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TMTV’s Video On The Road at #MATS2014: Wal-Mart WAVE’s carbon fibre trailer

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky -- Even though it's mainly the swoopy, futuristic-looking tractor that catches peoples' eyes, the trailer portion of the Wal-Mart WAVE concept vehicle is equally innovative.

#MATS2014: Freightliner adds options; Detroit marks DT12 milestone

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) set out three years ago to obtain “undisputed market leadership” in terms of market share and brand preference across its entire range of products. It’s getting closer to...

TMTV’s Video On The Road at #MATS2014: Wal-Mart WAVE’s micro-turbine

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky -- One of the biggest draws of the2014  Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) was Wal-Mart WAVE concept truck and trailer.

#MATS2014: Western Star to unveil aerodynamic truck, adds production capacity

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- The Western Star booth is always a big attraction at the Mid-America Trucking Show, but seemingly more so this year with the addition of a new star attraction.

#MATS2014: Peterbilt launches Anniversary Edition 579, fuel-saving package

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- This year marks Peterbilt’s 75th anniversary, and to celebrate, the truck maker is releasing a limited edition Model 579.

#MATS2014: Dana adds to steer axle product line

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Dana introduced at the Mid-America Trucking Show, new additions to its Spicer E-Series steer axles, weighing 35 lbs less than previous models.

#MATS2014: Michelin marks X One milestone with new wide-base single trailer tire

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- It took 10 years for Michelin to sell its first million X One wide-base single tires, and just three years to repeat the feat.

#MATS2014: Eaton’s newest automated transmission now offered by Paccar, Volvo

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Eaton has expanded availability of its Fuller Advantage Series automated transmission, which can now be mated to Paccar engines and can be spec’d in Volvo trucks as part of the SmartAdvantage powertrain package...

#MATS2014: New products for Hendrickson

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky – Hendrickson rolled out three new products at the Mid-American Trucking Show (MATS) this year.

#MATS2014: Ships and ports dictate tire developments

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky – While most trucking fleet discussions talk about roads and highways, at Continental Tire, they’re thinking about ports and ships.

#MATS2014: Focus on the driver

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky -- By turning the camera on the driver, Meritor WABCO, hopes to help people perform better behind the wheel.

#MATS2014: Kenworth improves fuel efficiency of T680, introduces new products

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- A Kenworth T680 ordered after May will deliver 5% better fuel economy than the same model did last year, the company announced at the Mid-America Trucking Show.

#MATS2014: Cummins makes case for newer trucks, bigger engines

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- A new truck purchased today with the Cummins ISX15 engine rated between 400-450 hp will be 7% more fuel-efficient than the same truck ordered four years ago.

Shell provides update on development of PC-11 oil category

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The timeline for implementation of a new heavy-duty engine oil category has been pushed back by a few months, but the development of Proposed Category 11 (PC-11) is well underway and early indications are that fuel savings...

Peterson launches new interior LED, named standard supplier to P.S.I.

GRANDVIEW, Mo. -- Peterson Manufacturing has introduced a new interior lighting system for cargo vehicles.