There’s always
a lot of great new products and services vying for the limelight
at MATS; here’s just a few that will get your attention.
When we head to the
Mid-America Trucking Show we’re eager to see the latest innovations
in products and services the industry has to offer. Once every
year, the trucking industry gathers in Louisville. Many manufacturers,
service providers and recruiters make this the “show of shows”
by holding back new products and announcements until “Loo-vull.”
Here’s a preview.
 If
you’re looking for a great aerodynamic hood deflector
you’ll need to stop by Pittfield Design’s exhibit.
At booth #6327 you’ll find their newest design for the
Freightliner Columbia, as well as designs for other major
OEMs. A unique feature of Pittfield’s deflectors is that
they mount securely behind the grill without having to drill
any holes. For information call 1-888-248-2735. |
 Save-A-Load
will show off its new Z-Bar, their next generation hydraulic
cargo bracing bar. Z-Bar is made with high strength aircraft
aluminum, it is the strongest load bar available and weighs
only 8.8 lbs. It’s made to last for over 30,000 uses
and it’s guaranteed to be free from defects in material
or workmanship. It’s also designed to operate in low
temps — 35 F all the way up to 160 F. Visit booth #1014
for a demo. For more information call 1-800-728-5623. |
 Twelve
volts and chilling! That’s one way to describe Indel
B’s new TB2001 console fridge/freezer. This truck-worthy
portable unit is equipped with a true 12v DC compressor and
uses a fully adjustable thermostat — not a thermal electric
imitation cooler. Its dark gray/charcoal color, unique styling
and compact size allows it to fit neatly between the seats.
Stop by booth #772. There’s a cool show special, too.
For more information call (941) 756-3785. |
| TIE Services is promoting a
unique service to independent truckers. Now, even though you’re
busy, truckers can use the TIE team to do load searching,
dispatching, invoicing and routine load confirmation. It’s
like having your own staff. TIE offers a broad range of other
services, too, including load searching nationwide online
at over 450 truckstops. Stop in at booth #6920, or call toll
free 1-877-421-0880. www.tieservices.com |
 Shur-Co,
“Your Tarp Solutions Company,” introduces the new
Value Series Shur-Co Arm System at Louisville. This system
has safety features like the non-slip crank and automatic
Duo-Latch System that secures the arms to prevent any movement
or floating. Stop by booth #5390, or call toll free 1-877-729-2969. www.shurco.com |
 Last
year Sylvania introduced its brilliant Xenarc Auxiliary HID
lighting system, and this year they’re back with a new
innovation, the SilverStar high performance halogen product
that offers color temperature comparable to HID technology.
SilverStar illuminates with a crisp white light that creates
a high-end appearance and provides clearer visibility. The
lamps are designed to replace standard halogen light sources
(bulbs) with a luminance up to 20 percent greater than other
halogens. Visit booth #451. For information call 1-800-347-3420. |
Editor’s
note: If you are planning on being at the show, we recommend the
“New Products” section of the MATS Show Directory. It’s
a great source for new products and services.
