Heavy Duty Trucking - February 1997

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C O N T E N T S

The Business Magazine of Trucking

F E B R U A R Y 1 9 9 7

CARRIER NOTES COLUMNS COMMUNICATIONS DIESEL PRICE WATCH EDITORIAL EQUIPMENT FEATURES HOTLINE INDUSTRY MIDRANGE NEW PRODUCTS PENALTIES PIPELINE REGULATION LOGBOOK SHOP TALK SMART SPEC'ING SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTS SUPPLIER NOTES TECHNOLOGY TRAINING & SERVICES

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CARRIER NOTES
Page 84 Carrier Notes

COLUMNS
Page 10   Ryder On Fatigue: No Big News
Page 14   Eisenhart On Regulations: EPA Ups Clean Air Ante
Page 22   Winsor On Equipment: Caution: New Connector Wire Is 'Hot'
Page 39   Stadden On Electronics: Why Truckers Don’t Flinch At Computers

DIESEL PRICE WATCH
Page 85 Diesel Price Watch

EDITORIAL
Page 8 Doug Condra: No-Zone Trailers: They Work

EQUIPMENT
Page 78   Navistar Demo Engine Meets Future Regulations With Today's Fuels
Page 78   ProSteel Wheel Line Expanded
Page 78   Bel-Tronics Expands Radar Detector Line
Page 80   New Tires From Bridgestone/Firestone
Page 80   Oil Filter Retrofits
Page 81   National Warranty Program Offered By Ambest
Page 81   Check Fontaine Fifth Wheels For Spring
Page 82   Cat Offers Deal On Horsepower Uprates
Page 82   Rockwell ABS Standard At Dorsey
Page 82   Wrong Delco
Page 82   Smart Reefers For Trucks
Page 82   Eaton Expands Availability Of Tire Pressure Control
Page 82   Horton Changes Program Name

FEATURES
Page 40   Hunt Raise Sparks Hikes
Page 45   Optimized Fueling Series: Get A Grip On Costs
Page 47   • Locking In A Price—Choose The Right Contract
Page 50   • Where To Start
Page 54   Optimized Fueling Series: Brutal Lessons
Page 55   • ATA Pushes For Fuel Surcharges
Page 64   Pollution Solutions: When Diesel Spills
Page 70   • Drivers Guide To Fuel Spills

HOTLINE
Page 26 H O T L I N E

INDUSTRY
Page 21 1996 Goodyear Highway Hero Finalists Chosen
Page 21 Local Cops Conducting Roadside Inspections

NEW PRODUCTS
Page 94   Computer Cart
Page 94   By-Pass Filters
Page 94   De-Icer
Page 94   Lubricant
Page 94   Oil Seal Remover
Page 94   Sheet Trailer
Page 94   Coiled Cables
Page 94   Trailer Connection
Page 94   Fuel Conditioner
Page 94   Toolbox
Page 94   Axle Aligner

PENALTIES
Page 83 Penalties

REGULATION LOGBOOK
Page 18   Advisory Committe To Check Financial Rules
Page 18   OSHA Federal Ergonomics Rules
Page 18   Electronic Compliance System Tested
Page 18   California Adopts Workplace Ergonomics Rules
Page 18   SSRS: Fleets Can Copy Receipts
Page 18   Oregon Weight-Distance Tax

SHOP TALK
Page 56   TMC Shows Respect for Class 3-7
Page 56   Troubleshooting Hard Steering, Wheel Kick And Other Power Steering System Maladies
Page 58   Battery's Totally Run Down? 'Fool' The Charger

SMART SPEC'ING
Page 60 Spinning Wheels

SUPPLIER NOTES
Page 41 Supplier Notes

TRAINING & SERVICES
Page 96 Training & Services

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