On Episode 732 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about Hurricane Beryl making landfall in Houston. The storm has already knocked out power for over 2 million people. Could it trigger carriers’ revenge?

With a 75% increase in truck crash fatalities since 2009, is it time to rethink safety? Descartes’ Jerry Veres talks about successful safety culture transformation.

Riteload’s loadboard platform promises to connect shippers directly with carriers. We’ll find out from Matthew Kane how it is different from others like DAT and Truckstop. We’ll also find out the story behind a custom pair of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? sneakers.

Trying to enjoy the Fourth of July weekend but hampered by endless check calls? LoadPartner’s AI check call platform promises to end the headaches that come with locating your drivers. Garrett Allen breaks down how it works and also tells us about his six-hour motorcycle ride to do air squats in West Virginia.

Plus, man shoots drone; another ship gets Ever Givened; and more.

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