#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: 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: 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.

#MATS: Western Star plays off movie theme to create impression at MATS

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Louisville ain’t Hollywood, but Western Star showed up at the Mid-America Trucking Show with a display worthy of the red carpet treatment.

Trucking For Wishes aiming to hit $250,000 mark with Facebook challenge

LONDON, Ont. -- The Trucking For Wishes charity is working to reach the quarter-million dollar mark for monies raised for Make-A-Wish Canada through a Facebook challenge.

SAF-Holland standardizes Black Armour protection, releases self-steering axle suspension

MUSKEGON, Mich. -- SAF-Holland has announced a pair of changes to its product line-up: the standardization of its Black Armour protection and the release of a self-steering axle suspension series.

#MATS: Wabco factory pumps out two millionth air compressor

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Wabco’s joint-venture factory in Charleston, S.C. has recently produced its two-millionth high performance air compressor.