Heavy Duty Trucking - March 2007

CONTENTS

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Volume 86, Number 3

38	TRUCK FLEET INNOVATORS

FEATURES



	Profiles of extraordinary industry leaders, winners of HDT's 2007 Truck Fleet Innovator awards.

60	BUY, LEASE OR WAIT?

	New emissions technology will most likely hurt truck sales, but full-service leasing could do well.

66	PREDICTIVE MAINTENANCE

	Vertical integration, underhood heat and cheaper parts have replaced experience and data bases in anticipating component failure.

72	THE LARGE CAR MYSTIQUE

	While aerodynamic tractors might be easier on the wallet, many still prefer the look of a large car.

80	SAVING DRIVERS' BACKS

	A brand new custom seat can go a long way toward comfort in the cab. But showing drivers how to adjust their existing seat can really help.

NEWS & ISSUES

04	DIESEL PRICE WATCH
08	COLUMN: DOUG CONDRA Gator-hater legislator just wanted a dialogue.
10	EDITORIAL: DEBORAH WHISTLER New NAFTA experiment draws heat.
12	NEWS & ISSUES HDT's Whistler wins top journalism honor; highway funding debate sharpens; safety agencies take a close look at speed limiters.
26	HOTLINE Economic and manufacturer news, analysis.
98	TIRE TALK Tire inflation systems.
148	COLUMN: STEVE STURGESS Time traveling at TMC.

EQUIPMENT

86	CLASS 8 HYBRIDS Diesel-electric trucks for the Air Force save big on fuel – and they're also easy to drive.
90	DRIVE TEST Kenworth W900L wears the Western look with new Pendleton interior option.
94	MIDRANGE DRIVE TEST Ford's redesigned '08 SuperDuty pickups.
104	NAVIGATION SYSTEMS Getting accurate, turn-by-turn directions has never been easier.
110	ENTERPRISE SOFTWARE Small fleets are finding tech packages that enable them to stay competitive.
120	SATELLITE RADIO Giving drivers coast-to-coast entertainment, relieving boredom and boosting morale.
128	TOP FIVE AFTERMARKET PRODUCTS HDT awards the five best products introduced into the aftermarket in 2006.
132	SWIFT MAKES ANOTHER MILLIONAIRE Fleet picks a second winner in it Thanks
136	NEW PRODUCTS

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