MICHELIN XDS 2 RETREAD August 1, 2014 All-weather traction retread is optimized for severe winter conditions and is said to deliver longer tread life compared to the XDS Pre-Mold
ROAD TEST: MBE 4000 ENGINE August 1, 2014 The Mercedes-Benz MBE 4000 engine is fuel-efficient, light, and boasts really big stopping power. Jim Park tries it out. From the December 2004 issue.
BREAKDOWNS: WHO DO YOU CALL? August 1, 2014 Don't flip through the yellow pages and hope for the best. Choose a service that's right for you and your truck. From highwaySTAR, August 2004.
ROAD TEST: PETERBILT 386 August 1, 2014 This one is cut from the right cloth, says Jim Park. Peterbilt's new 386 is everything the cost-conscious owner-op could ask for. From highwaySTAR, September 2005.
UNDERHOOD HEAT: COMPONENT KILLER August 1, 2014 Excessive underhood heat generated by low-emissions engines is killing engine accessories. From highwaySTAR, April 2005.
COOLANTS IN DESIGNER COLORS August 1, 2014 Today's coolant formulations won't tolerate a mix-and-match approach.
Detroit Diesel Launches Telematics Arm August 1, 2014 DETROIT, MI -- Detroit Diesel has introduced Detroit Connect, its new telematics arm that includes a new tablet and Virtual Technician onboard diagnostics
MILLION-MILE COOLANT August 1, 2014 Alliance Truck Parts has added two new coolant/antifreeze products to its lineup, saying they can lower maintenance costs and reduce the total cost of truck ownership
TIRE MANAGEMENT: INFLATION August 1, 2014 Tires are a key cost item, so how do you manage them? Just keep them inflated properly.
AROUND AGAIN August 1, 2014 Tires are a mighty big cost, so retreading should make sense for just about everyone.
RETREAD TIRES FAQ August 1, 2014 Frequently asked questions about retreading truck tires, answered by Harvey Brodsky of the Tire Retread Information Bureau.
PIT Reveals Aero Testing Results August 1, 2014 MONTREAL -- Fuel-economy evaluations of trailer-skirt and undercarriage aerodynamic technologies reveal fuel-consumption benefits. The skirts won.
ROAD TEST: MACK’S MP7 ENGINE August 1, 2014 Mack's new MP7 engine is a small package that delivers traditional Mack performance in a really big way.
EXPEDITER EXTRAORDINAIRE August 1, 2014 Sterling builds a fine expediter. Add a great big bunk and you've got quite the truck under you.