WHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP828 AI for tariffs; world’s first autonomous road-to-rail solution; Mack layoffs episode artwork

EPISODE · Apr 18, 2025 · 45 MIN

WHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP828 AI for tariffs; world’s first autonomous road-to-rail solution; Mack layoffs

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On episode 828 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is celebrating Good Friday by talking with Gaia Dynamics co-founder and CEO Emil Stefanutti to talk about a tool that couldn’t have come at a better time.  With tariff turmoil causing shippers and customs brokers to scramble, Gaia has launched an AI solution for tariffs and product classifications. We’ll find out how it works and how it can save you money in a high-tariff environment. Glid is building the industry’s first autonomous road-to-rail solution. We’ll meet founder and CEO Kevin Damoa to find out how they’re getting autonomy on track. Plus, DOT Secretary says “Astro-Not”; 160 truck carrier shutdown; Mack layoffs; US Switch 2 preorder date announced; and more. :50 Shipping down to Chattanooga 4:08 160 truck carrier shutdown 6:36 Mack layoffs 9:09 DOT Sec says “Astro-not” 11:39 Autonomous road-to-rail | Kevin Damoa  22:05 Ridin’ dirty 23:40 AI for tariffs | Emil Stefanutti 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

On episode 828 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is celebrating Good Friday by talking with Gaia Dynamics co-founder and CEO Emil Stefanutti to talk about a tool that couldn’t have come at a better time.  With tariff turmoil causing shippers and customs brokers to scramble, Gaia has launched an AI solution for tariffs and product classifications. We’ll find out how it works and how it can save you money in a high-tariff environment. Glid is building the industry’s first autonomous road-to-rail solution. We’ll meet founder and CEO Kevin Damoa to find out how they’re getting autonomy on track. Plus, DOT Secretary says “Astro-Not”; 160 truck carrier shutdown; Mack layoffs; US Switch 2 preorder date announced; and more. :50 Shipping down to Chattanooga 4:08 160 truck carrier shutdown 6:36 Mack layoffs 9:09 DOT Sec says “Astro-not” 11:39 Autonomous road-to-rail | Kevin Damoa  22:05 Ridin’ dirty 23:40 AI for tariffs | Emil Stefanutti 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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