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Custom Rigs ReadeR Rigs November 2014 | Overdrive | 63 Text INFO to 205-289-3555 or visit www.ovdinfo.com ELW_OVD0914_PG063.indd 1 8/29/14 2:42 PM Text INFO to 205-289-3555 or visit www.ovdinfo.com Lumber lugger Minnesota owner-operator Alex Roeder uses his 1999 International 9300 to haul lumber, construction sup- plies and the occasional oversized load for Gary Kotek Trucking. The truck has remained stock for 1.7 mil- lion miles, Roeder says, and is powered by a 525-hp Cummins and a 13-speed transmission.

• Cover Page
• Rolling CB Interviews!
• Cover Story: Five favored furl-savers
• CSA's Fallout: Don't mess with Texas
• The Road Warrior
• How to maintain a dry van
• Diversions
• Equipment Spotlight
• Gear Guide
• Fleet News
• Paying for higher liability insurance
• Pulse: The real interest on truck-mounted video.
• Agent's call reminiscent of Red Rover game.
• Using horns to distract distracted drivers.
• Cross-border trucking questions remain.
• Navistar seeks to consolidate engine lawsuits.
• Sleeper berth safety to be tested.
• Proposal would focus on pain med screening.
• Rethwisch picks up another Pride & Polish win at PDI.
• Pro Tips: Why liner protrusion is critical.
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