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8 hours ago
- Automotive
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Autonomous vehicles enter the protest; UNFI cyberattack; tracking freight theft
On Episode 847 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about a cyberattack that currently has truckers stuck at United Natural Foods (UNFI), one of America's largest food distributors. How much will it hurt the food supply chain? Autonomous Waymos are being exploited in Los Angeles by protesters who summon them then set them on fire. We'll look at whether autonomous trucks will be exploitable in the future. According to CargoNet, freight thefts were up 27% from 2023 to 2024. Tive's Richie Daigle stops by the studio to talk about how the company's trackers are recovering stolen loads. Train travel has really fallen off this century, but a new company has eyes on making it great again. Dreamliner's Joshua Dominic tells us about a luxury overnight train from Los Angeles to San Francisco that the company plans to launch prior to the 2028 FMCSA ends DEI rules for CDLs; project44's ambitious new plan; 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 YouTube Check out the WTT merch storeVisit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts The post Autonomous vehicles enter the protest; UNFI cyberattack; tracking freight theft | WHAT THE TRUCK?!? appeared first on FreightWaves.
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5 days ago
- Business
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AI workforce is here; Trojan trucks; Canadian trucking; ICE eyes freight
On Episode 845 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to Pallet CEO and founder Sushanth Raman about the company's recent $27 million series B funding round. We'll find out the latest on AI workforces for 3PLs, what problems it may solve and whether broker jobs are at risk. We head north of the border with Left Lane Associates Mike 'Ace' McCarron to find out the good, bad and ugly of Canadian trucking. We'll learn about U.S.-Canada tensions, tariff impacts on cross-border, crime in Canadian trucking and more. Operation Spiderweb puts trucks on the front line as one was recently used to launch a daring attack on Russia's bomber fleet. Will trucks become a target? ICE sets its sights on trucking. With reports of agents hitting shipping facilities and a massive bust in Texas, the industry is on notice. Tesla Semi claims it has an 800-mile bobtail range. WattEV unveils its Tesla Semi and says it can fully charge the truck in 30 minutes or less. Chapters 0:59 WWE Knoxville 4:08 Operation Spiderweb: Trucks on the frontline 7:54 ICE sets sights on trucking 11:22 Tesla Semi: Bobtail beast 13:20 Pallet raises $27M series B | Sushanth Raman 16:16 AI workforce | Sushanth Raman 29:39 Who is at fault: Car or truck? 32:23 Good, bad, and ugly of Canadian trucking | Mike 'Ace' McCarronCatch 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 6 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 AI workforce is here; Trojan trucks; Canadian trucking; ICE eyes freight | WHAT THE TRUCK?!? appeared first on FreightWaves.
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30-05-2025
- Business
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Blitz week breakdown: top violations; authority approvals down 50%; tariffs?
This embedded content is not available in your region. On episode 844 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is catching up with SearchCarrier's Garrett Allen. His new site allows you to easily look up any carrier and see how often it's been put out of service, inspected and more. We're also diving into his blitz week dashboard to break down this year's top violations. Konexial's Jerry D'Addesi on the latest in AI load matching, double broker prevention and edge computing. Is the FMCSA starting to take freight fraud more seriously? After FMCSA's identity verification became mandatory in April 2025, published authority counts dropped by over 50%. We'll take a look at the numbers. And in headlines: tariffs on, tariffs off; fast food restaurants vs fleet sizes; excessive LEGO sets and more. Chapters 3:04 New authority approvals down 50% 5:19 Tariffs on, tariffs off, tariffs on8:16 Fleet sizes vs. fast food restaurant locations 10:52 Konexial | Jerry D'Addesi 16:54 FreightTech innovations | Jerry D'Addesi 20:15 Too much LEGO 22:40 SearchCarriers | Garrett Allen27:41 Blitz week breakdown | Garrett Allen 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 storeVisit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts The post Blitz week breakdown: top violations; authority approvals down 50%; tariffs? | WHAT THE TRUCK?!? appeared first on FreightWaves. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
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28-05-2025
- Business
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100 deadliest days of summer; do truckers know their pay?; carrier bankruptcy
On Episode 843 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is joined by Justin Martin to break down the headlines regarding FMCSA's proposed rule changes; a carrier bankruptcy; and a look at the truckload market. A recent TikTok series revealed many drivers don't know their pay. Martin breaks down the videos and answers the question: How well do drivers know their numbers? We'll also find out how being a Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy 'reply guy' can help shape policy, and we'll take a look at some of the worst driving of the week. With more than 40,000 U.S. roadway deaths attributed to unsafe driving each year, we're shining a light on the deadliest 100 days of the year: from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Dooner is joined by Mike Lutzenkirchen, executive director at Lutzie 43 Foundation, to learn why this mission is so personal for him. The Lutzie 43 Foundation was established in loving memory of Philip Lutzenkirchen, Mike's son, shortly after his death in 2014. DriverAssure's Mike D. shows off the company's new driver verification app. Plus, Switch 2 supply chain leaks; flying kangaroos; and a look at the post Memorial Day truckload market. 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 on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves PodcastsThe post 100 deadliest days of summer; do truckers know their pay?; carrier bankruptcy | WHAT THE TRUCK?!? appeared first on FreightWaves.
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21-05-2025
- Business
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Short sea shipping; Duffy signs English language EO; fraud as a business model
On Episode 841 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is coming to you live from FreightWaves' Domestic Supply Chain Summit. We're kicking things off with coverage from Austin, Texas, where DOT Secretary Sean Duffy officially signed the English language proficiency executive order. We'll find out why both truckers and trucking associations cheered this critical move toward road safety. Can you say 'short sea shipping' five times fast? OpenTug CEO and co-founder Jason Aristides barges right in and gives us a crash course on the power of inland waterways. We'll find out the crucial role they play in domestic supply chains and learn why tariff turmoil could cause demand to grow. Freight fraud as a business model? Overhaul's Danny Ramon talks about the latest on freight fraud and why it has become so attractive for bad actors. He also shares a Memorial Day cargo alert. Plus, Armenian cargo theft ring busted in Southern California; and thieves target Apple products on Pennsylvania highway. 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 sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts The post Short sea shipping; Duffy signs English language EO; fraud as a business model | WHAT THE TRUCK?!? appeared first on FreightWaves.
