The explosive episode; C.H. Robinson layoffs; war on detention

An episode of the WHAT THE TRUCK?!? podcast, hosted by FreightWaves, titled "The explosive episode; C.H. Robinson layoffs; war on detention" was published on July 3, 2024 and runs 45 minutes.

July 3, 2024 ·45m · WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

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On Episode 731 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is sending you into the Fourth of July with news about C.H. Robinson slashing 50% of its U.S. sales staff. The company is betting big on AI, but will it pay off? They’re the first major broker to really find out if this is a business of human relationship or not. A month ago, Offshift’s Mark Manera and I teamed up to get the industry moving with Squats Across America. Our goal was to get 10 air squats filmed and posted on social media in all 50 states. On Tuesday, we completed the map! We’ll take a look at who got up to go low and inspire truck driver health. It wouldn’t be Independence Day without fireworks! Patriot Freight Group’s Andrew Salazar talks about what goes into hauling 1.1 D explosives. We’ll find out how they strap them and how they track them. Plus, a look at flatbed trailer types. Long wait times and struggles getting paid make detention one of the biggest issues in trucking. Spot On TMS’ Blake Lappan is here to declare war on detention and offer up his solution to the industrywide problem. Final mile is the best use case for sustainable delivery so Marcus Hoed stops by to tell us what Dutch X is doing in its space. We’ll take a look at the company’s cargo bikes, and we’ll learn where they’re a fit. Plus, hurricane Beryl eyes Mexico; using a U-Haul to literally move your house; a massive rate the strap work; the gap between contract and spot rates closes; and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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On Episode 731 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is sending you into the Fourth of July with news about C.H. Robinson slashing 50% of its U.S. sales staff. The company is betting big on AI, but will it pay off? They’re the first major broker to really find out if this is a business of human relationship or not. A month ago, Offshift’s Mark Manera and I teamed up to get the industry moving with Squats Across America. Our goal was to get 10 air squats filmed and posted on social media in all 50 states. On Tuesday, we completed the map! We’ll take a look at who got up to go low and inspire truck driver health. It wouldn’t be Independence Day without fireworks! Patriot Freight Group’s Andrew Salazar talks about what goes into hauling 1.1 D explosives. We’ll find out how they strap them and how they track them. Plus, a look at flatbed trailer types. Long wait times and struggles getting paid make detention one of the biggest issues in trucking. Spot On TMS’ Blake Lappan is here to declare war on detention and offer up his solution to the industrywide problem. Final mile is the best use case for sustainable delivery so Marcus Hoed stops by to tell us what Dutch X is doing in its space. We’ll take a look at the company’s cargo bikes, and we’ll learn where they’re a fit. Plus, hurricane Beryl eyes Mexico; using a U-Haul to literally move your house; a massive rate the strap work; the gap between contract and spot rates closes; and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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