MATS 2017 Photos: Day One

Mack also was emphasizing its integrated powertrains, a strategy it's been pursuing since the company was founded. Photo: Deborah Lockridge

Part of the large Hyundai Translead booth. Photo: Deborah Lockridge

At one corner of the Hyundai Translead booth, Amazon.com was advertising for small fleets to do business with. Photo: Deborah Lockridge.

At one corner of the Hyundai Translead booth, Amazon.com was advertising for small fleets to do business with. Photo: Deborah Lockridge.

Antique and classic trucks were on display at various locations throughout the exhibit halls. Photo: Deborah Lockridge

Wabco exhibited its Technology Showcase Trailer for the first time at MATS before embarking on an eight-month road show. Photo: Deborah Lockridge

Freightliner this year was represented by a pair of Team Run Smart owner-operators. Photo: Deborah Lockridge

Wabco offered visitors an interactive simulation of its safety tech such as lane departure warning and collision avoidance. Photo: Deborah Lockridge

Sights seen in the MATS West Wing, where a lot of smaller exhibitors are located. Photo: Deborah Lockridge

Sights seen in the MATS West Wing, where a lot of smaller exhibitors are located. Photo: Deborah Lockridge

Following their announcement last year to enter the commercial truck tire market, the Pirelli brand announced it has "the start of a solid product line-up now available for sale." Photo: Pirelli

Mack Trucks' Jack Mack is a customized mega-pickup, a "what if" exercise highlighting some of Mack's custom building abiilties. Photo: Deborah Lockridge

The Jack Mack features an 800-hp Mack MP8 engine, 8-inch dual exhaust, fully tilting truck bed, Rawhide interior, 46-inch tires and custom wheels, 16,000 lb. winch and all-wheel drive. Photo: Deborah Lockridge

Western Star was here showcasing its 50th anniversary and the 5700XE. Photo: Deborah Lockridge

Mac trailers make for a bright and shiny display. Photo: Deborah Lockridge

Truck bodies were on display as well. Photo: Deborah Lockridge

Jeff Clark, one of the Freightliner Run Smart owner-operators on hand showing off his brand-new Cascadia – he just picked it up last Friday. Photo: Deborah Lockridge

One work bench maker in the West Wing had an eye-catching work bench that might just prompt some trucker's daughter to think about becoming a technician when she grows up. Photo: Deborah Lockridge

Sights seen in the MATS West Wing, where a lot of smaller exhibitors are located. Photo: Deborah Lockridge

