Fuel for Thought

The Expo is Coming...

By Greg Huggins
Posted Mar 20th 2022 8:51AM

It may only be March, but there is no better time than now to plan your trip to Ft. Wayne, IN for the 22nd Annual Expedite Expo which will be happening July 15-16, 2022 in the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum at 4000 Parnell Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46805.

Plan your visit now to secure your hotel reservation and decide where to park your truck. This event is the largest gathering of expediters in North America. The Expedite Expo is the only trade event focusing exclusively on the expedited trucking industry.

Why should you attend the Expedite Expo in Ft Wayne, IN this year? If you are considering getting into the expedite segment of the trucking industry, this is THE place to connect with carriers, equipment vendors and other expediters to get the knowledge you need to succeed in the world of expedite trucking. Don’t just call and speak to recruiters, attend the only event where you can speak face to face with those in the industry. The Expedite Expo is an event to gather information and network with others in the industry. You can get a lot of information from attending that you cannot find elsewhere.

If you are already in the expedite trucking industry, you can learn from your peers, see the latest equipment offerings and expand your network for future opportunities or improve your business by keeping up with industry trends found at the Expedite Expo.

The Expedite Expo also has workshops. What can you learn at the workshops? A LOT. For instance, this year, there are workshops and roundtable discussions about load management, best apps to use, Women in Trucking, and how to work with fleet owners, just to name a few.

There will also be a Casino Night event on Friday July 15th from 7 PM - 10 PM. Plan to attend for your chance to win great prizes. There are no losers at this casino! You are provided chips to play.

Note the Expo Hall hours this year are 12:00 noon to 4:00pm each day.

Don’t leave too early! Stay for the Saturday July 16th Hog Roast. Sponsored by ExpeditersOnline.com and Tri-State Expedited Service, dinner will begin at 4:30pm following the close of the Expo. There will be pulled pork BBQ and all the fixings available in the Expo Hall. This is a great time to enjoy some great food and network with others from the event and compare notes or just relax and enjoy the company.

Now that you have a small taste of all that the Expedite Expo has to offer, this is a great time to plan your trip. Book your hotel room(s) now to ensure availability, the longer you wait, the more likely they will be full, as they tend to fill up every year.

If you are planning to attend but want to stay in your truck, the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum offers a paved parking lot with plenty of space to gather, network and share stories. Restrooms will be available. Come join your fellow drivers! Overnight RV and camper parking is permitted in the designated truck lot. There are some electrical hook-ups. Visit Expo Parking or Expediter City for more details.

See you down the road,

Greg