John Haverstick
ROLE IN THE INDUSTRY: Fleet Safety Manager
COMPANY: Expedited Freight
HOMETOWN: Indianapolis, IN
YEARS IN THE INDUSTRY: 30+ Years
FIRST YEAR ATTENDED MATS: 2018
Why Do You Attend MATS?
“I go to MATS to stay up to date about what’s happening in the trucking industry. Even if you are following along on the internet, you still aren’t as updated as you need to be. The seminars provide a great forum to get the latest information and to also be able to ask questions and get real time answers.”
Why Do You Recommend MATS?
“There’s nowhere bigger to attend than MATS in this industry. No other show stacks up when you factor in the size, the learning opportunities, and the latest in technology and products. Plan to spend all three days at the show so you can really take in all the vendors that have products and services that can improve your business.”
“We’ve built everlasting relationships because of MATS. We’ve been able to form long lasting relationships with companies like Marvin Johnson & Associates and Brands Insurance that have allowed us to change and improve our entire infrastructure to improve efficiency.”
Education:
“I always make sure to attend multiple seminars at MATS. FMCSA, KeepTrucking, and DOT seminars are always ones I circle on my daily agenda to make sure I attend. They have so much information about roadside assistance and inspections, as well as what is currently happening in the industry. I always learn things that I didn’t know existed that are happening in trucking because of this seminar. You don’t stay up to date unless you are here at MATS.”
Buying Product:
“MATS definitely influences our purchase decisions. We are currently expanding our facility, so we have been looking for trailer movers. At MATS, we are able to connect with exhibitors and compare trailer mover products live, on the spot. In the past, we have bought windshield wipers and tires from exhibitors at the show that have helped make improvements to our operations.”
More Attendee Spotlights
“At MATS, I am able to create business relationships that help for future business endeavors. I form these relationships at the show, which then make following up with the company representatives that much easier when it comes to getting questions answered and buying their product.”
“There’s nowhere else you get firsthand education like you do here at MATS. Everything I know in trucking, I’ve learned from attending this show.”
“MATS has absolutely influenced our purchase decisions already. After attending for the first time, we are already making plans to redo one of our trucks. Going into 2023, we are steadily growing and want to add another truck by year’s end, so we definitely want to increase our budget for the show and put some of our increased profit into products and service at MATS.”
