On Episode 691 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is joined in studio by Redwood’s vice president of sourcing and author Gubio Henrique. They’re talking about his new book “Insights To Nearshoring.” We’ll find out the good, the bad, the winners, the losers and what’s happening now in this emerging space. 

CtrlChain CEO and founder Giovanni Gubbels talks about turning assumptions into data-driven decisions. 

Northland Trucking Risk Control’s Anthony Slamar is passionate about driver training and improvement. He talks about how to turn truck accidents into teachable moments. 

Plus, another freight heist in California; United Boeing loses wheel during takeoff; how American Truck Simulator is recruiting real drivers; Chattanooga Airport’s $28 million expansion; is daylight saving time killing us; and more.

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