C O N T E N T S
April   2 0 0 4
Volume 83, Number 4
 
 
36 HOURS CHANGES: THE IMPACT
It wasn't exactly the smoothest of transitions, what with the questions, confusion, bad info and war stories.
 
76 SPEC'ING BRAKES
NHTSA-proposed rule means extra front-axle braking. Will it be air discs or bigger drum brakes?
 
82 TRUCK MODEL ROUNDUP:
CLASSES 3, 4 AND 5
New conventionals and LCFs are bigger and more powerful.
 NEWS & ISSUES
4 DIESEL PRICE WATCH
6 OPINION: DOUG CONDRA
Let's put the blame where it belongs.
8 NEWS
TCA names new president, board; Swift cutting injury claims with physical abilities test; DOT Inspector General finds SafeStat needs repairs.
14 HOTLINE
Supplier news.
 
 EQUIPMENT
96 EMISSIONS AUTHORITY
Turns out EGR is the engine technology of choice for all but one builder.
100 MAINTENANCE FOR PROFIT
These days, linehaul axles can run a million miles - with your help.
106 SPEC SHEET
Electrical connectors, fuel tanks and caps, lighting components.
110 TIRE TALK
Protecting your stored investment.
112 PRODUCTS & SERVICES
New International CF is comfy.
120 EDITORIAL: JIM WINSOR
Some idle thoughts about engine idling.

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