Truck show season
Next month, much of the trucking industry will descend upon the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky., for the 2024 Mid-America Trucking Show.
MATS is scheduled for March 21-23 with nearly 900 exhibitors and more than 55,000 attendees expected for the 52nd show.
The PKY Truck Beauty Championship will be held for the 33rd consecutive year at MATS, while educational talks, ride-and-drives and a concert are among the 2024 events scheduled.
Organizers have said they’re still looking for speakers on a range of subject matter including equipment, government regulations, operations, maintenance, technology and more. Those interested in becoming a speaker should submit the online form on the truck show’s website.
“MATS is the one event on the industry calendar that brings the entire industry together face-to-face to see the latest innovations and collaborate to define the future of trucking,” said Toby Young, MATS president. “MATS is the best opportunity for more than tens of thousands of trucking professionals to experience hands-on demonstrations and find solutions to improve their businesses.”
To learn more or register, go to TruckingShow.com.
American Truck Historical Society National Convention
York, Pa., will play host to this year’s ATHS National Convention and Truck Show.
Known as the premier convention for historical trucks, the event is scheduled for June 6-8. The ATHS board of directors and membership meeting, vendor expos, training and a convoy to Macungie, Pa., are all scheduled.
The ATHS website says the event is more than just a truck show and is the ultimate destination for truck enthusiasts. More information about the event is available at ATHS.org.
Wheel Jam Truck Show
The second week of June will be a busy one, with the Wheel Jam Truck Show also taking place June 6-8.
This show at the South Dakota State Fairgrounds in Huron, S.D., will include truck competitions, classic cars, motorcycles, stock car races and even live music.
Registration will open on June 6 with space for over 300 trucks available, according to the Wheel Jam website.
Wheel Jam is a judged truck show with trophies and cash awarded to the winners.
Visit WheelJamTruckShow.com for more information.
Texas Trucking Show
A couple of weeks later, the Texas Trucking Show will emanate from the NRG Center in Houston.
Set for June 22-23, this heavy-duty aftermarket trucking show will offer an opportunity for suppliers and trucking companies to connect.
Registration is currently free on the truck show’s website, and more than 300 companies are expected to attend.
Those interested in reserving a booth also can do so at TexasTruckingShow.com.
Walcott Truckers Jamboree
The 44th annual Walcott Truckers Jamboree will take place July 11-13 at the Iowa 80 Truckstop in Walcott, Iowa.
Featured entertainment will include an antique truck display, a super trucks beauty contest, an Iowa pork chop cookout, trucker Olympics, live music and fireworks.
Iowa 80 is the world’s largest truck stop and features a barbershop, chiropractor, movie theater, workout room and more.
Registration, travel and exhibitor information can be found at Iowa80Truckstop.com/Trucker-Jamboree. LL