3 Things to Know Before Attending The 2019 Great American Trucking Show

The Great American Trucking Show (GATS) is “an interactive and all-encompassing public convention of trucking professionals” (Source: GATS). With over 500 exhibitors, 50,000 attendees, thousands of industry products, and more, GATS is a premiere event that provides community resources and industry insights for anyone in the automotive and trucking space.  

If you’re planning to attend The Great American Trucking Show 2019, here are a couple things you should know as you plan your schedule and arrive at the expo.   

1. The Recruiting Pavilion 

The show is heavily focused and involved with helping trucking professionals grow and develop their careers. They do this by connecting them with recruiting representatives from “over 100 exhibiting fleets” at their Recruiting Pavilion (Source: GATS). There, they can receive more information regarding a company’s fleet programs, benefits, and opportunities. 

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2. Dallas, Texas: The Place to Be 

For the last 6 + years, The Great American Trucking Show has been hosted in sunny Dallas, Texas. With the area’s high concentration of restaurants, numerous shopping centers, and world-famous architecture, it’s a popular place for expos such as this.    

If you’re visiting Dallas for the first time or have been there multiple times already, here are some interesting facts about the Dallas area, including some fun locations and restaurants to visit: 

Famous Architecture 
“The world-famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright designed Dallas Theater Center’s Kalita Humphreys Theater, a gorgeous performance space located in the Turtle Creek area of the city.” (Source: Mentalfloss.com).   

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Famous Movies: 
“A few of the movies/TV series filmed in the area: Dallas; Silkwood; Places in the Heart; RoboCop; Born on the Fourth of July; Walker, Texas Ranger; Prison Break” (Source: Visitdallas.com). 

The Sixth Floor Museum 
“The Sixth Floor Museum documents the much-loved President John F. Kennedy’s assassination and legacy, housing many facts about the tragic day as well as covering the President’s early life and presidential policies” (Source: thecrazytourist.com).  

Photo: Pappas Bros. Steakhouse

Pappas Bros. Steakhouse 
If you’re looking for good food in the “Lone Star State,” this steakhouse has you covered. They are rated as one of the top steakhouses in the surrounding Dallas area, boasting a clean environment, exceptional service, and an ambient atmosphere.  

3. Educational Sessions 

In year’s past, the show has provided educational sessions and workshops from industry leaders and experts in the automotive space. In 2018, the show provided seminars covering topics like general business tips, the ELD mandate, and industry trends.  

For the 2019 Great American Trucking Show, the sessions are scheduled to incorporate much of the same material through Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. To view the updated list of educational sessions, visit their events page by clicking here.