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contents 4 ONLINE: Truck stop coupons 6 PULSE: A busy fall? 24 DOLLARS & SENSE: Wise expansion strategies 46 MARKETPLACE: Viscous dampers, severe duty tire, automated manual transmission 67 FLEET FOCUS: Walmart presents carrier awards 92 SPEAKOUT: Most dreaded maintenance COVER: Illustration by Kenneth Stubbs 30 roads. 8 Jamey Johnson lassos 8 Queens of the ice GATS concert. 10 CHANNEL 19: Anti- trafficking effort grows. 12 Swimming in medals. 12 GAUGES: Effects of urban emissions. 14 TRUCK GALLERY: Will Work for Chrome. 16 Contractor pay, demand jump. 16 Hours studies questioned. 18 SuperRigs calendar choices. 18 Advocates urge safe truck studies. 26 30 36 40 44 2 OVERDRIVE JULY 2011 COVER STORY: Pocket tools Smartphone apps are efficient for record keeping, load searching and more. Proper inflation Finding the ideal pressure for your load will prevent irregular wear, preserve casing and enhance fuel economy. Great West showdown A freedom-themed Mack and a sparkling black Pete tell how the West was won. A natural mentor Jeff Ledbetter’s creativity, dependability and passion for trucking have made him a leader at Hogan Transport. Star power Film and TV celebrities in roles portraying truckers have attracted ’s readers since the 1960s. 44 26 46 36 8 40 july 2011 | vol. 51 | no. 7 DEP AR TMENT S FEA R O A TTR AD C A SIDE TIONS TURE S L OGBOOK Overdrive