MATS FRIDAY CONCERT PACKS FREEDOM HALL AS SHOW HITS FULL STRIDE
The Mid-America Trucking Show’s free Friday concert in Louisville featured Frank Foster, Mark Ware and Long Haul Paul, drawing thousands after a full day of exhibits, education and networking.
FINAL-DAY PLAYBOOK: WHAT’S ON TAP AT MATS 2026 TODAY
Saturday programming includes education, live demos and closing-floor highlights as North America’s largest trucking show wraps in Louisville.
PKY TRUCK BEAUTY CHAMPIONSHIP CROWNS THE YEAR’S FIRST “BEST OF SHOW” IN LOUISVILLE
The elite PKY competition returns to MATS, showcasing top custom builds as judging and awards close out the show truck season opener.
WOMEN IN TRUCKING HIGHLIGHTS DRIVER OF THE YEAR AT MATS’ “SALUTE TO WOMEN BEHIND THE WHEEL”
WIT’s signature celebration at MATS spotlights professional drivers and caps a month that named four Driver of the Year finalists ahead of the Louisville reveal.
DETROIT UNVEILS 2027-READY GEN 6 DD13/DD15/DD16 ENGINES FOR FREIGHTLINER, WESTERN STAR
DTNA’s powertrain brand details next-gen heavy-duty engines designed to meet EPA 2027 standards while targeting gains in efficiency, durability and diagnostics for fleets.
DAIMLER TRUCK NORTH AMERICA ADDS CUMMINS X10, REDESIGNED X15 AND B6.7 OCTANE TO 2027 PORTFOLIO
DTNA broadens engine choices across applications with new Cummins offerings alongside Detroit Gen 6, aligning lineup options ahead of 2027 emissions compliance.
MACK SHOWS REDESIGNED GRANITE AND ALL-NEW KEYSTONE FOR VOCATIONAL HAULING
The updated Granite and new Keystone add powertrain and body-integration upgrades aimed at productivity and upfit speed for construction and heavy vocational fleets.
WESTERN STAR EXPANDS RECALL OF 47X/49X MODELS OVER BATTERY JUNCTION STUD FIRE RISK
DTNA broadened a prior campaign after additional field reports; fleets are urged to check VINs and schedule dealer fixes to mitigate electrical fire hazards.
USPS TIGHTENS REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTRACTED TRUCKING PROVIDERS, ELEVATING SAFETY VETTING
The Postal Service will phase out use of certain non-domiciled CDL operators by contractors, aligning with DOT safety policy while moving 55,000 daily truck loads nationwide.
CALIFORNIA DMV SAYS ~13,000 NON-DOMICILED CDLS WERE CANCELED UNDER NEW FEDERAL RULES
The state reported cancellations effective March 6, prompting carriers to verify driver status and reassess recruiting pipelines amid tightened federal requirements.
NWS ADDS ‘CONDITIONAL INTENSITY’ TO SEVERE OUTLOOKS, GIVING FLEETS CLEARER RISK SIGNALS
New SPC outlook detail highlights days with potential for more violent tornadoes and high-end storms—useful for weekend route planning and cargo-risk mitigation.
ITS LOGISTICS: GEOPOLITICAL FLASHPOINTS CLOUD PORT/RAMP OUTLOOKS EVEN AS NETWORKS STABILIZE
March forecast flags new external risks for inland drayage and intermodal flows, urging shippers and carriers to watch near-term volatility in ocean-to-truck handoffs.
STARLINK-POWERED CONNECTIVITY PROGRAM TARGETS FLEETS WITH TRUCK-SPEC HARDWARE, MANAGEMENT TOOLS
EpicVue’s in-motion satellite package aims to close coverage gaps and centralize device control, pitching always-on links for drivers and back-office ops.
IMC LOGISTICS ENTERS CANADA WITH TORONTO DRAYAGE OPERATION SLATED FOR 2026 LAUNCH
The intermodal and drayage provider plans a greater Great Lakes footprint, citing demand for cross-border capacity and port diversification in the region.
NEW TRAILER-SECURITY TECH DEBUTS AT MATS AMID RISE IN ORGANIZED CARGO THEFT
A next-gen device integrating access control, identity verification and real-time alerts is showcased in Louisville as fleets double down on theft prevention at docks and drop lots.
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