#MATS: Great Dane takes weight out of its Classic Truckload reefer

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Great Dane has redesigned its Classic Truckload refrigerated trailer.

N.A. surface trade surges nearly 20% in January

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Trade using surface transportation between Canada, the US and Mexico was 19.5% higher in January 2011 than in January 2010, reaching $67.7 billion, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) of the US...

#MATS: Dana announces product enhancements

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Dana has introduced a new family of heavy-duty tandem drive axles, a lightweight aluminum driveshaft and an improved Spicer LMS Hub System.

#MATS: Peterbilt takes bold step in making disc brakes standard

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Peterbilt has become the first North American truck maker to make air disc brakes standard on the front axle of all its Class 8 trucks.

#MATS: Eaton’s chief economist sees good times for trucking

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Eaton shared its chief economist with trucking journalists this week, and while James Meil warned "headwinds and tailwinds are at work," his message was one of opportunity.

#MATS: Volvo fighting high diesel pricing with 8% fuel efficiency improvement

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Fuel efficiency is top of mind for truck buyers these days and Volvo Trucks in North America had some very good news on that front at the Mid-America Trucking Show. The truck maker introduced powertrain enhancements and...

#MATS: Volvo offers new cab interior

LOUISVILLE, Ky -- Volvo used the Mid-America Trucking Show as the launching pad for three redesigned interior options and 10 new seat coverings, aimed at increasing comfort and productivity - and attracting and retaining drivers.

#MATS: Daimler launches mobile parts and service app

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Daimler Trucks North America has a new mobile application for smartphones which allows drivers to access service locations, parts information and to connect to on-call breakdown assistance services.

#MATS: Freightliner offers new aerodynamic enhancements for Cascadia

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Freightliner introduced aerodynamic enhancements to its Cascadia at the Mid America Trucking Show that deliver up to 1.8% improvement in fuel economy over the current 72-inch raised roof aerodynamic model.

#MATS: Western Star introduces enhanced interior for all truck models

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Western Star has updated the interior for all of its truck models, including the recently introduced 4700 model.

#MATS: New Western Star sleeper combines feel of daycab with more headroom, storage

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Western Star has introduced a new 34-inch Stratosphere to its product line.

#MATS: Renamed Meritor enhances Q Plus brake, 14X suspension

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- A new look Meritor was at the Mid-America Trucking Show this week, showcasing improvements to its Q Plus brake and 14X suspension.

#MATS: Cummins shares secrets to thriving in a vertically integrated world

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Cummins president and COO Tom Linebarger shared some insight prior to the Mid-America Trucking Show on how the independent engine manufacturer plans to remain relevant as OEMs move towards greater vertical integration.

Yanke driver awarded for logging one million miles

SASKATOON, Sask. -- Ronald Breakey, a driver with Yanke Group of Companies, has received an award for achieving one million miles with the company. He received the award at the company's Key Business Indicators ceremonies on March 24.

#MATS: Allison set to unveil ‘radically new’ transmission design

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- Allison Transmission is set to unveil a "radically new" transmission design for tractors at this week's Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky, that officials say will "redefine tractor performance and operating...