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Channel 19
Ripe & Ready: Correction and update
Ronnie King sold his 1994 Peterbilt 379 between the time we last spoke with him and our current, October 2012 issue, which features the truck in the Custom Rigs opening spread.
October 9, 2012
October Cr Spread
Voices
Roadside Attractions
Red Giant makes big boast, a truck driver musician plus Gauges, Truck Gallery, Channel 19 and more industry news items.
December 1, 2011
Stephen Rowe says the Life Saver Height Stick is available at AutoHaulerSupply.com for $149.95.
Business
Overdrive Galleries
Culled from 50 years, the classic images in these galleries epitomize some of trucking’s big moments and the feel of bygone eras.
September 1, 2011
Teamsters leader Jimmy Hoffa appeared on the cover of March 1967, the month he entered federal prison on bribery and, later, fraud convictions. Teamster activities, considered a threat to owner-operators, were covered extensively.
Business
CSA Part 2: Maintaining your equipment
Now more than ever, you’re responsible for what you drive, including company trailers. Take control of maintenance with robust inspection procedures and self-education to avoid inspection hassles.
May 1, 2011
This bobtail’s carrier showed an Inspection Selection System score below 50 when it pulled through the Manchester, Tenn., scales on I-24, putting it well below the “Inspect” category threshold. Nevertheless, alerted by the truck’s appearance and age, Trooper Kevin Curtis (pictured) pulled it aside.
Voices
Trucker of the Month David Stump
Teen-aged love affair with trucks launched long career for David Stump.
December 1, 2010
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Business
Fast Cash
Independents crippled by cash flow find it can be worth sharing a small piece of the pie with a factor. Getting related services helps, too.
December 1, 2010
“It is not uncommon for me to deliver a load and do the paperwork in my truck, using FedEx and having funds wired to my checking account within 24 hours.” — Angel Teaming owner-operator Tom Rethelford, about nonrecourse D&S Factors. D&S offers free TripPak Services for mailing, though Rethelford says he uses FedEx for better speed.
Business
APU financial incentives
Don’t endure another winter without idle-reduction equipment when there’s money to help you.
September 1, 2010
Billy Sams was able to cash in on hefty rebates from a Tennessee program that covered almost half the cost of this and three other TriPac auxiliary power units now part of his small fleet.
Voices
Trucker of the Month
Whether he’s in a truck, bus or muscle car, or atop his Harley-Davidson, Frank Hockaday loves being on the road.
May 4, 2010
Frank Hockaday plans to retire in his 2000 Peterbilt 379.
Custom Rigs
Truck Gallery
A 1996 Peterbilt 379, a 2007 International, a 2007 Western Star 4900ex, a 2007 Peterbilt and a 1996 Kenworth are among the featured trucks.
January 1, 2010
Three-rugged
Custom Rigs
Truck Gallery
Featured are a 2006 Peterbilt 379, a 1985 Kenworth K100 cabover, a 2003 Peterbilt 379, 2009 Peterbilt 389 and a2005 Peterbilt 379.
October 1, 2009
Truck-gallery
Custom Rigs
Truck Gallery: American Pride
Richard Nardone, an army veteran from Kalamazoo, Mich., hauls military vehicles and other flatbed freight with this 2000 Kenworth W900L, powered by a 550-hp Caterpillar and 13-speed Eaton Fuller. He has installed custom cherry wood panels, added a 27-in. flat-screen TV, and installed eight speakers. He also outfitted his dash with a mahogany steering wheel […]
September 1, 2009
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