Episodios

  • WHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP747 How Red Sea conflict is reshaping shipping and the need for U.S. shipbuilding
    Aug 16 2024
    On episode 747 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by GCaptain’s John Konrad V to talk all about the Red Sea conflict, America’s need for shipbuilding; and the decimation of the U.S. merchant marine. What happens when a driver dies on the road? It can be incredibly challenging for surviving family members. That’s why Robert Palm started Truckers Final Mile, a charity dedicated to helping trucking families when the worst happens. Plus, FreightWave’s CEO and founder Craig Fuller offers debate challenge to ATA and OOIDA; rail cargo theft in Mexico up 99% in May; another carrier bankruptcy; largest American flags in the U.S.; and more. Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store 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 m
  • Taking The Hire Road EP169 Reinventing Driver Staffing With F|Staff
    Aug 15 2024
    Justin Clarke, Founder and CEO of driver staffing firm F|Staff, joins Jeremy Reymer and shares how he has disrupted the traditional driver staffing business model by leveraging technology to enable a better experience for matching drivers with fleets, and his vision for the future of CDL driver staffing. 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/) Arya By Leoforce (https://leoforce.com/) DriverReach (https://www.driverreach.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 Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Freightonomics EP197 Striking a deal
    Aug 15 2024
    Zach and Tony discuss the looming rail and port strikes and impact to the import market. Follow the Freightonomics Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    27 m
  • Truck Tech EP67 With more than 100 heavy-duty fuel cell trucks on the road, Nikola breaks the chicken and egg dilemma over hydrogen
    Aug 14 2024
    Guest: Steve Girsky, CEO, Nikola Topic: Nikola's financial future is still far from assured but interest is growing in the electric truck maker as it delivers on its promises of fuel cell trucks and hydrogen distribution to fill them. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    28 m
  • WHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP746 OOIDA urges DOT to proceed with caution on AI, autonomous trucks
    Aug 14 2024
    On Episode 746 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to OOIDA’s Jay Grimes about his organization’s pushback against AI and autonomous trucks. OOIDA has urged DOT to develop AV standards that are based on documented research and testing data. We’ll find out all about their concerns. How do hotshot loads work? We’re getting a crash course in Hotshot Trucking 101 from Diligent Delivery Systems’ Richard Sharp. Sharp also shares his top tips for peak and hurricane season preparedness. Need equipment, parking, warehouse space, talent or 3PL services? Sourcifi’s Tim Perkins talks about the power of building an interconnected network of providers. Plus, Ningbo port explosion hits trans-Pacific trade; freight in the Inc. 5000; Mountain Dew wheel covers; delivering a load of tourists to bears; and more. Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store 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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    45 m
  • Loaded and Rolling EP109 The foundations of a truckload network with Thomas Wasson
    Aug 13 2024
    In today’s episode Thomas Wasson, Enterprise Trucking Expert, host and former truckload network design manager at U.S. Xpress talks about what makes up a carrier’s network and how fleet pair the right lanes to their available capacity Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    26 m
  • Check Call EP125 How Real-Time Tracking Combats Cargo Theft
    Aug 13 2024
    In this episode, we dive into the world of real-time tracking and it’s use in combating cargo theft. Our guest, Ilan Gluck, General Manager of GearTrack, breaks down the ins and outs of cargo theft prevention through the use real-time tracking. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast. Follow the Check Call Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 m
  • WHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP745 What inventory levels are telling us about holiday peak season
    Aug 12 2024
    On Episode 745 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is looking at what inventory levels have to say about peak season in trucking. Netstock’s Barry Kukkuk breaks down their latest report. Truck Tech’s Alan Adler is in New York for Cummins’ latest event. We’ll find out what the word on the scene is. Adler also talks about Kodiak’s latest autonomous trucking pivot and Nikola’s financials. NXTStep Vets’ Chris “Gonzo” Gonzalez just got back from his group’s annual VFW National Home motorcycle ride. This year it raised a record-breaking $231,000 for veteran issues. NXTStep Vets is dedicated to helping veterans who are unemployed or underemployed and who are struggling to find their purpose so their families can thrive. Plus, crane collapse in Long Beach; Truckers for Harris; the quest for blinker fluid; fundraiser to help kids; and more. Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store 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 m