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#MATS: Peterbilt makes stability standard, offers new options on highway tractors

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- If introducing the new Model 579 wasn’t enough, Peterbilt also announced a series of enhancements across its broad product line at the Mid-America Trucking Show.

#MATS: Navistar launches new customer support program

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Customers choosing International ProStar+ trucks with MaxxForce engines will soon have improved support in the field.

#MATS: Michelin releases ‘super regional’ drive tire; new X One retread

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Michelin has come out with a new drive tire for what it describes as “super regional” applications where fuel economy is as important as longevity and durability.

#MATS: Three new trucks highlight day one of MATS

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Kenworth, Peterbilt and Navistar all introduced new truck models today, on the eve of the Mid-America Trucking Show.

#MATS: Bendix says valve problem resolved; permanent fix available soon

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Bendix announced at the Mid-America Trucking Show today that it has developed a permanent fix for trucks with its faulty ATR-6 brake valve and that the solution will be widely available through truck dealers shortly, as soon...

#MATS: Carrier Transicold’s reefer engines puff less, produce more

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Carrier Transicold announced at the Mid-America Trucking Show that its trailer refrigeration units have been re-tuned to be 5-20% more fuel efficient, reducing emissions and providing savings to end-users.

#MATS: Western Star plays off movie theme to create impression at MATS

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Louisville ain’t Hollywood, but Western Star showed up at the Mid-America Trucking Show with a display worthy of the red carpet treatment.

#MATS: Low-cost, easy-to-use EOBR introduced at Mid-America

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- A new low-cost electronic on-board recorder (EOBR) was introduced at the Mid-America Trucking Show, which is easy to use and doesn’t require a monthly subscription fee.

SAF-Holland standardizes Black Armour protection, releases self-steering axle suspension

MUSKEGON, Mich. -- SAF-Holland has announced a pair of changes to its product line-up: the standardization of its Black Armour protection and the release of a self-steering axle suspension series.

#MATS: Cummins uses nanotechnology to develop new fuel filter

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Cummins has tapped into the surreal science of nanotechnology to develop a fuel filter that can trap particles 12 times smaller than what the human eye can detect.

#MATS: Cummins promises greater fuel economy in 2013, expands natural gas lineup

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Cummins has vowed to improve fuel economy over its existing engines by a further 2% this year.

Blue Tree Systems, Air-Weigh integrate for real-time trailer weight monitoring

EUGENE, Ore. -- Users of Blue Tree Systems vehicle tracking and communications systems will now be able to monitor trailer weights via Air-Weigh’s on-board electronic scales.

Aerofficient designs sliding trailer fairing for improved fuel savings

LINCONSHIRE, Ill. -- Aerofficient has come out with a new Slider fairing for trailers, which the company says expands or contracts when the trailer’s axles are moved, increasing fuel savings by 80% compared to fixed trailer fairings.

Going to gas: What you need to know about transitioning to natural gas-fueled vehicles

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- Much of the buzz at this year’s Green Truck Summit revolved around the potential of natural gas to lower operating costs for fleets.

Success stories abound at Green Truck Summit

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- Those who like green trucks, like them a lot. That’s the sense one got in attending day one of the Green Truck Summit, hosted by NTEA and Calstart and attended by a record crowd of about 750 delegates.