C O N T E N T S
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Volume 84, Number 12
 
 FEATURES
 
34  Powertrains 2007
THE NEW ENGINES
Much will change, but much will remain the same with the engines that meet 2007 emissions standards. But cost is only going one way - and that's up.
 
42  EMISSIONS
With diesel reaching three bucks a gallon, idling your trucks can cost plenty.
 
46 NIFTY FIFTY
HDT's editors reveal the best new products in the industry for 2005.
 
62  MAINTENANCE
Automatic chassis lubrication systems can save time and money, supporters say.
 NEWS & ISSUES
4 DIESEL PRICE WATCH
6 OPINION: DOUG CONDRA
Santa goes diesel.
8 OPINION: DEBORAH WHISTLER
He needs trucker buddies.
12 WASHINGTON REPORT
Industry challenges new HOST sleeper provision.
22 HOTLINE
Economic and manufacturer news and analysis.
 
 EQUIPMENT
70 IT SOLUTIONS
Trailer tracking's time has come.
76 TIRE TALK
Tire handling and storage.
79 AIR SUSPENSION
Meritor's trailer air suspension evolving in five stages.
84 COLUMN: JIM WINSOR
Trucking before and after FEMA

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