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Videosby StaffApril 1, 2014

Video: The Building of the Freightliner Revolution Innovation Concept Truck

In 2012, Freightliner showed off a streamlined concept truck designed around a single driver, the Revolution, at the Mid-America Trucking Show, and we ran across this video about the thought and design behind it.

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Videosby StaffApril 1, 2014

Freightliner Cascadia 113 Natural Gas Tractor at MATS 2014

Watch as Freightliner product marketing segment manager, Greg Treinen, shows you around the Freightliner CNG truck display at Mid-America Trucking Show 2014.

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ProductsMarch 31, 2014

Study of Bose Ride System Indicates Reduction in Back Pain for Drivers

A study of 73 drivers drawn from three leading truckload fleets, conducted by the Bose Corp., showed that the Bose Ride seat technology was effective in reducing back pain, fatigue and other adverse effects experienced by truck drivers during the course of their day.

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ProductsMarch 31, 2014

Hallco Announces the Accelerator for Live Floor Conveyor System

MATS, LOUISVILLE -- Hallco Industries unveiled a new product called the Accelerator that can unload trailers up to 30% faster. The Accelerator enables truck operators to quickly unload their cargo, thereby saving time especially for operators with frequent load turns.

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Videosby StaffMarch 31, 2014

Freightliner Cascadia Evolution Challenge at MATS 2014

Did you take the Freightliner Cascadia Evolution Challenge at MATS 2014? Attendees had a chance to steer a 1/14th scale Freightliner Cascadia Evolution at the show. Watch and learn more about this cool little truck!

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Videosby StaffMarch 31, 2014

Volvo Talks Alternative Fuels at 2014 MATS

Watch Frank Bio, Product Marketing Manager, detail the Volvo Trucks comprehensive "Blue Power" natural gas strategy, including the offering alternative fuel solutions: CNG, LNG and DME.

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Videosby StaffMarch 31, 2014

Freightliner Shows How Drivers Can Get 'FIT' at MATS 2014

At the Mid-America Trucking Show, visitors got a chance to view demonstrations of how drivers can prevent injuries and stay fit with the Freightliner FIT System - all inside the cab.

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ProductsMarch 29, 2014

Kentucky Trailer to Offer Trailer Tail DropFrame Aero Fairings

MATS, LOUISVILLE -- ATDynamics and Kentucky Trailer say they’ve formed a partnership to offer the DropFrame version of the TrailerTail as a standard order option on new trailer orders.

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NewsMarch 28, 2014

Michelin X One Hits Two Million Tire Milestone

MATS, LOUISVILLE, KY -- It took nearly a decade to get 1 million X One tires in service across North America, but less than four years later, Michelin has topped the 2 million tire mark. Michelin celebrates the milestone with its most fuel efficient trailer tire ever.

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ProductsMarch 28, 2014

Volvo VNL Series to Feature Eaton SmartAdvantage Package

MATS, LOUISVILLE -- Volvo Trucks will offer the Eaton SmartAdvantage Powertrain in all VNL Series models. In addition to lighter weight and increasing the driver pool with smooth, automated shifting, this powertrain is designed to enhance the time spent in a diesel engine’s most efficient RPM zone helping to reduce fuel consumption.

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