The Freightliner Run Smart Hour
Every Thursday morning at 1AM CST, you can learn about maintenance, safety, legislation and industry news on Freightliner’s Run Smart Hour on The Midnight Trucking Radio Network heard on AM stations and Sirius Satellite Channel 147. If that doesn't work out for your schedule, we’ve archived some of the past shows here for your convenience.
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Originally aired August 21, 2008
Eric and Gary talk to Steve Morelli from Freightliner and Dave Siler from Detroit Diesel about the upcoming implementation of the EPA 2010 mandate, specifically the widespread SCR/Urea infrastructure. Drivers then call in to discuss the future of the trucking industry, especially the upcoming innovations in the realms of emissions and fuel efficiency.
Posted in EPA 07 / Emissions
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(30.8 MB, 33 minutes)
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Originally aired August 14, 2008
Eric and Gary discuss different national news stories and reports that say the trucking industry is full of unfit drivers. Drivers then call in to talk about ways that they can improve the image of not only individual drivers, but also the trucking industry as a whole.
Posted in General Interest
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(28.1 MB, 30 minutes)
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Originally aired August 7, 2008
Vice President of Roadside Medical Clinic and Lab, Bob Perry, discusses the importance of professional drivers maintaining good health. Drivers then call in with questions about not only what they can do to overcome the problems of their sedentary lifestyle, but also ways they can adjust their eating and exercise habits in order to lose weight.
Posted in General Interest
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(30.2 MB, 33 minutes)
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Originally aired July 31, 2008
Tony Orr, National Sales Manager from DriverJobs.com and Eric talk about the economy, and how it affects the professional transportation industry. In specific they discuss how monitoring the amount of freight being moved is a good indication of where the national economy is going. Drivers also get to call in and say what they think about finding work and the economy, both nationally and locally.
Posted in Managing your Business
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(28.5 MB, 31 minutes)
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Originally aired July 24, 2008
Managing Director of the Retread and Repair Information Bureau, Harvey Brodsky, talks about the benefits of retreading and recapping tires for both professional and non-professional drivers. Drivers then get to call in and ask him their questions about safety, costs, and availabilities.
Posted in Managing your Business
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(28.2 MB, 31 minutes)
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Originally aired July 17, 2008
Director of Marketing for Detroit Diesel, Dave Siler, talks about their newest engine, the DD15, as well as EPA 2010 emission standards, and
SCR technology. Then drivers call in and ask him questions about the future of trucking and Detroit Diesel.
Posted in General Interest
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(28.4 MB, 31 minutes)
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Originally aired July 10, 2008
Part two of Eric and Gary's series on making your own meals on the road, instead of eating out at truck stops. Drivers call in and
discuss different things that they do to save money on food, and eat healthier so they can stay on the road longer.
Posted in General Interest
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(28.5 MB, 31 minutes)
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Originally aired July 3, 2008
Drivers call in to talk about what they think of a recent list, from Allstate Insurance, of the cities with the best and worst drivers in the US. The list will definitely surprise you.
Posted in General Interest
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(28.5 MB, 31 minutes)
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Originally aired June 26, 2008
As food costs go up, many truckers are cooking in their cab more, and eating out less. Learn tips and tricks from other drivers about how to lower your cost per mile, lose weight, and eat what you want, how you want, and when you want it.
Posted in General Interest
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(27.9 MB, 30 minutes)
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Originally aired June 12, 2008
Taking breaks and resting regularly can be the difference between life and death for truck drivers. Lack of sleep, irregular sleep schedules, stress, and weather elements are just a few things that can cause driver fatigue. Gary Volkman, VP of Safety and Compliance for Dart Transit Company, joins and discusses efforts towards reducing driver fatigue and improving general safety and health in the industry.
Posted in General Interest
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(30.4 MB, 30 minutes)
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