WHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP533 Trucking markets, robot trucks and K-9 heroes

Published: Jan. 20, 2023, 7 p.m.

On today\u2019s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is catching up with Kodiak Robotics\u2019 brand new COO fresh from USA Truck, James Reed. We\u2019ll find out where he thinks autonomy is headed and why he\u2019s along for the ride.\nThree weeks into \u201823 and we\u2019re starting to get a better picture of how long the freight slump will last. We\u2019ll dive deep into the macro conditions driving freight with Reliance Partners CFO/CRO Thom Albrecht.\nFreightWaves\u2019 Donny Gilbert fires up the SONAR supercomputer and crunches rates, rejections and volumes in the dry van and reefer markets.\xa0\nDo you got that dog in you? Project K-9 Hero does. It protects those who protect us by giving retired police and military dogs life after service. CEO and founder Jason Johnson, as well as furry companions, join the show to talk about the upcoming fundraiser Performers for Paws.\xa0\nPlus, why truckers like to truck; a Tesla Semi breaks down again; getting out of a rut; and more.\nVisit our sponsor\nWatch on YouTube\nSubscribe to the WTT newsletter\nApple Podcasts\nSpotify\nMore FreightWaves Podcasts\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices