On Episode 707 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to Dominick Angelo Tullo of T&R Oil Co. about fuel fraud, scams and skimming. Tullo has firsthand experience with all the black hat tricks of the trade and shares a story about a scam that cost his company a few thousand gallons of fuel. It’s been three weeks since the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore. How has cargo been disrupted? Overhaul’s Ronald Greene talks about impacts to auto and other commodities. He also warns shippers of risks to watch for and shares cargo theft trends. Daylight Transportation is opening a f ..read more

On Episode 706 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to Brush Pass Research’s Kevin Hill about his latest data on freight brokerages. There are 35% more freight brokerages than there were five years ago but 10% fewer than there were one year ago. Are we close to finding the floor in this market? We’ll see what the numbers say. Put the phone down, driver, it’s Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Distracted driving claimed 3,308 lives in 2022, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Travelers’ Chris Hayes is here to talk about how all this erratic driving is impacting ..read more

On Episode 705 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to Edison Motors Ltd. CEO Chace Barber about the troubles facing his EV truck Topsy in Canada. After the company was recently denied a grant, Canadian opposition parties are demanding a probe into alleged government kickbacks. Barber shares his side of the story.  Road Dog Coffee Co. says it brews its coffee in tribute to America’s truckers. We’ll meet Road Dog’s founder, Spencer Squire, to taste test his beans and see if they’re roadworthy. Roadz co-founder and COO Amit Jain shares why he believes AI will transform fleet management ..read more

On episode 704 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking about the FMCSA’s under-21 apprenticeship program. So far, only 113 motor carriers have applied and 34% of those have been rejected. We look into why. Drivers, start your engines! Relay Payments CEO Ryan Droege gets us off the starting line for their Haul of Fame 2024 that will see a pair of drivers win a NASCAR experience in Atlanta. We’ll find out all about the event and how you can nominate drivers for this amazing opportunity.  1970 Group CEO Stephen Roseman helps companies minimize the challenges caused by insurance carriers’ co ..read more

On Episode 703 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is kicking off the eclipse by taking a look at the freight market. Will eclipse disruptions have any impact on rates? Woo pig! We’re talking to the University of Arkansas about its supply chain program — what students are learning, how the program works, how you get your master’s degree online and more. David Dobrzykowski, Brian Fugate and students join us. Armchair Attorney Matthew Leffler is breaking down the latest in the project44 vs. FourKites defamation case, updates us on AB5 and how it will impact truckers, and talks about the dangers of EL ..read more

On episode 702 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to Operation Livesaver’s Jennifer DeAngelis about eclipse readiness, being track-aware and freight disruptions. Dredging Contractors of America’s William Doyle talks about the recovery and rebuilding surrounding the Key Bridge in Baltimore. How long will it take, what needs to be done and what role does dredging play in rebuilding this key connector in Charm City. Calvin University stops by to show off its supply chain program. We’ll learn all about what is offered at the university and how students are getting hands-on experience with ma ..read more

On Episode 700 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to Campbell University’s Sal Mercogliano about the latest on the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. Who is on the hook to pay for it, how long will it take, what will it cost, and how will it impact shipping? Mercogliano has some answers. FreightWaves’ Thomas Wasson dives into the data behind the market. How did Q1 look, and will Q2 be an improvement? Dickgistics’ Matt Dickman calls himself the Gordon Ramsay of warehousing. We’ll learn the latest on what’s happening in that market, find out what makes an eye-popping logo and learn how to ..read more

On Episode 699 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is joined by Roadie CEO Marc Gorlin to talk about the company’s latest report, “Is Same-Day Delivery Worth the Hype?” We’ll look at the costs, logistics and consumer demands driving this category and if retailers are winning. EOS’ Gregory Hayes talks about how the U.S. Navy is retaking control of its supply chain via reshoring and 3D printing. We’ll learn the latest on how 3D printing is being used at the most demanding level. Trey Griggs and Dan Lindsey’s Broker Carrier Summit is coming up, and they’re here with all the details on this event. We’l ..read more

On Episode 697 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to Coyote Container’s William Hall about the company’s Nikola Fuel Cell EV truck. Now that Coyote Container has had the truck in service, how is it performing under real loads and on really challenging roads like Donner Pass?  FreightWaves’ Grace Sharkey just got back from the Mid-America Trucking Show with a full trailer load of impressions and takeaways from the largest trucking show on Earth. Plus, Sharkey will also look at a new ELD hack and the project44 vs. FourKites defamation case. Trade Tech Inc.’s Bryn Heimbeck is breaking ..read more

On episode 696 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner and special guest co-host Hunter Shearer from Truck Parking Club are coming to you live from the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Kentucky with some of the hardest hitters on the scene.  Watch on YouTube Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ..read more