Heavy Duty Trucking - February 2007

CONTENTS

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Volume 86, Number 2

36	A LITTLE HELP FROM YOUR OEM
FEATURES



	There are programs out there to help fleets manage maintenance on the road, and they're available from truck manufacturers.

44	2007 BREAKDOWN GUIDE

	Who you gonna call for roadside emergencies?

66	SMALL FLEET SOFTWARE

	The little guys need software in the shop, too.

74	CUT COSTS

	Spec'ing for low maintenance has its payoff in the long run.

86	MIDRANGE

	Sterling offers an expediter with room for comfort.

NEWS & ISSUES

04	DIESEL PRICE WATCH
06	COLUMN: DOUG CONDRA Women in trucking: Giving them credit.
08	EDITORIAL: DEBORAH WHISTLER Thwarting negative media coverage.
10	WASHINGTON REPORT Mandatory EOBRs for some fleets; truckers face hot legislative issues in 2007; tougher standards for those entering the trucking industry.
22	HOTLINE Economic and manufacturer news, analysis.

EQUIPMENT

80	THE HEAT IS ON How can you cope with underhood temps?
94	DODGE RAM Higher gross-weight versions due later this year.
96	FORD PICKUP The redesigned Super Duty series includes a factory F-450 option.
98	EMISSIONS AUTHORITY Fleets join to speed hybrid truck development.
110	TIRE TALK Bridgestone and Bandag merger.
112	COLUMN: STEVE STURGESS The Governator goes environmental.

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