C O N T E N T S
March   2 0 0 4
Volume 83, Number 3
 
 
48 CRASH: IT'S YOUR
WORST NIGHTMARE
When the accident occurs, how you handle it could determine whether or not you stay in business. You need a plan.
 
34 FLEET FINANCIALS
Finally - revenues and profits dominate the trucking picture.
 
96 SPEC'ING TRANSMISSIONS
About 90% of today's heavy duty trucks come with manual trannies. But automated models are gaining ground.
 
100  ROAD TEST
Driving the new Caterpiller ACERT engine's a dream. But you're definitely going to need a familiarization course.
 
109 UTILITY TRUCKS
Hybrid units will be tested later this year.
 NEWS & ISSUES
4 DIESEL PRICE WATCH
6 OPINION: DOUG CONDRA
SafeStat: Seriously flawed.
10 EDITORIAL: DEB WHISTLER
Good stuff.
12 WASHINGTON REPORT
EPA's SmartWay Partnership.
20 HOTLINE
Supplier news.
134 LETTERS
Many fleets use software to find the best prices for fuel along the road.
 
 EQUIPMENT
68 EMISSIONS AUTHORITY
SuperDrive system boosts economy by 20%.
76 MAINTENANCE FOR PROFIT
Oil manufacturers face chemistry challenge.
86 EDITORIAL: JIM WINSOR
Braking comparisons from 75 mph.
94 TIRE TALK
Hands-off tire inflation.
116 PRODUCTS & SERVICES
International debuts low cab forward.
 
 TECHNOLOGY
88 IT SOLUTIONS
New routing tool calculations toll expenses.

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