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EPISODE · Aug 13, 2025 · 45 MIN

Trucking Jobs, Economic Shifts, and the Future of Freight

from WHAT THE TRUCK?!? · host FreightWaves

Host Thomas Wasson dives into a packed episode featuring Steve Gold, CEO of Truckers Network Association, on the evolving driver job market, training quality, and where the best opportunities are for new and experienced CDL holders. FreightWaves economist Michael Rudolph breaks down fresh CPI data, the Fed’s next moves, consumer spending trends, and what it all means for freight demand. Plus, headlines on California’s clean truck lawsuit, DEF rules, autonomous trucking developments, and the upcoming Future of Freight Festival. Watch on YouTube Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts #WHATTHETRUCK #FreightNews #supplychain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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