C O N T E N T S
November   2 0 0 2
Volume 81, Number 11

COVER STORY:
Page 44  TIRES & WHEELS: INOOVATIONS ON A ROLL The technology's here for smart tires, but will fleets pay the price? Plus, Michelin's new eTire debuts. Meanwhile, killer corrosion is ravaging wheels.
Page 60  SPECS FOR DRIVERS — FROM HOOD TO SEAT Nice equipment keeps drivers happy. And you want them to be content, because they help you survive in tough times.
Page 82  ROAD TESTING A PETE 379 WITH CUMMINS ISX-EGR Implications of EPA's emissions ruling prompted test drive that fittingly coincided with the Oct. 1 deadline.

 NEWS & ISSUES
Page   4   DIESEL PRICE WATCH
Page   6   DOUG CONDRA Blocking & tackling: A resurrection.
Page  10   DEB WHISTLER Trucking's deep pockets.
Page  12   NEWS Future of long-haul LTL hinges on labor negotiations; CF closure helps Roadway; Morgan group shuts down.
Page  24  HOTLINE Supplier news.

 IT SOLUTIONS
Page  68  DIGITAL DECISIONS Analog wins a stay of execution.
Page  72  COLLISION WARNING SYSTEMS An extra set of eyes for drivers.
Page  78  TRACKING AND GPS UPDATE Do you know where your trucks are?

 EQUIPMENT
Page  58  SHOP TALK Warming up to a frozen air system.
Page  88  PRODUCTS & SERVICES The latest offerings.



To read more, subscribe to HDT.