Carlisle Truck Nationals and Big Rig Show and Shine Delivering Job Opportunities

CARLISLE, Pa. - July 1, 2015 - PRLog -- All roads lead to Carlisle, that’s just as much of a fact as it is a marketing statement for Carlisle Events.  With many major roadways and just as many trucking companies in central Pennsylvania, it’s easy to see why that phrase rings true.  Carlisle itself is home to multiple trucking companies and warehouses as well as a stretch of road between I-81 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike that is home to a handful of truck stops and truck related businesses.  It is fitting that Carlisle, Pennsylvania would also be home to the Carlisle Truck Nationals and its show within a show, the Big Rig Show and Shine. This event runs August 7-9, 2015 and this year, it plays play host to a unique opportunity not only for enthusiasts of trucks, but potentially those looking for work.

This year’s Big Rig Show and Shine is expected to draw over 200 big rigs and heavy trucks to the Carlisle Fairgrounds, but what makes this year’s happenings unique are that about a half a dozen trucking companies are not only bringing trucks, they are bringing jobs to Carlisle!  There is always a demand for truckers to haul payloads of all sizes, but in many cases, there aren’t enough drivers for the work.  This slows down commerce and creates issues for companies contracted to do a specific job.  Those jobs are competitive and in many cases, high paying.  For 2015, it doesn’t matter if interested parties are already employed and looking for a new challenge or looking for work, they are invited to come to Carlisle to explore the opportunities. .

Scheduled for the show in August are ABF Freight, Triple K Fleet Services, Daily Express, Inc., Schneider Trucking, Keen Transport and Classic Carries. Not only will these companies be part of the first ever Carlisle Carrier Showcase featuring the trucks and businesses of the Carlisle region, some will have representatives at Carlisle talking to potential candidates for jobs.

For those interested in the trucking industry, this event also showcases the trucking industry with vendors, custom rig builders, antique and historic trucks as well as regional truck equipment dealers and service centers. Kenworth of PA and Motor Truck, a multi store dealership and service center for Kenworth truck equipment, and Cumberland Truck Equipment, a multi store dealership and service center for Volvo Trucks, will be on site sharing the newest equipment.

“Early in the year we invited our truck industry neighbors to showcase their vehicles and businesses as part of the Truck Nationals,” said event manager Ed Scholly.  “A number of them took us up on our offer and doubled down to not only share their trucks with enthusiasts at Carlisle, but to offer opportunities as well.  For anyone seeking opportunities in a strong industry, you may not find a better place to get a picture of the industry and what it has to offer,” noted Scholly.  “This event features common carriers to businesses complimenting the industry, such as custom and restorations, to vehicle recovery to the history of the industry showcased by the Antique Truck Historical Society.”

In addition to the big rigs and heavy equipment, the Truck Nationals offers a light truck, custom van and SUV showcase. The event hosts family fun with the kids activities, light truck, jeep and SUV vendors, monster truck shows and rides, live music, competitions and more.  It’s all available for just $12 per adult, with kids 12 and under admitted for free.  Or get the weekend ticket for two by registering your Truck for the event. Complete details about truck weekend, including links to the companies that are showcasing and offering opportunities is available on the Carlisle Truck Nationals portion of www.CarlisleEvents.com.