Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchFreight Science, Tech, and Market Shifts: Insights from MIT FreightLab & Orderful
This episode of What the Truck?!? dives into the latest in freight science, technology, and market dynamics. MIT FreightLab’s Angie Acocella shares research on shipper–carrier relationships, ghost l…
Published on 1 month ago
Freight Markets, Brokerage Chaos & Rail Mega-Mergers | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?
In this jam-packed Friday episode of What the Truck?!, host Thomas Wasson breaks down the latest freight industry headlines and dives deep into market trends shaking up the supply chain. Kevin Hill o…
Published on 1 month ago
Will Tariffs Steal Christmas? AV Safety, Simulation, and Supply Chain Showdowns
In this action-packed episode of What The Truck?!, host Thomas Wasson dives into the latest headlines in freight, logistics, and supply chain—starting with a surprise camera discovery under his desk …
Published on 1 month ago
Cargo Crimes, Crane Giants & Autonomous Streams: A WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Birthday Special
Host Thomas Wasson celebrates his birthday by diving into the wild world of freight! In this jam-packed episode of What The Truck, we cover the skyrocketing rise in cargo theft with Scott Cornell of …
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
Cradle to Grave: Grit, Growth & the Realities of Freight Brokerage
On this episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, host Thomas Wasson teams up with special guest Malcolm Harris of Axle Logistics to dig into the wild world of freight brokerage. From declining freight volumes a…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
ATA's Push for Teen Truckers, Chipotle's Secret Sauce, and Edison Motors' Explosive Growth
On today's episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, we're diving into the biggest headlines in freight. We'll break down the "Shifting Gears" committee meeting where the ATA, OOIDA, and Teamsters clashed on the…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Marten's Big Move, Gas Tax Alternatives, and Expert Advice on Fleet Maintenance
On this episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Thomas Wasson is joined by Justin Martin (@supertrucker). We're talking about some of the biggest headlines in freight, including Marten's sale of its intermodal…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Truckstop turns 30! What AI is doing for truckers, A new driver survey reveals surprising optimism, and a deep dive into the world of LTL with the Synchro LTL Claims Index
On episode 864 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Thomas Wasson is hosting. We catch up with Todd Waldron, vice president of carrier experience at Truckstop.com and look at their recent driver survey, the role AI …
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
FMCSA Under Pressure: New Nominee, same agency, old problems. Tariffs are souring Halloween. Custom Show Trucks and Teen Crash Laws. Ingrid Brown Talks Common Violations for June
On episode 863 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Thomas Wasson and Rob Carpenter dive deep into infrastructure, inspections, inspiration, and sour intensity. Former FMCSA Administrator Jim Mullins kicks things of…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
CVSA Safe Driving Week is in full swing; CPI shows consumers fighting summer inflation
On episode 862 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Kaylee Nix and Thomas Wasson examine the first major second-quarter earnings release with JB Hunt showing some signs of excitement for the back half of the year.
…Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago