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On Episode 829 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to one of the most amazing owner-operators on the road: Roger Machback. Machback lost his arm in a boating accident but didn’t let that keep him out of the cab. Instead, he designed his own prosthetic arm so he could keep on trucking. Now, he […]

Freight fraud is on the rise—and it’s costing brokers, 3PLs, and shippers millions. This free playbook breaks down how industry leaders are using real-time visibility and AI to expose fraud schemes before they impact operations. From onboarding to final delivery, learn how to identify suspicious patterns, validate carrier identity, and take action in real time. […]

On episode 828 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is celebrating Good Friday by talking with Gaia Dynamics co-founder and CEO Emil Stefanutti to talk about a tool that couldn’t have come at a better time.  With tariff turmoil causing shippers and customs brokers to scramble, Gaia has launched an AI solution for tariffs and product […]

In this issue: Cassandra Gaines calls out harassment at industry event; and more.

On Episode 827 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about the shockwaves that have been reverberating throughout the trade community due to the trade war. The Maritime Professor Lauren Beagan drops in to talk about the massive collapse in container bookings that has happened over the past month. How soon will we feel the […]

See how Evans Distribution Systems, a 100-year industry leader, optimized their expanding fleet and processes with Trimble TMW.Suite TMS. Download the full case study to learn how the right TMS drove meaningful improvements across their entire fleet.

On episode 825 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking about the tariff situation’s most famous hostage: Mario. With North American pre-orders in limbo, Nintendo just announced they are postponing the Switch 2’s China launch indefinitely.  Amos Food Group’s Jordan Dickerson drops by to talk about the sweet tooth supply chain. We’ll find out how […]

On episode 824 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is waking up with the rest of the world to the new tariff world order. With reports of ocean bookings plummeting, small shippers getting hit with customs bills they can’t afford, and financial markets in disarray – how bad will freight get hit?  Junction Collaborative Transport COO […]

The global supply chain is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by geopolitical shifts, evolving trade policies, and accelerating technological advancements. FreightWaves and DP World conducted a comprehensive survey of more than 100 supply chain leaders to understand how carriers, shippers, and brokers are navigating these changes and what strategies will define success in the years ahead. […]

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking about everything you want to know about tariffs but were afraid to ask with Matt Silver

The Trump administration is reshaping global trade, and the effects are being felt in the ocean and air freight sectors.

Now playing on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by ABT and Total Truck Branding

Inside the WHAT THE TRUCK?!? newsletter: the industry reacts to Liberation Day tariffs

Haley Evans, senior vice president of client delivery for TriumphPay, sat down with FreightWaves’ Timothy Dooner on the What the Truck?!? Podcast to discuss what kinds of automation and simplification TriumphPay is using to further expand the limits of payment optimization.

Now on demand Dooner is joined by Bissinger’s Dan Abel Jr.; XPO’s Alyssa Briggs

Retail’s no place for trial and error. Getting your products onto retail shelves is a major win—but one misstep in shipping can cost you the whole deal. From meeting strict retailer requirements to avoiding chargebacks and stock-outs, this guide breaks down what you really need to know before scaling up. Inside you’ll learn: Download this […]

The April 2025 “State of the Industry Report” — presented in affiliation with Ryder — shares an in-depth overview across the trucking, maritime and intermodal markets, as well as what to expect in the coming weeks. The data contained within the report provides breakdowns of capacity, volumes and rates. In this report, you will find: […]

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Elizabeth Simpkins; Charles Bowles; Ben Tschirgi

Now on demand Dooner and Reed Loustalot are coming to you live from the Mid-America Trucking Show

Dhruv Gupta, CEO of Drumkit, discusses the advantages of AI automation and how streamlined workflows allow companies to boost sales and improve customer service.

As marijuana usage becomes more culturally accepted and legalized across the U.S., the trucking industry faces new challenges—particularly around driver retention. Navigating the complex relationship between state-level legalization, federal regulations, and Department of Transportation (DOT) policies is proving to be a critical issue for carriers and drivers alike. In this white paper, we break down […]

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to Jonathan Kolb; Eric Rosica; Whitney Johnson Cowell

With upcoming changes to the Clean Truck Check program, CARB compliance should be top-of-mind for transportation fleets not only just in California, but across the United States. We’ve put together a comprehensive guide to help your fleet navigate the tricky terrain of CARB compliance. What you will learn: Download the complimentary guide to access the […]

Now playing on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Casey Stone; Stephen Ruhe; and the Dooner boys

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Haley Evans; Michael Lombard; Matt Nelson

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Alex Mai; Stean Deak; Michael De Clercq

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Mark Manera; Mike Eischer; Jonathon Reese

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Terry Reinart; Ed Burns; Taylor McIlroy; Bob Ware

Now on demand on EP811 of WHAT THE TRCUK?!? Dooner is joined by Elizabeth’s Moving & Storage; Drayage Contractors of America

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Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Shannon Everett; Luke Havener

In the latest episode of the Bring It Home podcast, Aaron Slodov, CEO of Atomic Industries and co-founder of the New American Industrial Alliance, discusses developments paving the way for a U.S. manufacturing renaissance.

