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The Mid-America Trucking Show is billed as “the largest trucking show in North America and the Western Hemisphere.” It is doubtful that any of the nearly 80,000 people who walked the million square feet of exhibit space would argue with that.

A tongue-in-cheek admonition of “for your eyes only” accompanied Kenworth Truck Co.’s unveiling of its advanced technology truck at the exhibition. The T2000-75 Aerodyne was packed with electronic and high-tech features that would make an astronaut envious.

Volvo wants to make truck shopping as easy as car shopping: The customer picks the vehicle from an option package with features and leaves the dealer with a comprehensive maintenance plan.

Freightliner Corp. rolled out a new “dual-fuel” engine that combines the clean operation of liquefied natural gas with the longer range of diesel at the truck show.

The recent upswing in diesel prices has truckers scrambling to find the fuel stops that offer the best deals, which can be a daunting task if they don’t use the right tools. But there is some relief..

Scientists at Atlantic Richfield Co. will begin field testing a diesel fuel that could reduce pollution without affecting engine performance or fuel economy.

After seven annual diesel tax increases of more than 5% each year some British truck operators have taken to the streets in protest.

TT PhotoNo one seems sure why truck stops don’t provide electrical hookups for vehicles to plug into. If outlets for trucks were installed at travel plazas, drivers could plug in like planes do between flights.

The Department of Justice has not finished reviewing public comments on the consent decrees to settle charges that six diesel engine manufacturers cheated federal emissions tests.

Faced with intense worldwide competition and a narrowing quality gap, tire makers are beginning to look beyond selling tires to distinguish themselves in the truck market.