U.S. Army veteran Larry Berman’s life of service in the military and over the road earned him a trip to the 2018 Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Kentucky.
XL Specialized Trailers debuted two new trailers at the 2018 Mid-America Trucking Show held in Louisville, Kentucky in March. The company introduced the next model in its galvanized trailer series, a Mechanical Full-Width Gooseneck and a Low-Profile Hydraulic Detachable Gooseneck trailer.
David Stevens, managing director of the Tire Retread & Repair Information Bureau explained the purpose behind the group’s annual Spot the Retreads contest at the 2018 Mid-America Trucking Show. Participants had to spot which tires were new and which were retreads from a set of 10 different tires.
Named in honor of the Mid-America Trucking Show founder, the Paul K. Young Truck Beauty Championship is one of the main attractions at MATS every year, showcasing custom trucks competing for accolades and awards. Photos: Jim Park
Mid-America 2018 wrapped up on Saturday under grey rainy skies -- usually a good omen for trade shows. Outside exhibitors weren't happy, but the mood inside was good.
Adam Murphy, vice president of B2B marketing at BF Goodrich, describes the company’s new all-terrain Cross Control Tire offering that launched at the 2018 Mid-America Trucking Show.
Tiffany Hanna, a truck driver and trainer at Prime, Inc., has been awarded a Volvo VNL 670 by the Women In Trucking Association and Arrow Truck Sales for her winning essay on the importance of attracting more women to the trucking industry.
Jonathan Randall, Mack senior vice president, worries about who will drive all the trucks his company is building today.
From the show floor of the 2018 Mid-America Trucking Show, Equipment Editor Jim Park gives his top takeaways from the show, including ELDs, truck giveaways, and Uber Freight.
Peterbilt gave away a Model 567 Heritage truck at the Mid-America Trucking Show to Rick McClerkin of San Jose, California, for winning the company’s SuperFan search in celebration of a major truck production milestone.