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK Dooner is joined by Overhaul’s Danny Ramon; CVTA’s Andrew Poliakoff; NASA Kennedy Space Center

The March 2025 “State of the Industry Report” — presented in affiliation with Ryder — shares an in-depth overview across the trucking, maritime and intermodal markets, as well as what to expect in the coming weeks. The data contained within the report provides breakdowns of capacity, volumes and rates. In this report, you will find: […]

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Port of Laredo; Truck Parking Club; Trigent Software

AI has become a driving force in modern logistics, transforming the industry through continuous innovation and increasing adoption. No longer a technology of the future, AI is now a critical tool in today’s operations. So, what does this mean for freight brokers? FreightWaves and CloneOps.ai have joined forces to explore this question and shed light […]

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Sean Dehan; David Bell; Steve Gold

The 2025 FreightWaves 3PL Summit brings thought leaders together for discussions about the state of he 3PL space.

David Bell of CloneOps.ai spoke to FreightWaves’ Thomas Wasson about the future of AI in the transportation industry and how the CloneOps AI voice agent can prioritize and manage a wide range of communication functions.

The Shipper Rate Report — presented in partnership with BlueGrace Logistics and Trimble — is a quarterly publication using SONAR datasets to create the most in-depth rate and demand outlook for shippers. The insights within this paper are curated by the market experts at FreightWaves and backed by the proprietary data and analytics housed in SONAR’s platform. […]

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Toby Young; Ryan Ewing; Justin Martin

FreightWaves’ Carrier Rate Report — Sponsored by Trimble and Deloitte — provides a review of the previous quarter and a forecast for the coming months. Featuring responses from a carrier survey alongside SONAR data, the report is designed to provide intelligence that carriers can use to inform their strategies in the months ahead. Key areas […]

Inside the WHAT THE TRUCK?!? newsletter: plane crashes, Nikola’s bankruptcy and more.

David of CloneOps discusses the advantages of using the new CloneOps AI voice agent, developed using years of industry experience and input from major brokers and carriers.

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Nitin Jayakrishnan; Tony Mulvey; Craig Leinauer

In the latest Bring It Home podcast, Rosemary Coates of the Reshoring Institute spoke on economic and supply chain factors influencing a company’s decision to bring production back to the U.S.

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Keivan Shahida; John Stephenson; Mark Schedler

Ann Marie Jonkman, VP of global industry strategy at Blue Yonder, sat down with Timothy Dooner to discuss the potential effects of tariff negotiations and price hikes on logistics service providers and how an effective strategy accounts for every aspect of the end-to-end supply chain.

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by John Konrad to break down a wild few weeks in domestic and global trade

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Rob Liss; Ernesto Hernandez Jr.; Justin Ross

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Larry Cothran; Taylor Barker; Jane Jazrawzy

SONAR market experts say Trump’s tariffs on Canada, China and Mexico might have spurred shippers to “pull forward” orders and rethink their supply chains.

Now on demand on episode 800 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Morgan MacDermaid; Ross Kennedy; Sam Watts

The February 2025 “State of the Industry Report” — presented in affiliation with Ryder — shares an in-depth overview across the trucking, maritime and intermodal markets, as well as what to expect in the coming weeks. The data contained within the report provides breakdowns of capacity, volumes and rates. In this report, you will find: […]

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Ryan Joyce, Jayme Anderson, Ann Marie Jonkman, Simon Martin, Daniel LeBlanc

In the latest Bring It Home podcast, Geoffrey Bailey discussed organizing logistics for gathering and transporting mineral components to product manufacturers in the U.S.

Lisa Haubenstock of Truckstop discusses the common tactics of scammers in the freight industry and what types of training and technology can help combat those issues, including the new carrier-vetting solution Risk Factors.

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Reed Loustalot; Evan Shelley; David Bell; Dylan Admire

In this issue, best fleets to drive for; Crawler turns 60; ride-along; and more

“We’re partnering with over three times the number of freight forwarders that we [anticipated] by this time,” said Bryan Lacaillade, co-founder and CEO of Freightmate Ai.

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Bissinger’s Dan Abel Jr. and HTA’s Matt Schrap

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Craig Fuller; William Hall; Anthony Impavido

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Lewie Pugh; Per Magne Helseth; Garrett Allen; Chase Osbourne

Inside the WTT newsletter: FMCSA wants to ban lease-purchase contracts; driver privacy win; trade under Trump and more.

