Rich

RICH In the trucking industry, it can be difficult to get your voice heard. Talk at the truck stop or over a radio is good for those drivers listening, but how much of an impact does it really make? On October 15, 2011, truck drivers around the nation will gather together for the first ever Annual Truck Driver Social Media Convention.

This convention, constructed by Allen Smith of AskTheTrucker, is the first of its kind and will be the perfect place for truckers to come together and discuss the industry. The event is going to be held in Tunica, MS at the Gold Strike Resort & Casino and will run from 8am to 11:30pm. At the Truck Driver Social Media Convention, truck drivers will be provided with ample opportunity to voice their concerns within the industry and have their opinions truly heard in a place where it will matter and can make a difference.

The convention will provide guest speakers and workshops where drivers can address specific issues such as social media, legal issues, business management, and industry regulations. At these workshops, drivers will be provided with ample opportunity to ask questions and exchange tips with their fellow drivers and the guest speakers. Along with the workshops, other forms of entertainment will also be available at the convention, including music from Jan McCarter, Tony Justice and more.

Attendance at the event is by RSVP only. Information on hotels and reservations in the area is readily available on the convention website. They even have hotel information for drivers with pets and arrangements for big rig parking.

At last, an event is being held specifically for truckers to get together and talk. This convention is promised to be different from trucking shows and expos in that it will be a “working convention” where the goal is to make a positive impact on the trucking community.

For more information on the 1st Annual Truck Driver Social Media Convention, visit http://www.truckingsocialmedia.com. A complete schedule of the event is available in PDF format at http://www.truckingsocialmedia.com/documents/2011-Event-Schedule.pdf.