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Great American Trucking Show: Useful for Trucking Newbie?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Leviathan Tube, Aug 6, 2014.

  1. Aug 6, 2014 #1
    Leviathan Tube

    Leviathan Tube Medium Load Member

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    Hi all,
    I'm in the middle of CDL school right now and expecting to be making a career change into trucking by the fall. Can anyone tell me if a trip to Dallas to spend a day or two at GATS would be worthwhile? Is it mostly show trucks and accessories, or does it have recruiters and things that would be of interest to a prospective company driver?
     
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  3. Aug 6, 2014 #2
    Mark Kling

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    It does have recruiters. Very interesting show if you have never been. MATS in March in Louisville, KY is about 3 times as large.
     
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  4. Aug 6, 2014 #3
    blairandgretchen

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    Great if you have the time/money.

    Worth a trip for industry insight.
     
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  5. Aug 7, 2014 #4
    FozzyNOK

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    As long as you don't have unrealistic expectation of the industry.. all the gloss, polish and smiles are not going to do you much good.. but the show is pretty fun...
     
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  7. Aug 7, 2014 #5
    Mark Kling

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    Thursday and Friday are the best days. Saturdays are usually family day. Bling is usually gone by Friday.
     
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