Podcast

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Timothy Dooner Thursday, August 29, 2024

Should truckers be allowed to sing along with the radio?

Welcome to the WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Newsletter presented by Truckstop. In this issue, inward dash cams penalize singing?; Flexport’s last supper  and more. The day the music died Reddit Big brother — Amazon Delivery Service Partner (DSP) drivers on Reddit are furious over a new set of standards the company is imposing on them in […]

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Timothy Dooner Tuesday, August 27, 2024

Freight Broker Simulator

Welcome to the WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Newsletter presented by Truckstop. In this issue, a freight broker video game; railroads try to get back on track; and more. Freight Broker Simulator Image: Dooner/Grok Game on — There are over 3 million virtual CDL holders driving all over the world who play American Truck Simulator (ATS) but […]

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Matt Herr Thursday, July 25, 2024

Embrace the suck – Taking the Hire Road

As she prepared to take ownership of Veriha Trucking, Karen Smerchek took advantage of the networking and real-world experience of her colleagues in the Truckload Carriers Association to properly plan her career trajectory, and now she wants to give back to that same community.

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Timothy Dooner Tuesday, July 23, 2024

Double brokering and bankruptcy

Welcome to the WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Newsletter presented by Talon Logistics. In this issue, FMCSA says its hands are tied, two bankruptcies in Miami, and more. Talon Logistics allows forward-thinking BCOs and Freight Forwarders to reduce their carbon footprint while achieving cost parity for Zero-Emission Vehicles. Find out more at TalonLogisticsInc.com/Sustainability. FMCSA says it can’t fight […]

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