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.
