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EPISODE · Mar 17, 2025 · 45 MIN

5 dead after allegedly intoxicated trucker in flip-flops crashes in Austin

from WHAT THE TRUCK?!? · host FreightWaves

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 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 store Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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