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September 2010 | VOL. 50 | NO. 9 The durability of walls and flooring, subject to wear from loading and unloading, affects the lifespan of a trailer. See Page 38 for more on trailer spec’ing. COVER STORY sign-on bonuses and good rates as carriers meet demand for shipping high-value, time-sensitive loads. 24 Double time FEATURES 28 Trucker Team drivers are landing webmasters Owner-operators bring business expertise, advocacy and social interaction to blogs and websites. DeSantis hasn’t lost sight of her first truck, a 1985 Peterbilt, throughout a multifaceted trucking career. 34 Loyal to her 359 Hazmat hauler Theresa DEPARTMENTS 4 ONLINE How to get the best loads / See Dallas P&P online / Overdrive milestone ahead and light weight are key factors in getting the most efficient trailer for your money. 48 APU financial incentives Many loan, grant and rebate pro- grams are making APU costs as attractive as the devices’ fuel-saving capabilities. 2 OVERDRIVE SEPTEMBER 2010 38 Spec’ing a trailer Resale features, durability 6 PULSE The cost of money 8 SPEAKOUT Intermodal problems persist / Worst bottlenecks? 10 TRUCK GALLERY Mountain climber 12 LOG BOOK Freight bill favors rail / Push for heavier trucks / The latest on border trade 16 GAUGES Intermodal spikes 18 DOLLARS & SENSE Spec’ing for best tractor fit 20 HOW TO: Maintain power steering 44 TRUCK SPOTLIGHT Western Star 4900 55 MARKETPLACE 50th anniversary CB / trailer lock / Onboard load scale 65 FLEET FOCUS Fikes aids Haiti relief 84 CHANNEL 19 Are you as happy as DOT? / Truck safety for 4-wheelers / Trucker’s rainbow COVER: Photo by Bruce W. Smith 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. Max Heine