2015 Mid-America Trucking Show

Special Coverage, Business

Class 8 Market to Peak in 2015, Driven by Trucker Profitability, ACT Forecasts

COLUMBUS, Ind. — ACT Research projected that the Class 8 market will peak in 2015, driven by a favorable freight market and improved trucker profitability.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
March 24, 2015
Special Coverage, Business

ACT Economist Says Outlook ‘Very Positive’ Despite Recent Slowdown

COLUMBUS, Ind.  — ACT Research predicted that the U.S. economy will continue to accelerate in 2015 despite a decline in retail sales and manufacturing activity in recent months.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
March 24, 2015
Special Coverage, Business

BorgWarner Unveils DuroSpeed Fan Drive

Truck components manufacturer BorgWarner Inc. announced a new two-speed cooling fan drive for severe service and vocational applications.

March 23, 2015
Special Coverage, Business, Equipment

Detroit Radiator Introduces Powercool

Detroit Radiator Corp. will introduce its Powercool radiator this week at the Mid-America Trucking Show.

March 23, 2015
Special Coverage, Business

MATS 2015 Stands 'Good Chance' of Setting Attendance Record

Truck sales and orders suggest this could be the second-strongest year for North American heavy-duty vehicles on record, so the organizers of the Mid-America Trucking Show are paring the width of pedestrian aisles and chopping square footage for the food court to create more space for exhibitors.

March 23, 2015
Special Coverage, Business, Equipment

Belmor to Host 'Shipping Wars' Star at Booth

Belmor, a company that makes heavy-duty truck accessories, said a star of the television show “Shipping Wars” will be signing autographs at its booth.

March 23, 2015
Special Coverage, Business

ENow to Show Solar Technology on Wal-Mart Truck

ENow will display its latest solar-battery charging technology on a Wal-Mart truck at the Mid-America Trucking Show.

March 23, 2015
Special Coverage, Business

Prime Inc. to Conduct Driver Health Seminar

Advice on exercising and choosing smarter meal options on the road will be the focus of a special seminar being conducted by refrigerated truckload carrier Prime Inc. on March 28 at the Mid-America Trucking Show.

March 23, 2015