C O N T E N T S November   2 0 0 4 Volume 83, Number 11       56 SPEC'ING FOR DRIVERS Large cars, big engines, safety devices and chrome can help attract and keep drivers.   62 CLASS 8 SPECS Here's a roundup of the latest offering in the OEM data books.   124 MAINTENANCE FOR PROFIT Hoses and belts are catching the heat.   37 SECURITY AND THE DRIVER Special pullout section details how truckers can prepare for potential terrorist attack.   134 DRIVING IN THE MIDRANGE What is and what isn't an imported truck isn't so clear these days.   85 TRUCKING EVENTS CALENDAR Pullout calendar lists industry events for '05  NEWS & ISSUES 4 DIESEL PRICE WATCH 6 OPINION: DOUG CONDRA Drivers: Pay'em or lose'em. 8 EDITORIAL: DEB WHISTLER Too much risk, little reward. 18 HOTLINE Supplier news. 28 WASHINGTON REPORT FMCSA proposes 'supporting documents' rule for HOS compliance; Congress extends highway program until next May. 176 LETTERS    EQUIPMENT 118 SPEC SHEET Paint, seats, belts, hoses, coolant filters, batteries. 122 TIRE TALK The case for commercial retreads. 138 EMISSIONS AUTHORITY Volvo's '07 emissions plan - are SCRs in the future? 142 IT SOLUTIONS Trucking has taken to the Internet big time. 154 DRIVE TEST Caterpillar's new 625-hp C15; the '05 Ford SuperDuties; Hendrickson show 'n' tell. 178 EDITORIAL: JIM WINSOR Double your oil drain intervals - do we have your attention? To read more, subscribe to HDT.

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