MATS 2015 Opening Day
A General brand tire from about 1913. Photo: Stephane Babcock
Photo: Stephane Babcock
This attendee came prepared to take home lots of goodies. Photo: Deborah Lockridge
An attendee takes a closer look at SAF-Holland aluminum fifth wheel. Photo: Deborah Lockridge
One attendee tries out the newest version of Freightiner's FIT in-cab fitness system. Photo: Deborah Lockridge
Brawny work-truck tableau greets visitors to Volvo Trucks booth. Photo: David Cullen
Photo: Sven-Erik Lindstrand
Kelley Platt, the new general manager of Western Star, speaking at a press briefing. Photo: Stephane Babcock
An easier way to check out the sleeper amenities on the show floor. Photo: Stephane Babcock
A sharp-looking International LoneStar. Photo: Stephane Babcock
Photo: Stephane Babcock
A number of booth features mascots, from the Michelin Man to the Boss Shops Husky. Photo: Stephane Babcock
Photo: Stephane Babcock
Kids are fascinated by a scale version of ZF's remote-controlled self-parking concept truck. Photo: Deborah Lockridge
Natural gas does not get the buzz in did a couple of years ago, but Volvo had a CNG truck with a new behind-the-cab storage system on display. Photo: Deborah Lockridge
Eaton's Procision transmission draws a crowd. Photo: Deborah Lockridge
Goran Nyberg, head of Volvo Trucks in North America, addresses reporters Thursday morning. Photo: Deborah Lockridge
X One tires on display at the Michelin booth. The Michelin Man was also on hand. Photo: Deborah Lockridge
Mercer waits for drivers to stream in to its diner-styled recruiting booth. Photo: Deborah Lockridge
Entertainment at the Mack booth. Photo: Deborah Lockridge
J&J Truck Bodies displayed a range of vocational trucks. Photo: Deborah Lockridge
HDT's booth awaits visitors Thursday morning. Photo: Deborah Lockridge
Volvo Trucks debuts 'Adaptive Loading' and new 'XE super direct drive. Photo: David Cullen
Volvo Trucks North America exec Frank Bio answers replies during Q&A at OEM's media briefing. Photo: David Cullen