What The Truck?

27/06/2025

DOT Secretary Duffy: Nationwide non-domiciled CDL audit; ELP enforcement | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

On episode 855 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. Duffy is here to announce a new pro-trucker package and nationwide audit of non-domiciled CDLs. The pro trucker package addresses parking, bad brokers, removes speed limiters and more. We’ll learn how Secretary Duffy plans to Make Trucking Great Again.

Cleo’s Frank Kenny stops by to talk about the trade deal deadline. With China saying they have framework for a new deal and a July 9th deadline rapidly approaching, what will it all mean for retail and shippers?

According to studies, 51% of truck drivers smoke. It’s still a nasty habit that has a hold on our industry. Nic Nac Naturals Nicco Magnatto says he has developed an alternative.

Watch now here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1lZIb-84z0

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25/06/2025

Craig Fuller: ELP enforcement, trade wars, real wars, and freight feuds | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

On episode 854 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by FreightWaves’ CEO and Founder, Craig Fuller. English language proficiency enforcement begins today. How will it impact carriers, shippers, brokers, and the truckload market? Fuller breaks it down.

We’ll also explore:

-The freight market in the first half of 2025
-Global turmoil and its effects on supply chains
-Key market trends and insights from SONAR’s Trade War Command Center
-Freight industry feuds
-Updates on the Motion Museum, this year’s F3, and more

FreightWaves’ John Paul Hampstead talks about his call that truckload markets could be in for a red hot 4th of July.

Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeZZkeEtKF0

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 6 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Channel 146.

23/06/2025

Will diesel prices go nuclear; electric vehicle ship fires; ENS sign awareness | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

On episode 853 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner discusses with FreightWaves’ oil expert, John Kingston, the impact of fuel costs following the U.S. bombing of Iran. With saber-rattling around the Strait of Hormuz and a potential prolonged war with Iran, could diesel prices skyrocket?

The recent fire aboard the Morning Midas has OEC Group raising concerns about the risks of shipping cargo on vessels carrying electric vehicles. OEC Group’s Joe Klobus explains how to protect your ocean freight.

If your truck gets stuck on train tracks, what should you do? Call the blue sign! Operation Lifesaver’s Jennifer DeAngelis joins the show to discuss ENS Sign Awareness Day and its importance.

Travelers’ Mark Borchert shares the latest workforce trends.

Plus, long-haul truckers offer advice for long-distance bomber pilots; a tribute to RIP Fred Smith; and more.

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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 6 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Channel 146.

18/06/2025

Fatal accident: Lawyers break down the case of Roth v. NFL and Gursimran Singh | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

On episode 851 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner talks to lawyers about a fatal truck accident case. Today, they’ll examine Roth v. NFL and Gursimran Singh. Attorneys Kevin Etzkorn and Nathan A. Steimel break down the timeline of events that led to Gursimran Singh crashing into a stalled car, killing its driver. They’ll explain why they argued Singh was untrained, unqualified, and unsafe.

The latest freight theft victim? Nintendo. Thieves stole $1.4 million worth of Switch 2 consoles from a truck at a Love’s in Bennett, Colorado.

Has the tariff hangover hit ports? Los Angeles box volumes have fallen to two-year lows. FreightWaves’ Stuart Chirls helps us uncover what’s happening with shipping.

Plus, a trucker needs your help; what’s your inseam?; crane crashes; and more.

Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvpyuzW1wtw

0:57 Men: what’s your inseam?
2:43 Help a trucker out
5:27 $1.4M Switch 2 truck theft
9:01 Roth v. NFL and Gursimran Singh | Kevin Etzkorn, Attorney, Kevin Etzkorn Law and Nathan A. Steimel, Attorney, SK Law
36:51 LAs box volume hits 2 year low | Stuart Chirls
39:53 Is the worst yet to come? | Stuart Chirls
41:14 Israel/Iran impact | Stuart Chirls

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 6 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Channel 146.

On episode 851 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner talks to lawyers about a fatal truck accident case. Today, they’ll examine Roth v. NFL and Gursimran Singh. Attorn...

16/06/2025

Recent busts expose shady CDL industry; GenLogs eye on the highway | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

On episode 850 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner discusses a recent series of busts revealing the shady underbelly of the CDL industry. Danielle Chaffin joins to break down CDL scams in Massachusetts, Oregon, and Florida, exploring their connection to the rise in fatal semi-truck crashes and rampant freight theft.

