Expedite Expo 2008 Rolls Into Wilmington, Ohio on July 25-26, 2008

Ohio’s largest trucking show returns to Southwest Ohio. Expedite Expo 2008 will move into the Roberts Centre in Wilmington, Ohio on July 25-26, 2008.

The 8th Annual Expedite Expo is an indoor trucking exposition that focuses on the time sensitive, expedited trucking industry. This event features over 100 exhibitors and covers over 70,000 sq. feet of trucks, trucking displays, product exhibits and free live family entertainment.

The Expedite Expo 2008 is proud to present - the stars of Country Music Television's "Trick My Truck" series - The Chrome Shop Mafia! That's right, the "Wild Bunch" of truck customizers will be appearing on both days of the Expo and they're bringing along a truck featured in one of the show's episodes - "The Inferno." The members of the Chrome Shop Mafia have earned a reputation as the most talented and original big truck makeover artists around!

New for the 2008 Expo - The Career Zone
This dedicated area features a roster of trucking recruiters who will share the opportunities available at their companies for drivers.

Workshops & Seminars
The always-popular Trucking Workshops feature a two full days of informative, free sessions. From buying a truck to performing maintenance, the admission-free Workshops are presented by trucking professionals who speak on a variety of topics.

Truck Dealers
The Expedite Expo features the nation's top truck dealers who exhibit the newest and most innovative truck equipment on the market.

Live Radio
Trucking radio legend Dave Nemo will be broadcasting on XM Channel 171 live from the Expo with interviews and show reports.

This event is open to the public. Expo admission and parking are free.


Expedite Expo 2008
Roberts Convention Centre
I-71 and St. Rt. 68, Exit #50
123 Gano Road, Wilmington, Ohio 45177

Show times:
Friday, July 25, 2008 - 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday, July 26, 2008 - 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
For registration and details, visit www.ExpediteExpo.com or call 859-746-2046. 

Source: Expedite Expo

Freightliner Customers Win Top Honors at Truck Beauty Competition at MATS

The Freightliner Trucks news page features images of the winners from the eighth annual Paul K. Young Memorial Truck Beauty Show conducted at the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) March 27-29, 2008.

According to Freightliner...

Major overall winners of the Pride & Polish event include Robert and Shelley Brinker, of Grayling, Mich., who won Best of Show Working Bobtail with “Black Pearl,” their 2000 Freightliner Classic XL with a mural depicting scenes from the film, “Pirates of the Caribbean.”

Source: Freightliner

Western Star offers new product enhancements

Western Star recently introduced several product enhancements for on-highway and vocational applications at the 2008 Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) in Louisville, Ky.

According to Western Star...

Updates include the availability of air disc brakes and the largest on-highway radiator in the industry; the reconfigured Western Star LowMax; and new fifth wheel options from SAF-HOLLAND.

"We're proud to offer distinctive new options and enhancements to our customers," said T.J. Reed, product manager Western Star Trucks.

Source: Western Star

Truckers needed for TV show...especially if you can sing

Tapestry International Productions is looking for truckers...but not for hauling freight. They are looking for truckers to participate in a new travel series called Stories From the Road: The Trucker's Guide To America.

According to an email we received, they are especially looking for truckers who sing. If you can carry a tune and handle a big rig, this might be your chance for stardom.

Here's the request we received from Karen Carlson at Tapestry International Productions. You can contact her at the email address below.

Dear Truckers,

Do you have a passion for the open road, America and sharing your travel stories with others? Could you see yourself hosting a travel series from the driver's wheel of your truck?

Tapestry International Productions is an Emmy and Oscar winning television production company that specializes in family-friendly programming for channels like The Discovery Channel, TLC and TBS. We are currently developing a travel series entitled: STORIES FROM THE ROAD: THE TRUCKER'S GUIDE TO AMERICA and are look for a host (or hosts) to take us along for the ride. We are looking for a sincere, articulate trucker between the ages of 30 and 55 who loves America and can take us to some of the country's most beautiful places. This is a paid position.

If you are interested, please contact Karen Carlson at kcarlson@tapestry.tv. Include information about why you think you'd make a good travel guide as well as a photo of you AND your truck (remember, your truck is a big part of the series). Please feel free to ask questions.

Thanks,
Karen

SPECIFICALLY LOOKING FOR TRUCKERS WHO CAN SING

Source: Tapestry International Productions

Commercial Truck Trader is attending The 37th Annual Mid-America Trucking Show on March 27-29, 2008

Commercial Truck Trader will be attending the 37th Annual Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Kentucky, on March 27-29.

Look for Commercial Truck Trader at Booth #14172.

This years Mid-America Trucking Show is going to be a big one. The official Mid-America Trucking Show website reports that over 1150 companies have signed on to take part in the show, and some are still signing up.

The show is expected to cover more than a million square feet of space with over 200,000 square feet of outdoor exhibits and events.

Source: 37th Annual Mid-America Trucking Show