C O N T E N T S
August 2 0 0 1
Volume 80, Number 8
COVER STORY:
Page 36
Pollution Solutions:
NEWS & ISSUES
Page 4
DIESEL PRICE WATCH
Page 6
DOUG CONDRA
Drugs: A chance to clean up..
Page 10
EDITORIAL: ANDREW RYDER
Distribution economics.
Page 12
HOTLINE
Supplier news.
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WASHINGTON REPORT: OLIVER PATTON
Fatigue program; battle at the border; drug test results eyed; ergonomics debate; Clapp nominated to FMCSA; fuel surcharge legislation; Burlington files Chapter 11.
SAFETY & OPERATIONS
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COPING WITH CRISIS
Lessons learned in an economic downturn.
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THE SOAPBOX: DEBORAH WHISTLER
Mexican truck safety.
Page 49
LETTERS
Page 50
ON SAFETY: CONNIE GARCIN
Dispatcher wars.
IT SOLUTIONS
Page 52
KEEPING TRACK
Trailer tracking developments.
Page 56
LOAD MATCHING
How three fleets make it work.
Page 62
READY FOR VMRS?
Technology finally takes off.
EQUIPMENT
Page 66
WINSOR ON EQUIPMENT
Rating brake lining friction.
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SMART SPEC'ING
Cranking systems.
Page 69
FLEET NOTES
Page 74
SHOP TALK
Air suspensions; fifth wheels.
Page 78
PRODUCTS & SERVICES
Latest new equipment developments.
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