On episode 702 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to Operation Livesaver’s Jennifer DeAngelis about eclipse readiness, being track-aware and freight disruptions.

Dredging Contractors of America’s William Doyle talks about the recovery and rebuilding surrounding the Key Bridge in Baltimore. How long will it take, what needs to be done and what role does dredging play in rebuilding this key connector in Charm City.

Calvin University professor Philip Johnson and students stop by to show off its supply chain program. We’ll learn all about what is offered at the university and how students are getting hands-on experience with major shippers while there.

Kinaxis’ Polly Mitchell-Guthrie lays out supply chain impacts from the Key Bridge collapse and highlights disruptions in auto and retail.

Plus; Earthquake hits the northeast; dogs in business class; commuting to work in the Arctic; changing a flat in the middle of the road. 

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