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2008 Spec Guide: Table Of Contents
SUPPLIER DIRECTORY
The specs included in the listings represent the products from each manufacturer that are most popular with owner-operators for over-the-road and vocational uses. Consult a dealer for information on additional models and ratings.
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SPECS
On-Highway Trucks
Freightliner | International | Kenworth | Mack | Peterbilt | Sterling | Volvo | Western Star
Vocational Trucks
Freightliner | International | Kenworth | Mack | Peterbilt | Sterling | Volvo | Western Star
Engines
Caterpillar | Cummins | Detroit Diesel | International | Mack | Volvo
Transmissions
Allison | Arvin/Meritor | Caterpillar | Eaton Fuller | Transmission Technology Corp.| Volvo
Tires
Aeolus | B.F. Goodrich | Bridgestone | Continental | Dunlop | Firestone | General | Goodyear | Hankook | Kelly | Michelin | Toyo | Yokohama
Trailers
Doonan | East | Fontaine | Great Dane | Liddell | Mac | Transcraft | Utility | Vanguard | Wabash
Interiors
ARI Legacy II | Bentz | Double Eagle Pro Quarters | ICT Front Runner | ICT American Roads | Bostrom Seating | Comfort Ride USA | National Seating | Sears Seating | Seats Inc.
Accessories
Carrier Transicold | Cummins | Dometic | Kohler | RigMaster | Thermo King
Publisher's Column
Two years and counting.
Suppliers Directory
ARTICLES ON SPEC'ING
Quiet Year
After last year's major accommodations for tighter EPA standards, 2008 brings few big changes for trucks.
Tough Choices
When Spec'ing a vocational truck, you need choices as solid as the work you'll handle.
Engine Evolution
Changes offer improvements and new challenges in matching powertrain specs.
Auto Advantages
The industry continues its march toward automatic transmissions, citing fuel economy, drivetrain longevity, driver comfort - and safety.
What's In A Tire
Savvy owner-operators consider quality, not just price, when purchasing tires.
Flatbed Fever
Flatbeds are lighter than ever. They're stronger, too - as are the earnings of those who pull them.
Riding On Air
Seats today are more comfortable and custom-fitting than ever.
Thou Shalt Not Idle
Environmental concerns, fuel prices and the law are making apus wise investments.
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