Michael Best
ROLE IN THE INDUSTRY: Fleet Owner
COMPANY: Patriot Tank Lines LLC
HOMETOWN: Buskirk, NY
YEARS IN THE INDUSTRY: 35+ Years
FIRST YEAR ATTENDED MATS: 2017
Why Do You Attend MATS?
“At MATS, I am able to speak with like minded industry professionals about what they are doing to hire qualified drivers and how we can improve our business practices. I am able to discover industry issues and what companies are doing to combat these problems.”
Why Do You Recommend MATS?
“There are networking opportunities everywhere at the show. Whether you are looking for a job or specific product, you can find it here at MATS. The entire industry is here to help solve your questions and business needs.”
“The Mid America Trucking Show is the only show I attend. It’s where you can stay up to date with all the changes in the trucking industry, while being able to connect and network with industry professionals.”
Networking:
“I do my business relationships here at the show. I am able to create and grow these relationships from one on one conversations with companies such as Samsera that allow me to follow up via a phone call or email when I have a business need. Going to the show just makes communication so much easier. I can put a face to a name.”
Post Show Purchasing:
“At MATS, I was able to make a connection with a Peterbilt salesman that led to a tour of the Fitzgerald Peterbilt facility where I was able to see some of the lighter kits I was interested in. After this facility tour, I ended up buying a lighter kit. Opportunities like these wouldn’t happen if I didn’t attend MATS and build these relationships.”
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.”
“You can see what products work for you and what products don’t work for you at MATS. You can test them out to find the best fit for your business.”
“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.”