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Scott Cornell; John Kemp; Ken Huening

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Barry Conlon and Adam Wingfield

In the latest episode of the Bring it Home podcast, Brian McMorris, founder and president of Futura Automation, said he sees robotics and automation playing a role in reshoring decisions.

How growing costs and inefficiencies drive the search for tech solutions

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by John Kingston; Walter Mitchell; Daniel Sokolovsky; Steven Munro; Joseph Petrelli

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Sal Mercogliano

Ready to Scale Your Trucking Business? Download Our Free Guide to Growth!  Are you a trucking company owner looking to:  If you answered yes, then our Free Guide, “Driving Growth in Trucking: A Six-Step Guide to Managing More Freight and Adding Trucks,” is for you!  You’ll learn:  Get the full guide now! Complete the form […]

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Carl Bentzel and William Doyle.

Inside the WHAT THE TRUCK?!? newsletter: Trucking vs Pricing Congestion; port strike averted; nearly 5500 brokerages close

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Stuart Chirls; Brett Suma; John Kemp

In a fast-paced and competitive freight environment, operational efficiency is paramount. Every vehicle breakdown disrupts schedules, increases costs and inconveniences drivers. In order to mitigate the far-reaching consequences associated with roadside breakdowns and unscheduled maintenance, it is important for fleets to understand how their current approaches to these incidents are (or aren’t) working. FreightWaves teamed up […]

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Craig Fuller fills us in on a new freight museum coming to Chattanooga

The January 2025 “State of the Industry Report” — presented in affiliation with Ryder — shares an in-depth overview across the trucking, maritime and intermodal markets, as well as what to expect in the coming weeks. The data contained within the report provides breakdowns of capacity, volumes and rates. In this report, you will find: […]

Shaun Lezer, CDL driver with In-N-Out Burger, shares what motivated him to make some critical decisions to improve his health, and discusses the importance of taking small steps in the right direction.

Now on demand on A Very WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Christmas Dooner is joined by Craig Fuller; Matt McLelland; Jason Johnson; Rikki; Tom Curee; Jamie Hagen

Viahart President Molson Hart spoke on the Bring it Home podcast with co-hosts Craig Fuller, founder and CEO of Firecrown Media, and JP Hampstead, strategic analyst at Firecrown, about why he decided to bring some production back to U.S. shores for his toy company.

Inside the final WHAT THE TRUCK?!? newsletter of the year: your top episodes ’24

Nick Darman, founder and CEO of Alvys, discusses his entrepreneurial journey into trucking and what it took to create a world-class transportation management system and help fleets maximize efficiency and utilization.

Zach Jecklin of Echo Global Logistics discusses the importance of providing good service through difficult freight markets, Echo’s strategy to leverage AI and how technology can help maintain relationships without eliminating human oversight.

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Ryan Petersen; Andrei Hippix

Inside the WHAT THE TRUCK?!? newsletter: trucking rates hit two-year highs; tariffs spook shippers and consumers; Houthi conferences; and more.

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Lori Dietrich; Josh Anderson; Scott Cornell; Jesse Buckingham

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Dylan Admire; Matthew Leffler; Lori Ann LaRocco; Robert Reiter; Lisa Haubenstock

With 2024 drawing to a close, team leaders at SONAR discussed during a Thursday webinar the top enhancements made to the logistics data platform.

Josh Hankins of J.B. Hunt joins Leah Shaver to discuss how communicating with drivers and understanding their needs can help with technology adoption, as well as to highlight Carol Ekster’s new book “Trucker Kid.”

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Michael Caney; Dan Cirerchi; Chris Atkinson

In this edition: “The Revenue Engine” gets a once-over, and the East and Gulf Coast port worker strike may rise again.

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by RXO’s Drew Wilkerson; GenLogs’ Ryan Joyce; Happyrobot’s Pablo Palafox

With the freight recession seemingly in the rearview mirror, FreightWaves’ transportation market experts advise on how to prepare for 2025.

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Matthew Leffler; Lee Schmitt; Stephen Ruhe

Boom Technology CEO Blake Scholl spoke with co-hosts Craig Fuller, founder and CEO of Firecrown Media, and JP Hampstead, strategic analyst at Firecrown, on the latest episode of the Bring it Home podcast about the return of supersonic air travel.

Inside the WHAT THE TRUCK?!? newsletter: WTT Wrapped; FreightVana aquires Loadsmith; HappyRobot’s big raise

Tracy Rushing, recipient of the 2024 Influential Woman in Trucking Award, discusses how focusing on improving the experience for truck drivers is how freight companies not only become destination employers, but also improve the workload and cohesion of the support staff.

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Adam Wingfield and Tony Mulvey

Now on demand Dooner is joined by Carrier411’s Darren Brewer and freight brokers who use the platform