Freight’s path of totality; University of Arkansas; AB5 and drivers – WTT

Key Takeaways:

  • Analysis of the freight market and potential impact of the solar eclipse on rates.
  • Discussion of the University of Arkansas's supply chain program, including curriculum and online master's degree options.
  • Legal updates from Armchair Attorney Matthew Leffler, covering the project44 vs. FourKites case, AB5 implications, and ELD certification risks.
  • Coverage of the Rock River Valley Traffic Club's truck driving competition and other industry news, such as carrier closures and Tesla Semi sightings.

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 ELD certifications.

John Oldham Jr. talks about the Rock River Valley Traffic Club’s upcoming truck driving competition. Who’s taking home the trophy this year?

Plus, two Fontana, California-based carriers shut their doors; trucks vs. wind; Tesla Semis seen hauling cars; and more.

P.S. Thank you, Ben Tschirgi, for the cover meme.

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Timothy Dooner

Dooner is an award-winning podcaster who hosts and produces FreightWaves' WHAT THE TRUCK?!? In under a year he helped build FreightCasts, the world’s largest logistics and supply chain podcast network in media. WTT is ranked in Apple Podcasts top-20 Business News podcasts. He also writes a newsletter of the same title with over 15k subscribers in the supply chain and trucking niche. Dooner has been in freight since 2005 and has held directors positions in operations, sales, consulting, and marketing. He has worked with FedEx, Reebok, Adidas, L.L. Bean, Hasbro, Louis Vuitton, and many more high level clients across the full spectrum of the supply chain. He was a featured speaker at TEDx Chattanooga.