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CUSTOM RIGS Cast your ballot for Overdrive's Most Beautiful 's A n Iraq war veteran, a cancer survivor and a former police officer are among more than 70 smart, tough, independent women drivers who have entered Overdrive's Most Beautiful contest. Visit www.overdriveonline.com to view the candidates and read their inspirational stories. You may Overdrive's MOST BEAUTIFUL Trucking never looked so good vote once per day for your five favorites through April. In early May, we will announce the 10 semi-finalists. A final vote will determine three finalists who will be photographed with beautiful Pride & Polish trucks at the Great American Trucking Show in Dallas. The winner's photograph will appear on the cover of Overdrive. — Carolyn Magner Mason PRACTICAL PRODUCTS FOR YOUR BUSINESS AND LIFESTYLE Do you know what you need to be successful? PARTNERS IN BUSINESS TORS OWNER-OPERA SS MANUAL FOR 2012 A BUSINEOVERDRIVE AND ATBS Edition PRODUCED BY PM 12/8/09 6:19 e_cover.indd 1 SP9411_CCJ_AirBrak HOW TO: AM 4/13/12 10:20 12PIB_FC_COMBO.indd 111 Customize your truck, Volume 1 • Controlling operating costs • Understanding profit & loss statements • Maintaining & purchasing equipment • 10 Step-By-Step projects to set your rig apart Printed Manual: $19.95 Digital Download $12.95 Digital Download: • Helpful photos and a list of needed tools ONLY $7.95 DEFINITIVE GUIDE ON: • Proper air brake system installation • Maintenance procedures • Emerging stopping technologies Printed Manual: $19.95 Digital Download: $12.95 ORDER these resources at eTruckerStore.com Check out our FREE shipping options 58 | Overdrive | April 2013 Most_Beautiful_0413.indd 58 4/2/13 9:12 AM

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• COVER STORY: Load by phone: Owner-operators are harnessing next-generation load-search tools to minimize freight-finding hassles.
• Patience pays: Gordon Truckings Daniel Poorman, 2012 Company Driver of the Year, has a 3 million safe miles to prove the value of patience.
• Pulling profits: How to determine if buying a trailer will give a good return on your investment.
• New trucks and more: Vocational trucks and other products and services were introduced at the Mid-America Trucking Show last month.
• BUSINESS: Companies improve OTR services
• DOLLARS & SENSE: DO you really want to be an owner-operator?
• GEAR GUIDE: Trailer skirt, brake linings, battery checker and more.
• FLEET NEWS: Con-Way driver named Highway Angel.
• Four-wheeler advocacy groups, ATA play safety blame game.
• Pulse: Owner-operator business model alive and well.
• Ice Road Trucker takes a detour through Louisville.
• Hot Button: Readers sound off on women in combat.
• EOBR rule close, FMCSA administrator says.
• Drivers, trainers testify on training rule.
• Truckers rescue of family earns Highway Hero honor.
• Hours rule goes to court, Congress backs delay.
• 1997 Peterbilt 379 does it Gagnon style.
• Reader Rigs: 04 Peterbilt 379 a princess ride; 01 International Eagle 990ix flies high.
• Product Spotlight: Steering wheels arent all the same.
• Pro Tips: A bit on bypass oil filtration.
• Cast your vote for Overdrives Most Beautiful.