John BaxterBusinessTread patternsTread design subtleties, such as the complex zig-zag shape of the blocks as seen on this Michelin XDA Hypersipe retread, can improve tra…December 12, 2008BusinessCold cashThe excess capacity of Mark Jacobs’ Carrier Transicold X-2 is well-suited to the tight temperature requirements imposed by shippers….December 12, 2008BusinessRethinking retreadsRegular tire pressure maintenance results in longer casing life and better fuel economy. Would you replace an expensi…December 12, 2008BusinessCrunching numbersOil analysis can measure the level of various metals and qualities such as acidity and viscocity – which may increase or decrease, depen…December 12, 2008BusinessHighway bluesA Cummins QuickServe technician works at roadside. A front tire with a nail in it, multiple lights out because of a …December 12, 2008BusinessPremium savingsMost of the latest premium oils meet the CJ-4 standard for 2007 engines, which requires reduced consumption – one quality of a superior …December 12, 2008BusinessThe ultra-lowdownNew ultra-low sulfur diesel is coming to a pump near you. It’ll cost slightly more, with slightly lower fuel economy, but it’ll run cl…December 12, 2008BusinessSpec’tator sportFreightliner Coronado Ask eight truck makers to offer their strategies on suiting out their best owner-operator truck…December 12, 2008BusinessPlay it coolThe more careful you are with coolants, the more life – and profit – you get out of your engine. The top concerns for…December 12, 2008BusinessDrivetrain careWhen replacing a clutch requires removing the transmission for access, it can be a costly job. Starting in the right gear can multiply t…December 12, 2008Previous PagePage 8 of 21Next PageTop StoriesOverdrive ExtraMore ways to take the horror out of high fuelSlow down, breathe, put pen to paper to see where you really stand. Gary Buchs emphasizes concrete ways independents can account for fuel hikes in rates negotiations, leased owners can keep big surcharge-revenue boosts in necessary perspective.Custom Rigs'Outta the Ordinary' 1985 Peterbilt 359 captures $20K MATS Build-Off winHours of ServiceFMCSA stops short of saying 2020 HOS changes caused more crashesRegulationsDOT Secretary Sean Duffy confronted by non-domiciled CDL driver at MATSTrucker of the YearMinding Ps and Qs of costs, rates: Trucker of the Month Greg Labosky
