MATS Pre-Show


Wednesday was press day, with HDT editors and other trucking media learning about a bevy of new equipment and product announcements. Photo: Dave Cullen

Tough Western Star mixer awaits Thursday's crowds. Photo: Sven-Erik Lindstrand

HDT's 2015 Truck Fleet Innovators received their awards during the MATS Fleet Forum. From left, HDT's Deborah Lockridge, Steve Rush, Rich DeBoer, Braxton Vick, John Elliott and HDT's Jim Park. Photo: Evan Lockridge

The Icon 900 limited edition W900L. Photo: Tom Berg

The Bendix team answer questions after introducing the Wingman Fusion. Photo: Stephane Babcock

Daimler unveiled the Freightliner SuperTruck. Photo: Stephane Babcock

The Freightliner SuperTruck surpassed expectations in freight efficiency. Photo: Sven-Erik Lindstrand

FTR's Eric Starks offering an overview of economic indicators and what they mean for trucking at the MATS Fleet Forum. Photo: Evan Lockridge

Experimental Kenworth T270 with roof-side fairing and curved-roof van body from Leyland in the UK. Photo: Tom Berg

Kevin Barney, Kenworth's chief engineer, shows off the T680 76-inch Mid-Roof sleeper. Photo: Stephane Babcock

Navistar executives fielding questions at news conference that focused on International Trucks' multi-pronged approach to ensuring "uptime." Photo: Dave Cullen

Peterbilt's Model 579 Epiq promises up to 14% better fuel economy, according to the company. Photo: Dave Cullen

The Dana AdvanTek dual range disconnect tandem concept axle was one of the big news items on press day. Photo: David Cullen

