What is the Great American Trucking Show?
The Great American Trucking Show is an all-encompassing convention of trucking professionals. GATS has something for everyone. There are more than 500 exhibitors representing truck, trailer, engine, component and parts manufacturers, a recruiting pavilion, as well as services catering to the heavy and medium duty truck industry. Some of the events and happenings that are held in conjunction with GATS are the
Pride and Polish Truck Beauty Competition,
Educational Seminars sponsored by Texas Trucking Association and the
Commercial Vehicle Outlook Conference.
Who should attend the Great American Trucking Show?
Anyone utilizing heavy or medium duty trucks within their businesses. That includes owner operators, for-hire trucking company management, company drivers, private fleets and all others aligned with the trucking industry.
Where is the Great American Trucking Show?
The location for the 2016 Great American Trucking Show:
Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas
650 South Griffin Street
Dallas, TX 75202
Phone: 214-939-2700
Is there truck parking available?
Yes, there is free Class 8
Truck Parking available at Fair Park Gate 15, which is located at 3013 Haskell Avenue. Conveniently located off I-30 at Exit 48 A or B. Plenty of easy access parking with security, portable restrooms, shuttle service to & from the show and a large tent with morning refreshments.
Parking at the Convention Center.
There are numerous pay-to-park lots around the Dallas Convention Center. There is also a paid parking lot underneath the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center.
Where can I find local hotels that are close to the Convention Center?
The Great American Trucking Show has partnered with Travel Planners to help plan your trip to Dallas.
For more information on booking your hotel for the Great American Trucking Show please
Click Here.
How do I enter my truck in Overdrive's Pride & Polish Truck Beauty Competition?
Can I park my RV or Camper in the Truck Parking Lot next to the Dallas Convention Center?
The City of Dallas does not allow RV/Camper parking within the city limits. If you are planning on bringing your RV, check out the Dallas Metro KOA Campground at
www.koa.com. This campsite is approximately 25 miles away from the Dallas Convention Center. For more information, you can email them at
dallasmetro@koa.org or give them a call at 817-277-6600.
Can I bring my pet to the Great American Trucking Show?
Unfortunately, animals and pets are not permitted (with exception to guide dogs, signal dogs and other animals individually trained to provide assistance to an individual with a disability) inside the Dallas Convention Center.