Podcast

Joe Anderson and Caleb Gee, co-founders of Truck Driver’s Best, join Jeremy Reymer to discuss their effort to provide a sorely needed service for drivers. Drivers can leverage Truck Driver’s Best for career advice, enabling them to make better decisions as they lean on the experience and expertise of the co-founders.

Lexmark Laureate Brant Nystrom shares how Optra Edge can help freight companies save by streamlining their asset tracking, gate management, data processing, PPE compliance initiatives, and even trailer loading and unloading.

Roadtex moves partial truckload shipments via consolidated full truckloads directly from its 32 nationwide warehouse centers to the retailer, resulting in less handling and better OTIF rates.

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Marc Gorlin; Wendy Buckley; Justin Boren

In this edition: The first-ever Freight Fraud Awareness Day is here, and women are major players in the supply chain.

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Jordan Spradling; Cecelia Hull; Justin Martin

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Reed Loustalot; Brant Nystrom; Tanner DeHart

In this issue of the WTT newsletter: “Lt Dan” becomes Milton’s main character; Elon Musk’s bold prediction; logistics companies deliver hurricane relief; more.

Jeremy Reymer is joined by Lisa M. Battaglia, founder and president of Battaglia Communications, as she shares her insights on internal marketing and communications strategies for employee engagement.

This documentary looks at the strides the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach have made towards moving record freight volumes; transitioning to green energy; and retaking the title of America’s premier ports

Now on demand Dooner is joined by Lori Ann LaRocco; Tyler Christensen; Sandy Scardina; Robert Bain; Rob McCutcheon

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Christian Roeloffs; Matt Silver; Kameel Gaines

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by J.B. Hunt’s Shelley Simpson; University of Arkansas

Leah Shaver sits down with Beth Potratz and Leigh Sauter, founders of Spark Change Lab, to discuss their passion for solving the supply chain industry’s staffing challenges with accessible webinars and live events.

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Sal Mercogliano; Trent Cameron; Aleks Bates; Dan Artaev

Inside the newsletter: Clock strikes midnight on ILA port strike; recovery from Helene

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Ryan Spellman; Josh Lovan; Jessica Dotson; Joseph Firrincieli

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Bruce Anderson, Binai Thoppil; Kaylee Nix

Ed Burns, CEO of Burns Logistics, joins Jeremy Reymer, founder of DriverReach and Project 61, to discuss the history of Burns Logistics and how that impacted his philosophy of sales through forming meaningful relationships.

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by NASA’s Jason Dickerson; RyderVentures Michael Plasencia; Terminal Industries Max Constant

Inside the WHAT THE TRUCK?!? newsletter East and Gulf Coast ports prepare for strike in 6 days; are truckers serial killers?; and Trump vs. John Deere

Now on demand, Dooner is joined by Jennifer DeAngelis; Steve Schlect; Erik Rosica

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Don and Jason Lord; Kylla Lanier; Jamie Hagen; Nick LaFalce; Norita Taylor

Inside the newsletter: steamship lines react to potential port strike; tariffs targeted; exploding pager supply chains

Project 61 founder Jeremy Reymer shares the importance of creating awareness about low trucker life expectancy, and educating all stakeholders in the industry in order to alter that trajectory and help drivers live healthier, longer lives.

Now on demand WHAT THE TRUCK?!? is live from the Net-Zero Carbon Summit with Dooner; Tyler Deaton; ROman Ramirez and more

As one of the largest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions in the United States, the commercial transportation industry plays a major role in helping to create a lower carbon intensity future.

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Craig Lineauer; Josh Lovan; Nilay Parikh

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Matthew Leffler; Weston LaBar; Danny Ramon

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Dave Powell, professional CDL truck driver with Usher Transport, and 2024 National Tank Truck Carriers’ Driver of the Year, shares his perspective from behind the wheel. Powell reflects on the importance of drivers being intentional about their health, as well as being a strong ambassador for the industry in order to improve trucking’s image and attract a younger workforce.

