Highway History 101

Aug 1, 2001

The new Big Rigs by trucking journalist Stan Holtzman contains chapters devoted to the histories of major Class 8 manufacturers. If the truck photos don’t blow your air horn, the reprints of old ads and brochures will. The book costs $29.95 and is available through www.voyageurpress.com or by calling (800) 888-9653.

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International debuts its first integrated powertrain, powered by new 13-liter

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The Business Manual for Owner-Operators

Overdrive editors and ATBS present the industry’s best manual for prospective and committed owner-operators. You’ll find exceptional depth on many issues in the 2022 edition of Partners in Business.

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