MATS, LOUISVILE, KY -- There weren't a lot of significant new equipment introductions at this year's Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky., but there were an abundance of product enhancements and smaller announcements, as well as a general sense of optimism.
Mid-America Trucking Show Offers Optimism, Product News, More
MATS, LOUISVILLE -- Click here for a rundown of the news, products and photo galleries from the 2014 Mid-America Trucking Show.
by Staff
March 28, 20142 min to read
TravelCenters of America Names Citizen Driver Award Winners
Daimler Execs Upbeat About Truck Sales, Concerned About CARB
HDT Truck Fleet Innovators Talk Specs, Engines at Mid-America Fleet Forum
Navistar Touts Technology as it Moves Ahead
Peterbilt's 75th Anniversary Tour Starts April 1
Photo Galleries
Paul K. Young Memorial Truck Beauty Championship
Equipment and Product Announcements
SmartTruck UnderTray System Makes SmartWay Elite List
Mitsubishi Electric Takes Aftermarket Alternator to 200 Amps
Kentucky Trailer to Offer Trailer Tail DropFrame Aero Fairings
Michelin X One Hits Two Million Tire Milestone
Philatron Introduces Stallion ABS Power Cable and Hoses
Electronic Air Processing Uses ABS’s Controller for Compressor, Meritor Wabco Says
Softek NXT Lightweight Front Steel Axle and Suspension Introduced by Hendrickson
Hendrickson Introduces OptiMaax Liftable Forward Tandem Axle System for 6x2
Eaton Launches Fuller Advantage Series Transmission with Paccar
Alcoa Says New Wheel is Lightest in Trucking
Dana Rolls Out Two Lightweight Steer Axles
Continental Announces 3 New Tires
More Fleet Management
Mack Financial Services Launches Physical Damage Insurance For All Makes
Mack Financial Services has introduced the Rolling Asset Program, offering physical damage insurance for all makes and models within a customer's fleet.
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New Phishing Scheme Targets Motor Carriers, FMCSA Warns
Beware of a new phishing scheme targeting motor carriers. Scammers are sending emails posing as FMCSA or DOT officials to steal data.
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DTNA Partners with Class8 to Expand Digital Services for Freightliner Owner-Operators
A new partnership brings free wireless ELD service plus load optimization and dispatch planning tools to fourth- and fifth-generation Freightliner Cascadia customers, with broader model availability planned through 2026.
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Sponsored•February 1, 2026
Reducing Fleet Downtime with Advanced Diagnostics
This white paper examines how advanced commercial vehicle diagnostics can significantly reduce fleet downtime as heavy duty vehicles become more complex. It shows how Autel’s CV diagnostic tools enable in-house troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and faster repairs, helping fleets cut emissions-related downtime, reduce dealer dependence, and improve overall vehicle uptime and operating costs.
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Sponsored•February 1, 2026
Stop Watching Footage, Start Driving Results
6 intelligent dashcam tactics to improve safety and boost ROI
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Werner Expands Dedicated Fleet Nearly 50% With FirstFleet Acquisition
The $283 million acquisition of FirstFleet makes Werner the fifth-largest dedicated carrier and pushes more than half of its revenue into contract freight.
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Bobit Business Media Launches B2X Rewards Engagement Program
B2X Rewards is a new, gamified rewards program aimed at driving deeper engagement across BBM’s digital platforms, newsletters, events, and TheFleetSource.com.
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AI is Reshaping Trucking in 2026, from the Back Office to the Shop
Trucking’s biggest technology shifts in 2026 have one thing in common: artificial intelligence.
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Why Small Trucking Fleets Are Still Standing [Commentary]
Why discipline, relationships, and focus have mattered more than size for smaller trucking fleets during the freight recession.
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Cargo Theft Is Surging. A Bill in Congress Could Help. [Video]
Cargo theft losses hit $725 million last year. In this HDT Talks Trucking Short Take video, Scott Cornell explains how a bill moving in Congress could bring federal tracking, enforcement, and prosecutions to help address the problem.
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