Podcast

FreightWaves’ Editorial Director, J.P. Hampstead, sits down with Alfonso Quijano to discuss the future of AI integration and the logistics labor market.

Fleet operators tend to think of risk in terms of isolated events, such as a crash, a failed inspection, or a compliance lapse. But according to Bob O’Connell, Account Executive of Strategic Accounts at J.J. Keller & Associates, that way of thinking is itself the biggest blind spot in the industry. “A lot of carriers, […]

In this episode of What the Truck?!?, host Malcolm Harris sits down with Sarah Olmstead and Mike Holland to discuss why the Express Carriers Association (ECA) Marketplace is beneficial to the industry.

FreightWaves’ Thomas Wasson sits down with EROAD’s David Blackwell, ELD and Transport Product Manager, and Akshay Kumar, Senior Product Manager, to discuss why fleets with more data than ever are still struggling to act on it, and what the path forward actually looks like.

FreightWaves’ Thomas Wasson sits down with Steve Oliver, Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Taylor & Martin Auctioneers, to talk about trends in the used equipment market and what they mean for the freight market at large.

In this episode of What the Truck?!?, host Malcolm Harris sits down with Dan Brink to break down how Fleet Owl is reshaping fleet management through AI dispatch, collective buying power, and automated safety and maintenance compliance tools.

In this episode of Net-Zero Carbon, host Mary O’Connell sits down with Dave Slade, principal biofuels scientist at Chevron, to break down the various fuels available to fleets, the advantages of running alternative fuel options, and how companies can decide what fuels are best for them.

In this episode of What the Truck?!?, host Malcolm Harris sits down with Kenneth Hanover to break down how Fleetguard’s engineering approach and industry-leading warranty services help owner-operators keep trucks rolling.

FreightWaves’ Thomas sits down with Patrick Frith, Senior Director of Growth and Cross-Border at Avalara, to talk about the most turbulent year global shippers have faced in decades. They break down the rapid tariff changes, the end of U.S. de minimis, the rise of tariff engineering, and how automation and AI are becoming essential for staying compliant amid 600,000+ tariff updates in 2025.

In this episode of What the Truck?!?, host Malcolm Harris sits down with eTruux CEO Shan Ravin to break down how eTruux is bridging efficiency and trust between shippers and carriers with transparent pricing and integrated TMS + ELD systems.

In this episode of Loaded and Rolling, host Thomas Wasson sits down with Michael Precia to break down how fleets can manage rising operational costs by avoiding some of the worst costs with safety and compliance optimization.

For many, the story of American trucking is the story of the open road, the hum of engines, and the lifeblood of commerce that keeps the country moving. For one family, it’s personal, a saga spanning generations, from the earliest days of independent hauls to the rise of a modern logistics powerhouse. In an upcoming […]

FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell speaks to Jesse Buckingham, founder of Vooma, about how AI workflow tools can take on many of the tedious tasks of daily operation.

Criminals are using technology to bolster freight fraud and deception, but carriers and drivers need to remain vigilant when it comes to more traditional theft as well, says Scott Cornell of Travelers Insurance.

Broadcaster & supply chain industry icon Malcolm Harris joins the FreightWaves TV team as the new host of What The Truck?!?

Cross-border industry leaders urge for more investment in cleaner freight technologies.

FreightWaves’ Thomas Wasson speaks to Todd Waldron, Truckstop.com’s VP of Carrier Experience, about the state of the industry and driver sentiment on technology adoption. As Truckstop.com celebrates its thirtieth anniversary, Waldron reflects on the hurdles of change and his hopes for more collaboration with other industry players in the future.

