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Archive for January, 2011

Electronics Economics

The latest advances in trucks help keep drivers safe and solvent

That same scale of advancement, brought about by the computer revolution, has given us devices for our trucks undreamed of a generation ago. They bring us more convenience, more safety and, better still, save us money.

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Rules on the Run

What CSA 2010 means to drivers and carriers

The nationwide rollout of CSA 2010 that got underway last year changed the way that roadside safety inspections affect both fleets and drivers, giving professional truckers a vested interest in the condition of the vehicle they’re operating.

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Start Making Sense

A new law could force government agencies to clean up their language

Finally, the federal government has passed a piece of legislation that the entire trucking industry can get behind. It’s a groundbreaking law. However, it hasn’t garnered much attention.

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Safe Haven

The Limon TA lets drivers stay calm during a storm

When winter weather gets nasty and turns into every driver’s enemy, the Limon, Colo. TA is waiting and prepared to be a trucker’s best friend. Located right off of I-70, the main interstate between Denver and Kansas, Limon knows how to handle harsh weather.

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Wheel In

There’s plenty to see at the Wheeler Ridge Petro

If the beautiful mountain scenery isn’t enough to keep drivers at the Wheeler Ridge Petro for a while, the surroundings on the ground will. The Petro has all the amenities a trucker could ask for, making it a perfect spot to relax and refresh.

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