2003 Archives

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January 2003

  • Bankruptcy
  • Specialized trailers
  • Economic forecast
  • Winter blues

    February 2003

  • Trucker of the Year: Charles McQuerry
  • Income replacement insurance
  • Bypass oil filters
  • Retreads

    March 2003

  • Fighting fatigue
  • Dashboard gauges
  • Owner-operator income report
  • Creating a business plan
  • How to replace exhaust tubing

    April 2003

  • How much horsepower?
  • Shopping for a cell phone
  • Replacing brake shoes
  • International heavy-duty drive test

    May 2003

  • Best owner-operator trucks from each manufacturer
  • Air dryer and brake maintenance
  • TCA Independent Contractor of the Year
  • Hours of service information

    June 2003

  • Stretching your miles per gallon
  • Air conditioning maintenance
  • Balancing brakes
  • Pre-paid legal insurance

    July 2003

  • Preventing cargo theft
  • Insurance
  • Lease-purchase
  • Freightliner Coronado test drive

    August 2003

  • Auxiliary lights
  • Shell SuperRigs
  • DAC
  • Safety technologies

    September 2003

  • Licensed to Kill (Part 1)
  • Boosting CB output
  • Fuel-saving devices
  • Dangers of smuggling

    October 2003

  • Parking
  • Licensed to Kill (Part 2)
  • Bulk hauling
  • Replacing air chambers
  • Oil intervals

    November 2003

  • Pride & Polish
  • New Cat C15 engine
  • Licensed to Kill (Part 3)
  • Tire maintenance

    December 2003

  • Beat stress
  • How to replace air chambers
  • Hours of service
  • Cool gadgets
  • Showcase your workhorse
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