#MATS: Chevron offers new natural gas engine oil

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Chevron has announced the availability of a new engine oil for mobile natural gas engine applications.

#MATS: Peterbilt makes stability standard, offers new options on highway tractors

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- If introducing the new Model 579 wasn’t enough, Peterbilt also announced a series of enhancements across its broad product line at the Mid-America Trucking Show.

#MATS: International makes a statement at MATS, hits MaxxForce milestone

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Navistar International took out a massive amount of floor space at the Mid-America Trucking Show, to which Jim Hebe, senior vice-president, North American sales operations declared “This is a message.”

#MATS: Mack leans on further powertrain integration to squeeze more fuel savings

LOUISVILLE, KY – Arguing that integration is critical to optimizing fuel economy, Mack Trucks is elevating its focus on providing an integrated powertrain package.

#MATS: Mack takes integrated approach with new uptime protection plan

LOUISVILLE, KY – Mack is bringing integration to the aftermarket through its new Pedigree Uptime Protection service and support package dealing with service, parts purchasing and asset protection.

#MATS: Bridgestone’s new tire solution claims huge savings in total tire wear costs

LOUISVILLE, KY. -- Bridgestone Commercial Solutions has introduced a total tire solution it claims can save up to 5% on fuel costs and shave up to 29% in total tire wear costs.

#MATS Hankook to supply OE tires for pair of Freightliner models

BRAMPTON, Ont. -- Hankook Tire has been selected as the new original equipment tire manufacturer for the Freightliner Cascadia and Coronado model trucks by parent company Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA). The announcement was made at the...

#MATS: Navistar launches new customer support program

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Customers choosing International ProStar+ trucks with MaxxForce engines will soon have improved support in the field.

#MATS: Michelin releases ‘super regional’ drive tire; new X One retread

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Michelin has come out with a new drive tire for what it describes as “super regional” applications where fuel economy is as important as longevity and durability.

#MATS: New Detroit transmission completes Detroit integrated powertrain

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Citing the need to have powertrain components optimized to work together, Daimler Trucks North America has now added a transmission to its Detroit lineup, completing Detroit's powertrain offerings.The 12-speed, direct- or...

COMPETITION WATCH: Trimac nets contract to haul NGLs for Provident Energy

CALGARY, Alta. -- Trimac Transportation has entered into a new contract to haul a “significant” new volume of NGLs (Natural Gas Liquids) on behalf of Provident Energy in northeastern B.C., the company announced.

#MATS: Three new trucks highlight day one of MATS

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Kenworth, Peterbilt and Navistar all introduced new truck models today, on the eve of the Mid-America Trucking Show.

#MATS: Bendix says valve problem resolved; permanent fix available soon

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Bendix announced at the Mid-America Trucking Show today that it has developed a permanent fix for trucks with its faulty ATR-6 brake valve and that the solution will be widely available through truck dealers shortly, as soon...

#MATS: Carrier Transicold’s reefer engines puff less, produce more

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Carrier Transicold announced at the Mid-America Trucking Show that its trailer refrigeration units have been re-tuned to be 5-20% more fuel efficient, reducing emissions and providing savings to end-users.

#MATS: Daimler dealers establish new certification standard

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Daimler Trucks North America (DNTA) today announced a new Elite Support dealer service network, which the company says provides quality assurance, quick diagnostics, fast turnaround times and consistent communication.