Who is going to MATS

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  1. Rideandrepair

    Rideandrepair Road Train Member

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    I’ve never went. Always wanted to. I’m told the vendors make some good deals on the last day, to avoid taking it home. Good time to compare seats, if in the market. I remember when Waylon would always be the music act. That would have been a good memory. Maybe this year I’ll finally make it. At least once only seems right. Definitely have to wash the Truck before showing up, All those show Trucks will make mine look bad. The Truck Show would be my priority. They have a bunch of different seminars too. Safety, Maintenance, Compliance , profitability, all the boring stuff. Free admission tickets are usually pretty easy to find. Truckstop magazines, probably available online these days. Probably get one at the door, I don’t know. But it’s basically free. You get to take pictures with all your Trucking Hero’s. Looks like a good down to earth experience. Everyone having a good time. ####, now I really want to go!!
     
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  3. dngrous_dime

    dngrous_dime Road Train Member

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    It's super easy to register online for free.
     
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  4. cuzzin it

    cuzzin it Road Train Member

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    my dropyard is right by there. Here is good Gyros and Baklava Screenshot_20230324-234657.png
    Sams $9 to 12 bucks
     
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  5. fragicide

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    I was there last year for the 50th anniversary and entered into the PKY show. It was a blast and I recommend everyone go at least once. There’s plenty to do and see, and networking to be done.

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  6. drvrtech77

    drvrtech77 Road Train Member

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    They not only have plenty of vendors with many different products, they also have seminars you can attend to learn different things in this industry…it’s definitely worth going…ive been there once before..
     
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  7. jamespmack

    jamespmack Road Train Member

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    Yes they do.

    I've been going since I was a kid. But haven't went since 2015. I'm planing on going, but not in semi.
     
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  8. Siinman

    Siinman Road Train Member

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    I have not made up my mind yet but really thinking about going. Could drive in truck or my SUV since it is not to far from MO.
     
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  9. ducnut

    ducnut Road Train Member

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    You should go. I’ve never been, either, because I’ve always been worried about finances and chasing money. But, our lives can change and you may not ever get another opportunity. Just go.

    Saved it. My buddy and I aren’t strangers to food. Haha.

    My buddy is coming from up by the quad cities, swinging through Land of Lincoln’s capital to pick me up, and a further 5hrs to Louisville. Hopefully, with a combined ~60yrs of trucking, we can find the place. :rolleyes:
     
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  10. cuzzin it

    cuzzin it Road Train Member

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    Right off 65 cant miss it
     
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  11. ducnut

    ducnut Road Train Member

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    That was sarcasm. Haha. We’ve both been to the Expo Center and I used to deliver to chain restaurants all over Louisville.
     
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