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 December 4, 2008
Ben Smith, the Manager of Product Strategy for On-Highway Products at Freightliner, comes on the show to talk about the ins and outs of the Freightliner Cascadia. Then drivers call in to ask questions about everything on the truck, from it's powerful DD15 engine, to any changes coming in the near future.
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(28.7 MB, 31 minutes)
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Originally aired August 28, 2008
No one can get to every trucking event that happens around the country, so Eric and Gary bring you different vendors from the 2008 Great American Trucking Show. From driver safety, to cutting your gas costs by lowering your idle time, people are brought in from different professions to try and save you money, get you on the road and keep you safe.
Posted in Truck Purchasing / Products, Managing your Business, General Interest
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(28.4 MB, 31 minutes)
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Originally aired April 14, 2008
If you could tweak your truck to make it more efficient or comfortable, what would you do? Callers share their own wish lists, and the guys discuss how close technology is to getting us there.
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(34.5 MB, 30 minutes)
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Originally aired March 20, 2008
Tires are the second largest trucking cost, and the easiest way to cut that cost in half is by using retread tires. Harvey Brodsky from the Tire Retread and Repair Information Bureau explains why retreads are a no-brainer and shares tips about how to get the most for your money.
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(35.9 MB, 31 minutes)
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Originally aired February 28, 2008
Trucking technology is getting more advanced every day. Eric and Gary want to know: If you could design the truck of the future, what would it look like? Callers share their ideas for the ideal truck, and the guys discuss how close the industry is to creating it.
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(35.4 MB, 31 minutes)
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Originally aired January 3, 2008
Been thinking about leasing? Wondering about the risks and benefits? The guys talk to Phil Hoffman of Lease Assurance and take questions from callers about the ins and outs and ups and downs, so you can make a well-informed decision.
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(35.9 MB, 31 minutes)
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Originally aired September 20, 2007
Sitting still in traffic congestion means you're losing money and burning service hours. The guys take calls about the best and worst traffic cities in the U.S., and the types of amazing tools you can use to avoid the tie ups.
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(35.7 MB, 31 minutes)
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Originally aired September 13, 2007
Eric talks to Freightliner Product Manager Christoph Hofmann, who made a one-week run in a Cascadia, showing the new truck to drivers and fleets. Verdict: Impressive.
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(35.8 MB, 31 minutes)
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Originally aired September 6, 2007
This is what running smart is all about - riding comfortably in the most aerodynamic truck around. The guys take the Cascadia for a test spin and talk about the perks.
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(37 MB, 32 minutes)
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Originally aired August 22, 2007
You can save some green of your own with new fuel-saving gadgets like single-wide tires and idle-control devices. Mitch Greenberg of E.P.A. SmartWay talks about them and the Great American Trucking Show in Dallas.
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(35.6 MB, 31 minutes)
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