C O N T E N T S February   2 0 0 4 Volume 83, Number 2     32 HOW TO KEEP IT CLEAN We told you about trucking's dirty little secret - contaminated fuel that is destroying our engines. Now we tell you how to cope with this costly problem.   52 ON-BOARD SPEED MANAGER A sophisticated electronic feature from Cummins can transform an inefficient driver itno a fuel-saving mney-maker for your fleet.   60 'AUTOMATIC' SAVINGS Spec'ing automatics can mean cost savings on fuel, driver recruiting, training and retention.   64 ROLLING RESISTANCE Purchasing tires with reduced rolling resistance is an easy way to save cash on fuel.   66 SMART FUEL BUYING, USE Information technology is the best tool to find the best fuel price and get the most out of that fuel.  NEWS & ISSUES 4 DIESEL PRICE WATCH 6 OPINION: DOUG CONDRA Detention time: Collect for it, or pay for it. 8 EDITORIAL: DEB WHISTLER Stay fuel wise to survive. 12 WASHINGTON REPORT Safety coalition asks court to reject hours of service rules. 20 HOTLINE Economic forecast, supplier news.    TECHNOLOGY 66 IT SOLUTIONS Many fleets use software to find the best prices for fuel along the road.    EQUIPMENT 64 TIRE TALK Look for the fuel-savers. 72 SPEC SHEET Drive axles, drive shafts, U-joints, retarders. 74 TRUCK MODEL ROUNDUP Cargo Vans. 158 COLUMN: JIM WINSOR How to cost-effectively calculate tire costs. To read more, subscribe to HDT.

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