Technology You’ll Flip Over August 1, 2014 Bombarded as we are by high-tech this and high-tech that, who can tell when the latest gizmology is truly useful?
Security: Lock ‘Em Up August 1, 2014 Lately we've been hearing an awful lot about identity theft, and there's no doubt that it's a big and growing problem. It has nasty financial implications but there's a continental
DRIVERS & BRAKES: IS THIS GAP FILLABLE? August 1, 2014 Unpopular. That's what I may be as these 700 words or so hit the street. So be it. It's a risk I'll take, because my opinions about truck drivers and brake adjustment seem to have
Warranties: Read the Fine Print August 1, 2014 Warranties can be hard to understand, but the effort is worthwhile. No, make that necessary.
Are we doing enough? August 1, 2014 When it comes to mechanical integrity, satisfying the law just doesn't cut it. From the June 2006 issue.
Beyond Baling Wire August 1, 2014 High-tech wizardry is offering us capabilities we never dreamed about, but how are we doing with the basics?
Our Kids Will Thank Us August 1, 2014 It took a long while, but I've returned to my environmentalist roots. Mostly.
A Few Days in Germany August 1, 2014 The huge IAA Commercial Vehicles Show proved that engineers -- not marketing folks -- rule the roost.
Multiple Choice August 1, 2014 Today's HD transmissions are better than ever, but choosing is a bit tougher than it once was.
Ready to Roll August 1, 2014 The New Freightliner caps a $400-million investment and makes several leaps forward.
Single Savings August 1, 2014 Fuel and weight gains are to be had with the new generation single tires
Complaint or Opportunity August 1, 2014 With customers hard to find, make sure they're not also hard to keep.
Not Good Enough August 1, 2014 I'm revisiting the wheel-off issue because it's clear that we've not addressed it.Not even close,it seems.
German Hybrids Planted in North America August 1, 2014 Does arrival of Friedrichshafen on our shores signal green shoots in alt-fuel land?