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Ask the questions nobody else will answer.
Brokers who won’t call back. Shops that keep throwing parts at the problem. Meals from a truck stop. Here are questions drivers and owners called in with recently, and the answers they got on the air.
Run your truck like a business
Rates, brokers, fuel, and downtime: the numbers that decide whether your truck pays you or you pay for your truck.
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“A broker won’t book me because my inspections dropped off SAFER. What now?”
Build real relationships with a few trusted brokers, or go after direct freight, and learn why the scales no longer inspect trucks on request.
Answered on Industry Insights
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“Should I walk into a local broker’s office? What do I even ask?”
Yes. Ask what makes a good carrier from their side of the desk, and offer to haul the load that gives them the most trouble.
Answered on ROTC Radio
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“Will swapping 3.70 rears for 2.64s actually save me fuel?”
Only if you really run in the overdrive gears when you’re light. Otherwise, expect two or three percent, and the hosts show you the math.
Answered on Trucking Technology
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“My Jake brake shakes and cuts out, and new parts didn’t fix it. What’s wrong?”
It sounds electrical. Check the clutch switch, the wiring, and the ECM before you buy another part.
Answered on The Power Hour
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“My truck follows every seam in the road. Is it the alignment?”
Probably. It may be toed out by as little as 1/32 of an inch, and you can measure it yourself with duct tape, a pen, and a tape measure.
Answered on Rolling Toe
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“Is the freight market about to come roaring back?”
Don’t bet your business on it. Build one that makes money at today’s rates.
Answered on Industry Insights
Stay healthy on the road
Eating well is hard when you live in a truck. These shows make it doable.
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“How do I eat clean on the road without cooking every day?”
Prepare and can meat and vegetables at home. In the truck, a battery-powered cooler and an air fryer can turn a frozen patty into dinner in twelve minutes.
Answered on Destination Health
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“Is this new high-protein cereal any good?”
Read the label first. It’s built on added proteins, fiber, and “natural flavors.” Kevin’s advice: eat eggs.
Answered on Coffee with Kevin
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“Can I really get enough sunlight during a Midwest winter?”
Bundle up and go outside anyway. Ten minutes is better than none.
Answered on Destination Health
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“Does celery juice really detox your body?”
Kevin wasn’t convinced: there are no human trials and no known mechanism. He wants evidence, just like you.
Answered on Destination Health
Health discussions on Audioroad are for education, not medical advice. Kevin Rutherford is not a physician. Talk with your own doctor before changing any medication or treatment.
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A standout episode from every show, start to finish.
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May 11, 2026 · 1 hr 16 min
Building Trust and Technology in Trucking: Truckstop.com's Growth Strategy
- Employee Pay
- Trucking Industry
- Starting Trucking Company
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May 19, 2026 · 2 hr 20 min
Maximizing Fuel Efficiency: Drop-In Systems, Cost Savings, and Industry Compliance
- Fuel Systems Discussion
- Fuel Prices Impact
- Supreme Court Ruling
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Jun 2, 2026 · 1 hr 6 min
Small Carriers Rising: Safety, Partnerships, and Survival in a Consolidating Industry
- Upcoming Event
- Trucking Industry Challenges
- Straits of Hormuz Issue
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May 20, 2026 · 3 hr 39 min
Free Health Tools: Grounding, Sun Exposure, and Breaking Free from Chemical Products
- FMCSA Program
- Diet Importance
- Sun Exposure
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Jun 4, 2026 · 2 hr 28 min
Honest Earnings, Intellectual Integrity, and Evidence-Based Thinking in Trucking
- Trucking Pay Raise
- Weekly Income Goals
- Alternative Health Theories
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Jun 25, 2026 · 51 min
From 60K to 240K Miles: The Fleet Maintenance Secrets That Transform Tire Longevity
- Tire Wear Discussion
- Trailer Tire Solution
- Michelin Tire Experience
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Sep 17, 2026 · 39 min
Weather Woes and Trucking Economics: Speed, Fuel, and Smart Business
- Brokerage and Margins
- Fuel Efficiency
- Fuel Efficiency
Health discussions on Audioroad are for education, not medical advice. Kevin Rutherford is not a physician. Talk with your own doctor before changing any medication or treatment.
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Honest Earnings, Intellectual Integrity, and Evidence-Based Thinking in Trucking
Jun 4, 2026 · 2 hr 28 min
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Is the health advice medical advice?
Health discussions on Audioroad are for education, not medical advice. Kevin Rutherford is not a physician. Talk with your own doctor before changing any medication or treatment.
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Who’s behind Audioroad?
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