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by William Byron; Chadd Olesen; Adam Wingfield; Dan Lindsey; Kathy Close

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Ryan Droege; Spencer Barkoff; Deb Labree; Roger Mackbach

James Winfrey, vice president of partnerships and alliances with Leoforce, joins Jeremy Reymer, founder of DriverReach, to discuss advancements in recruiting technology in the trucking space, highlighting some of the best use cases for leveraging AI to allow for a better applicant experience and outcome.

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Jordan Spradling; John Luciani; Kyle Taylor

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Andrew Silver and Brittain Ladd

Welcome to the WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Newsletter presented by Truckstop. In this issue, inward dash cams penalize singing?; Flexport’s last supper  and more. The day the music died Reddit Big brother — Amazon Delivery Service Partner (DSP) drivers on Reddit are furious over a new set of standards the company is imposing on them in […]

Leah Shaver, president and CEO of The National Transportation Institute and regular guest host of Taking the Hire Road, joins Jeremy Reymer, founder of DriverReach, to discuss the importance of leveraging data to make better business decisions.

While repairs for accidents grow costlier every year, fleets running Ex-Guard have seen as much as an 80% decrease in towable accidents.

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Scott Ginsberg; Jason Blanchard; Thom Albrect

Welcome to the WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Newsletter presented by Truckstop. In this issue, a freight broker video game; railroads try to get back on track; and more. Freight Broker Simulator Image: Dooner/Grok Game on — There are over 3 million virtual CDL holders driving all over the world who play American Truck Simulator (ATS) but […]

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Trooper Ben Gardner; Zane Holcomb; Scott Cornell

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Shimmi Munson; Lacey Wancyzk; Will Jenkins; Mike Bush

Brent Dorfman of DriverReach highlights how a modern platform can streamline recruiting and compliance processes, which in turn frees up resources for more growth and development.

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Devon Eriksen; Bek Abdullayev; Richard Sharp

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Tony Mulvey; Wes Kornowske; Justin Martin

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by John Konrad V and Robert Palm

Justin Clarke, founder and CEO of driver staffing firm F|Staff, joins Jeremy Reymer and shares how he has disrupted the traditional driver staffing business model by leveraging technology to enable a better experience for matching drivers with fleets.

Inside the WHAT THE TRUCK?!? newsletter: Challenge issued to ATA and OOIDA; Tesla Semi scam; has the market bottomed?

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Tim Perkins and Jay Grimes

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Barry Kukkuk; Alan Adler; Chris Gonzalez

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Rik Schrader; Scott Pecoriello; Andrey Drotenko

Inside the WHAT THE TRUCK?!? newsletter: Lucky the Pig’s trucking tale; weight loss for drivers; Storrowed.

Mark Colson, president and CEO of the Alabama Trucking Association, discusses the importance of training and professional development as well as legislative support for the trucking industry.

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Allen Schaeffer; Mike McGovern; Tristan Bordallo

In this edition: Breaking down second-quarter earnings, the impacts of Hurricane Debby and warehousing meets video games.

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Brent Hutto; Kyle Taylor; Jeff Dickinson

Hope Zvara, founder and CEO of Mother Trucker Yoga, joins Jeremy Reymer and shares her passion for driver health and wellness, why companies should invest in their drivers’ well-being, and what drivers can do on a daily basis in order to see real improvement and change over time.

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Dad of Two Roadside; Steven Dempsey; Randeep Sandhu

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Jim Hennemann; Mike Bush; Nick Klingensmith

As she prepared to take ownership of Veriha Trucking, Karen Smerchek took advantage of the networking and real-world experience of her colleagues in the Truckload Carriers Association to properly plan her career trajectory, and now she wants to give back to that same community.

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Ryan Schreiber; Brenden Magill; Tim Buski; Aarron Harshbarger; Tyler Bourns

Welcome to the WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Newsletter presented by Talon Logistics. In this issue, FMCSA says its hands are tied, two bankruptcies in Miami, and more. Talon Logistics allows forward-thinking BCOs and Freight Forwarders to reduce their carbon footprint while achieving cost parity for Zero-Emission Vehicles. Find out more at TalonLogisticsInc.com/Sustainability. FMCSA says it can’t fight […]

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Tanner DeHart; Josh Gonzalez; Laurie Stross

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Javier Vera; Aura Benchetrat; Olivia Hu; Zan Andreoni; Josue Ramos; Eric Kulisch

The Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot (SDAP) Program helps drivers under 21 gain experience in trucking, helps carriers fill seats and helps the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration gather safety and feasibility data on lowering the age requirements for truck drivers in interstate commerce.

