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NASCAR To Standardize At-Track 

Rosters Beginning In 2018 

NASCAR recently announced that it 

will standardize at-track team rosters across 

all three national series in 2018, providing 

a structure for the number of personnel 

working on each vehicle during the course of 

a race weekend. 

The biggest 

competition impact 

from the rules update 

is the the number of 

crewmembers who go 

over the wall for pit stops moving from six 

to five. 

According to Steve O’Donnell, NASCAR 

Executive Vice President and Chief Racing 

Development Officer, the overall objective 

for standardized rosters is to promote better 

competition through increased parity, to 

improve safety and to cast a brighter spotlight 

on the sport’s team concept. 

“As much as we can possibly level the 

playing field and introduce new winners, 

that’s really the goal and what we want 

for the fans,” O’Donnell said. “And so if 

you look at these initiatives with the overthe-wall 

crew going to five members, that 

fits into our overall structure from a roster 

standpoint. We feel like that again puts the 

focus on the athletes and also continues down 

that line of putting the focus on the teams and 

opening it up to as many teams as possible 

to continue to win races and therefore put a 

better product out there for the fans.” 

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Regan Smith To Join FOX NASCAR Pit Road 

Reporting Team In 2018 

FOX Sports has begun 

stacking its broadcaster deck 

for 2018. 

New to the FOX NASCAR 

arsenal this year, the 

network’s 18th consecutive 

season broadcasting 

NASCAR races, is veteran 

driver Regan Smith, who will 

serve as a pit reporter for the 

Monster Energy NASCAR 

Cup Series and NASCAR 

XFINITY Series, in addition 

to continuing his role as a 

NASCAR Race Hub analyst. 

REGAN SMITH 

Photo: Fox Sports 

He took a broadcasting 

test drive with his race 

analyst debut last June at 

Iowa Speedway for FS1’s 

presentation of the NASCAR 

XFINITY Series race. 

“When I had the 

opportunity to be in the 

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FOX Sports booth at Iowa earlier in the year, 

the driver in me was really intrigued by the 

TV side of the sport,” Smith said. “So, my 

biggest goal in joining pit road is to be able 

to give viewers something they didn’t know 

before or to better help them understand 

something going on with the driver or the 

car. Since I am still competing, I can put 

into perspective what a driver is feeling at a 

particular moment.” 

Smith, winner of the prestigious Southern 

500 at Darlington Raceway in 2011 and 

2008 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 

Rookie of the Year, has regularly appeared 

as a driver analyst on FS1’s NASCAR Race 

Hub since 2015. 

“We’ve enjoyed and appreciated Regan’s 

insight in the NASCAR Race Hub studio 

but really had our eyes opened to his 

broadcasting potential at Iowa last summer,” 

said Steve Craddock, FOX Sports SVP 

of NASCAR Production. “A fan and peer 

favorite, he has proven himself seamless in 

translating his years of driving experience to 

the viewers at home.” 

Monster Energy Nascar Cup Series 

For its broadcast of the first half of the 

2018 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 

season, FOX NASCAR is armed with seven 

championships’ worth of analysis and insight. 

For the third year, Hall of Famer and three-time 

champ Darrell Waltrip pairs with four-time 

champion Jeff Gordon in the booth for analysis, 

with veteran play-by-play announcer Mike Joy, 

covering his 43rd Daytona 500 in February, and 

former Daytona 500-winning crew chief Larry 

McReynolds with race analysis on the strength of his 43 years in the sport. 

Delivering stories and updates from pit road are pit reporters Jamie Little, Vince Welch, 

Matt Yocum and Smith. 

Chris Myers hosts FOX 

NASCAR Sunday 

and the network’s 

race coverage from 

the famed Hollywood 

Hotel alongside Michael 

Waltrip, Darrell Waltrip 

and Gordon. FOX 

broadcasts 10 of FOX 

Sports’ 16 Monster Energy 

NASCAR Cup Series 

races, while FS1 telecasts 

the remaining six. 

MCREYNOLDS, JOY & WALTRIP 


Camping World NASCAR Truck Series 

For the 16th consecutive year, FS1 

offers exclusive coverage of the entire 

NASCAR Camping World Truck Series 

season. Welch calls play-by-play with 

veteran analysts Phil Parsons and 

Michael Waltrip. Hermie Sadler, Kaitlyn 

Vincie and Alan Cavanna deliver pit 

reports. ITJ 

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Herald 

Western Star 5700XE Delivers 

Christmas Tree to Michigan 

State Capital 

A special load demands a special truck. 

That’s why a 2018 Western Star 5700XE 

delivered the official Michigan state Christmas 

tree to the Capitol building on October 

applications, is a revelation. 

“That is some beautiful truck,” he said. “It’s 

not a logging truck, but I can’t think of a more 

impressive vehicle to make the delivery in. 

The tree always draws attention, but this year 

the truck is also drawing the spotlight.” 

