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There was a time when few people were concerned about brakes on the steer axle because they weren't a regulatory requirement. Today, the steer axle is the focus of a proposal to shorten stopping distances of commercial trucks. (This show originally aired on LandLine Now, XM satellite radio channel 171.)

There are roughly 40 different idle-reduction products available for class-8 commercial trucks today, all promising to power climate control systems and appliances without using the big motor under the hood. But what if you could do all that without running an engine at all? This year, most of the major truck OEMs will release some type of onboard power management system -- good news for truck buyers who want the advantages of engine-off power but not the drawbacks of aftermarket APUs and get-sets. (This show originally aired March 19 on LandLine Now, XM satellite radio channel 171.)

An interview with Enno Jakobson of Challenger Motor Freight on technologies designed to help drivers stay alert on the highway. The show airs this week on LandLine Now, XM radio channel 171.