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WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

By: Dooner FreightWaves
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  • WHAT THE TRUCK?!? is FreightWaves' irreverent award-winning podcast breaking down the biggest stories in transportation and logistics. WTT?!? is all about the people that make freight move. On the show you'll hear from founders, CEOs, VCs, truckers, brokers, and influencers. Join Dooner and the industry three times a week on FreightWavesTV and podcast players everywhere.
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Episodes
  • How a cargo theft ring in California is keeping shippers on edge
    May 10 2024
    On Episode 713 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about a cargo theft ring in California that has shippers on edge. NXTPoint Logistics’ Andrew Lockwood talks about the rise in theft in the Golden State. Covenant’s VP of sustainability, Matt McLelland, joins the desk to co-host. He’s looking at a report released by The Wall Street Journal and Ryder that says EVs cost 56% more to operate than traditional trucks. From trucker to trucking company CEO: Greenfalls Logistics’ Dushawn Falls shares his story and talks about noncompetes and driver health. Northland Trucking Risk Control’s Anthony Slamar shares the importance of speed and space control. Plus, pigging out on DoorDash; take your tiny trucker to work day; and more. 00:00-10:24 High cost of EVs - Matt McLelland 10:25-18:04 Speed and space - Anthony Slamar 18:05-19:32 Tiny Trucker to Work Day 19:33-34:23 Cargo theft ring - Andrew Lockwood 34:24-35:03 Piggin Out on DoorDash 35:04-44:03 Trucker to CEO - Dushawn Falls 44:04-45:00 Close Watch on YouTube Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    46 mins
  • State of fleet management; rebuilding in Baltimore; factoring pain points
    May 8 2024
    On Episode 712 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about the state of fleet management. J.J. Keller’s Josh Lovan breaks down the company’s latest fleet survey and lays out the challenges that carriers say they’re facing. TriumphPay’s Shawn Ludgate highlights pain points in factoring and shares solutions to the issues. Logistics companies are teaming up to help after the bridge collapse in Baltimore. Ryan Turman, Kevin Speers and Kenneth Payne talk about how they’ve joined forces to help offer solutions and built a drop lot in Charm City. Plus, trucker’s house burns down and how you can help; Relay Haul of Fame; bad mouthing bad rates; and more. Watch on YouTube Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    46 mins
  • What's less healthy: Truckers or truckload market?
    May 6 2024
    On Episode 711 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to Offshift’s Dr. Mark Manera about driver health. Do truckers have a ticking time bomb in their chest? We’ll find out how America’s road warriors can set their GPS toward better health. FreightWaves’ Thomas Wasson looks at market health. A slew of bankruptcies, layoffs and disappointing earnings reports has struck the industry this spring. Will the beatings continue until morale improves? Roadtex’s Frank Hurst breaks down big-box retail on-time in-full requirements. We’ll also see how LTL is holding up in this weak market. Plus, Cargado raises $6.8 million; semi vs. tornado; unexpected shipping container homes; and more. Watch on YouTube Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    46 mins

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