MATS News Updates

Business

Matson to Buy Alaska Freight Company

Ocean cargo transportation firm Matson Inc. plans to expand its operations in Alaska with a nearly $200 million purchase of a company that consolidates freight for shipping.

July 22, 2016
Business

TT Wins ASBPE Award for 2015 MATS Coverage

Transport Topics won an award from the American Society of Business Publication Editors for coverage in its print issues of the 2015 Mid-America Trucking Show.

July 1, 2016
Business

Carriers Pull Out All Stops to Recruit Drivers at MATS

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Unlike past years at the Mid-America Trucking Show, it was the 100-fleet-strong driver recruiting pavilion in the smaller West Wing of the Kentucky Exposition Center that had the most consistent foot traffic, as the show marked its first year without a single truck maker and several other large suppliers exhibiting in the South Wing, the largest and traditionally busiest section.

April 11, 2016
Special Coverage, Business

Organizers Say Mid-America Trucking Show Will Remain Annual

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Mid-America Trucking Show will maintain its annual schedule for the “foreseeable future,” the president of Exhibit Management Associates told Transport Topics.

April 4, 2016
Special Coverage, Business

Video: Attendees Share Thoughts on 2016 MATS

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A number of attendees of the 2016 Mid-America Trucking Show expressed disappointment truck manufacturers elected not to exhibit but said they still found the event worthwhile.

April 3, 2016
Special Coverage, Business

Video: Driver-Focused Website TruckThat.com Attracts a Crowd

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A team of executives formerly in the fleet service field is developing an online trucking community that intends to take action and find solutions for drivers’ hottest off-duty issues.

April 3, 2016
Special Coverage, Business

Trucker Path Launches Truckloads Freight Marketplace

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Driver app developer Trucker Path announced the general release of its Truckloads freight marketplace.

April 2, 2016
Special Coverage, Government, Business

PrePass Plus Expands to Include All Fleets

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — PrePass Plus has been expanded to include all fleets, the service’s nonprofit partner Help Inc., announced March 29. The firm formally issued its announcement at the Mid-America Trucking Show here.

April 2, 2016
Special Coverage, Business, Equipment

Continental Offers RoadLog ELD with Telematics

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Continental Corp. has introduced a new version of its VDO RoadLog electronic logging device that can provide cellular communications.

April 2, 2016
Special Coverage, Business

IdleAir Rolls Out New Terminals, Partnerships

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Truck stop electrification and air conditioning provider IdleAir announced it is opening three new U.S. locations, that it has formed partnerships with other trucking vendors and electric utilities, and that it is implementing new price offerings.

April 2, 2016