WHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP664 Does trucking need a Barbie; Supply Chain Bingo; freight theft trends
On today\u2019s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to TransForce\u2019s Kelly McGurk about its mission to get Mattel to make a trucking Barbie. One crucial profession Barbie has yet to explore is truck driving. Recognizing women\u2019s significant role in the trucking industry, where they currently make up 14% of the workforce, TransForce aims to highlight women\u2019s contributions to the industry and inspire young girls to consider careers in transportation.\n\nFather and son team Max and Zach Schuchart show off their latest freight game, Supply Chain Bingo. Max is 12 years old and Zach works for Optimal Dynamics. They\u2019ve teamed up to teach your kids trucking while killing time on road trips.\xa0\n\nTravelers\u2019 Scott Cornell breaks down the latest trends in cargo theft.\n\nReliance Partners\u2019 Thom Albrecht looks ahead to 2024 and shares when he thinks capacity and volumes hit equilibrium. Also, what do inventory levels and the housing market say about the health of supply chains?\n\nJ. J. Keller\u2019s Kathy Close has the latest report on DOT drug testing trends.\xa0\n\nPlus, a missing trucker\u2019s family needs your help; dangerous bridges; side impact testing; and the Grinch gets strap worked.\xa0\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