GOING GLOBAL
HOW YOU CAN SHARE IN THE BOOM
November   2 0 0 6
Volume 85, Number 11
 
 
62  THE GLOBALIZATION OF TRUCKING
Is your fleet a world player? A domestic partner? International trade is vital to the U.S. economy. Here's how you can benefit, too.
 
78  THE 'CHINA EFFECT'
It's a case of natural selection. Some truckers will thrive, others will fall behind.
 
84 VERTICAL INTEGRATION
OEMs, many with ties to Europe, advance their component manufacturing plans.
 
88 TRADING TRUCKS OVERSEAS
Exporting used trucks can be a profitable alternative to selling or trading here.
 
94 CHALLENGE BIBENDUM
Michelin challenges development of sustainable mobility technologies.
 
33 TRUCKING EVENTS CALENDAR
Pullout calendar lists industry events for '07.
 
128 MAINTENANCE FOR PROFIT
Coordinating grease lubrication.
 NEWS & ISSUES
04 DIESEL PRICE WATCH
06 COLUMN: DOUG CONDRA
Are you a bad boss?
08 EDITORIAL: DEBORAH WHISTLER
Jim Winsor: Our own spark plug.
12 WASHINGTON REPORT
Survey claims onboard recorders improve driver morale; new measure tightens port security; Senate confirms Peters as DOT secretary.
20 HOTLINE
Economic and manufacturer news, analysis.
 
 EQUIPMENT
96 Truck Model Roundup CLASS 6, 7 & 8
Latest product developments.
110 MIDRANGE TRUCKS
Dodge's beefy Cummins diesel; Toyota's long-bed Tundra.
112 IT SOLUTIONS
Navigation systems reinforce driver confidence.
116 TIRE TALK
The Chinese tire debate.
118 EMISSIONS AUTHORITY
Oil market volatility makes fuel management a tough job.
142 DRIVE TEST
Cat C13; Volvo I-Shift.

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