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, 2017Business, Special Coverage
2017: Four Daimler Brands Display at MATS Despite Support of Alternate-Year Format
Business, Special Coverage
Kenworth, Peterbilt Refresh Truck Offerings
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, 2017Government, Business, Safety, Fuel, Logistics, Autonomous
ELDs Hot Topic at MATS as December Mandate Looms
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Truck makers returned to the Mid-America Trucking Show, to varying degrees, and while many things seemed familiar, the specter of new competition also loomed over North America’s largest annual truck show.
April 3, 2017Business
Kenworth, Peterbilt Offer Allison TC10
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Kenworth Truck Co. and Peterbilt Motors Co. said they will be offering Allison TC10 fully automatic transmissions on selected models, that they are starting certified pre-owned truck sales programs and that they soon will offer as standard, in certain cases, Bendix Wingman Advanced safety systems.
March 27, 2017Special Coverage, Business
Trucker Buddy Honors Drivers, Teachers
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Trucker Buddy International recognized four outstanding drivers and four outstanding teachers for their work in fostering relationships between schoolchildren and truck drivers.
March 24, 2017Special Coverage, Business
Prepare for Accidents Before They Happen, Insurance Rep Advises
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Staying calm and remaining focused is the best way to navigate the confusion that erupts after a truck accident, and orderly preparation before anything bad happens gives a driver an edge in case of an unfortunate event.
March 24, 2017Special Coverage, Business, Equipment
Truck Driver David Webb Wins Goodyear Highway Hero Award
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — David Webb of Billings, Montana, a driver for Wilson Logistics, won the 34th annual Highway Hero award presented by Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.
March 23, 2017Special Coverage, Business, Equipment
Wabco Adds Air Disc Brakes to North American Manufacturing
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Belgium-based Wabco Holdings is trying to increase its direct presence in North America’s commercial vehicle market beyond its traditional joint ventures, with the most visible evidence a $20 million plant expansion to make air disc brakes for trucks and trailers in North Charleston, South Carolina.
March 23, 2017Business, Special Coverage
Kenworth, Peterbilt Will Not Exhibit at NACV Show
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Neither of the operating companies of Paccar Inc. will exhibit at the new North American Commercial Vehicle Show in Atlanta in September.
March 22, 2017Business, Safety, Government
160 US Carrier Bankruptcies Idle 4,510 Trucks in 4th Quarter
The freight-hauling capacity of at least 4,510 heavy-duty U.S. trucks evaporated during the last three months of 2016 as 160 fleets shuttered their doors and quit the industry, according to a study by investment firm Avondale Partners.
March 20, 2017