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You don't have to be a big fleet to have a formal tire maintenance program. Owner-operator Grant Sheldon is a self-described tire fanatic. But his basic tire regimen is something anyone can do, and the results can be better fuel economy, fewer surprises on the road, and a long-lived tire casing. Time: 8:12; size: 7.5 Mb. Theme music is "Under a Sky" by Edie Carey. Exit music is Homemade Hurricanes by Amplifico.

A sleeper-cab today has space for a microwave, TV, laptop computer, a coffeemaker -- but where do you plug in all this stuff? A quality power inverter is your three-pronged solution. Interviews with Bruce Purkey of Purkey's Fleet Electric and Brian Lawrence of Xantrex Technology. Time: 7:00; size: 6.4 Mb. Theme music is "Under a Sky" by Edie Carey. Exit music is Machinery by Might Could.

Some "extras" on your truck won't add to the bottom line and just aren't worth paying for. But there's another place to look for extras you'd be better off without: in your finance contract. Steve Mulligan of TFS Group, an accounting firm for trucking companies and owner-operators, explains. Time: 7:33; size: 8.7 Mb. Theme music is "Under a Sky" by Edie Carey.

Doug Crawford's actions on August 25, 2005, earned him the lifelong gratitude and friendship of the man he saved, as well as recognition as the 2005 Goodyear Highway Hero award winner. When you come upon an accident scene, what is your legal obligation to stop? Mike Langford of Scopelitis, Garvin, Light & Hanson explains. Other links: Goodyear's Highway Hero nomination information. Time: 7:47; size: 7.2 Mb. Theme music is "Under a Sky" by Edie Carey.

With debate over speed limiters picking up momentum, researchers are looking at ways GPS and onboard computers can play a more active role in monitoring and even controlling truck speed. Show notes: Learn more about Manu Kumar and Taemie Kim's prototype dynamic speedometer. Read about the latest study of intelligent speed adaptation at the University of Leeds. The Ontario Trucking Association has more information about its call for mandatory speed limiters at its web site. Time: 7:21; size: 6.7 Mb. Theme music is "Under a Sky" by Edie Carey.