CONTENTS

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Volume 86, Number 6
 
 FEATURES
 
30  NEW FUELS, NEW PROBLEMS
Ultra low sulfur diesel is causing unique problems in both cold-weather operation and maintenance. Issues with biodiesel could be even worse.
 
50  BETTING ON BIODIESEL
Fuel made from vegetable and animal feedstocks, blended with diesel, will some day be commonplace in trucking.
 
68  GEARING UP FOR FUEL ECONOMY
Pairing new diesels with gear ratios to get performance and fuel economy.
 
72  AUTOMATING FUEL BUYING
Technologies exist today to help fleet managers make the most out of their fuel purchases.
 
78  LESS IDLE, LESS FUEL
Drivers are more likely to turn off the engine if they can be comfortable in the cab. That's where anti-idling technology comes into play.
 
96  TESTING TIRES FOR ECONOMY
A new TMC Recommended Practice offers an easier way to evaluate fuel-efficient tires.
 NEWS & ISSUES
04 DIESEL PRICE WATCH
06 COLUMN: DOUG CONDRA
Washington is out to fix your mpg.
08 COLUMN: DEB WHISTLER
Crystal ball for crashes.
10 WASHINGTON REPORT
DOT postpones crossborder Mexican trucking.
14 HOTLINE
Economic and manufacturer news, analysis.
 
 EQUIPMENT
98 DRIVE TEST
Kenworth's T660. More truck for your buck. Also, KW rolls out its '08 model-year vehicles.
112 DRIVE TEST
Dodge debuts its redesigned Sprinter van. Also, Ford, GM domestic vans still gutsy.
120 DRIVE TEST
Freightliner's rack and pinion steering.
122 DRIVE TEST
New Cascadia is built with room to spare.
128 NPTC FLEET AWARDS
These five individuals are shaping the future of corporate distribution.
130 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
These five individuals are shaping the future of corporate distribution.
142 COLUMN: STEVE STURGESS
It's a slippery situation.

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