2014 Mid-America Trucking Show

Special Coverage, Business

Mack Seeks to Boost Longhaul Sleeper Sales

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Mack Trucks executives want to increase sales of longhaul sleeper trucks, especially this year when they see purchases of North American Class 8 vehicles rebounding from a dip in 2013.

Jonathan S. Reiskin | Associate News Editor
March 27, 2014
Special Coverage, Business

Volvo to Hire More to Meet Increasing Demand

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Volvo Trucks is so confident the North American Class 8 market is growing that the original equipment manufacturer is hiring 200 more employees at its Dublin, Va., assembly plant.

Jonathan S. Reiskin | Associate News Editor
March 27, 2014
Special Coverage, Business, Equipment

Ivan Vasovic Wins Goodyear Highway Hero Award

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Ivan Vasovic, a truck driver for Hub Group Inc., received the Goodyear Highway Hero award at the Mid-America Trucking Show.

Rip Watson | Special to Transport Topics
March 27, 2014
Special Coverage, Business

Navistar Shows Telematics Solution, Sees Industry Growth

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Navistar International Corp. showcased its OnCommand Connection telematics software as the truck maker reported continued strength in orders.

Rip Watson | Special to Transport Topics
March 27, 2014
Special Coverage, Business, Logistics

Utility Forecasts Strong Year for Trailer Sales

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A top official at Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co. said he expects sales to reach 40,000 units this year, exceeding the company’s record of 38,628 units sold last year.

Daniel P. Bearth | Staff Writer
March 27, 2014
Special Coverage

Alcoa Rolls out Lightweight Wheel

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Alcoa announced here it has rolled out the world’s lightest heavy-duty truck wheel, the Ultra ONE, which will help trucks shed pounds for improved payload and fuel efficiency.

March 27, 2014
Special Coverage

Daimler Adds Western Star Capacity in North Carolina

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Western Star Trucks has expanded production of its Model 4700 tractor to Cleveland, N.C., although most of the vehicles are still made in Portland, Ore.

Jonathan S. Reiskin | Associate News Editor
March 27, 2014
Special Coverage

Wal-Mart Displays Concept WAVE Truck

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Wal-Mart Advanced Vehicle Experience concept truck is giving attendees at the Mid-America Trucking Show a glimpse into the future.

Daniel P. Bearth | Staff Writer
March 27, 2014