Drivers nationwide looking forward to annual trucking festival in Texas

Truck enthusiasts are sure to amass in the thousands to admire trucks and the talent by their owners that goes into the vehicle's detailing at the annual Great American Trucking Show that will happen at the end of August in Dallas, Texas, reports Pride and Polish.

Not only will there be a giant custom truck beauty contest, but various companies and organizations from the trucking industry will be presenting free seminars and demonstrations on how to become a driver or what's new in trucking technology.

The three-day event, which will be held mostly indoors at the Dallas Convention Center, will hold the honor of being the second largest trucking trade show in the country.

According to the convention's website, country singer Jamey Johnson will perform some of his greatest hits, which is open free to conference attendees. Another highlight of the weekend is the area dedicated to trucking safety, sponsored by the Ol' Blue USA company. Those who bring their vehicles to the event can have a free inspection done by law enforcement officials.

Drivers nationwide looking forward to annual trucking festival in Texas

Thursday, July 21st, 2011