C O N T E N T S
November 2 0 0 5
Volume 84, Number 11
FEATURES
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TRUCKING THROUGH DISASTER
Truck drivers were the victims, then they were the first line of rescue and relief in the wake of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
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TRUCKING EVENTS CALENDAR
Pullout calendar lists industry events for '06.
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TRUCK MODEL ROUNDUP:
CLASS 6-7 ROUNDUP
The latest models.
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PRIVATE FLEET REPORT
Boise Cascade Trucking overcomes a number of challenges in its 45-year history.
NEWS & ISSUES
4
DIESEL PRICE WATCH
6
OPINION: DOUG CONDRA
NHTSA backup rule would restrict technology.
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OPINION: STEVE STURGESS
Coming soon to a truck near you.
10
HOTLINE
Economic and manufacturer news and analysis.
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WASHINGTON REPORT
ATA challenges HOS schedule while safety advocates challenge its content.
EQUIPMENT
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MAINTENANCE FOR PROFIT
Technicians need good computers to perform well.
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EQUIPMENT FOCUS
When it comes to air suspensions, as weight goes down, popularity goes up.
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EMISSIONS AUTHORITY
As fuel prices rise, biodiesel starts to look good.
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TIRE TALK
Train your drivers to check tires and the spare when performing their pre-trip inspection.
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COLUMN: JIM WINSOR
Post '02 engines cost more to run.
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