The 50th anniversary of the Mid-America Trucking Show has been postponed due to COVID-19 concerns.
January 5, 2021Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety
MATS Postpones March Event
Government, Business
Coronavirus Concerns Force Cancellation of Mid-America Trucking Show
Due to concerns over the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, officials with the Mid-America Trucking Show announced on March 12 the show scheduled for March 26-28 in Louisville has been canceled.
March 12, 2020Business
Exhibitors, Drivers Ready to Network During MATS
The annual Mid-America Trucking Show will open its doors March 22-24, offering attendees three days to peruse exhibits of trucking equipment and technology, attend seminars on industry issues and enjoy a variety of entertainment.
March 14, 2018TCA
Matson Charitable Giving Increases 32% to $2.9 Million
Hawaii’s largest ocean cargo transportation company increased its charitable giving in 2016 despite earning less profit.
April 21, 2017Business, Special Coverage
2017: Four Daimler Brands Display at MATS Despite Support of Alternate-Year Format
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Daimler Trucks North America, the most vocal proponent of a two-year cycle for truck shows, has actually mounted a strong presence here at the Mid-America Trucking Show despite its strong support for the new Atlanta-based event in September.
April 4, 2017Business, Special Coverage
MATS Attendees, Exhibitors Decline
The Mid-America Trucking Show reported that 72,271 people came to the show this year and 1,012 firms exhibited, drops of 3.6% and 8.2%, respectively, compared to 2016 levels.
April 3, 2017Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Special Coverage
FMCSA Preps Truckers on ELD Malfunctions
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — As the requirement to transition to electronic logging devices fast approaches, federal trucking regulators explained to truckers the steps to take in the event their devices malfunction.
April 3, 2017Business, Special Coverage
Kenworth, Peterbilt Refresh Truck Offerings
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Kenworth Trucks and Peterbilt Motors said they will offer Allison TC10 fully automatic transmissions on selected models, that they are starting certified pre-owned truck sales programs and that they will soon offer as standard Bendix Wingman Advanced safety systems on certain models.
April 3, 2017Business, Special Coverage
2017: Bendix Cites Active Safety Tech, Air Disc Brakes as Enablers for Automated Driving
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The growing adoption of active safety technology and air disc brakes is building a stronger foundation for the movement toward autonomous trucks, executives at Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems said.
April 3, 2017Business, Special Coverage
Nikola to Launch Hydrogen-Electric Truck in 2020
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Nikola Motor Co. is in discussion with the largest truck stops and, separately, seven states as it prepares to launch in mid-2020 its zero emissions, hydrogen-electric Nikola One Class 8 truck, a company executive said.
April 3, 2017