CONTENTS April   2 0 0 7 Volume 86, Number 4    FEATURES   28  THE DRIVER DEBACLE Analysts warn that in a few years, the driver crisis will be worse - much worse. This series gives you the tools to cope.   40  NEW FACES BEHIND THE WHEEL Truck drivers have traditionally been white males. That's changing   52  THE ULTIMATE DECISION-MAKER When it comes to government regs, the focus falls firmly on the driver.   56 REAP WHAT YOU PAY 'Lifestyle Benefits' for drivers and their families mean more creativity than cost.   62 PAY IT HOW IT PLAYS Private fleets cut costs, improve services by employing new driver pay methods.   68 RECRUITING IN THE INFO AGE Computer software can make driver recruiting more effective and efficient.   78 REACHING A NEW DEMOGRAPHIC Fleets must entice a younger generation - and reach into a larger pool for drivers.   82 HIGH-TECH TEMPTATIONS Technology can make a driver's job easier, and can lead to better pay as well.   90 CREATING PEACE IN THE SHOP Your drivers and your mechanics need not be adversaries.  NEWS & ISSUES 04 DIESEL PRICE WATCH 06 COLUMN: DOUG CONDRA Mobile wireless: It's not flawless, but it's working. 08 COLUMN: DEBORAH WHISTLER Driver shortage is certainly nothing new. 10 WASHINGTON REPORT Mexican border opened to limited long-distance trucking. TCA honors two of it's past chairmen. 16 HOTLINE Economic and manufacturer news, analysis. 94 Newport Salutes Our Editors Crain Award 3 Peat    EQUIPMENT 96 TRUCKBUILDERS UNVEIL NEW LINES Dodge Ram 5500 Class 5 chassis cab; Isuzu debuts N-Series; Ford restyles its E Series; Sprinter offers more versions; Workhorse adds Class 5 and 6 models. 116 COLUMN: STEVE STURGESS Government SNAFUs over APUs To read more, subscribe to HDT.

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