45TH MID-AMERICA TRUCKING SHOW GETS UNDERWAY AT MONTH’S END

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More than 80,000 visitors showed up at the doorsteps of the Kentucky Expo Center Louisville last year for the Mid-America Trucking Show, and this year promises to be just as popular, with 1,090 exhibitors and counting — all situated under a million square feet of exhibition space.
This year’s 45th annual trucking industry extravaganza runs from Thursday, March 31, through Saturday, April 2. Attending will be thousands of truck drivers, dealers and distributors, fleet administrators and purchasers, fleet maintenance managers, fleet owners, manufacturers and suppliers, mechanics and technicians, sales teams, instructors and trucking students.

To minimize on-site registration, visitors can sign up online through noon EST on March 30 at truckingshow.com/attendee-registration.
The cost is $10 online, and tickets can also be purchased at the door for $10.
MATS provides visitors with a host of special events and educational opportunities that offer insights into current industry issues and new technologies, and opportunities to connect with like-minded industry professionals. Some of these special events include:
MATS Truck Dealer Showcase: New model year trucks will be on display from all the major heavy-duty manufacturers at the MATS Truck Dealer Showcase, located in the South Wing.
MATS Listening Session: The FMCSA will hold a public listening session on Friday, April 1, to solicit information on the potential benefits and feasibility of voluntary compliance and ways to credit carriers and drivers who initiate and establish programs that promote safety beyond the standards established in FMCSA regulations.
MATS Seminar Schedule: Dozens of seminars will offer invaluable information on compliance to new government regulations (ELD mandates, etc), PC-11 engine oils, truck maintenance, and other important topics that are critical to the daily operations for all trucking professionals. To see the entire schedule, visit truckingshow.com/seminars.
MATS 2016 Beer Garden: Stop by the MATS beer garden (in the pavilion food court) for TruckThat ‘Unhappy Hour.’ Grab a cold one on us and find out how getting loud about the challenges professional drivers face just might change the status quo. Got a problem with the trucking industry? You’re not alone. Visit TruckThat.com.
Craig Morgan in Concert: For an eighth consecutive year, the team behind Mobil Delvac heavy-duty engine oil will present a free concert on Friday, April 1, featuring Craig Morgan. Tickets are available at the Mobil Delvac Booth No. 18160 in the North Wing during show hours.
Country Artists Party with Red Eye Radio: Eric Harley, host of Red Eye Radio, will be on site to introduce attendees to the sizzling lineup of country music artists. The special guests will visit Red Eye Radio’s lobby booth (41064) for signing autographs, taking photos, and talking with drivers. Visit www.redeyeradioshow.com for details.
PKY Truck Beauty Championship: As we enter the 45th anniversary of MATS, organizers would like to take a look back at some of the Best of Show Winners from the past years of the PKY Truck Beauty Championship (27th Annual).
The American Truck Historical Society: The American Truck Historical Society will make a special appearance at this year’s MATS with an exciting trip to the past. Come see their collections of classic commercial vehicles.

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