Sorry I've been a little lacking in the posting department lately. Got some down time today as I sit here at the repair shop having my service truck worked on, so I thought I'd play catch up with the blogs.
Last month truck show season officially kicked off with the Mid America Trucking Show in Louisville, Kentucky and this got me to thinking. How many of you all out there attend the truck shows? What are the reasons that you attend? Have those reasons changed over the years; perhaps as your capacity in the industry has changed?
I know my reasons have changed several times over the years. Being basically born into trucking (my Father drove for over forty years) I first started attending the truck shows as a child. Of course back then it was all about the trucks and the freebies. To this day, I still have boxes and bags of all the little freebies that were given out at the booths; pens, pencils, rulers, note pads, etc. You name it, I've probably got it someplace.
Then as I became older and obtained my CDL it was still about the trucks and the freebies but my focus began to shift more towards the latest products and gizmos. As I gained more experience in the industry, I began to look at the shows from more of an educational/informational standpoint. I took advantage of some of the seminars offered to try to learn as much as I could about the issues and regulations that affect me.
Now as an Owner Operator my focus has changed yet again, as I try to stay on top of all the new rules and regulations, environmental issues and such. Staying on top of these issues is going to be the key to survival in this ever changing industry.
However, throughout the years there is one thing that has remained a constant in my attendance of these events. I have met some wonderful life-long friends at these shows. It has become a family reunion of sorts; you may not always run into these people in your travels, but it's a sure bet you'll find each other at the various events throughout the country.
If you've never attended at truck show, I strongly urge you to make it a point to attend one; you'll be hooked.
Until next time drivers, safe travels and maybe we'll see you at the next show.
Last month truck show season officially kicked off with the Mid America Trucking Show in Louisville, Kentucky and this got me to thinking. How many of you all out there attend the truck shows? What are the reasons that you attend? Have those reasons changed over the years; perhaps as your capacity in the industry has changed?
I know my reasons have changed several times over the years. Being basically born into trucking (my Father drove for over forty years) I first started attending the truck shows as a child. Of course back then it was all about the trucks and the freebies. To this day, I still have boxes and bags of all the little freebies that were given out at the booths; pens, pencils, rulers, note pads, etc. You name it, I've probably got it someplace.
Then as I became older and obtained my CDL it was still about the trucks and the freebies but my focus began to shift more towards the latest products and gizmos. As I gained more experience in the industry, I began to look at the shows from more of an educational/informational standpoint. I took advantage of some of the seminars offered to try to learn as much as I could about the issues and regulations that affect me.
Now as an Owner Operator my focus has changed yet again, as I try to stay on top of all the new rules and regulations, environmental issues and such. Staying on top of these issues is going to be the key to survival in this ever changing industry.
However, throughout the years there is one thing that has remained a constant in my attendance of these events. I have met some wonderful life-long friends at these shows. It has become a family reunion of sorts; you may not always run into these people in your travels, but it's a sure bet you'll find each other at the various events throughout the country.
If you've never attended at truck show, I strongly urge you to make it a point to attend one; you'll be hooked.
Until next time drivers, safe travels and maybe we'll see you at the next show.
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