Contractors Gather at Tampa “Pro Pit Stop” Event for Training, Networking, and Fleet Care
TAMPA, Florida — More than 50 home service contractors gathered in Tampa earlier this month for the first “Pro Pit Stop” event, a drive-thru style workshop that combined equipment demonstrations, free fleet servicing, and peer networking.
The event brought together contractors from the HVAC, plumbing, and other service trades to test out new field service technologies, explore fleet management tools, and discuss common business challenges.
Housecall Pro's Pro Pit Stop drive-thru events are esigned to deliver quick, high-value resources directly to contractors, combining professional networking, business growth tools, and essential fleet care.
“Pit stops win races. In the trades, Pros win when their tools and vehicles work in sync. A truck is a mobile office, a toolbox, and often the lifeblood of the business,” said Roland Ligtenberg, Housecall Pro co-founder and senior vice president of innovation. “Collectively, our Pros drive over a billion miles a year. That’s why we created Pro Pit Stop. To champion the trades by supporting the vehicles and the systems that power them.”
At the event, local home service Pros brought their fleet vehicles for free servicing from Spiffy, a local auto detailing and maintenance vendor. The event was co-sponsored by Housecall Pro and Force Fleet Tracking, with support from their respective partners, including Blue Recruit, Wrapmate, Holman, and Geico. Together, these collaborators worked to highlight tools and services designed to streamline operations, strengthen branding and fuel sustainable growth.
In addition to demonstrations, contractors had the opportunity to share feedback on the tools they use in daily operations and highlight ongoing industry challenges.
“These events strengthen partner relationships and give us insight into the real challenges Pros face on the road and on the job,” said Ligtenberg.
Housecall Pro says the events are designed to meet contractors where they are — on the road and in the field — by offering short, practical sessions rather than full-day conferences. The Tampa event served as a pilot, with additional stops planned for other U.S. cities later this year.