WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

On Episode 779 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about how the election may impact freight. With Trump and Harris having such different policies on taxes, tariffs and foreign policy, this election represents two very different paths forward for trade. How do drivers feel about hours-of-service regulations? J. J. Keller’s Josh Lovan breaks down their latest HOS Pulse, which looks at how drive...

On episode 778 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by special guest co-host Morgan MacDermaid. We’re teaming up to help get our brothers and sisters who are between roles hired. Before becoming a podcaster, I had a brutal time between jobs in 2017, so this topic hits very close to my heart. We’ll meet two amazing candidates from sales, operations and leadership who are all looking to add value t...

On Episode 777 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is celebrating the Halloween season by looking at the numbers behind the holiday. With holiday sales stagnant, will we be looking at a spot market nightmare? With one parking spot for every 11 drivers, finding a place to pull over for the night can be its own horror story. Truck Parking Club’s Evan Shelley and a Sasquatch stop by to talk about how they’r...

On Episode 776 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to FreightWaves’ Kyle Taylor about whether carriers will have a frightening time in the freight market this quarter. They’ll break down all the volumes, rejects and rates driving the market into 2024. Truck drivers have an average life expectancy of 61. Garrett Steenblik was driving cross country when he saw himself heading full speed toward a...

On episode 775 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Overhaul’s Danny Ramon to look at the data behind the cargo and rail theft epidemic. We all saw the recent rail looting in Chicago and have heard the ever increasing reports of freight theft, but what do the numbers say? DOT is putting $30 million towards truck parking. We’ll get the latest details on what’s happening from OOIDA’s Lewie Pugh....

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On episode 772 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to NASA’s Logan Kennedy about the logistics of sending humans back to the moon. We’ll find out how they’re preparing for the Artemis missions, how the landers they’re using work, and what we hope to gain from it back here on Earth. We’ll also let some kids ask NASA.  Dooner’s former boss and mentor at FedEx Trade Networks, Tamara Collyer, takes...

On Episode 771 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to Roadie CEO Marc Gorlin about how Spirit Halloween is delivering this spooky season. Spirit Halloween, North America’s leading Halloween retailer, is tackling this with its first e-commerce same-day delivery program with the help of Roadie, a UPS company, to offer same-day delivery from Spirit Halloween's online store across the U.S. What do...

On Episode 770 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is joined by Justin Martin to talk about rail looting in Chicago; SpaceX’s historic launch; QR code parking scams; DHL’s Tesla Semi testing results; drinking raw milk; and more. How do FEMA and disaster relief loads work in 2024, and what is the role of trucking in times of crisis? BWS Logistics’ Cecelia Hull tells us everything we need to know to get tr...

On Episode 769 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is joined by freight analyst Tanner DeHart. We’re breaking down the market and how it impacts truck cost. We’ll also look at how breakeven can vary wildly between carriers. On Thursday Elon Musk predicted that all transportation would be autonomous within 50 years. Just hours later, Tesla revealed its Robotaxi and Robovans. We’ll look at what those are a...

On Episode 768 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about Hurricane Milton’s devastating path toward Florida. With the Southeast still recovering from Helene, Milton heads for Florida as a Category 4 hurricane.  We’ll look at the impacts the storms are having on the freight market, the roads, the people and the places they’ve put underwater in October. We’ll also find how the Florida government...

On Episode 767 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about Hurricane Milton’s pathway towards Florida and the incredible relief efforts some logistics companies are providing in the Asheville, North Carolina, area. The port strike has been resolved for now, but just how disruptive were those three days of lockdown last week? xChange’s Christian Roeloffs breaks down the impacts from what shutting...

On Episode 766 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about the ILA port strike ending. Thursday afternoon a deal was reached that extended the ILA’s master contract until Jan. 15. How quickly can supply chains recover from this week’s shutdown, and what led to the resolution? We’re breaking it down. J.B. Hunt CEO and President Shelley Simpson is one of the most dynamic leaders in the entire supp...

On Episode 764 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to What’s Going On With Shipping’s Sal Mercogliano about the ILA port strikes as they enter Day 2. With ports from Maine to Houston shut down due to the strike, what impacts will we see in the supply chain, how are negotiations going, and when will it end? We’ll break it down. With Carrier411 announcing the FreightGuards can’t be deleted, a ne...

On Episode 763 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to Operation Airdrop’s Ryan Spellman about how they’re flying in aid to those impacted by Hurricane Helene. Operation Airdrop uses volunteer pilots to deliver critical supplies. With I-40 and parts of I-26 shut down, their work is more crucial than ever. With just hours to go before ports from Maine to Texas go on strike, we’ll take a look at...

On Episode 762 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to Kaylee Nix about the fallout from Hurricane Helene, which made landfall days before ports are set to go on strike across the East and Gulf coasts. We’ll look into how this convergence of perfect storms will hit supply chains.  Freight theft is out of control but Next 72 Intelligence may have a solution. Bruce Anderson shares how they’re usi...

On episode 762 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by NASA’s Jason Dickerson to talk about the logistics of moving rockets. From barge to space, how does this type of heavy haul work? We’ll find out the logistics of NASA’s barge Pegasus. Ryder and Terminal have teamed up to digitize yards and have achieved 99% accuracy with AI computer vision. We’ll find out how from RyderVenture’s Mike Plasenci...

On Episode 761 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about global trade and tariffs with OEC Group’s Erik Rosica. Rosica discusses how tariffs are the new political weapon in industrial relations and how supply chains are being impacted. From Section 321 tariffs to Trump’s vow to raise tariffs on China, will supply chains pay the price? You know all those videos we post of trucks getting hit by...

On episode 760 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Covenant driver Don Lord and his son Jason. Combined, they’ve driven for over 5 million accident-free miles! Don was just honored by Covenant with a check for $7,500 and a customized truck. We’ll find out how he’s managed to stay safe while running enough miles to circle the globe 120 times. Plus, a National Truck Driver Appreciation Week rou...

On episode of 759 WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is coming to you live from FreightWaves’ Net Zero Carbon Summit.  At the event we’ll catch a preview of our new documentary “Rebuilding the Gateway to America.” In this segment we’ll look at the need for cost parity with diesel in order for electric semis to get in gear. We’re also going on a test drive in a Nikola battery electric truck and a hydrogen po...

On Episode 758 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is kicking off National Truck Driver Appreciation Week by checking in with the drivers and seeing why they’re so cynical about it. We’ll learn what driver appreciation is really about as well as some of the deals and events the industry is putting out there for truckers. Neither Labor Day nor Hurricane Francine was much help when it came to propping up t...

On Episode 757 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about Wabash National getting hit with a $462 million verdict in a trailer equipment case. Armchair Attorney Matthew Leffler breaks down the case he calls “The largest strict liability verdict against a trailer manufacturer in US History.”  Here’s something scarier than Jason Voorhees this Friday the 13th. Cargo theft is up 49% in the first ha...

On Episode 756 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to J.J. Keller’s Kathy Close about changes to your CDL and the Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse. With over 160,000 drivers in prohibited status, we’ll find out how this will impact your drivers and your fleet. NASCAR driver William Byron dropped by Relay Payments’ office on the eve of the Quaker State 400 playoff series race in Atlanta. We’ll lear...

On episode 755 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is coming to you live from Relay Payments HQ in Atlanta to celebrate the 2024 Haul of Fame winners.  Truck drivers are the unsung heroes of our nation. They work tirelessly to ensure our shelves are stocked and too often their hard work and dedication goes unnoticed. The Relay Haul of Fame is dedicated to thanking drivers and casting a spotlight on the se...