--- title: Blog | Louisville Switching | Mid America Truck Show (2) description: Mid America Truck Show | Louisville Switching has your Yard Truck Blog. We also carry Ottawa Parts. Call today. You will always speak to a person! 1.866.879.8659 We sell, lease and service Ottawa, Kalmar Yard Trucks. (2) --- [![header-logo-1.png](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/ls.png?width=360&name=ls.png "header-logo-1.png")](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com) [About](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/about) [Contact](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/contact) [Blog](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog) [502.935.5838](tel:+15029355838) [**](https://www.facebook.com/LouisvilleSwitching) [**](https://www.youtube.com/user/LouisvilleSwitching) [**](https://twitter.com/LouSwitching) [**](https://www.linkedin.com/company/louisville-switching-truck-sales) [**](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/topic/mid-america-truck-show/page/2#sidr) # Louisville Switching Blog ## [Louisville Switching's Experience at the 2013 Mid America Truck Show](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/bid/279695/Louisville-Switching-s-Experience-at-the-2013-Mid-America-Truck-Show) Posted by [Donald Robinson](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/author/donald-robinson) Mar 27, 2013 2:08:00 PM [![](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/hs-fs/file-25281094-jpg/images/large2.jpg) ](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/bid/279695/Louisville-Switching-s-Experience-at-the-2013-Mid-America-Truck-Show) This year's [Mid America Truck Show](http://www.truckingshow.com/) was a tremendous success. Our brand new and spacious cab was on display. This cab is known as "The Skycab" and once you see it it will become apparent how this name was applied to this design.  [Read More](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/bid/279695/Louisville-Switching-s-Experience-at-the-2013-Mid-America-Truck-Show) ## [What to Expect from Louisville Switching at the 2013 Mid America Truck Show](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/bid/276385/what-to-expect-from-louisville-switching-at-the-2013-mid-america-truck-show) Posted by [Donald Robinson](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/author/donald-robinson) Mar 14, 2013 12:56:00 PM [![](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/hs-fs/file-23971661-jpg/images/large1.jpg) ](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/bid/276385/what-to-expect-from-louisville-switching-at-the-2013-mid-america-truck-show) The [Mid America Truck Show 2013](http://www.truckingshow.com/) is shaping up to be spectacular this year. This is our 13th year in a row participating in the Truck Show! We will be manning the Kalmar/Ottawa booths with another dealer and also some OEM personnel.  [Read More](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/bid/276385/what-to-expect-from-louisville-switching-at-the-2013-mid-america-truck-show) ## [Kalmar/Cargotec will have quite the spread at the Mid America Truck Show](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/bid/120528/kalmar-cargotec-will-have-quite-the-spread-at-the-mid-america-truck-show) Posted by [Donald Robinson](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/author/donald-robinson) Mar 22, 2012 11:31:00 AM [The Mid America Truck show](http://www.truckingshow.com/) begins today. [Read More](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/bid/120528/kalmar-cargotec-will-have-quite-the-spread-at-the-mid-america-truck-show) ## [We’ll see you at the Mid America Truck Show](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/bid/120529/we-ll-see-you-at-the-mid-america-truck-show) Posted by [Donald Robinson](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/author/donald-robinson) Mar 15, 2012 11:35:00 AM It’s time once again for the Mid America Truck Show in Louisville. This yearly event is always a crowd-pleaser for those in the trucking industry. It’s also one of the biggest events in Louisville, bringing over 70,000 trucking professionals to the state! [Read More](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/bid/120529/we-ll-see-you-at-the-mid-america-truck-show) ## [New Ottawa Trucks For Sale](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/bid/149504/new-ottawa-trucks-for-sale) Posted by [Joel Gerdis](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/author/joel-gerdis) Mar 30, 2011 10:59:00 AM [![](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/hs-fs/file-18241187-jpg/images/louisville-switching-001-300x225.jpg) ](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/bid/149504/new-ottawa-trucks-for-sale) In the market for a new Kalmar Terminal Tractor? Now may be the perfect time for you to buy. That’s because Louisville Switching Truck Sales has three new Kalmar trucks for sale, on-site at its Louisville, KY office. [Read More](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/bid/149504/new-ottawa-trucks-for-sale) ## [Mid America Truck Show Reminder](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/bid/149520/mid-america-truck-show-reminder) Posted by [Joel Gerdis](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/author/joel-gerdis) Mar 15, 2011 11:19:00 AM We wanted to take a minute and remind everyone that the [Mid America Truck Show](http://www.truckingshow.com/) is just two weeks away. The show runs from March 31 – April 2 at the [Kentucky Exposition Center.](http://www.kyfairexpo.org/) This is typically the largest show held in Louisville, Kentucky. If you’ve never been, it’s a lot to take in. Just like in years past, Louisville Switching Truck Sales will set up a booth and will be on-site all weekend to talk with attendees and answer any questions they may have. The show is always a great place to see old friends in the industry, [form new relationships as we did last year](http://insta-chain.com/), and engage with the trucking community. Here are a few reminders: • You can [pre-register online](http://www.truckingshow.com/att/attendee-registration). Since we’ve passed the free registration date of March 1, online registration is $10. • Each attendee must register individually. Here are some ways you can stay in the loop: • [Follow The Truck Show on Twitter](http://twitter.com/truckingshow) • [Fan them on Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#%21/profile.php?id=100000360415197) • [Visit the show’s website](http://www.truckingshow.com/) • [Contact us with any questions](http://louisvilleswitching.com/contact/) You can also get updates from Louisville Switching by following us on [Twitter](http://twitter.com/#%21/louswitching) and [Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/pages/Louisville-Switching/118779564823166). We look forward to seeing you there! [Read More](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/bid/149520/mid-america-truck-show-reminder) ## [It’s almost time for the Mid America Truck Show](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/bid/149555/it-s-almost-time-for-the-mid-america-truck-show) Posted by [Joel Gerdis](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/author/joel-gerdis) Jan 19, 2011 12:25:00 PM It’s that time of year again… [Mid America Truck Show](http://www.truckingshow.com/) time! Though we’re still a few months out, we thought we could take a minute to remind everyone about the show, which runs from March 31 – April 2 at the [Kentucky Exposition Center](http://www.truckingshow.com/2011-floor-plan). [Read More](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/bid/149555/it-s-almost-time-for-the-mid-america-truck-show) ## [2010 Mid America Truck Show update](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/bid/149622/2010-mid-america-truck-show-update) Posted by [Joel Gerdis](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/author/joel-gerdis) Apr 22, 2010 1:53:00 PM [![](http://louisvilleswitching.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif) ](https://www.louisvilleswitching.com/blog/bid/149622/2010-mid-america-truck-show-update) We had a last minute chance to participate in the 2010 Mid America Truck Show this past March and we jumped on it. Normally we have a booth each year in partnership with another Ottawa Truck Dealer and with some assistance from our dealer sponsors as well. Well with the state of the economy it appeared that we may have to sit this one out. However, Chris Troutt, our amazing salesman and jack of many trades pulled together a plan, a booth and a last minute show-truck. 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