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April 2017 | Overdrive | 43 • Go online to www.iowa80.com and request your FREE CATALOG of the finest selection in Chrome and Professional Trucking Accessories! • Or Call Toll Free – 866-4-IOWA80 (866-446-9280) • Shop online today! www.iowa80.com • w a F t C P A • 8 (8 • Sh Truck Accessories For The Professional Driver Tr Tr T u ru r ck Accessori ri r e ie i s Fo Fo F r Th Th T e Pr Pr P o ro r fe fe f ssio io i nal Dri ri r ve ve v r GET YOUR FREE CATALOG! OD 2017 IA80com OD 032017.qxp_Layout 1 3/20/17 3:01 PM Page 1 Untitled-48 1 3/21/17 1:50 PM Heavy-duty alternators Prestolite Electric's Leece-Neville heavy-duty 12-volt alternators are en- gineered to deliver high output at low engine speeds. The IdlePro and IdlePro Extreme high-effi ciency alternators both are designed to help extend battery life and increase vehicle uptime by enhancing electrical system and engine performance. Both also feature a heavy-duty housing design and Prestolite Electric's Isolated Ground Technology that helps protect engines from potentially severe electrolytic damage caused by stray voltage. IdlePro outputs range from 190 to 350 amps, while the IdlePro Extreme's output is rated at 220 amps. Prestolite Electric, prestolite.com, 800-354-0560 Insulated gloves Galeton's maX Dominion Gloves are designed with 100 grams of thermal insulation and feature molded rubber protection pads on the back of the hand and fi ngers and a padded palm for added impact and vibration comfort. They also feature soft, durable goatskin fi ngers, an ad- justable cinch-strap wrist and the company's Sure-Grip material over the palm and fi ngertips. Galeton, galeton.com, 800-221-0570 Trailer access steps Ancra's Trailer Access Steps are designed for per- manent mounting under the doors of van trailers or straight trucks with a 48-inch deck height. Both the two-step and three-step models are built with interlocking tabs and a slot construction to hold up to 350 pounds. Ancra International, ancra.com, 800-233-5123

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• DON’T PLAY WITH KNIVES: Wendy Parker’s trucker husband, George, says cutting bread while rolling isn’t a sharp move. Page 6.
• COVER STORY: ELD Buyers’ Guide
• 26 Niche hauling: Traveling events
• 31 Overdrive’s Most Beautiful: The Top 10
• 36 Drive Test: ‘Better and smarter’: Volvo SuperTruck achievements in weight, aerodynamics and visibility pave the way for tomorrow’s design.
• 4 A full-court press over ELDs, hours.
• 5 Pulse: A buyers’ market for used trucks.
• 8 Novel honors the community of travelers.
• 10 Saying no to first-come first-served abuse.
• 11 “Arbitrary” training time better than none.
• 12 A weak 2016: Miles up, income down.
• 12 Landstar contractor named year’s top owner-operator.
• 13 Restart study affirms status quo on hours regs.
• 16 Safety fitness rule pulled after industry pushback.
• 18 Jim Palmer trucker named Goodyear Highway Hero.
• 38 Couple’s ’17 W900 Icon designed to honor military.
• 40 Reader Rigs: ’05 VNL 780 has a far-out paint job; ’90 379 a custom heavy hauler; ’16 Lonestar a forklift hauler; resurrected ’95 379.
• 24 BUSINESS Autonomous truck race heats up.
• 42 Gear Guide Engine, alternators, LED lights, more.
• 48 FLEET NEWS Schneider giving tanker O-O’s a choice.
• 60 5 APPS FOR THAT Finding the best fuel stop near you.