WHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP783 48% of brokers say cargo theft the big industry issue in 2024

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On Episode 783 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is coming to you live from FreightWaves’ Domestic Supply Chain Summit. We’re getting into cargo theft being the industry’s biggest issue; the state of nearshoring; and AI for fleet operations.

Forty-eight percent of brokers say cargo theft is the big industry issue in 2024. Highway’s Michael Caney breaks down the many issues with theft and fraud that the industry faced in 2024. We’ll also look ahead at how much the problem could grow in 2025.

Last month Class8 received a $22 million Series A to empower carriers and drivers with OEM-integrated AI solutions. We’ll find out what that means from CEO Chris Atkinson.

Nearshoring is hot but will it stay that way with the threat of tariffs? Descartes’ Dan Cicerchi talks about the movement, what industries are shifting and if cargo theft is a major issue in Mexico.

Plus, is Die Hard a Christmas move; chaos in Harrisburg; innovative dads; man drives car through dealership; and more.

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