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03/10/2007 -
When it comes to breakdowns on the road, you need a game ...

It's crucial to have a game plan and be prepared for the worst. Here's some ideas. Part Two

03/11/2007 -
Commercial Drivers Increase Safety Belt Usage

Safety belt usage among commercial motor vehicle drivers increased significantly in 2006, underscoring the effectiveness of efforts by the American Trucking Associations, the Department of Transportation and other industry groups to improve safety on the nation's highways as part of the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Belt Partnership.

03/12/2007 -
Lease, Purchase or Lease/Purchase

There are no clear-cut answers or rules of thumb. Each determination should be made based on your own circumstances. Here are some points to consider on each approach. For Leasing 1. The preservation of capital 2. The expected obsolescence of the equipment 3. Questionable resale value 4. Limited use of the equipment 5. Urgency to use the equipment Some people who swear by leasing say it doesn't pay to buy depreciating assets or those that are likely to become outdated soon. For such assets, leasing can provide 100 percent financing with relatively low payments over an extended period of time