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AMERICANTRUCKER.COM JULY 2018<br />
THE<br />
REAL<br />
DEAL<br />
A trucker's life is<br />
grueling. Here are<br />
10 ways to improve it.<br />
LEASE OR BUY?<br />
EVALUATING OPTIONS<br />
RUNNING SMART<br />
TIPS TO PUMP UP PROFITS<br />
TRUCKER.COM/INQUIRE<br />
CONTENTS july2018<br />
Features<br />
22 running Smart: tiPS to Stay ProFitaBle<br />
How to ensure your owner-op business keeps on trucking.<br />
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24 10 WayS to imProVe tHe liFe oF a DriVer<br />
Author and scholar steve viscelli shares his in-depth research.<br />
32 a QueStion oF leaSing: oPtionS & VariaBleS<br />
The decision to buy or rent a rig is about the biggest there is.<br />
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OpiniOns<br />
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