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COVER STORY Mary Clyde and Alfred Douglas in 1942. Great American Trucking Family This year’s winning family has more than 300 years of combined experience in the trucking industry. FEATURES 24 Big Rig Basics Regular oil servicing is key to the life of your engine. 28 Smart Driving Tips for getting more bang for your buck when it comes to fuel economy. About the Cover The Douglas family of Andalusia, Ala., is the 2010 Truckers News Great American Trucking Family. Shown are past and current drivers: Billy Douglas Jr., Bobby Douglas, Mary Clyde Douglas, Toni Douglas and Billy Douglas Sr. 32 Becoming an Owner-Operator Be prepared to do research to find the best price when buying a new (or used) truck. 34 Fit for the Road Heartburn can be a nagging problem, but it can also be overcome. DEPARTMENTS 6 Editor’s Journal 8 Feedback 12 News 38 Racing 40 I’m Just Say’n 43 New Products 48 Classified 60 Fleet Insider 84 Meet the Fleet 86 Driver of the Month 88 Ad Index 90 Exit Only AUGUST 2010 TRUCKERS NEWS 3 18