Overdrive

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• Cover
• A TRUCK FOR EVERYONE - Volvo's VNX takes the best from the aerodynamic VN tractors and rugged VHD vocational truck models.
• COVER STORY: CSA's distorted rankings - Independents are most concerned about reliability of CSA scores, but the system's many flaws haven't halted third-party use of the rankings in business decisions.
• Gaining altitude - Today's glider kits offer the same amenities and similar resale value and warranties as dealer trucks
• Expanded horizons - Bison Transport's Jack Fielding was named 2013 Company Driver of the Year by the Truckload Carriers Association and Overdrive.
• Overdrive's Most Beautiful - Ten finalists have been named in the second year of the contest that recognizes exceptional female drivers.
• BUSINESS - Trucking grabs bigger share of freight.
• HOW TO - Avoid premature failure of bells and hoses.
• GEAR GUIDE - Air fresheners, brake drums, bumpers, more.
• FLEET NEWS - Florida Rock driver wins pickup in safety initiative.
• Readers say 'no' to size/weight change.
• Pulse: CSA safety trap.
• When delays are lifesavers in disguise
• DOT secretary changes his toll tune.
• Rule would prohibit driver coercion.
• Medical examiner registry rule takes effect.
• Groups want to close clearinghouse rule 'loophole'.
• Two trucker-themed rifles being given away.
• Dawes' 1988 Pete 379 all in the family.
• Rethwisch's "Blood, Sweat, and Gass" wins Best of Show at 2014 Shell Rotella SuperRigs.
• Reader Rigs: 2012 Cascadia Black Beauty.
• Nine things owner-operators often lack.
• Back Cover