This week on the Oakley Podcast, host Jeremy Kellett chats with Kent Childers, one of the recruiters at Oakley, and Josh Scales, an Owner/Operator at Oakley. During the episode, the group gears up for the Mid-America Truck Show (MATS) in Louisville, discussing their booth setup and company promotion strategies. They stress the importance of personal connections in the industry. The team covers the practicalities of attending, such as parking and registration, and the benefits of networking and learning at the event, the significance of social media promotion, tips for a successful truck show experience, and more.

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191: The Ultimate Guide to Making the Most of the Mid-America Truck Show (MATS)

MAR 13, 202440 MIN
The Oakley Podcast

191: The Ultimate Guide to Making the Most of the Mid-America Truck Show (MATS)

MAR 13, 202440 MIN

Description

Key topics in today’s conversation include:

  • The Mid-America Truck Show (MATS) (0:39)
  • Oakley’s perspective on the event (4:22)
  • History of MATS (5:53)
  • Preparation for the show (9:02)
  • Reasons for attending (14:24)
  • Location and events (16:29)
  • Truck championship at MATS (20:00)
  • Oakley's presence at the show (22:32)
  • Recording podcasts at the show (25:30)
  • Truck parking and shuttle service (27:22)
  • Entertainment and activities in Louisville (30:21)
  • Ticketing and registration process for MATS (34:28)
  • Recommendations for attending the show (36:50)
  • Final thoughts and takeaways (40:31)

Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and operated trucking company headquartered in North Little Rock, Arkansas. For more information, check out our show website: podcast.bruceoakley.com.