The 5700XE is equipped with a Detroit 

DD16® engine with a Detroit 

27, 2017. 

The 5700XE, which was showcased at the 

North American Commercial Vehicle (NACV) 

show in September, traveled from Atlanta to 

Stephenson, Michigan, so the 61-foot white 

spruce could be loaded onto a flatbed trailer. 

The truck was driven from the Upper 

Peninsula to Lansing by Denny Olson, a 

long-time logger and champion of Western 

Star trucks. Olson, whose usual vehicle is a 

1990 Western Star 4964, said the aerodynamic 

5700XE, which is designed for over-the-road 

DT12® automated manual transmission, 

which together give the truck even more 

power to transport the heaviest of loads. The 

truck, which has an 82-inch High Roof Stratosphere 

sleeper, sports a striking Western Star 

50th anniversary red-and-white paint job with 

wings on either side of the cab. 

“Everywhere the truck goes, people and 

other drivers want to take a closer look,” 

Olson said. 

It was only fitting that a Western Star 


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deliver the Michigan state tree. The engine, 

transmission and axles were built in-state by 

Detroit Diesel Corp., a Daimler Trucks North 

America subsidiary located in Redford, Michigan. 

The 5700XE combines industry-leading 

aerodynamics and efficiency with Western 

Star’s legendary toughness into an ideal package 

for owner-operators and small to medium 

fleets in truckload/LTL, bulk, refrigerated, 

long-haul and manufacturing applications. It 

features a 126-inch BBC with a set-back front 

axle and is available in a range of spacious 

and lightweight sleeper configurations. 

For more information, go to WesternStar- 

Trucks.com. 

ATA Truck Tonnage Index Increased 

3.3% in October 

American Trucking Associations’ advanced 

seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage 

Index rose 3.3% in October, following a 

1.9% decline during September. In October, 

the index equaled 147.6 (2000=100), up from 

142.9 in September. 

Compared with October 2016, the SA 

index surged 9.9%, which was the largest 

year-over-year increase since December 2013. 

In September, the index increased 6.3% on a 

year-over-year basis. Year-to-date, compared 

with the same ten months in 2016, the index 

is up 3.1%. 

ATA also revised its September decline in 

the index down to a 1.9% drop from the previously 

reported 0.9% decrease. 

The not seasonally adjusted index, which 

represents the change in tonnage actually 

hauled by the fleets before any seasonal adjustment, 

equaled 151 in October, which was 

5.1% above the previous month (143.7). 

“Continued improvement in truck tonnage 

reflects a much stronger freight market,” 

said ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello. 

“This strength is the result of several factors, 

including consumption, factory output, 

construction and improved inventory levels 

throughout the supply chain. Additionally, the 

6.7% rise in tonnage over the last four months 

suggests to me that retailers are expecting a 

good holiday spending season.” 

Trucking serves as a barometer of the U.S. 

economy, representing 70.6% of tonnage 

carried by all modes of domestic freight transportation, 

including manufactured and retail 

goods. Trucks hauled nearly 10.5 billion tons 

of freight in 2016. Motor carriers collected 

$676.2 billion, or 79.8% of total revenue 

earned by all transport modes. ITJ 


HUNTER’S 

WORLD 

Why Choose a Guided Hunt if You Are a New Hunter 

By Jill Smith 

If the thought of hunting game excites you, 

book a guided hunt for the time of your life, 

especially if you are new to hunting. Even 

if you have hunted squirrel, deer, or some 

other species, different challenges await with 

each type of animal. What to hunt, when and 

where to hunt, and what type of equipment 

you need for each type of hunt are common 

questions you might have if you are looking 

for a new adventure. A guided hunt, a hunting 

trip that takes you into a specific area to kill a 

particular type of animal during the appropriate 

hunting season, is an excellent way to learn 

the ropes of your new sport. 

WHAT DOES A GUIDED 

HUNT OFFER YOU? 

Comparable to a safari for hunting game in 

Africa or other foreign lands, a guided hunt is 

an organized trip that usually involves a group 

of hunters who travel to a destination and bunk 

or camp together. The actual hunting itself is 

generally set at a ratio of 2 hunters to 1 guide 

or 1:1. Working 

with a guide 

and a reputable 

company helps 

hunters learn 

all they need 

to know to get 

started. With 

modern technology, 

you as 

a new hunter 

could conceivably 

get up to 

speed with everything you need to know about 

planning a trip to hunt game through word-ofmouth, 

YouTube videos, and the Internet, but 

choosing an organized trip rather than a do-ityourself 

adventure with a buddy can save you 

time and even money. 

While a guided hunt is considerably more 

expensive than organizing the whole adventure 

by yourself, you will benefit from the experience 

of the company, who will suggest: 

• Where to go to hunt specific types of ani- 


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mals. A company has a good understanding of 

where certain game is prevalent and organizes 

trips to these areas. 

• When the hunting season is. The company 

books trips based on when it is legal to 

hunt animals in different areas. 

