Saturday at MATS: Here’s the breakdown

MATS 2015 (Image Courtesy of Mid-America Trucking Show)

The Mid-America Trucking Show wraps up its 2016 show Saturday, April 2. The last day of the show will offer attendees more information on electronic logging devices (ELDs) and an in-depth look at the vehicle inspection process.

The ELDs seminar starts at 11:15 a.m. in B-104. Terry Frey of BigRoad will discuss compliance and how to achieve it.

Later in the evening, at 1:45 p.m. in B-104, the “Understanding the Vehicle Inspection Process” will give attendees in the industry an opportunity to learn more about the actual process of vehicle inspection.

The winners of the PKY Truck Beauty Contest will be announced.

Truck driver and country music artist Tony Justice will perform live at the Red Eye Radio Lobby Booth at 9 a.m. The booth number is Booth #41064. He’ll take photos with fans and sign autographs, as well. 

See MAT’s complete Saturday event schedule here

MATS Quick Facts:

  • Show Location: Kentucky Expo Center, 937 Phillips Lane, Louisville, Kentucky, 40209
  • Show Hours: March 31 – April 2, 2016; Thursday VIP: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.; Thursday 1 p.m.-6 p.m.; Friday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  • Parking: Parking for passenger vehicles is $8 per day and for tractor/trailers it is $30 per day. Spots at the Kentucky Expo Center with hook-ups cost $50 per day. Complimentary off-site tractor/trailer parking is available at the Papa Johns Cardinal Stadium, with a free shuttle service to and from the Kentucky Expo Center. Trucks must enter through Gate D. The Lot D GPS address is: 4146 Park Boulevard, Louisville, Kentucky, 40209.
  • The MATS app is available for download on Android here and iPhone here.