C O N T E N T S August   2 0 0 5 Volume 84, Number 8    FEATURES   34  IN SEARCH OF THE REAL McCOY The FBI calls it "the crime of the century," but you'll rarely see it on the evening news. It's not terrorist attacks, or kidnappings, or even identity theft, IT'S COUNTERFEITING.   48  WHAT RECRUITERS NEED TO KNOW A driver's first phone call leaves a big impression. How do you handle it?   108  DRIVER TAX SERVICES Drivers should be driving, not shuffling paperwork.   114 PRIVATE FLEET REPORT Here's a safety crusader with high standards.   64 VOLVO'S VT 880 This big horse with its D16 engine has a lot of pull - especially uphill.   72  FREIGHTLINER CONDOR This low COE is a rare bird among work trucks.   78  MACK VISION The big change is the switch from Mack frames to the Advantage chassis.   86  GM's ALLISON 1000 New six-speed tranny and upgraded Duramax V-8 to appear this fall and early next year.  NEWS & ISSUES 4 DIESEL PRICE WATCH 6 OPINION: DOUG CONDRA Bogus parts. What's all the fuss about? 10 OPINION: DEBORAH WHISTLER Se habla Espanol? Maybe you should learn. 12 HOTLINE Economic and manufacturer news and analysis. 26 WASHINGTON REPORT FMCSA is looking to improve medical certification of truck drivers.    EQUIPMENT 54 MAINTENANCE Seven secrets to better lighting and electrical maintenance. 88 CARGO VAN ROUND-UP International buys Workhorse, Sprinter grows and gas remains popular with vans. 96 IT SOLUTIONS Web Site 101: A web presence is far more important than a phone book listing. 104 TIRE TALK Today's retreads are just as good as new tires. 122 COLUMN: JIM WINSOR Your truck dealer, friend or foe? To read more, subscribe to HDT.

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