Commercial Vehicle Outlook Conference Added to Great American Trucking Show
Organizers of the Great American Trucking Show announced the addition of the Commercial Vehicle Outlook Conference to its lineup of events for 2010. Presented by the Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association, the CVOC will bring together thought leaders from all segments of the trucking industry to share real-world insights on the state of the recovery and what the industry must do to survive and thrive in the fourth quarter and beyond, according to the announcement.
“The Commercial Vehicle Outlook Conference promises to be a high-level event that will attract even more key decision makers to GATS and will bring additional informational and networking opportunities to exhibitors and attendees,” says Alan K. Sims, GATS vice president/executive director. “This new conference, in addition to our existing TruckSmart Summit educational sessions, means GATS will truly offer something for every aspect of the trucking industry.”
Sims adds that the CVOC will provide critical information for all segments of the commercial fleet business, including fleet executives, truck OEMs, part and component suppliers, truck dealers, distributors, maintenance and repair specialists and owner-operators.
“We recognize GATS as an event where HDMA can further support our members and reach an expanded audience, which will benefit from our program,” says Timothy Kraus, president and COO of HDMA. “Our goal is to bring vehicle manufacturers, component suppliers, parts and service providers and end-user fleet customers together for a day of information sharing and networking.”
Held at the Dallas Convention Center on August 25, the day prior to the opening of GATS, CVOC will run from 10 a.m. through 5 p.m. with an industry networking reception immediately following. Session topics will include:
* Outlook for freight;
* Future of commercial vehicle technology;
* Vehicle and parts maintenance forecasts;
* Fleet Market Pulse; and
* Government affairs.
GATS will be held August 26 to 28 at the Dallas Convention Center. n
