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August 2010 | VOL. 50 | NO. 8 COVER STORY require extraordinary work yet reap a steep reward for the owner-operators who take them on. 26 Overlooked niches Unconventional hauls often DEPARTMENTS 4 ONLINE Go digital to Dallas / Truck stop locator 6 PULSE The paradox of too much choice 8 SPEAKOUT Disgusted with onboard recorders / What about parking shortages? 10 TRUCK GALLERY Dirty Intentions 12 LOG BOOK Shore power spreading / Reporting of convictions / The looming truck shortage 16 GAUGES Rebound slows 18 DOLLARS & SENSE Choosing a carrier 24 HOW TO: Detect air leaks 44 TRUCK SPOTLIGHT LoneStar’s Harley-Davidson edition 54 MARKETPLACE Cargo tracking system / Trailer fairings / Suspension seat 67 FLEET FOCUS Central Freight driver earns 5 million miler award 96 CHANNEL 19 From ice-roader to Himalayan hauler / Online trucker guru gets clicks / Grille-loving bears COVER: Michael Goldstein delivers fuel to an under- ground tank at Dewitt Petro- leum in Montebello, Calif. Photo by Robert J. Paz Used truck lots are seeing good models get snapped up as the nation’s inventory gets back to normal following a recession-fueled glut. Page 14. FEATURES 20 The best of the Great West More than two dozen glistening bobtails and combos competed in Pride & Polish at the Great West Truck Show in Las Vegas. 22 An industry in transition Class 8 truck executives share their thoughts on key trends. Inspired by his older brother, Youngstown, La., native Ron Boudreaux invested his life savings for his first truck 32 years ago. 34 Trucker of the 38 Health reform payoff New temporary high-risk pool offers access to full medical coverage and cre- ates new opportunities for many owner- operators with pre-existing conditions. Month: ‘My No. 1 idol’ SUBMISSIONS: Unless otherwise negotiated in writing by the editors, by sending us your submission you grant Randall-Reilly Publishing Co. LLC permission by an irrevocable license to edit, reproduce, distribute, publish and adapt your submission in any medium now and in the future. You are free to publish your work yourself or allow others to republish your work. Submissions will not be returned. 2 OVERDRIVE AUGUST 2010 Todd Dills