2014 Mid-America Trucking Show
Mack Seeks to Boost Longhaul Sleeper Sales
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Mack Trucks executives want to increase sales of longhaul sleeper trucks, especially this year when they see purchases of North American Class 8 vehicles rebounding from a dip in 2013.
March 27, 2014Volvo to Hire More to Meet Increasing Demand
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Volvo Trucks is so confident the North American Class 8 market is growing that the original equipment manufacturer is hiring 200 more employees at its Dublin, Va., assembly plant.
March 27, 2014Ivan Vasovic Wins Goodyear Highway Hero Award
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Ivan Vasovic, a truck driver for Hub Group Inc., received the Goodyear Highway Hero award at the Mid-America Trucking Show.
March 27, 2014Navistar Shows Telematics Solution, Sees Industry Growth
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Navistar International Corp. showcased its OnCommand Connection telematics software as the truck maker reported continued strength in orders.
March 27, 2014Utility Forecasts Strong Year for Trailer Sales
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A top official at Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co. said he expects sales to reach 40,000 units this year, exceeding the company’s record of 38,628 units sold last year.
March 27, 2014Alcoa Rolls out Lightweight Wheel
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Alcoa announced here it has rolled out the world’s lightest heavy-duty truck wheel, the Ultra ONE, which will help trucks shed pounds for improved payload and fuel efficiency.
March 27, 2014Daimler Adds Western Star Capacity in North Carolina
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Western Star Trucks has expanded production of its Model 4700 tractor to Cleveland, N.C., although most of the vehicles are still made in Portland, Ore.
March 27, 2014Wal-Mart Displays Concept WAVE Truck
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Wal-Mart Advanced Vehicle Experience concept truck is giving attendees at the Mid-America Trucking Show a glimpse into the future.
March 27, 2014