Take a look at Day One of GATS

GATS-2018

The 19th annual Great American Trucking Show got under way at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas today.  Here’s a look at what went on at the show. GATS continues Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The 19th annual Great American Trucking show got under way today in Dallas.The 19th annual Great American Trucking show got under way today in Dallas.

Some 500 exhibitors fill the 500,000 square feet of exhibit space in the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas.Some 500 exhibitors fill the 500,000 square feet of exhibit space in the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas.

1965 Mack B Model 63 on display at the Heniff Transport booth t GATS.1965 Mack B Model 63 on display at the Heniff Transport booth t GATS.

Kay Pfeifer, vice president of business development and sales for TrueLifeCare, leads a seminar on diabetes at GATS.Kay Pfeifer, vice president of business development and sales for TrueLifeCare, leads a seminar on diabetes at GATS.

Guests filled the Great American Trucking Show when the doors opened at noon Thursday.Guests filled the Great American Trucking Show when the doors opened at noon Thursday.

Trucker and singer-songwriter Bill Weaver performs at the Red Eye Radio booth Thursday.Trucker and singer-songwriter Bill Weaver performs at the Red Eye Radio booth Thursday.

GATS attendees spin a wheel at the RoadPro booth for prizes.GATS attendees spin a wheel at the RoadPro booth for prizes.

There are hundreds of trucks at GATS, but not all of them keep all four wheels on the show floor.There are hundreds of trucks at GATS, but not all of them keep all four wheels on the show floor.

Stephen Richardson of Tennessee-based Big G Express was named Company Driver of the Year in March. He was at TCA’s booth at the Great American Trucking Show to talk with potential candidates for this year’s contest, which opens this fall.Stephen Richardson of Tennessee-based Big G Express was named Company Driver of the Year in March. He was at TCA’s booth at the Great American Trucking Show to talk with potential candidates for this year’s contest, which opens this fall.

Traveloko has a truck with a military-themed wrap on display at GATS.Traveloko has a truck with a military-themed wrap on display at GATS.

Representatives at the Blue Parrott booth discuss their products with GATS attendees.Representatives at the Blue Parrott booth discuss their products with GATS attendees.