Robert Fernald
ROLE IN THE INDUSTRY: Company Driver
COMPANY: Messer Gasses
HOMETOWN: Westbrook, ME
YEARS IN THE INDUSTRY: 30+ Years
FIRST YEAR ATTENDED MATS: 2012
Why Do You Attend MATS?
“I attend MATS for the networking and demonstration it provides. I operate in a difficult area of the US, and am always interested in new GPS systems and mapping software at the show.”
Why Do You Recommend MATS?
“I recommend MATS because it is simply a one stop shop for all products and services that I need in the industry. I can get what I need, or what I want, all under one roof. There is truly something here for every single person.”
“Each year, something improves my ability to safely navigate one of America’s toughest driving areas and I find it here at MATS.”
Educational Seminars:
“The seminars provide a great way to really stay up to date about what is happening in the trucking industry. You get real world trucking professionals speaking on legitimate issues and solutions to what is happening in our industry.”
Networking:
“At MATS, I always focus on networking. I like to hear the real world experience of the fellow drivers and owners before I make a decision, and this show provides the forum to do that. I know I can stay informed and make important decisions here at MATS.”
More Attendee Spotlights
“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.”
“We come to MATS with a plan each year. We make a list of exhibiting companies we need to check out before the show to make sure we network and see what new products they have. Communication is possible because everybody is here at the show.”
“MATS was truly a 10 out of 10 experience for me. Going into the 2023 show, I know I am going to set aside a spending budget to make sure I can order the best new products to improve my operations.”
