Supply chain ate Ford’s badges, GOT Act and Nikola recalls all trucks – WTT

On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are talking about the supply chain eating Ford’s homework. Turns out, the OEM does need those stinkin’ Ford badges.

The GOT Act has nothing to do with Game of Thrones, but that doesn’t make the battle for overtime pay any less epic. OOIDA’s Bryce Mongeon tells us about how they’re fighting to get drivers paid for every hour worked. 

Nikola faces an uphill battle as the controversial EV company has to recall all of its electric trucks.

Wilson Logistics has teamed up with Locomation to pave its path toward autonomous trucking. Wilson Logistics’ Bruce Stockton has the details.

What’s the state of Canadian cross-border freight? Zipments’ Elvis Cavalic knows what’s good north of the border.  

Plus, strike threat hits rail volumes; how trucks are weighed; why you need to watch for trains; a look at Edison Motors’ diesel electric truck; apple-picking robots and more.

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