Who is going to MATS

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Siinman, Mar 24, 2023.

  1. Siinman

    Siinman Road Train Member

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    Been thinking of going this year. What all can an owner operator learn? Any good connections you have made through the years?
     
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  3. dngrous_dime

    dngrous_dime Road Train Member

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    I'm bringing my wife with me this year. I went last year, and being my first year, I skipped over a lot of things that I wish I had picked up on.
     
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  4. Siinman

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    This would be my first year. Any pointers?
     
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  5. Long FLD

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    Take a backpack or something to carry all the crap that everyone is going to be handing you.
     
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  6. ducnut

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    I’ll be there, Thu-Sat.
     
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  7. dngrous_dime

    dngrous_dime Road Train Member

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    Or bring a second person to double up on the good goodies. I got soooo many free samples of 5th wheel grease.
    Oh, and comfortable shoes, maybe even a battery pack to carry and charge your phone on the go.
     
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  8. D.Tibbitt

    D.Tibbitt Road Train Member

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    Where is it located?
     
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  9. dngrous_dime

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    Kentucky Expo Center in Louisville.
     
  10. D.Tibbitt

    D.Tibbitt Road Train Member

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    I'm guessing they have truck parking?
     
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  11. dngrous_dime

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    They had a huge parking area with free shuttles, FCFS, but I parked right on the grounds of the main show, and wasn't bothered the whole weekend. It's a bit of a hike to walk inside from where I stayed, but all free. TA will have their free shower trailer set up there, and there's plenty of food inside.
     
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