CONTENTS
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Volume 86, Number 5
TRAILER SPECIAL
84
BOX ON WHEELS NO MORE
Manufacturers have come up with new developments that make trailers longer lasting and more economical.
90
MAINTENANCE
Fleets are taking a closer look at trailer life cycles.
100
REEFERS
Hybrid reefer offers big savings.
34
SPRING SHOWTIME HERE'S WHAT'S NEW IN TRUCK EQUIPMENT
The latest in trucking innovations and services showcased at some of the industry's biggest shows.
NEWS & ISSUES
4
DIESEL PRICE WATCH
8
OPINION: DOUG CONDRA
Knights of the Road: They're still with us.
12
OPINION: DEBORAH WHISTLER
Truckers more at fault than thought in truck/car fatalities.
14
WASHINGTON REPORT
Annette Sandberg sees long-term uncertainty on hours of service.
20
HOTLINE
Economic and manufacturer news, analysis.
131
LETTERS
EQUIPMENT
96
IT SOLUTIONS
Trailer tracking.
106
TIRE TALK
Single-wide tires.
110
EMISSIONS AUTHORITY
Mitsubishi Fuso develops a hybrid electric vehicle.
112
DEALER OF THE YEAR
Top truck dealers talk about current business conditions, upcoming emissions regulations and future challenges.
132
COLUMN: JIM WINSOR
What prompts those road calls?
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