Many current truckers and technicians are from agricultural backgrounds, so the Fair represents targeted recruiting for an industry in need of qualified workers. The grandstand show on Saturday afternoon, August 26, is a truck pull sponsored by Werner Enterprises of Omaha. On both mornings, there's a pancake feed open to the public. Breakfast is free to the first 1,000 CDL-holders at the display. The association is also partnering with Michelin North America to host the Nebraska Tire Changing Challenge.
Contestants are fleet, dealer and tire shop technicians.
The public can see them in action on Sunday afternoon. Prior to the Clay Walker concert that evening, Nebraska Trucking will introduce the nominees for Nebraska Professional Truck Driver of the Year.