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40 | Overdrive | August 2018 EQUIPMENT SPOTLIGHT BY DEAN SMALLWOOD CBs and accessories Astatic CB Microphone Astatic's CB Microphone is avail- able in rubberized black for added comfort and dura- bility. The 4-pin noise-canceling microphone has universal adapt- ers, a smooth matte finish and a polyurethane-coated screen. DASInc.com Cobra 29 LX Max Smart CB Cobra's 29 LX Max Smart CB has advanced Bluetooth integration for hands-free voice call- ing and receiving, text-to-speech conversion, onscreen voice- and text-caller ID and a one-touch hands-free protocol. The company's Rewind-Say-Again feature automatically replays the last 10 seconds of any missed transmissions and allows the user to record a personal 10-second memo for playback. The CB integrates with the Cobra iRadar Community detection app. Cobra.com Cobra 29 LX Max Smart CB Cobra's 29 LX Max Smart CB has advanced Bluetooth integration for hands-free voice call- ing and receiving, text-to-speech conversion, onscreen voice- and text-caller ID and a one-touch hands-free protocol. The company's Rewind-Say-Again feature Francis Fiberglass Antennas Francis has provided antennas for the trucking industry for the past 50 years. Its durable anten- nas are made of flexible fiberglass composite with a design that helps protect the coil from harsh environments. The company also offers antenna caps and studs. Francis Antennas, RoadProBrands.com/ Brands/Francis President Electronics Johnny III CB President Electronics' Johnny III CB is a compact, portable 12-/24-volt 40-channel model with the company's proprietary Automatic Squelch Control feature, a three-color change- able large LCD display and Murata filters. President's Johnson II model is also a 12-/24- volt radio with ASC, a front-firing speaker and hands-free capability. President-Electronics.us Jotto Desk/Innovative Products Magnetized Mic The Magnetic Mic, developed by Jotto Desk in collaboration with Innovative Products, uses a magnetic draw to allow an in-cab microphone to be hung up with little effort, helping to improve safety by keeping the driver from diverting his attention away from the road. JottoFleet.com K40 Antennas and Accessories K40 Antennas and Accessories offers CB radios and 10-meter radio accessories engineered for durability and rugged work environments and computer-designed for consistent performance. The company's antenna whips use high-grade 17-7 stainless steel, and its antenna cables are 95 percent shielded to help reduce signal loss. K40 also offers mounts, CB microphones and CB speakers. RoadProBrands.com/Brands/K40-Antennas-And-Accessories

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• Remember relationships when talking rates.
• Pulse: Driving skills for tomorrow’s trucks.
• Making a health case for hours change.
• Podcasts on broken ELDs, reefer washouts.
• Readers mixed on tariff freight impacts.
• Ruling keeps restrictions on glider kits.
• FMCSA denies e-log exemption request.
• FMCSA to test new CSA scoring system.
• Younger driver pilot proposal advances.
• Medical examiner registry functions improve.
• Putting old-school Pete in the new school.
• Bright orange W9 grabs attention.
• Morgan, Ball pick up first Bandit wins of ’18.
• Reader Rigs: ’13 389 all in the family; ’15 389 is Louisiana blue; ’06 379 beats the heat; ’16 Western Star 5700 lives on the road; ’16 VNL 780 a Peach State Volvo.
• EQUIPMENT SPOTLIGHT CBs and accessories.
• GEAR GUIDE Prefilter, tires, suspension, more.
• FLEET NEWS A. Duie Pyle opens Bronx service center.
• BETTER HEALTH Prostate health can decline with aging.
• UNFORGIVING CLOCK | For all the attention on hours reform, it’s ELDs that still stir the most ire.
• Business: Flatbed leads broader gains in owner-op income Net income for leased owner-operators and independents in the first three months of 2018 continued to march upward. Operators across all three segments took home more in 2018’s first quarter on a
• COVER STORY: Some pain amidst the gains Overdrive’s annual CSA’s Data Trail update of national enforcement trends shows that it’s the smallest carriers that are catching the brunt of issues arising from ELD malfunctions and user errors. They’re also get
• Today’s flatbeds lighter, stronger The newest flatbed trailers, if spec’d properly, are more productive, require less maintenance, are safer and are built to last longer. Aluminum alloys offer the durability of high tensile-strength steel at less than ha
• Combating heat’s toll on batteries Winter weather takes a lot of blame for battery failures, but the damage caused by hot-weather driving is often the primary culprit. Battery wear can go undetected for months, but routine checks can head off potential f