#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...

#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 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: Mack says fuel economy, uptime keys to achieving on-highway success

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Mack reiterated at the Mid-America Trucking Show a commitment to growing its market share, particularly in the on-highway segment.

#MATS2014: Eaton’s newest automated transmission now offered by Paccar, Volvo

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Eaton has expanded availability of its Fuller Advantage Series automated transmission, which can now be mated to Paccar engines and can be spec’d in Volvo trucks as part of the SmartAdvantage powertrain package...

#MATS2014: New products for Hendrickson

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky – Hendrickson rolled out three new products at the Mid-American Trucking Show (MATS) this year.

#MATS2014: Daimler growing optimistic about 2014 truck sales

LOUISVILLE , Ky. – Daimler, NAFTA’s market share leader in the Class 6-8 markets, is forecasting a 10% increase in truck sales for 2014 over the previous year.

Port Metro Vancouver president comments on the end of the BC truckers’ strike

VANCOUVER, B.C.-- Robin Silvester, President and CEO of Port Metro Vancouver released a statement today addressing the end of the 28-day strike that suspended Canada’s largest port.

Ontario on the road toward faster highway clean up

TORONTO, Ont. -- Faster clean up of highway collisions could soon be a reality in Ontario. 

Canadian drivers edge out American competition at TCA awards

GRAPEVINE, Tx.-- O Canada! The winners of the prestigious Driver of the Year award at the Truckload Carriers Association’s annual meeting this week were both Canadian.