The 2008 Mid-America Trucking Show was held March 27-29 in Louisville, Ken. Fleet Owner was on hand to cover the event. Full coverage can be found below, including a slideshow from senior editor Sean Kilcarr.
Mid-America Trucking Show slideshow
Mid-America Trucking Show headlines
Talk of the Show
May 1, 2008 12:00 PM,
Sean Kilcarr
After shouldering through the 76,563 attendees crowding the aisles at the 2008 Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, KY, one could almost believe better...
Half empty, half full
Mar 28, 2008 10:34 AM,
By Sean Kilcarr, senior editor
Manufacturers and suppliers here at the Mid-America Trucking Show say they are starting to see some positive economic signs...
New Top Dog at Louisville
Mar 28, 2008 10:46 AM
Mack Trucks introduced the Titan and its exclusive 16L powerplant to the on-highway market here at the Mid-America Trucking Show...
Vikner says goodbye
Mar 28, 2008 10:49 AM
After 38 years in the trucking industry, Paul Vikner made his last public appearance to host the legendary truck company’s press conference...
EPA web site for clean technology loans
Mar 28, 2008 3:32 PM
With just a single online application, users of a new EPA SmartWay web site can apply to multiple lenders for loans...
Michelin introduces all-weather retread
Mar 28, 2008 1:51 PM
Michelin Retread Technologies has introduced the XDN2 Pre-Mold, an all-weather drive retread designed for improved traction and mileage...
Thermo King reports updates
Mar 28, 2008 2:12 PM,
By David Cullen, executive editor
Thermo King made several product announcements and offered a preview of further introductions due later this year...
Webasto frog LEaPs into action
Mar 28, 2008 10:27 AM
Webasto’s LEaP (Lowering Emissions and Particulates) Idle Reduction Information web site has a green frog as a mascot, chosen because frogs are “eco-indicators”...
BFGoodrich rolls out two new truck tires
Mar 28, 2008 11:58 AM
BFGoodrich Commercial Truck Tires introduced the ST244 steer tire and TR144 trailer tire here at the Mid-America Trucking Show...
Toyo releases radial tire
Mar 27, 2008 2:01 PM
Toyo Tire U.S.A. introduced the M137 steer radial tire, aimed at long-haul, OTR applications...
IES Aware safety alert released
Mar 27, 2008 3:16 PM
Innovative Computing Corp. has released IES Aware, a safety alert system for use with the operations module of its Innovative Enterprise Software (IES)...
Daimler seeks to clear the air on SCR
Mar 27, 2008 11:28 AM,
By David Cullen, executive editor
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) sought this morning to dispel what it regards as misinformation about SCR...
LED lines expanding
Mar 27, 2008 11:32 AM
Grote Industries officials announced new additions to a number of its LED lamp models at the Mid-America Trucking Show...
Putting a tail on it
Mar 27, 2008 9:52 AM,
By David Cullen, executive editor
ATDynamics announced here yesterday the commercial launch of its aerodynamic TrailerTail...
Lower cost on-board scale
Mar 27, 2008 10:15 AM
On-board scale manufacturer Air-Weigh has expanded its product line with a new entry-level model...
Decisiv provides service management platform
Mar 27, 2008 3:12 PM
Decisiv, Inc. has announced that over 800 subscribing locations have adopted the company’s Service Management Platform...
New trailer “I-Box” from Phillips
Mar 27, 2008 1:57 PM,
By Sean Kilcarr, senior editor
The new “I-Box” unveiled by Phillips Industries looks to vastly simplify trailer wiring and connector schematics...
Peterbilt focused on the future
Mar 27, 2008 11:59 AM,
By Sean Kilcarr, senior editor
Peterbilt Motors Co. is working to bring a wide range of improved efficiencies and technologies to its products in the near future...
Brenntag to provide urea for 2010
Mar 27, 2008 10:00 AM,
By Wendy Leavitt
Brenntag North America announced it is preparing to provide “appropriate availability” of the automotive grade urea...
Cummins reports on progress
Mar 26, 2008 11:49 AM,
By Sean Kilcarr, senior editor
Cummins Inc. said it recorded one of the best years in its history in terms of revenues and profits...
Aero updates rolling tarp system
Mar 26, 2008 1:00 PM
Aero Industries showcased the new features of its Conestoga 2 rolling tarp system here at the Mid-America Trucking Show...
Biodiesel fuel card introduced
Mar 26, 2008 3:00 PM
The National Biodiesel Foundation, the national trade association of the biodiesel industry, introduced the BioTrucker Fuel Card...
Bendix making safety push
Mar 26, 2008 12:11 PM,
By Sean Kilcarr, senior editor
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC is ramping up its efforts to push commercial truck safety to a whole new level...
Kenworth’s five roads to green
Mar 26, 2008 2:46 PM,
By David Cullen, executive editor
Bob Christensen, Kenworth gm & Paccar vp, detailed the OEM’s multifaceted environmental program at a media briefing here today ahead of the Mid-America Trucking Show...