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Andrew Sutton; Jason Welsh; Kevin Sides; Andrew Donaldson

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Shell’s Scott Burian; Truck Parking Club’s Reed Loustalot

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Kevin Hill; Anders Lillevik

On episode 855 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. Duffy is here to announce a new pro-trucker package and nationwide audit of non-domiciled CDLs. The pro trucker package addresses parking, bad brokers, removes speed limiters and more. We’ll learn how Secretary Duffy plans to Make Trucking Great Again.  […]

The Freight Fraud Crisis The trucking industry is grappling with a surge in freight fraud, leaving carriers, brokers, and shippers vulnerable to sophisticated scams like identity theft and unauthorized double brokering. These schemes disrupt supply chains, undermine trust, and cause significant financial and logistical challenges. The root cause is the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s […]

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Craig Fuller and JP Hampstead

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by John Kingston; Mark Borchert; Joe Klobus; Jennifer DeAngelis

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by project44’s Jett McCandless

When it comes to freight theft, criminal tactics have shifted from straight theft to strategic theft as criminals are using new technology to bolster fraud and deception.

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by attorneys Kevin Etzkorn and Nathan Steimel; Stuart Chirls

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by GenLog’s Ryan Joyce; Danielle Chaffin

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Carrier411’s Darren Brewer

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by GCaptain CEO John Konrad to talk US-China trade deals; containerized drones and more.

Konexial’s VIN + TUID load board verification cuts down on freight fraud and double brokering by assigning identification to each posted load and every organization that handles it.

Now playing on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Joshua Dominic and Richie Daigle

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Geoff Kelley and Luka Korosec

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Sushanth Raman and Mike “Ace” McCarron

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Garrett Allen and Jerry D’Addesi

In this issue: Fleet sizes vs. fast food locations; drivers share their pay; DIY port; and more.

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Justin Martin; Mike D; Mike Lutzenkirchen

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by American Truckers United’s Shannon Everett and Harvey

Now on demand WHAT THE TRUCK?!? from FreightWaves’ Domestic Supply Chain Summit. Dooner is joined by Danny Ramon and Jason Aristides

Truckstop’s Taryn Daker shares the company’s latest freight fraud data and shares tips on prevention.

Chris Hayes of Travelers Insurance sits down with FreightWaves’ Timothy Dooner to talk about what drivers and carriers can do to improve safety during Distracted Driving Awareness Month.

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Scott Cornell and Rodney Manzo

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Will Hopping; Norita Taylor; William Hall

Is this hot week in freight markets sustainable; I-75 crash update; and more.

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Brad Little and John DeCillo

On Episode 837 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is coming back from Mother’s Day with news on a U.S.-China trade deal. With the U.S. dropping tariffs from 145% to 30%, will it save the summer freight market? We’ll find out why freight leaders are bullish. Vincent Carrano at Fenichey LLC shares why he recently FreightGuarded […]

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by William Doyle; Lindsey Trent

On episode 835 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to DHL Express about shipping endangered bongo antelopes to Kenya. The bongos were transported in custom-built crates, alongside 6 tonnes of pellet feed and 3 specialist animal care staff including a veterinarian and 2 bongo specialists from the US. DHL’s Jimmy Eades tell us all […]

On episode 834 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is hosting an Ask Me Anything with ShipHero’s Aaron Rubin all about tariffs. They’re getting into questions about: -Tariff fraud -Bonded warehouses -TikTok knockoffs – Death of de minimis  – Toys and consoles are already passing on costs to consumers, will your daughter only get 2 dolls […]

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Bill Driegert and John Oldham Jr.

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Capt. Adil Ashiq; David Bell; and a word from Craig Fuller

Elizabeth Simpkins, National Underwriting Officer for Inland Marine Specialized Risk for Travelers Insurance, sat down with FreightWaves’ Timothy Dooner on the March 31 episode of What the Truck?!? to discuss the rising success of women in trucking and what factors have led to this trend.

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Nick Huber; Tristan Bordallo

On Episode 830 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is back from Chicago, where he got to see that state of freight on the world’s most powerful visibility platform: project44. With ocean booking cancellations up bigly on the East and West coasts, when will trucking feel the pain? Did you know that if you export or […]

On the most recent Bring It Home Podcast, host JP Hampstead spoke with Julius Krein, editor-in-chief of American Affairs, about U.S. industrial policy post-CHIPS Act.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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