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EPISODE · Aug 19, 2024 · 45 MIN

Should Kamala Harris cap spot rates; AI and the Dali recovery; truckload markets

from WHAT THE TRUCK?!? · host FreightWaves

On Episode 748 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner welcomes Super Trucker Justin Martin back to the show. They’re talking about whether Kamala Harris should price-cap spot rates; truck driver pranks that go too far; a harrowing video of a UPS driver; and the merits of truck stop sushi. Freight Science’s Intelligent Decision Automation platform helped with rerouting shipments automatically right after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. We’ll learn from Paper Transport Inc.’s Wes Kornowske how the tech was crucial for them to navigate disruptions in Baltimore after the MV Dali incident. FreightWaves’ Tony Mulvey breaks down the latest truckload market data in SONAR. Tender volumes show signs of life, but rejection rates and spot rates are trending sideways. What does it mean for fall freight? Mulvey has the analysis. Plus, record China-to-U.S. containers in June; Amazon vs. bikers; towing the cast of “Cars”; and more.  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

On Episode 748 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner welcomes Super Trucker Justin Martin back to the show. They’re talking about whether Kamala Harris should price-cap spot rates; truck driver pranks that go too far; a harrowing video of a UPS driver; and the merits of truck stop sushi. Freight Science’s Intelligent Decision Automation platform helped with rerouting shipments automatically right after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. We’ll learn from Paper Transport Inc.’s Wes Kornowske how the tech was crucial for them to navigate disruptions in Baltimore after the MV Dali incident. FreightWaves’ Tony Mulvey breaks down the latest truckload market data in SONAR. Tender volumes show signs of life, but rejection rates and spot rates are trending sideways. What does it mean for fall freight? Mulvey has the analysis. Plus, record China-to-U.S. containers in June; Amazon vs. bikers; towing the cast of “Cars”; and more.  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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