C O N T E N T S
September   2 0 0 3
Volume 82, Number 9

FEATURED STORIES:
Page  82  MAINTENANCE FOR PROFIT: A fleet's guide to associations, manuals, manufacturers & Dealers, the Internet, technician training, breakdown services and magazines that keep trucks rolling.
Page  46  FLEETS WITHIN FLEETS Hauling for the big boys may be the best way for owner-operators and small fleets to thrive - or even stay in business.
Page  56  CLASS 8 SPECS The push by truck builders for alliances with component suppliers continued over he past year, resulting in fewer options available to buyers who prefer to spec their trucks.

 NEWS & ISSUES
Page   4   DIESEL PRICE WATCH
Page   6  DOUG CONDRA Sharp teeth in the HOS enforcement.
Page   8  DEB WHISTLER Marketing for victims.
Page  10  FLEET FINANCIALS Revenues are up, and so are profits
Page  20  HOTLINE Supplier news.
Page  40  WASHINGTON REPORT International freight restrictions; Jackson steps down from DOT; FMCSA leaves Out-of-Services criteria with CVSA.

 TECHNOLOGY
Page  74  IT SOLUTIONS Remote truck engine diagnosis can remove the fallibility of human error.

 EQUIPMENT
Page  66  SPECS IN THE NEW ENVIRONMENT Top of the line seats.
Page  78  TIRE TALK Storage and disposal
Page  80  JIM WINSOR Mack's RD: a legend retires.
Page  96  PRODUCT & SERVICES

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