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May 1, 2003

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Caterpillar introduces 2003 highway engine line

Freightliner adds new cabs to M2 line

Mack announces new engine brake

Mack introduces new 10-speed transmission

Peterbilt special 379X for owner-operators

Kenworth suggests specifications for resale value

Peterbilt improves daycab visibility

Utility redefined reefer has wider stance

Western Star shows new walk-in sleeper

Xtra develops online newsletter

Sterling celebrates fifth anniversary, adds dealers

Great Dane manufacturing weight-reducing lining

Focus: Carriers

Prime to purchase C H Dredge & Co assets

Lykes Lines expands services to China

Prime Inc's Low chosen as Top CEO

Landstar hauls in a record first quarter

Upfront

Wal-Mart to sell McLane, Merit subsidiaries

Court tentatively OKs Fleming financing

Dean Foods ends 2002 on a profitable note

Yokohama will discount tires till diesel prices fall

Travel stops to install TransCore monitors

Overhill Farms refinances senior debt

Frozen Food Express sees 1Q income rise

DaimlerChrysler sees no 2003 improvement

Detroit Diesel replies to false report

Goodyear loses $1.1 billion in fourth quarter

A&P rings up sale of 15 stores in two areas

Aurora Foods shows signs of stabilizing

EPA certifies Cummins heavy-duty engine

Truck-related fatalities decline in 2002

Supplier Milestones

Peterson takes a new strategic direction

AmeriQuest acquires AMTRALEASE

Second ACERT-equipped Cat engine certified

Kroger Co helps feeds America's hungry

Supervalu rings up results for fiscal 2003

Hayes Lemmerz files plan of reorganization

Kenworth Dealer Council chosen for 2003

Pilot Travel Centers acquires 60 Williams TravelCenters

Holland Group expands presence in China

TruckSkin chosen as fleet graphics provider

e-Tech Update

Private Truck Council, partners launch online learning

www.flyingj.comTravel plaza network forms

www.mackassets.comMack web site a used-truck marketplace

www.allisontransmission.comDOC For PC now Version 3.0

www.diagnosticinnovations.comWeb forum lets technicians pool know-how

www.tmwsystems.comTMW Systems receives Microsoft Great Plains salutes

From Suppliers

FleetWatch helps simplify fleet management

Device warns animals away from vehicles

Surf 'N Turf part of a new wave of switches

Labelmaster lets American pride be seen

Minimizer takes a beating, still looks good

Kenworth offers Donaldson SST air cleaners

Without cables, SuperSight transmits video

Dual Channel Padlock Seal boosts security

Life-Time has a hot idea for quarter fenders

Fifth Wheel Grease can prevent fretting

Tuf-Tug makes carrying spare tire convenient

Hendrickson system brings advantages of Intraax to steerable lift axle system

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Catalog outlines human resources solutions

Kinedyne marks anniversary with catalog

Manual details Dana Spicerbrake applications

Catalog details Hannay hose reel products

Alcoa updates catalog with retail price list

Notes

Thermo King dealers: one source for parts, service

Fleming plans to sell 28 Food4Less stores

Israeli distributor reports financial figures

Fleets sought for diesel mileage tests

Volvo posts $61 million profit in first quarter

Kenworth extends ESI to other models

Houg selects NTE Trade to handle logistics

Blue and white strobes join SuperNova line

Chassis Saver gives rust a permanent vacation

Articles

Exel chooses IFCO for pallet services

Winn-Dixie declares quarterly dividend

Royal Ahold scandal investigation deepens

Central completes profitable first year

Major carriers discuss truckload environment

Cohen predicts terror can be contained

FMCSA unveils new hours-of-service rule

Freightliner introduces Columbia 112

Mack offers data management system

Carrier Transicold presents annual dealer awards

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