Trison Tarps relocates to bigger building

BRANTFORD, Ont.-- After nearly a year of construction, Trison Tarps Inc.’s new building expansion is finally complete. 

TMTV’s Video On The Road at #MATS2014: Wal-Mart WAVE’s carbon fibre trailer

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky -- Even though it's mainly the swoopy, futuristic-looking tractor that catches peoples' eyes, the trailer portion of the Wal-Mart WAVE concept vehicle is equally innovative.

#MATS2014: Freightliner adds options; Detroit marks DT12 milestone

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) set out three years ago to obtain “undisputed market leadership” in terms of market share and brand preference across its entire range of products. It’s getting closer to...

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TMTV’s Video On The Road at #MATS2014: Wal-Mart WAVE’s micro-turbine

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky -- One of the biggest draws of the2014  Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) was Wal-Mart WAVE concept truck and trailer.

#MATS2014: Goodyear promises ‘no surprises’ in small fleet program

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky – A new program expected to launch next quarter promises to give the mega-fleet treatment to medium- and small-sized fleets.

#MATS2014 Daimler’s Bernhard gets “real” on viability of natural gas for longhaul applications

LOUISVILLE, Ky. --The hype surrounding natural gas as a fuel alternative for trucking is gone and realism is setting in, the head of Daimler’s global truck and bus business told business leaders gathered for the annual Heavy Duty...

#MATS2014 Highway Heroes battled fire, water and earth to perform rescues

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky—Battling fierce flames, climbing down steep precipices and plucking sinking vehicles out of the water were tasks that were all in a day’s work for the four drivers who were nominated as 2014 Goodyear Highway...

#MATS2014: Western Star to unveil aerodynamic truck, adds production capacity

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- The Western Star booth is always a big attraction at the Mid-America Trucking Show, but seemingly more so this year with the addition of a new star attraction.

#MATS2014: Peterbilt launches Anniversary Edition 579, fuel-saving package

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- This year marks Peterbilt’s 75th anniversary, and to celebrate, the truck maker is releasing a limited edition Model 579.

#MATS2014: Utility Trailer celebrates centennial at MATS

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Utility Trailer has constructed a legacy trailer that will tour North America in honour of its 100-year history.

#MATS2014: Dana adds to steer axle product line

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Dana introduced at the Mid-America Trucking Show, new additions to its Spicer E-Series steer axles, weighing 35 lbs less than previous models.

Drivers awarded for collision-free years

CAMBRIDGE, Ont. – On Saturday night, drivers who collectively have 230 years of collision-free years behind the wheel were honoured for their perfect records.

#MATS2014: Bose says study validates health benefits of Ride System

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- A new study conducted with three fleets has proven the health benefits of the Bose Ride System vibration-eliminating truck seat, the company claims.

#MATS2014: Michelin marks X One milestone with new wide-base single trailer tire

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- It took 10 years for Michelin to sell its first million X One wide-base single tires, and just three years to repeat the feat.