All roads lead to Carlisle!  That statement is supported by the many major roadways and just as many trucking companies that are part of the central Pennsylvania landscape.  Over the last 10 years not only has the Carlisle Truck Nationals presented by A&A Auto Stores (August 5-7) grown as an event, but Big Rig participation has too.  Not only do these trucks show, many are competing for awards, and best of all, hiring for drivers and facilities workers!    

The August 2022 showcase is expected to host over 300 rigs and heavy equipment, plus more than 1,800 pick-up trucks, vans, SUVs, etc.  For families, it’s a chance to bring their kid’s toybox to life and for the adults, it just might be the perfect opportunity to find a new job.  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, not just locally, but nationwide. 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. 

Of course there are jobs in trucking that don’t involve driving or having a CDL.  Companies are also looking to hire dock workers and other staff for their warehouses, many of which line I-81 between Chambersburg and Harrisburg.

Scheduled for the show in August are Lily, NAPA Transportation, S&H Express, New Enterprise Stone & Lime Company, Inc., NHH Services, Inc., FIT Transportation, and UPS just to name a few.  Not only will these companies be part of the Carlisle Truck Nationals Big Rig Show & Shine, they’ll also have representatives at Carlisle talking to potential candidates for jobs. 

For those interested in the trucking industry or warehouse work, 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 will be on site sharing the newest equipment. 

“Annually, our trucking friends come to Carlisle.  While they love to show off their rigs, haulers, fleets, etc., many of them are also looking for talented new team members,” noted event manager Ed Scholly.  The Carlisle Truck Nationals has frequently served as a backdrop for these great companies to fill openings for operator and logistic jobs in their companies,” continued Scholly.  “Anyone who may be looking to enter this industry or to make a work-related change should consider visiting the event.  You may not find a better place to get a picture of the industry and what it has to offer.”

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, competitions, and more.  It’s all available for just $15 per adult, with kids 12 and under admitted for FREE.  Discounted spectator admission tickets are available at CarlisleEvents.com as are details about the 2022 Carlisle Truck Nationals presented by A&A Auto Stores.