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? live from FreightWaves Enterprise Fleet Summit Dooner is joined by Matt McLelland; Kory Harb; Joshua Newton; Gary Mendel

Inside the WHAT THE TRUCK?!? newsletter: Who is JD Vance; diesel down; meet theft and more

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Rahmen Kahn; Kyle Taylor; Mark Vickers

The manager of business development for the transportation team at Geotab, Emily Williams, opened up to Jeremy Reymer about the importance of representation and leadership for women in transportation, driver health and Geotab’s efforts to drive positive change in trucking.

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Matthew Leffler, Justin Martin, Anthony Slamar

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Drew McElroy, Morgan MacDermaid, Rob Liss

Inside the newsletter: Beryl’s aftermath; speed limiters delayed; market signals

Lane Williams, founder and CEO of Fusion Now, joined Leah Shaver, president and CEO at the National Transportation Institute, to talk about driver recruiting trends and highlighted authentic approaches to attract the right drivers.

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Jerry Veres;

Using too many logistics platforms leads to time-consuming inefficiencies, higher operational costs and increased likelihood of error, says Thomas Kowalski of CtrlChain.

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Marcus Hoed; Blake Lappan; Andrew Salazar

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Repowr Team; Joseph Daniel; Jonathan Egan; Trucking with Tay

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Lewie Pugh; Craig Decker; Thomas Kowalski

Inside the newsletter cargo theft in Memphis, truck stop dating, trucker health and more.

President and founder of Seated Social, Alex Carpenter, explains his philosophy of targeted advertising to passive drivers and how that leads to better retention and a more efficient use of recruitment resources.

Link Logistics has released a new case study detailing its Energy Solutions program, a model in which the firm owns tenants’ utility accounts and and passes savings along to tenants.

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Tom Curee; Jessie Merritt; Alan Adler

Inside the WHAT THE TRUCK?!? newsletter: a fitness challenge for the supply chain; Uber freight teams with Aurora; RXO stock soars and more.

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Craig Fuller; Roger Mackbach; Elizabeth Simpkins

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Scott Fenwick; Jackson Alexander; Crackerbox Jimmy

Career Now Brands’ chief data officer, Nathan Widener, emphasizes the importance of data collection in the recruitment process and gives insight into how it can help carriers achieve maximum return on investment from recruiting campaigns.

Spencer Ware, co-founder and CEO of Repowr, and Patrick Visintainer, co-founder and COO of Repowr, join Jeremy Reymer to talk about asset underutilization and its impact on the freight industry.

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Matt McLelland; Dave Dealy;

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Dr. Mark Manera; Dr. Todd Simo; Michael Lombard; Rob Carpenter; Anthony Slamar

Inside the WHAT THE TRUCK?!? newsletter: your strangest shipments; when dump trucks attack and more

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Lucy’s John Coogan; NASCAR hauler Joe Anderson; Hyzon’s Parker Meeks

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Jon Scharingson; Shimmi Munson; Lida Hakobyan

Is the market recovering?; freight broker attrition; rate the strap work gone wrong; FOSC24; and more

Among the changes in the transportation industry that Skinner Transfer Corp. has seen in the past century, regulations and safety measures have been among the toughest to navigate.

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Bobby Russell; Philippe-Antoine Lehoux; Yaniv Butel; Liam Purcell

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Samantha Foley; Abby Hafenbredl; Chris Muller

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Spencer Webster; Scott Cornell; PJ Kellogg

Chad Crotty, vice president of sales and business development for DDC FPO, joined Jeremy Reymer on this week’s episode of Taking the Hire Road.

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Barry Kukkuk; Dr. Mark Manera; Alan Adler