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, 2018MATS
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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)
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Matson Charitable Giving Increases 32% to $2.9 Million
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Hawaii’s largest ocean cargo transportation company increased its charitable giving in 2016 despite earning less profit.
April 21, 2017
Business, Special Coverage
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2017: Four Daimler Brands Display at MATS Despite Support of Alternate-Year Format
Philip Scott Andrews for Transport Topics
LOUISVILLE, 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 Topics
The 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
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FMCSA Preps Truckers on ELD Malfunctions
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LOUISVILLE, 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 TT
LOUISVILLE, 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 Topics
LOUISVILLE, 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
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Nikola to Launch Hydrogen-Electric Truck in 2020
Spira courtesy of Kaitlynn Scheidler/ACT
COLUMBUS, 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
Special Coverage, Business
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Video: ATRI Surveys Truckers on Transportation Funding Options
Mulero, Brewster by Philip Scott Andrews for TT
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — In a survey conducted by a national research firm, truckers at the Mid-America Trucking Show were asked how they thought the country’s transportation system should be funded in the coming years.
March 26, 2017
Special Coverage, Business
Orman by Philip Scott Andrews for TT
Video: Regulatory Landscape Awaits Drivers Entering Industry, Expert Says
Orman by Philip Scott Andrews for TT
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Commercial drivers starting their careers in the trucking industry need to be aware of myriad regulations to be efficient at their jobs, an industry expert told Transport Topics on March 24.
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