This 1998 Peterbilt 377 with a
550-hp Caterpillar under the hood
is owned by David Gibbs of Prineville,
Ore.
TODAY’S TIP: Stay on top of preventive maintenance. Systematic PM saves you money in the long run by reducing the chances of equipment failure on the road and reducing time lost to repairs. It also helps reduce the severity of failures if they do occur. A properly maintained engine will last much longer and use less fuel.
Brought to you by:
American Truck Business Services, Castrol and Freightliner Trucks
FEB. 2-3: MID-WEST TRUCK SHOW, Peoria Civic Center, Peoria, Ill., (217) 525-0310, www.mid-westtruckers.com
FEB. 17: TRUCKERS’ CHARITY BALL, Masonic Temple and Scottish Rite Cathedral, Scranton, Pa., (877) 234-6362 or www.truckersball.org
FEB. 17-18: ORLANDO TRUCKERS’ CONFERENCE, Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Fla., (888) 414-1874 or jennifer@dotauthority.com
MARCH 22: NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER FOR TRUCKERS, nationwide observance at 9 a.m. Eastern, sponsored by TransAlive, (817) 320-0567 or www.transalive.com
MARCH 22-24: MID-AMERICA TRUCKING SHOW, Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, Ky., www.truckingshow.com
APRIL 29-MAY 2: NATIONAL ALTERNATIVE FUELS AND VEHICLE CONFERENCE and Expo, Los Angeles Convention Center, (800) 510-6484 or www.afvi.org
JULY 12-13: TRUCKERS JAMBOREE, Iowa 80, Walcott, Iowa, http://iowa80truckstop.com/walcott.htm
AUG. 23-25: GREAT AMERICAN TRUCKING SHOW, Dallas Convention Center, (888) 349-4287 or www.gatsonline.com
Don’t miss our January 2007 issue. Featured stories that can help you improve your business and your life as an owner-operator include:
Owner-operator almanac for 2007. We list the important dates, events and deadlines (including those quarterly tax filings) in this handy cut-out calendar.
Clearing the air. A little maintenance and a few dollars’ investment in your in-cab air filtration system can help you remain healthy and safe.
And…
Start retiring now. There’s no time like the present to save for retirement if you have not already.
Make the most of your time at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky., by attending Overdrive‘s free Partners in Business workshop from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. March 23 at the Kentucky Exposition Center.
Experts from American Truck Business Services will present the advice they share with more than 20,000 owner-operators to help them improve their potential. You’ll learn:
Each attendee will receive a free copy of the 2007 Partners in Business manual. Call (205) 248-1301 to make your free reservation. Sponsored by American Truck Business Services, Castrol and Freightliner Trucks.
