SPECS
On-Highway Trucks
Freightliner | International | Kenworth | Peterbilt | Mack | Sterling | Volvo | Western Star
Vocational Trucks
Freightliner | International | Kenworth | Mack | Peterbilt | Sterling | Volvo | Western Star
Engines
Caterpillar | Cummins | Detroit Diesel | Mack | Volvo
Transmissions
Allison | Arvin/Meritor | Caterpillar | Eaton Fuller | Transmission Technology Corp.
Tires
B.F. Goodrich | Bridgestone | Continental | Dunlop | Firestone | General | Goodyear | Hankook | Kelly | Kumho | Michelin | Toyo | Yokohama
Trailers
Carrier | Thermo King | Doonan | East Trailer Manufacturing | Fontaine | Great Dane | Liddell | Mac | Transcraft | Utility | Wabash
2006_seats
Bostrom | Comfort Ride | National Seating | Sears Seating | Seats Inc.
Accessories
Bostrom | Comfort Ride | National Seating | Sears Seating | Seats Inc.
Publisher’s Column
More than 99 percent of Overdrive readers who responded told us they found the 2005 Spec Guide helpful. We expect the 2006 edition will be just as useful.
ARTICLES ON SPEC’ING
Rigged For Success
Choose your truck for comfort and for profit.
Tough Duty
With off-road and on-road hauls, getting your specification right will save you time and money.
Big Bore Power
The big bore is back. But do you need a 16-liter engine to do the job?
Not Your Granny’s Tranny
Is an automated or outomatic transmission right for your business?
If At First You Don’t Succeed
Pick the wrong tire, and you’ll get to pick again sooner than you like.
Keeping Cool
When spec’ing a reefer, don’t forget about fuel costs.
Getting Comfy
Seats have gotten better in recent years, but you should spend some time testing them out before you buy.
HOW HELPFUL IS THE 2006 OVERDRIVE SPEC GUIDE? E-mail [email protected] with comments and suggestions for next year’s spec guide. Be sure to include your contact information.
