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2016 Directory 3 Show Staff Vice President, Events Stacy McCants Director of Event Services Emily Larson Director of Audience Experience Tom Winters Director of Recognition & Specialty Events Becky Burroughs Client Success Manager, Events Catherine Schmandt Audience Experience Manager Morgan Gamble Audience Communications Manager Catherine Cumbie Audience Marketing Manager Adam Smith Project Manager, Events Bonnie Gable Events Art Director, Ian Holl Directory Staff Publisher / Director of Event Services Emily Larson Editor James Jaillet Associate Editor Matt Cole Content Manager Becky Burroughs Art Director Timothy French Production Manager Bonnie Gable Show Hours: Thursday, Aug. 25, Noon – 5:00 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Registration Hours: Registration opens two hours before show opening. Show Management Office & Information Desk: The Show Management Office and the Information Desk are located in the F Lobby across from registration. The phone number is 214-853-8000. First Aid: First Aid is located inside Hall E on the south back wall. Lost & Found: Personal items will be held in the Show Management office in F Lobby. Name Badges: Name badges must be worn at all times to enter the show floor and attend seminars. This includes children older than 16. Overdrive's Pride & Polish Truck Beauty Show: The truck beauty contest is located in Halls D and E. The awards ceremony will begin at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 27, in Hall E, at the Truckstop.com Theater. Press Center/Conference Center: The press area is located in D221 and is open during show hours for working press and photojournalists. Shuttle Buses: Our shuttle buses arrive and depart at the lower lobby entrance at regular intervals. Shuttles will deliver to the following area hotels: • Adolphus Hotel – Downtown • Courtyard by Marriott – Market Center • Crowne Plaza Dallas - Downtown • Fairfield Inn & Suites – Market Center • Hilton Garden Inn – Market Center • Hotel Indigo – Downtown • Hyatt Regency – Downtown • Magnolia – Downtown TA-Petro Truck Parking Community: Truckers can park for FREE at the 36+ acre Cotton Bowl's Fair Park. Parking is available to Class 7 & 8 trucks and RV's (no hook-ups) starting on Wednesday, and space is available on a first-come, first- served basis. A shuttle service to the convention center will be available and will run every 20 minutes. In addition, there will be food vendors, showers, porta-potties, and a Sunday worship service. Wheel Chairs & Motorized Scooters: To reserve your scooter or wheelchair, call AABCO Ready Rental at 972-412-3500. Welcome to the 18th Annual Great American Trucking Show at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas! This year's event promises to be one of the best in our show's history. Not only do we have more exhibiting companies and registered attendees than before, but we also have countless enhancements and never-before-seen attractions, such as showers and food at our free truck parking, a free concert, education at the show floor theater, and our health and wellness pavilion. This year's show is peppered with new amenities, services, entertainment and education all focused on creating an extraordinary attendee experience. At GATS 2016, you will be able to: • Interact with 500+ of the top manufacturers, product and service providers from all segments of the trucking industry. • Meet more than 100 recruiting exhibitors. • Learn at a full slate of SmartSessions seminars produced by Texas Transportation Association (TXTA) to assist drivers, owner operators and fleets with daily challenges and opportunities. • Take advantage of four Partners in Business Seminars designed to help current and aspiring owner operators learn best practices. • Enjoy in-booth celebrity appearances and entertainment opportunities (including a concert featuring John Anderson and Tony Justice) both on and off the GATS show floor. • Explore a whole world of health in trucking at the Landstar Health & Wellness Pavilion. • View the greatest collection of show trucks in the nation at the 2016 Overdrive's Pride & Polish competition and the 2016 Overdrive's Pride & Polish National Championship. This directory will help you find 500+ GATS exhibitors, all of the TXTA and GATS educational sessions, and details about other in-booth features and attractions. Thank you for attending the 2016 Great American Trucking Show. We hope you enjoy all of the entertainment, education and networking opportunities available here in Dallas. We look forward to seeing you back here in Dallas at the 2017 Great American Trucking Show, August 25 - 27. Sincerely, Stacy McCants Vice President, Events Randall-Reilly S:10" T:10.5" B:10.75"