Convoy cancels all loads; why freight companies fail; and unpopular opinions - WTT

On demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Craig Fuller; Brittain Ladd; Lee Brittain; Thomas Wasson; Justin Martin

What happened

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Why it matters

On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by FreightWaves Craig Fuller to discuss breaking news about Convoy Inc. potentially shutting down.

Shatranj Capital Partners’ Brittain Ladd stops by to break down supply chain strategy. Who is making the right moves; what went down at Flexport; where is the money going; what M&A needs to happen now; and what companies are about to become zombies if they don’t change?

FreightWaves’ Justin Martin and Thomas Wasson talk about freight’s most unpopular opinions; a trucker organization in need of help; and the worst ways to die at work.

This news brief is based on reporting published by FreightWaves on 2023-10-18. The original report is linked below.