C O N T E N T S
April   2 0 0 3
Volume 82, Number 5

FEATURED STORIES:
Page  46  DEALING WITH DRIVERS Homeland security could put a dent in the already dwindling driver pool. In addition, the screening process could be burdensome and time-consuming.
Page  72  SPRING SHOWTIME Shows this spring highlighted dozens of innovative and new products for America's trucking fleets.
Page 102  EXHAUST SYSTEMS "Packaging" those new, large-volume catalytic converters, mufflers calls for some creative solutions.
Page 108  COOLING TRENDS Coolants aren't as sexy as motor oil, but with the new engines, they're just as important.

 NEWS & ISSUES
Page   4   DIESEL PRICE WATCH
Page   6   DOUG CONDRA Fuel pricing: No easy answers.
Page   8   DEB WHISTLER Monster.cool.
Page  10   WASHINGTON REPORT FMCSA plans implementation of new hours of service rules; House looks at highway funding; DOT publishes hazmat security rules.
Page  12  HOTLINE Supplier news.


 IT SOLUTIONS
Page  62  IT SOLUTIONS Mobilecom for small fleets.

 EQUIPMENT
Page  70  JIM WINSOR The 5-Minute Rule and MBWA.
Page 106  TIRES Retreads mean cost savings, plus they conserve oil.
Page 118  MIDRANGE TRUCKS Class 3-5 models are plentiful, the deals are great and the financing is cheap.

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