The 33rd annual Mid-America Trucking Show will host an expedite industry seminar at noon Friday, March 26.

The seminar, presented by ExpressTrucking.com, will feature Linda Yates, author of the book "Business, Educational Successful Techniques of Express Trucking."

The seminar, titled "Preparing for a career in expedited trucking," will focus on understanding the nature of the business and important things to consider before entering a career as an emergency freight transporter, also called expediter.

Yates will provide practical information designed to help drivers develop effective business strategies for a career in expediting. Seminar attendees will receive a complimentary EFT Info-Pac which includes: a special offer from Speedco Truck Lube; a regulations guide customized by ExpressTrucking.com and published by Regulations Management Corp.; and information on several companies that provide products and services designed to help start a business.

Although the seminar is free, attendees should preregister to ensure there are enough materials. Individuals preregistering will be issued a pass with a voucher for an EFT Info-Pac. All preregistered seminar attendees will also receive a VIP pass to ExpressTrucking.com’s hospitality room, only open to guests with a VIP pass.

Immediately following the seminar, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., ExpressTrucking.com will host a VIP hospitality room with complimentary coffee and pastries for invited guests to talk with several industry suppliers and expedite carriers. Linda Yates will also be available for book signing and to personally meet with seminar attendees.

To preregister for the expedite industry seminar, visit http://www.expresstrucking.com/ExpediteSeminar/expediteseminar.html, or call (330) 283-0957.

For information about the 2004 Mid-America Trucking Show, visit www.truckingshow.com, or call Exhibitor Management Associations at (502) 899-3892.