On episode 680 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by CKE Restaurants’ John Brewer, who talks about the logistics behind Carl’s Jr.’s free burger day Super Bowl promotion.

Mutha Trucker News’ Alex Mai has built his own empire on social media. We’ll find out how he did it. Plus, does he think autonomous trucks are coming for your job?

Echo Global Logistics’ Mike Mobley talks about order optimization and how it reduces shipping costs.

Northland Trucking Risk Control’s Anthony Slamar shares how insurance views advanced driver assistance systems.

Plus, CSX vs semi; avocadoes win the Super Bowl; imports can’t cross Mexican border and more.

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