The Expedite Expo is a trucking show, of course, but that doesn’t mean it’s all business. The show also has plenty of fun and entertainment for its visitors.
Expedite Expo – North America’s largest trade show of its kind – will take place on Friday, July 26 through Saturday, July 27, at the Roberts Convention Centre in Wilmington, Ohio, I-71 at Exit 50 (Rt. 68). The show times for both days are 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM EDT. Registration, Admission and Parking are free!
What’s the most important thing to see or do at the Expo? That depends on you. If you’re a fleet owner, the biggest attraction might be the new equipment that will be on display on the show floor. Individual owner-operators and drivers will have plenty of new products to check out, as well. More than 120 exhibitors will be on hand to show off the newest merchandise that can make life on the road easier, more comfortable, more efficient and more profitable. If you’re a real people person, it’s hard to beat the Expo when it comes to chances to mix and mingle with other trucking-industry enthusiasts. Attendees at the Expo will come from more than 40 states, and even Canada and Mexico. There’s no telling who you might meet.
WORKSHOPS
Of course, knowledge can be a powerful tool on the road, too, and there is plenty of that to be gained at the Expo. The show will include a full slate of driver workshops featuring industry experts on topics ranging from marketing trends to truck maintenance to the nuts and bolts of buying and financing a truck in 2013. There will be no shortage of information that can help your bottom line.
NEW! ALL AMERICAN WORKING TRUCK SHOW
This event will be a bit different from the show-truck competitions at most trucking industry gatherings. For one thing, as the title would suggest, this show is for trucks that not only look good but are also functional. The rules require that the trucks be driven to and from the competition area. Another key difference is that there is no entry fee for this show. So, if you have a working truck that you’re especially proud of, why not enter the competition and see how your rig stacks up? We’ve not given up on the antique trucks; the All American Antique Truck Show will still be there with those rusty relics.
NEW! GREAT LAKES CONVOY
This year, the Convoy will begin at the Roberts Centre at 4 p.m. Friday, July 26. The Convoy, a charitable organization that raises money to help battle women’s cancer, will make a 30-mile loop with a police escort before returning to the Roberts Centre. The Convoy will conclude with a silent auction and raffle.
NEW TRUCKS
Pallotta Ford will debut the highly anticipated 2014 Ford Transit Van on Friday, July 26th at 11:00am, and we will also offer the nation’s top expedited truck dealers who exhibit the newest and most innovative truck equipment and sleepers on the market. Dealers typically utilize the Expo to give potential buyers a good long look at their new features, models and floor plans.
ENTERTAINMENT
There will be plenty of fun to go around with Expo entertainment including the Cincinnati Circus Company and a performance each day by Jungle Jack Hanna’s troupe featuring animals from the Columbus Zoo. If that weren’t enough, Dave Nemo and Sirius XM Radio will be broadcasting live from the Expo both days. Don’t miss Friday night at 7pm for our Casino night; this event is guaranteed to give you a real casino experience with Blackjack, Roulette, Craps and Texas Hold’em. There is no cost to play, thanks to our sponsor CIS.
FREE CONCERT
Pistol Holler, a country music group from Cincinnati, will be performing for Expo attendees on Friday evening. Once you hear and see Pistol Holler you will understand why this band draws loyal fans and has then dancing in their seats.
DRIVERS’ CHOICE AWARD
The 2013 CIS Drivers’ Choice Award will recognize the best of the expedited trucking industry’s best – with Expo attendees as the judges. Attendees can vote for their favorite dealer’s truck. Your ballot is also your chance to win one of the two $1000 cash prizes presented daily at 4 p.m.
The Drivers’ Choice Award will be presented 4 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at the close of Expo.
DRIVERS’ COOKOUT
Immediately following the close of expo on Saturday, the annual Driver’s BBQ Cookout, hosted by ExpeditersOnline.com and open to all drivers, serves hot-off-the-grill burgers, dogs and brats. Kick back, relax, eat and recap the expo.
Registration is Free! Truck, RV and car parking is free! Avoid the lines: pre-register at ExpediteExpo.com
To register visit expediteexpo.com or call 859-746-2046
Expedite Expo 2013
July 26 – 27, 2013
Roberts Convention Centre
I-71 Exit 50
Wilmington, OH
SHOW TIMES: Friday, July 26 & Saturday, July 27, 9:00am – 4:00pm
