John BaxterBusinessThe weighting gameOnboard scales show your gross, and axle totals as you load. When it comes to what you weigh, there will be times y…December 15, 2005BusinessKeeping up down underWhat’s below the deck of your trailer can let you down if you ignore it. While tractors are complex pieces of equipm…November 2, 2005BusinessSolid contactThis photo shows what happens when a tire is run flat. This tire actually came completely apart due to heat and fatigue. …October 5, 2005BusinessChill FactorThe message center display shows what’s going on in your reefer unit’s microprocessor. If you’re paid to deliver…August 1, 2005BusinessBurning BrightlyRemove the four screws in the large chrome metal bezel that surrounds the headlamp and turn and marker lamps. Remove the bezel, and rest…July 5, 2005BusinessA Spotless ImageA rotary buffer can often be used to effectively remove scratches from the finish. Truckers who take pride in their r…June 1, 2005BusinessA Science Experiment Under Your HoodNeed-release filters can make conventional coolants as easy as ELCs. Diesels that get regular cooling system care a…May 3, 2005BusinessBraking NewsIt takes more than flipping an on/off switch to get the most from your engine retarder. Without an engine brake, di…April 11, 2005BusinessKings of CoolPenray Fill-For-Life 2-way test strips are dipped in the coolant and then compared with the scales on this chart. The upper scale deter…April 7, 2005BusinessThe Right ConnectionsThis cross-section of the Sonogrip plug from Tramec Corp. shows how the female connectors are designed, mounted, reinforced and connect…April 7, 2005Previous PagePage 14 of 21Next PageTop StoriesEquipmentDOJ policy shift on diesel 'deletes': Owner-ops stay wary of civil enforcementTwo truck owners react to DOJ's recent shift away from criminal pursuit of delete shops and emissions tampering. Both emphasize why they "deleted" to begin with: Performance, fuel efficiency, "insane" maintenance and downtime costs.Custom RigsFour generations of show-quality, long-hood Petes shine for Alabama fleetTrucker of the Year'Determination and perseverance' keep one-truck Top Notch Transport in the blackRegulationsCalifornia 'smog check' rule 'discriminates' against out-of-state truckers: EPAFeatured SponsorJBL Live Beam 3 - Slim, sleek, and impossibly modern earbuds and Smart Charging Case - Audio Evolution You Can See and Hear
