WHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP596 Leading through a freight recession

Published: June 26, 2023, 5:44 p.m.

On today\u2019s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by J.B. Hunt President Shelley Simpson to talk about leading through a freight recession; the mission to create the most efficient trucking company in North America; learnings from million mile drivers; and the keys to culture.\n\nTravelers\u2019 Craig Leinauer breaks open the topic of carrier-to-carrier double brokering. We\u2019ll find out how to protect yourself from this growing practice.\n\nJ. J. Keller & Associates\u2019 Joshua Lovan gives us a crash course in DOT audits. We\u2019ll learn why they are increasing and what you can do about it.\xa0\xa0\n\nReliance Partners\u2019 Brian Runnels talks about the increase in trucking fatalities over the last couple of years. Is it more of an operational issue than a \u201csafety\u201d issue?\n\nPlus, channel checks on Yellow are not good; should you tip your lumper; getting fit in the truck; cruise ship chaos; and the infamous $100 pizza.\n\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