John BaxterBusinessTaking Stock in Your ToolboxHow many times have you been stranded because a hose sprung a leak, a critical lamp went out, or a bolt got loose? Little problems can become …December 2, 2001BusinessSpec'ing TrailersRunning your own trailer has the potential to increase your revenue and profitability, and is often the key to operating independently. Along …November 1, 2001BusinessFit to be TiedCargo securement has been a problem since the days when wooden ships carried most cargo (after all, we still call transportation “shipping”)…November 1, 2001BusinessA time to maintainCanfield, Ohio, owner-operator Earl Evans uses Form 129-F from J.J. Keller to record every maintenance procedure he performs on his truck. Eva…October 31, 2001BusinessStrong and sleekOnce upon a time, 40 years ago, diesels weren’t turbocharged, trucks weren’t aerodynamic and the cabover was king. Trucks had trouble starti…October 5, 2001BusinessGeared for Power“You can’t have too much horsepower” is a universal truth in the trucking business. Truckers like big, powerful engines. But an important l…October 3, 2001Previous PagePage 21 of 21Top 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 SponsorHot Shot's Secret - EDT+ Winter Defense - Your 7-in-1 Anti-Gel Fuel Boost - Make every fill-up premium!
