On episode 786 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Flexport founder and CEO Ryan Petersen. They’re recapping the year that was and looking ahead at trade under Trump in 2025. With the potential for an ILA port strike on January 15th that would shut down ports from Maine to Texas, the new year starts out hot right out of the gate. 

Petersen discusses port strike potential and what the fallout would be; how tariffs could impact shipping and consumers; conflict in the Red Sea; rebuilding the Convoy platform and more. 

Hippix Logistix Andrei Hippix drops off an ornament for the tree and talks about a recent cargo theft he experienced.
DAT buys Trucker Tools; FreightWaves' Craig Fuller warns about DAT's data sharing agreement; and more.

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WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

Dooner, FreightWaves

Port strike potential and trade under Trump with Flexport’s Ryan Petersen

DEC 18, 202445 MIN
WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

Port strike potential and trade under Trump with Flexport’s Ryan Petersen

DEC 18, 202445 MIN

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On episode 786 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Flexport founder and CEO Ryan Petersen. They’re recapping the year that was and looking ahead at trade under Trump in 2025. With the potential for an ILA port strike on January 15th that would shut down ports from Maine to Texas, the new year starts out hot right out of the gate. 


Petersen discusses port strike potential and what the fallout would be; how tariffs could impact shipping and consumers; conflict in the Red Sea; rebuilding the Convoy platform and more. 


Hippix Logistix Andrei Hippix drops off an ornament for the tree and talks about a recent cargo theft he experienced.

DAT buys Trucker Tools; FreightWaves' Craig Fuller warns about DAT's data sharing agreement; and more.


Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Channel 146.


Watch on YouTube

Check out the WTT merch store

Visit our sponsor

Subscribe to the WTT newsletter

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