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OPENING RECEPTION
Help us celebrate the importance of all MATS Attendees to the Heavy-Duty Trucking Industry. Reconnect with friends and colleagues over live music, locally inspired food and drink, and special activities to help support worthwhile causes.
Location
South Lobby
Date / Hours
Thursday, March 30
6PM
Admission
Admission is free to all badged MATS attendees and exhibitors.
Thanks to our sponsors


Attendees will enjoy a festive evening of live entertainment, refreshments, and reconnecting with the MATS trucking community.
MATS 2022 Event
The 2022 MATS Opening Night Event featured live music performed by JD Shelburne, a silent auction to benefit St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund, recognition for the inaugural inductees into the MATS Wall of Fame, bourbon bottle wax dipping, craft beer tasting, axe throwing, and much more!


JD Shelburne
One of the hardest-working singers in the business. Shelburne has logged over 2,500 performances to date, opening for acts such as ZZ Top, Miranda Lambert, Montgomery Gentry, and many other national acts. JD has appeared on CMT and performed “My Old Kentucky Home” at the Kentucky Derby, and put on a great performance for the MATS 50th Celebration!