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EPISODE · Oct 13, 2025 · 46 MIN

Trends, Talent & Tech Storms — Driver Retention, AI Fatigue & RFP Strategies!

from WHAT THE TRUCK?!? · host FreightWaves

It’s a marvelous Monday on What The Truck?!? with your host Malcolm Harris, bringing you the latest on trends, talent, and technology shaking up the freight world. In today’s episode: Tim Crawford, CEO of Tenstreet, breaks down Q3 driver hiring and retention data — including why drivers are staying put, what’s next for recruiting, and how carriers can weather the storm in a tight market.  Carly Gumby, VP of Revenue at Transfix, joins to talk about pricing automation, AI fatigue, and how brokers can win big this RFP season by using data-driven strategies that actually work. Plus: Global headlines on rising tariffs, Canada Post strikes, CH Robinson’s latest tech launch, and what it all means for carriers and shippers. How AI and automation can streamline operations without losing the human touch. Why relationships still drive success — even in an increasingly digital freight world. Watch on YouTube Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s a marvelous Monday on What The Truck?!? with your host Malcolm Harris, bringing you the latest on trends, talent, and technology shaking up the freight world. In today’s episode: Tim Crawford, CEO of Tenstreet, breaks down Q3 driver hiring and retention data — including why drivers are staying put, what’s next for recruiting, and how carriers can weather the storm in a tight market.  Carly Gumby, VP of Revenue at Transfix, joins to talk about pricing automation, AI fatigue, and how brokers can win big this RFP season by using data-driven strategies that actually work. Plus: Global headlines on rising tariffs, Canada Post strikes, CH Robinson’s latest tech launch, and what it all means for carriers and shippers. How AI and automation can streamline operations without losing the human touch. Why relationships still drive success — even in an increasingly digital freight world. Watch on YouTube 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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