Trucks and Truckers

May 2nd, 2013

Watch Your Step

And avoid a trip you don’t want to take

by David A. Kolman, Senior Editor

If you’re like me, you typically don’t give much thought to getting in and out of trucks, especially if you’re in a hurry. It’s one of those things that every driver does many times a day, almost intuitively. And that means you could be in for a world of hurt.

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May 2nd, 2013

Outside Interests

TA Seattle East offers a perfect view of the wonders of nature

Every day the same ritual is played out by drivers arriving at the TA Seattle East. They step out of their rigs, start walking toward the building, stop for a moment, then stand transfixed by the stunning scenery all around them.

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May 2nd, 2013

Feeding Frenzy

Petro Kingdom City has good eats and lots of treats

Who can resist the sweet aroma of a batch of freshly baked donuts and freshly brewed coffee? Those tantalizing scents tempt many a visitor to Petro Kingdom City since the recent addition of Dunkin’ Donuts Express.

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May 1st, 2013

Tire Swings

Understanding how to keep fuel costs down — that’s how you roll

Want to save fuel? Of course you do. Any truck operator has fuel economy as a top priority. But with so many products on the market promising savings, and the need to optimize every dollar spent, how do you choose an option that can really make an impact?

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May 1st, 2013

Not Buying It

The long search for a cabover project truck

By David A. Kolman

I’ve been on a quest for a good many years now, as you regular Road King readers are aware. For those who aren’t, my pursuit has been to find an affordable, reasonable-looking, used cabover tractor. It will be my project truck.

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