Posts Tagged ‘Jul-2008’

July 1st, 2008

Raising Hope

A driver who started with nothing succeeds and shares the wealth

Claude Jones, Glen Mills, Pa., Driving for 24 years

I went to college and was studying architecture and working as a school bus driver. When I was 19, a friend got me a job driving a straight truck. I was bringing home a good income so I stayed with it, and after work I would practice backing up tractors in the yard. I drove two years locally, and when I was 21 I hit the road and have been here ever since for the good and bad of it. I love what I do. I always liked to travel, and as a truck…

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July 1st, 2008

TA news briefs

Yokohama brand tires are now available at most TA locations, which means that Yokohama national fleets can acquire their tires at TA. For more details see your TA service representative for tread patterns and sizes…TA is also pleased to announce that it will carry the full line of Cobra power invertors, offering customers a higher quality product and a strong brand that drivers know and trust.

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July 1st, 2008

Smoke Free Zone

Smokers learn to cope when they can't light up

With the increasing number of smoking bans sweeping across the country, smokers are finding creative ways to get their nicotine fix. And companies are taking notice with some unique products of their own. Smoke-free tobacco has taken on a new form in Ariva and Stonewall, dissolvable compressed powder tobaccos. You don’t have to chew, spit or stick on a patch to get the nicotine and can even opt for wintergreen- or java-flavored blends. Ariva contains 1.5 mg of nicotine, the am…

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July 1st, 2008

Keep On Trucking

Resilient and reliable drivers always find a way to deliver

By Timothy D. Brady

Every year, Road King devotes its July/August cover to driver appreciation. In 2008, with so many owner-operators feeling the squeeze of economic hard times, we wanted to recognize the resilience of drivers during difficult periods. But we also wanted to offer help and hope. We went to Timothy D. Brady, a 23-year trucking veteran turned business advisor who can be heard regularly on Sirius radio, to talk to a couple of determined, successful drivers to see how they are handling the sit…

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July 1st, 2008

Ask a TA Tech

TA Shop Tech Trainer Dave Kutzer has worked for TA since 1998, training shop techs in air conditioning, air brakes, electrical systems and more. He is certified by Freightliner to teach advanced electrical systems and electrical engine interface. Send him your maintenance questions at asktatech@roadking.com.
Q. How can I plan my trips better this summer to maximize my fuel efficiency? A. It seems counterintuitive, but the faster you drive, the more fuel you use. So when you’re…

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