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM 

A GUIDED HUNT 

Having a guide or going on a guided hunt 

does not ensure that you will come home with 

game. Some new hunters of elk and moose, for 

example, may not successfully kill their prey 

for a couple of years, until they learn more 

about the ways of species. You may decide to 

change or upgrade the gun you bought as you 

develop a preference for what you like. A guide 

will offer good advice, help you plan a strategy, 

point you to the right spots, and offer you tips 

on things such as where to get your kill processed 

if you are successful. Much of the fun 

of hunting is in the process, which a guide will 

help you learn. 

IF THE THOUGHT OF HUNTING GAME EXCITES YOU, BOOK 

A GUIDED HUNT FOR THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE, ESPECIALLY IF 

YOU ARE NEW TO HUNTING. 

• What the procedure is. For big game, you 

typically need to purchase a tag in addition to a 

hunting license. The tags can be hard to get or 

be limited to a specific area. 

• What to take with you. The hunting company 

can direct you toward the best weapon 

and advise you what you will need to have with 

you on the trip. Outfitting is expensive, but 

working with a guiding company can help you 

make good equipment choices. 

• Where you’ll stay. Your trip package will 

include food and lodging in a beautiful area. 

The accommodations vary from rustic to luxurious. 

When your hunting is done for the day, 

you have a place to go and relax with people 

that are likely to become lifelong friends. 

Jill Smith is a writer and researcher. She 

is the Director of Digital Content Marketing 

for Be Locally SEO where she enjoys helping 

clients expand and improve their businesses 

through articles, blogs, website content and 

more. 

For hunting in Utah and Wyoming, choose 

the best hunting guide operation available with 

The R & K Hunting Company. 


HUNTER’S 

WORLD 

Who Needs a Gun Safe? 

By Angela Brand 

Gun safes provide a secure place to store 

handguns out of reach of family member especially 

children as well as burglars. Too many 

accidents have occurred while children were 

playing with real guns even though parents 

thought they had the firearms hidden in the 

closet or under the bed. 

Gun safes also protect firearms from disasters 

such as fires, floods, moisture which can 

cause rust, etc. along with protecting them from 

scratches, dust, and fading. Not to mention, 

you can put other precious item in there such as 

documents, jewelry, and extra cash. 

One disadvantage to a gun safe is the time 

that 

it takes to actually 

retrieve 

your handgun 

in the heat of the 

moment. Remembering 

a combination and 

actually punching it in 

under duress could be a daunting task 

when every second counts. However, with 

mapping out and practicing the most efficient 

method of opening your safe and grabbing your 

weapon, this disadvantage can be minimized 

significantly. 

There 

is also 

a new 

trend of 

gun safes 

on the 

market 

that is 

designed 

to help 

minimize 

this 

disadvantage 

as well. 

These are 

the concealed 

home/ 

gun safes otherwise known as diversion 

safes. A diversion safe is a safe that is hidden 

in the furniture, walls, stairs, ceiling, or 

just flat-out in plain sight. With the location 

being secret there is no need to use heavy metal 

doors or complex locks giving a quick access 

advantage. It is all about location and concealment 

that gives the quickest access to the 

firearm without creating a situation 

where the wrong person will find 

it. Many of these diversion 

safes actually look like books, 

furniture, and other household 

items that blend right in with everything 

else. A burglar would never know that it was 

actually a safe nor would they take the time to 

look because they are usually in a hurry. 

There is also new technology introducing the 

biometric gun safe doing away with the time- 


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WORLD 

consuming traditional gun safe. With this safe, 

your fingerprint is the key, granting immediate 

access to your handguns. 

There is no remembering 

the combination or 

fumbling with keys. This 

is the biometric gun safe’s 

greatest advantage - speed. 

The biometric safe can be 

installed under a desk, beside 

the bed, under a coffee table, in 

your car, or a number of places for 

concealed and quick access. Your gun must be 

in your hands as soon as possible when dealing 

with life-threatening situations. 

Guns are intended to keep our families safe 

and secure from all hurt, harm, and 

danger but put in the wrong 

hands that intention flies out 

the window. We have a 

responsibility as handgun 

owners to properly 

secure our firearms for 

this reason. Be a responsible 

handgun owner and secure your 

firearms in a gun safe. You can find the gun 

safe or diversion safe that fits your specific 

needs at http://www.concealedbusiness.com. 

You will not regret being a responsible handgun 

owner. ITJ 


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Cargill Logistics.........................................2, 35 

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EM Way..........................................................27 

Fed EX Custom Critical....................................9 

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Landstar...................................................21, 34 

Miller Truck Lines....................................14, 27 

New Waverly............................................10-11 

Page Trucking..........................................17, 32 

Skyview Transportation.................................13 

Tran Stewart....................................................8 

TransX............................................................25 

Truck Job Seekers.....................................6, 33 

UPS Freight................................................3, 36 

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