What The Truck?!? – Episode 10

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Episode Summary:

What is the solution to trucking’s stubborn parking problem? Natural gas-powered trucks are well ahead of electric trucks. Two controversial approaches to “solving” the scarcity of commercially-licensed drivers. JP and Chad discuss all this and more on this week’s episode.

Episode Notes:

Headlines of the week

What is the solution to trucking’s stubborn parking problem?

 Natural gas-powered trucks are well ahead of electrification 

Two controversial approaches to “solving” the scarcity of commercially-licensed drivers

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About the show:

What the Truck?!? is FreightWaves’ irreverent new podcast breaking down the biggest stories in transportation and logistics. Join FreightWaves writers John Paul Hampstead and Chad Prevost on Friday afternoons as we discuss all things freight.