A few years ago, Freightliner introduced the Cascadia. Developed in the company’s wind tunnel in Portland, Ore., it was touted as the most aerodynamic — and therefore fuel efficient — conventional tractor ever.
MATS puts everything trucking on display
First the vivid midnight blue, purple and yellow paint job catches the eye. Then you see the image of the Statue of Liberty, surrounded by exploding fireworks. But when you notice the Purple Heart medals on each mirror it becomes clear that this is a rig that is making a statement.
Check out our photo gallery of the trucks, parts, gear and more that made up the 2011 Mid-America Trucking Show.
What’s all this talk about a Super Truck, and what makes it so super? When the government cash awards hit the headlines earlier this year, more and more drivers started asking those questions. Well, here’s the story in a nutshell. The Department of Energy awarded money for research to improve fuel efficiency in real-world, over-the-road […]
