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Article: Time for MATS.(Mid-America Trucking Show )(Editorial)
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- Fleet Equipment
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- February 1, 2009
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The Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS), which runs March 19 through 21, may be of more value to you this year than ever before. Even though the economic mood is tentative, the organizers and exhibitors of the show are gearing up to provide another great experience--which includes giving attendees exposure to new technologies that may help them curb operating costs.
Take, for example, the technologies that will help your fleet control fuel cost. An aerodynamic truck uses less fuel and OEMs have made significant improvements over several years to reduce aerodynamic drag and improve fuel economy. As Seth Skydel notes in this month's "Spec'ing for ..." feature a study ...