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• COVER STORY: Losing ground - Owner operators are still fighting for a short at military freight, but federal cost-cutting has reduced
• Top trucker: Three finalists are competing for the 2013 Company Driver of the Year award in the annual contest sponsored by the Truckload Carriers Association and Overdrive.
• The gas sweet spot: A glider kit using diesel and gas to be a reliable cost-effective combo.
• Filling the gap: While some aerodynamic problems have simple fixes, one big obstacle remains- the tractor-trailer gap.
• Wishful thinking on sleeper flexibility.
• Pulse: Passing along costs.
• Ups and downs of new-truck euphoria.
• Hot Buttons: Owner-operators optimistic about 2014
• Update on e-log mandate, driver database rules.
• OOIDA loses bid to review border program.
• Senate proposal would halt hours rule.
• Another year of carrying copy of medical certificate.
• GEAR GUIDE: Bumpers, tires, treads, grease, suspensions and more.
• Diversions: Sunlight can combat prolonged winter blues; trucking tune from Down Under; photographer focuses on truckers' black dog'
• FLEET NEWS: Schneider's intermodal chassis fleet; new facilities; awards
• Blaskie Trucking's 2009 Pete 388 a purple logging beauty.
• Reader Rigs: 1994 Pete 337 a colorful hot rod; 2007 Pete an incredible hulk; 2003 Pete 379 christened Matty Marie.
• Pro Tips: To gain turbo boost, try new muffler, air intake.
• 1999 Freightliner Century turned into rolling art.
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