C O N T E N T S February   2 0 0 5 Volume 84, Number 2       30  PUBLIC IMAGE Improving the image of trucking is no easy task. Much of the work has been taken on by the industry itself. And it's working.   40 MERGERS When it comes to carriers, is it time to sell, or time to buy? Many fleets will be doing both as the year progresses.   42 DEALING WITH DRIVERS When it comes to health insurance, wellness programs can reduce claims, and maybe costs. But it's a hard thing to measure.   52 DRIVING IN THE MIDRANGE Freightliner's Business Class M2V has gone vocational, making it a tough, agile vehicle, whether rigged for snowplowing or just hauling stuff to job sites.  NEWS & ISSUES 4 DIESEL PRICE WATCH 6 EDITORIAL: DEB WHISTLER Hours changes improve safety. Should we have to fix what ain't broke? 10 HOTLINE Economic and manufacturer news and analysis. 22 WASHINGTON REPORT FMCSA wants information on hours of service.    EQUIPMENT 56 EMISSIONS AUTHORITY Trucks with electric- and hydraulic-boosted powertrains are close to entering service. 62 TIRE TALK Tires designed for city driving are worth the extra cost. 64 DRIVING IMPRESSIONS Understanding the AutoShift. 66 IT SOLUTIONS 3G wireless means speed - and savings. 81 PRODUCTS 82 EDITORIAL: JIM WINSOR ABS and air-brake systems. A bad mix. To read more, subscribe to HDT.

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