Following several major accidents involving Amazon Relay-hired trucks, Chaffin dives into data on the carriers operating within Amazon’s network.

GenLogs’ Ryan Joyce discusses their cameras monitoring highways nationwide. With a network of sensors spanning California to New York, Minnesota to Texas, Washington to Florida, Joyce explains how GenLogs’ cameras help solve freight theft cases and recover stolen loads.

We’ll also explore the most active carriers on the road. GenLogs has released its Most Observed Carrier Report, revealing which companies’ trucks appear most frequently on their cameras.

Plus, imports rebound to 2024 levels, the impact of war on diesel prices, and more.

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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.

13/06/2025

Carrier411’s Darren Brewer: Mexico broker IPs banned; how to avoid getting FreightGuarded | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

Judge demands DAT halt factoring platform 01:03
Containerized rocket launchers at Fort Bragg 02:42
Weekend protest alert 3:03
Carrier411 | Darren Brewer 05:02
Foreign broker access, Mexico IPs banned | Darren Brewer 07:52
How to avoid getting FreightGuarded | Darren Brewer 36:31
How to respond to FreightGuards | Darren Brewer 41:16

Watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bscBlVDS-N8&feature=youtu.be

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 6 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Channel 146.

On episode 849 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner celebrates Friday the 13th with Carrier411’s Darren Brewer. Some consider him the Jason Voorhees of freight, but i...

11/06/2025

John Konrad: US-China trade deal; containerized drones; Greta gets deported | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

On episode 848 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by gCaptain’s John Konrad to talk about global turmoil in maritime. First, they’re looking at the US-China trade deal that President Trump just announced. What does it mean for relations between the two superpowers, and how will it impact freight?

Operation Spiderweb has drone warfare at top of mind, but it’s also something John Konrad has been warning about for years. Konrad explains why the US needs drone carriers now.

They’ll also look at Greta Thunberg getting deported from Israel and the state of U.S. shipbuilding.

Plus, a massive Canadian cross-border drug bust involving truckers; a UNFI hack starts to hit store shelves; a bicycle-riding attorney wants to ban spiky truck hubcaps; and more.

Watch now here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llJ-5oXhOWQ

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.

09/06/2025

Autonomous vehicles enter the protest; UNFI cyberattack; tracking freight theft | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

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 Olympics.

Plus, FMCSA ends DEI rules for CDLs; project44’s ambitious new plan; and more.

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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.

06/06/2025

Trump v Elon; Switch 2 review; CA trucking & tariff impacts; Truckstop shake-up | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

On Episode 846 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about the news that broke that internet: the Trump versus Elon feud. Musk now says Trump’s tariffs will cause a recession this year. What does the falling out mean for freight? We’ll take a look.

With over 30% of truckers identifying as gamers, is the Switch 2 their new lifeline from boredom during layovers? Is it good for the kids, the dads and the Chads? Dooner has his sons help him review Nintendo’s latest console release.

Big news out of Truckstop as Kendra Tucker steps down as CEO. The company’s founder returns to the CEO desk. Is the loadboard headed toward founder mode?

We’ll take a look at trucking and tariffs north of the border with Luka Korosec, president at 1% Logistics.

Loadsmart COO Geoff Kelley on how to scale a world-class freight brokerage.

Plus, are port futbol teams any good?

Watch now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=if959q0A6-o

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.

04/06/2025

AI workforce is here; Trojan trucks; Canadian trucking; ICE eyes freight | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

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.

Watch now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdrsabUQfto

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 6 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Channel 146.

30/05/2025

Now on demand: Blitz week breakdown: top violations; authority approvals down 50%; tariffs? | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

3:04 New authority approvals down 50%

5:19 Tariffs on, tariffs off, tariffs on

8:16 Fleet sizes vs. fast food restaurant locations

10:52 Konexial | Jerry Daddesi

16:54 FreightTech innovations | Jerry D’Addesi

20:15 Too much LEGO

22:40 SearchCarriers demo | Garrett Allen

27:41 Blitz week breakdown | Garrett Allen

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Radio replay at 5 and 11pm et on SiriusXM Road Dog Trucking ch146

Have a great weekend. We'll be back Monday at noon with Richie Daigle and Joshua Dominic

28/05/2025

100 deadliest days of summer; do truckers know their pay?; carrier bankruptcy | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

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.

Watch now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u82aBuqh8UI

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.