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GEAR GUIDE 48 | Overdrive | March 2017 Stay connected over the holidays with the longest talk-time on the road. t h e E L I T E S E R I E S overdrive.bluetigerusa.com | 866.582.9957 Untitled-43 1 10/24/16 9:13 AM Accuride's latest two- and fi ve-handhole versions of its Accu-Lite 22.5-by-8.25 steel wheels each are three pounds lighter than the previous models. The company's Quantum 99 aluminum alloy is designed to be 20 percent stronger than its previous alloy while reducing the weight of its stan- dard 22.5-by-8.25 aluminum wheel by 11 percent to 40 pounds. Accuride Corp., accuridecorp.com Radiator fl ush and degreaser Prestone Command's Heavy Duty 2-in-1 Flush & Degreaser for radiators is formulated with an oil encapsulation system that helps strip grease and oil from the surface, as well as an acid cleaner that helps dissolve corrosion and scale without damaging metals. Prestone Products Corp., prestone.com/command Heavy-duty belt Continental's Extreme Duty Poly-V straight-ribbed belt is designed for higher underhood temperatures. The belt is engineered for addition- al fl ex life with advanced EPDM polymers and is off ered in 90 parts numbers for Class 6-8 trucks, including 8-, 10- and 12-ribbed profi les. Continental ContiTech North America, continentalhd.com Lighter wheels

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• Readers: Behind-the-wheel training minimum critical.
• Pulse: FMCSA backpedals on safety proposal.
• The ELD mandate and the “House Freedom Caucus.”
• Dry bulk for the long haul.
• “Build the wall”: Majority favors Trump plan.
• Lawsuit opposes Trump order to reduce regs.
• Industry united against safety rating change.
• Court to review border policy.
• C.R. England plans to appeal fraud ruling.
• Lag growing between CDL training, skills test.
• Big-rig race series returns in new format.
• Rare 96-year-old White 5-ton finds new home.
• Reader Rigs: ’07 W900L an ice cream truck; ’14 389 a “Green Monster”; ’09 W900L a million-miler.
• BUSINESS: Make the most of your tax deductions.
• Gear Guide: Trailer brake drum, wheels, clutches, more.
• FLEET NEWS: Averitt expands in Northeast, hiring drivers.
• 5 APPS FOR THAT: Matching book lovers with recordings.
• RESPECT THE DINOSAURS: Diverse drivers united for a common goal is what it’s all about, Wendy Parker writes. Page 8.
• COVER STORY: Sleight of truck | Imagine arriving at a gate and presenting papers to pick up a load. The man in the guard shack looks confused and says you’ve already been there and that the load is gone. Heists involving false identity and other fraud ar
• Dodging the middleman: While no one service will be “Uber for all” in the fragmented brokerage market, on-demand load-matching services are seeing some success at circumventing traditional brokers and promising gains for owner-operators in rates, freight
• $25,000 awaits top owner-operator: Three owner-operators – Gary Buchs, Philip Keith and Kevin Kocmich – are finalists for the 2016 Owner-Operator of the Year award, produced by the Truckload Carriers Association and Overdrive.
• Maintaining your wheels: A pre-trip inspection for cracks and rust is usually sufficient for maintenance of aluminum and steel wheels. A few other best practices, though, can almost ensure that wheels last as long as your truck.