| FEATURES |
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At a Snail's Pace: |
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| The economy likely will stay in the doldrums until at
least the middle of 2009, but the trucking industry may have
weathered the worst of it. |
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Outlook Washington |
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| Highway reform tops Washington agenda in 2009. |
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Will Fleets Pre-Buy? |
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| Anticipation of 2010 emissions regulations could cause
fleets to pre-buy equipment, but that might only weaken the
market. |
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Maintenance Report |
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| There's nothing sexy about fifth wheels. They have a
monster task to perform, and most serve unfailingly for
years. But they aren't entirely bulletproof. |
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Class 1 & 2 |
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| Redesigns and new features add value. |
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| DEPARTMENTS |
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DOUG CONDRA
Putting the trust back in trust fund. |
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DEB WHISTLER
The price of safety. |
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WASHINGTON REPORT
Highway Trust Fund replenished; ports' truck concession plan
battle; PA I-80 toll request denied. |
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Hotline
The changing face of trucking; Cascadia advertising claims
reviewed; truck sales predictions; freight indexes improve. |
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TIRE REPORT
Forget what you thought you knew about tires, everything has
changed. |
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TECH REPORT
An office in the cab. |
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TRAILER REPORT
Lock 'em up: Whether they're common punks or gangsters from Mara
Salvatrucha, cargo thieves can cost you plenty. |
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NEW PRODUCTS |
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STEVE STURGESS
Tire selection in a new environment. |
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