock, right place, right time. That’s what Netstock’s Barry Kukkuk is trying to solve. Netstock has launched a tool that allows shippers to instantly identify and redistribute excess inventory. We’ll find out how it works.I started my health journey two weeks ago using Dr. Mark Manera’s Offshift program. Now that I have some experience with it, Manera and I will break down how it actually works and how drivers and fleets can fit it into their lifestyles.Plus, is 90 too old to truck; Lego’s new semi; just say “yes” to cheap freight; and more. 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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May 28, 2024 • 27min

Loaded and Rolling EP100 FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse and its impacts with Michael Precia

In today’s episode Michael Precia, president and CSO at Fleetworthy Solutions joins us to talk about the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse and its impacts recruiting new drivers. Follow the Loaded and Rolling PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 28, 2024 • 24min

Check Call EP125 The asset-lite solution

In this episode, we dive into all things asset-lite. Our guest, Josh Allen, Chief Commercial Officer at ITS Logistics breaks down the asset-lite model and the benefits it can post to a company. 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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May 25, 2024 • 25min

Running on Ice EP90 Pyramids and pharmaceuticals

In this episode, we dive into Tower Cold Chains new KTEVolution 12 a new way of shipping clinical trial drugs. Our guest, Martin Hawes, Global head of product development at Tower Cold Chain breaks down the science behind the new product and most importantly why the pyramid shape. 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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May 24, 2024 • 45min

WHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP717 EVs bad week; Biden’s resurfaced quote; Target’s woes; semi truck buyer demos

On episode 717 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is back from Miami and is breaking down this week in freight including electric semis’ bad week at Act Expo; Biden’s resurfaced trucking quote; and a driver who killed three has his trial delayed. Sick of hearing about AI in the supply chain? So are we. So instead, we’re going to see some in action. Duke.AI’s Marcus Cooksey shows off a live demo of his AI freight document processing LLM.Brittain Ladd has thoughts on Target’s latest earnings report and why they’re struggling. He provides insights into why Hello Fresh value has dropped 90%. Ladd also looks at this year’s winners and losers so far.Trader Interactive’s Charles Bowles lays out his latest report on semi truck buyer demographics. Plus, should truckers lump their own freight; Tracy Morgan talks about semi accident; and more.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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May 23, 2024 • 27min

Freightonomics EP188 Hopium abound

Zach and Tony discuss the return of long term optimism for the economy and among transportation providers and whether it is warranted.  Follow the Freightonomics PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 23, 2024 • 30min

Taking The Hire Road EP158 Leading with Passion and Integrity

Ed Nagle III, President and CEO of Toledo-based Nagle Companies, joins Jeremy Reymer and shares the origins of the third-generation company, speaks about the importance of integrity and flexibility when partnering with customers, and shares why he’s so committed to the industry.Special thanks to the show’s sponsors!The National Transportation Institute (https://driverwages.com/)Career Now Brands (https://careernowbrands.com/)Carrier Intelligence (https://www.carrierintelligence.com/)Infiniti-I (https://infinitiworkforce.com/)Workhound (https://workhound.com/)Asurint (https://asurint.com/)Transportation Marketing Group (https://www.recruit-tmg.com/)Seiza (https://www.seiza.co/)Drive My Way (https://www.drivemyway.com/)F| Staff (https://www.fstaff.com/)Trucksafe (https://www.trucksafe.com/)Seated Social (https://seated-social.com/)Repowr (https://repowr.com/)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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