The 50th anniversary of the Mid-America Trucking Show has been postponed due to COVID-19 concerns.
January 5, 2021MATS
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety 
An exhibit at MATS in 2019. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)
MATS Postpones March Event
An exhibit at MATS in 2019. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics) Government, Business 
The exhibit hall floor at a previous Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)
Coronavirus Concerns Force Cancellation of Mid-America Trucking Show
The exhibit hall floor at a previous Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)Due to concerns over the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, officials with the Mid-America Trucking Show announced on March 12 the show scheduled for March 26-28 in Louisville has been canceled.
March 12, 2020 Business 
Exhibitors were greeted by snowy conditions at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville March 21 as they set up for the March 22 opening of the 2018 Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)
Exhibitors, Drivers Ready to Network During MATS
Exhibitors were greeted by snowy conditions at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville March 21 as they set up for the March 22 opening of the 2018 Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)The annual Mid-America Trucking Show will open its doors March 22-24, offering attendees three days to peruse exhibits of trucking equipment and technology, attend seminars on industry issues and enjoy a variety of entertainment.
March 14, 2018 TCA 
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Matson Charitable Giving Increases 32% to $2.9 Million
Todd Lappin/Flickr Hawaii’s largest ocean cargo transportation company increased its charitable giving in 2016 despite earning less profit.
April 21, 2017 Business, Special Coverage 
Philip Scott Andrews for Transport Topics
2017: Four Daimler Brands Display at MATS Despite Support of Alternate-Year Format
Philip Scott Andrews for Transport TopicsLOUISVILLE, Ky. — Daimler Trucks North America, the most vocal proponent of a two-year cycle for truck shows, has actually mounted a strong presence here at the Mid-America Trucking Show despite its strong support for the new Atlanta-based event in September.
April 4, 2017 Business, Special Coverage 
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
MATS Attendees, Exhibitors Decline
John Sommers II for Transport TopicsThe Mid-America Trucking Show reported that 72,271 people came to the show this year and 1,012 firms exhibited, drops of 3.6% and 8.2%, respectively, compared to 2016 levels.
April 3, 2017 Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Special Coverage 
Smith by John Sommers II for TT
FMCSA Preps Truckers on ELD Malfunctions
Smith by John Sommers II for TTLOUISVILLE, Ky. — As the requirement to transition to electronic logging devices fast approaches, federal trucking regulators explained to truckers the steps to take in the event their devices malfunction.
April 3, 2017 Business, Special Coverage 
Kenworth Driver's Studio by Philip Scott Andrews for TT
Kenworth, Peterbilt Refresh Truck Offerings
Kenworth Driver's Studio by Philip Scott Andrews for TTLOUISVILLE, Ky. — Kenworth Trucks and Peterbilt Motors said they will offer Allison TC10 fully automatic transmissions on selected models, that they are starting certified pre-owned truck sales programs and that they will soon offer as standard Bendix Wingman Advanced safety systems on certain models.
April 3, 2017 Business, Special Coverage 
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
2017: Bendix Cites Active Safety Tech, Air Disc Brakes as Enablers for Automated Driving
John Sommers II for Transport TopicsLOUISVILLE, Ky. — The growing adoption of active safety technology and air disc brakes is building a stronger foundation for the movement toward autonomous trucks, executives at Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems said.
April 3, 2017 Business, Special Coverage 
Spira courtesy of Kaitlynn Scheidler/ACT
Nikola to Launch Hydrogen-Electric Truck in 2020
Spira courtesy of Kaitlynn Scheidler/ACTCOLUMBUS, Ind. — Nikola Motor Co. is in discussion with the largest truck stops and, separately, seven states as it prepares to launch in mid-2020 its zero emissions, hydrogen-electric Nikola One Class 8 truck, a company executive said.
April 3, 2017