C O N T E N T S
January   2 0 0 4
Volume 83, Number 1

FEATURED STORIES:
Page  32  THE NEW RULES It's time for carriers to take the initiative. Good cost data can help put you in control.
Page  40  MANAGING TIRE REPAIR EMERGENCIES In the rush to get a truck rolling again, it's easy to pay too much for a tire repair new tire or emergency service.
Page  52  TRUCK MODEL ROUNDUP CLASS 1-2 The torque war continues for new '04 model pickup trucks.

 NEWS & ISSUES
Page   4  DIESEL PRICE WATCH
Page   6  DOUG CONDRA Reflections and resolutions.
Page  10  DEB WHISTLER Clearing up misinformation: Driver screening process needs improvement.
Page  12  WASHINGTON REPORT FMCSA Administrator Annette Sandberg discusses everything from New Entrant rule to truckers eschewing seatbelts.
Page  16  HOTLINE Supplier news.

 TECHNOLOGY
Page  58  IT SOLUTIONS In the trailer tracking revolution, it's often the largest fleets that are falling behind.

 EQUIPMENT
Page  51  TIRE TALK The singles scene.
Page  64  EMISSIONS New engines mechanically sound, but costly.
Page  66  PRODUCTS & SERVICES Bendix debuts stability control; Allison showcases Powershift transmissions
Page  74  JIM WINSOR NHTSA's on a 75-mph path. Could this force a move to air disc brakes?
Page  48  Correction November 2003 warranties.

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