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Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Freight thefts slam Southern California shippers; retail and consumers left holding tariff bag
On Episode 840 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about yet another freight theft in Southern California. The thieves spoofed a bill of lading and made off with a shipper's freight. Travelers' Scott Cornell stops by to talk about the rise of strategic theft and why your cargo may be at risk. President Donald Trump told Walmart to 'eat the tariffs,' but is that a realistic ask? With steep 30% tariffs across a lot of Walmart and many other retailers' items, they're saying cost increases are unavoidable. Rodney Manzo at Anvyl by Sage breaks down the company's latest state of the supply chain report, which looks at shipper fears around increasing costs related to tariffs, transportation, and shipping delays. The truckload market got tight last week due to International Roadcheck, but can it last? We'll take a look at the latest data in SONAR's Trade War Command Center, and we'll look at how rates, volumes and tender rejections are holding up. Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM's Road Dog Trucking Channel 146. Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts The post Freight thefts slam Southern California shippers; retail and consumers left holding tariff bag | WHAT THE TRUCK?!? appeared first on FreightWaves.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
DHL Express ships endangered antelopes to Kenya; freight fraud; fixing backhauls
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Generate Key Takeaways 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 about this unique shipment. Are you savvy enough to spot freight fraud? Truckstop's Taryn Daker shares their latest freight fraud data and shares tips on prevention. Backhaul is a dirty word in some circles. Pedro Prado and LogShare aim to change that with their platform that matches your empty trailer with loads headed your way. Plus, CVSA roadcheck week; did you get your Real ID; trucking cats and dogs. Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM's Road Dog Trucking Channel 146. Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts The post DHL Express ships endangered antelopes to Kenya; freight fraud; fixing backhauls | WHAT THE TRUCK?!? appeared first on FreightWaves.
Yahoo
31-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Iowa 'driver shortage' bill backlash; Women in trucking; Science of Sales
On episode 820 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking about the a new bipartisan bill in Iowa that has the driving community up in arms. We'll take a look at why Iowa is trying to add even more drivers to an over capacity market and the damage the driver shortage myth does to our industry. Mid-America Trucking Show 2025 may have come to an end but we'll recap the sights and sounds from America's biggest truck show. Travelers' Elizabeth Simpkins talks about the tremendous progress made by women in trucking. Trader Interactive's Charles Bowles shares the latest data on heavy duty truck buying Tschirgi just founded his own company ScienceOfSales. After a decade of leading sales teams at companies like Cowan Logistics, Tschirgi is now helping other businesses use AI to scale their revenue. Plus; Trevor Milton pardoned; squats across MATS; monkey truckers and more. Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM's Road Dog Trucking Channel 146. Watch on YouTubeCheck out the WTT merch store Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts The post Iowa 'driver shortage' bill backlash; Women in trucking; Science of Sales | WHAT THE TRUCK?!? appeared first on FreightWaves.
Yahoo
17-03-2025
- Yahoo
5 dead after allegedly intoxicated trucker in flip-flops crashes in Austin
On Episode 814 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to Mutha Trucker News' Alex Mai about a deadly past few days for trucking. We'll share the latest on the horrible I-35 crash where authorities allege that a flip-flop-wearing, intoxicated trucker killed five people. CPG Sourcing CEO Michael De Clercq talks about how increased tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum could shift global sourcing strategies. SuperDispatch CRO Stan Deak discusses how tariffs are reshaping demand for used vehicles. Plus, trucker busted for dumping 2,000 gallons of jet fuel and new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM's Road Dog Trucking Channel 146. Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store Visit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts The post 5 dead after allegedly intoxicated trucker in flip-flops crashes in Austin | WHAT THE TRUCK?!? appeared first on FreightWaves.
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Tariff turmoil hits shippers; truckers squat across the world; selling solar
On Episode 813 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about the impact tariffs are having on shippers. We'll take a look at how U.S. shippers are reacting to new tariff bills that they're being hit with. Will they pass the cost on to the consumer? One World Supply Chain Consulting's Mike Eischer talks about how his clients are reacting to tariff turmoil and how they're restructuring their supply chains to offset new costs. Truck drivers die on average 16 years earlier than the general population. A dangerous gig combined with a sedentary lifestyle is having massively detrimental effects on U.S. truck drivers. Offshift's Mark Manera drops by to talk about the importance of driver health and about why we teamed up again to get the industry squatting. Jonathon Reese went from trucking to selling solar. We'll get a driver's perspective on the good, the bad and the ugly about the MLB recalls 'vulgar' hat; trucking toddlers; and more. Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM's Road Dog Trucking Channel 146. Watch on YouTubeCheck out the WTT merch store Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts The post Tariff turmoil hits shippers; truckers squat across the world; selling solar | WHAT THE TRUCK?!? appeared first on FreightWaves.
