CONTENTS

January   2 0 0 7
Volume 86, Number 1
 
 FEATURES
 
34  MANAGING PARTS WITH A MOUSE
Computerized inventory management can save fleets a lot of time and money.
 
40  PETE 389
Drive Test: Peterbilt's 389 is quiet, comfortable, and very pleasing to the eye.
 
152   GM PICKUPS
Drive Test: Design is the magic word at GM with its new Silverado and Sierra trucks.
 
160 NEW TUNDRA
Drive Test: Toyota's all-new Tundra offers a bold chrome nose and a bulging hood.
 
69 BUYERS GUIDE
Newport's 2007 Aftermarket Buyers Guide provides links to thousands of parts and service providers.
 NEWS & ISSUES
04 DIESEL PRICE WATCH
06 COLUMN: DOUG CONDRA
J.B. Hunt: More than a visionary.
08 EDITORIAL: DEBORAH WHISTLER
New York Times bashes truck safety.
10 HOTLINE
Economic and manufacturer news, analysis.
24 WASHINGTON REPORT
There's a new climate on Capitol Hill for the trucking industry.
78 TRUCK INDUSTRY EVENTS FOR 2007
 
 EQUIPMENT
32 TIRE TALK
Managing your tire inventory.
52 EMISSIONS AUTHORITY
Benefits of aerodynamics come from applying the principles to both tractor and trailer; hot fuel bilks truckers, lawsuit charges.
64 IT SOLUTIONS
Buying truck parts online is different from buying consumer goods online.
148 MAINTENANCE
Those new diesel particulate filters need to be cleaned. But when?
164 NEW ENGINES
International evolves its in-lines for 2007.
170 COLUMN: STEVE STURGESS
Testing the ZF Meritor FreedomLine 12-speed.

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