Paul K. Young Memorial Truck Beauty Championship

The Truck Beauty Championship is named in honor of Paul K. Young, the founder of The Mid-America Trucking Show. Now in its 20th year, the 2009 event is sure to be another crowd pleaser. With more than 100 show trucks competing annually, the Truck Beauty Championship showcases some of the most awe-inspiring trucks in the nation competing in more than 20 classes to determine who will win the coveted best of show.

Mid-America's Driver Recruitment Center

A gathering of more than 100 of trucking's elite fleets looking for new drivers. These companies can provide employment opportunities for those drivers interested in advancing their career in the trucking industry. This specialized area of the show, sponsored by Over-The-Road and Pro-Trucker Magazines, will once again be in the West Wing at the 2009 Mid-America Trucking Show.

Mid-America's Internet & Technology Center

Once again, Mid-America's Internet & Technology Center will be held in the West Wing of the Kentucky Exposition Center. Join us as we showcase the most innovative technology available to the trucking industry in one centralized location, including:

• Advanced internet systems
• Internet load posting
• On-line recruiting, truck and trailer sales, road condition, mapping systems, and other resources.
• Global positioning and freight tracking software.
• Network systems and hardware.
• Personal computers and laptops.
• In-cab and handheld CE devices.
• Advanced office systems, specifically designed for fleets and owner/operators.
• Truck and engine maintenance systems.
• Technology seminars.
• Prizes, give-a-ways and more...

Mid-America's Expediter Experience

Once again, Mid-America will offer a portion of the show dedicated to the Expediter Trucking Industry. The Expediter Experience will be located in the West Wing of the Kentucky Exposition Center, showcasing the Expediter Industry in a fresh and innovative way.