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NewsMarch 29, 2018

FedEx Orders 20 Tesla Semi Electric Trucks

FedEx says the 20 Semi, all-electric trucks will be operated by FedEx Freight in its less-than-truckload business unit.

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Videosby Jim ParkMarch 28, 2018

TRIB's Spot the Retread Contest Explained [Video]

David Stevens, managing director of the Tire Retread & Repair Information Bureau, explained the purpose behind the group's annual Spot the Retreads contest at the 2018 Mid-America Trucking Show. Participants had to spot which tires were new and which were retreads from a set of 10 different tires.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffMarch 28, 2018

2018 Paul K. Young Truck Beauty Contest [Photos]

Named in honor of the Mid-America Trucking Show founder, the Paul K. Young Truck Beauty Championship is one of the main attractions at MATS every year, showcasing custom trucks competing for accolades and awards.  Photos: Jim Park

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Photo Galleriesby Jim ParkMarch 28, 2018

American Truck Historical Society Display at MATS

While the South Wing of The Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville was missing a few OEM exhibitors, the ATHS made good use of the vacant space with a display of vintage iron that drew a lot of fans. Here's a sampling of some of the trucks on display. Photos by Jim Park  

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ProductsMarch 27, 2018

Qwik Check Can Visually Confirm Electrical Signals from Trailers

The Phillips Industries Qwik-Check was developed for quick and easy confirmation of power within the seven-way connection between a truck and trailer.

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NewsMarch 27, 2018

FCMSA Seeks Public Comment on Autonomous Vehicle Technology

Public comments to FCMSA on autonomous vehicle technology must be received by May 10, 2018 to be included in the organization's study.

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Videosby StaffMarch 26, 2018

On the Spot: BF Goodrich Cross Control Tires [Video]

Adam Murphy, vice president of B2B marketing at BF Goodrich, describes the company’s new all-terrain Cross Control Tire offering that launched at the 2018 Mid-America Trucking Show.

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Newsby Jim ParkMarch 26, 2018

Mack: Labor Shortages Potentially Harmful to Continued Growth

Jonathan Randall, Mack senior vice president, worries about who will drive all the trucks his company is building today.

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Videosby StaffMarch 26, 2018

Women In Trucking Contest Winner Awarded New Volvo Truck [Video]

Truck driver, Navy veteran, and mother of five Tiffany Hanna won a new Volvo Truck courtesy of Women In Trucking and Arrow Truck Sales and spoke with HDT Equipment Editor Jim Park about her advocacy of women drivers the trucking industry.

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Videosby StaffMarch 26, 2018

2018 Mid-America Trucking Show Day 2 Recap [Video]

From the show floor of the 2018 Mid-America Trucking Show, Equipment Editor Jim Park gives his top takeaways from the show, including ELDs, truck giveaways, and Uber Freight.

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