TRUCKING EVENTS


 February  2003

12-15 •  Dairy Distribution Conference • 32nd annual Distribution & Fleet Man. Conference
Hilton DeSoto , Savannah, GA    
Contact: 972-937-2442
Website: www.dairydistributionconf.com

19-21 •  U.S. Department Of Transportation • Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Conference
Tempe Mission Palms Hotel, Tempe, AZ    
Contact: 626/744-5683

21-24 •  T • United Produce Business Conference Expo
Long Beach, CA


 March  2003

2-5 •  National Truck Equipment Assn. (NTEA) • The Work Truck Show 2003 and 39th Annual NTEA Convention
Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, GA    
Contact: 1-800-441-NTEA (6832)
Website: www.ntea.com

5-8 •  National Assn. of Publicly Funded Truck Driving Schools • 2003 Convention
Orlando, FL    
Website: www.napftds.org

9-12 •  Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) •  Annual Meeting
Gaylord Palms Resort, Orlando, FL    
Website: www.truckload.org

11-14 •  Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) • 2003 Annual Meeting
Broward County Convention Center, Ft. Lauderdale, FL    
Contact: 703-838-1763
Website: tmc.truckline.com

12-16 •  Truck Renting & Leasing Association (TRALA) • 25th Annual Meeting & Leadership Conference
Westin Mission Hills Resort, Palm Springs, CA    
Contact: 703-299-9120
Website: www.trala.org

12-16 •  T • AMTRALEASE Spring Business Meeting
Westin Mission Hills Resort, Palms Springs, CA    
Contact: 856-773-0605

20-22 •  Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) • Mid-America Trucking Show 2003
Kentucky Fair & Exposition Center, Louisville, KY    
Contact: 800-626-2370
Website: www.truckingshow.com

20-22 •  Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) • Paul K. Young Memorial Truck Beauty Championship
Louisvilleís Kentucky Fair & Exposition Center, Louisville, KY    
Website: www.truckingshow.com

24-27 •  Vehicle Maintenance Mgmt. Conf. • 52nd Annual Conference
University of Washington, Seattle, WA    
Contact: 206-543-5539
Website: www.engr.washington.edu


 April  2003

2-4 •  efleetmgmt, inc. • Financial Strategies For Today’s Fleet Operations Conference
TBA, Nashville, TN    
Contact: 540-399-1010
Website: www.efleetmgmt.com

6-9 •  Transportation Sales & Marketing Association (TSMA) • TSMA Spring Conference
Sawgrass Marriott Resort , Ponte Vedra Beach, FL    
Contact: 770-486-5869
Website: www.tsmaonline.com

10-12 •  Automotive Parts Rebuilders Assn • APRA & ITPA Joint Meeting
Omni-Severin Hotel , Indianapolis, IN    
Contact: (703) 968-2772
Website: www.apra.org

12-15 •  American Truck Dealers (ATD) • 40th Annual Convention & Exposition
Marriott Center, Philadelphia, PA    
Contact: Kara Thorp 703/821-7116
Website: www.nada.org

12-17 •  Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) • Annual Conference
Fairmont Royal York Hotel, Toronto, ON    
Website: www.cvsa.org

18-19 •  Marmon Truck • Marmon Truck Gathering
AmBest Anna Truck Stop at exit 48 off U.S. 75, Anna, TX    
Contact: (972) 924-4204
Website: www.marmontrucks.com

24-28 •  Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SCRA) • Annual Conference
Westin La Cantera Resort, San Antonio, TX    
Contact: 703-207-3582
Website: www.scranet.org

27-29 •  National Private Truck Council (NPTC) • Annual Education/Management Conference & Exhibition
Grand Hotel, St. Louis, MO    
Contact: (703) 683-1300
Website: www.nptc.org


 May  2003

8-10 •  Stars & Stripes  • North American Truck Show
Bayside Exposition Center, Boston, MA    
Website: www.truckingshow.com

10 •  T • Diesel Truck Event
Old Bridge Township Raceway, Englishtown, NJ

11 •  Make A Wish • Annual Truck Convoy
Utz Quality Foods, Hanover, PA    
Contact: 800-440-9474


 June  2003

3-5 •  Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) • RoadCheck 2003
Various Locations,    
Contact: 301-564-1623
Website: www.cvsa.org

12-14 •  The Truck Blue Book • 21st Annual Used Truck Seminar
Rio Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, NV    
Contact: 800-654-6776
Website: www.usedtruckseminar.com

26-28 •  International Trucking Show (ITS) • Annual International Trucking Show
Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV    
Contact: 650.349.4876
Website: www.truckshow.com

26-28 •  International Trucking Show (ITS) • Stars & Stripes Show & Shine
Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV    
Website: www.truckingshow.com


 August  2003

18-24 •  Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) • North American Inspectors Championship
Columbus, OH    
Contact: 301-564-1623
Website: www.cvsa.org

24-29 •  Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) • Workshop
Boston Park Plaza Hotel, Boston, MA    
Contact: 301-564-1623


 September  2003

13 •  T • U.S. Diesel Truckin' Nationals
Old Bridge Township Raceway, Englishtown, NJ


 October  2003

2-9 •  Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) • Fall Workshop
Hyatt Regency Savannah, Savannah, GA    
Website: www.cvsa.org

26-29 •  T • Food Industry Productivity Convention Exposition
Opryland Resort Convention Center , Nashville, TN    
Contact: 703-532-9400


 November  2003

6-8 •  Used Truck Association (UTA) • 4th Annual Convention
Palm Coast Golf Resort , Palm Coast, FL    
Contact: 877-GETS-UTA
Website: www.uta.org

16-19 •  National Industrial Transportation League (NITL) • Annual Meeting
Ft. Lauderdale Conv. Center and Marriottís Harbor Beach , Ft. Lauderdale, FL    
Contact: Gin Roberts 703/524-5011
Website: www.nitl.org/annual.htm


 February  2004

11-14 •  National Truck Equipment Assn. (NTEA) • The Work Truck Show 2004 and 40th Annual NTEA Convention
Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, MD    
Contact: 1-800-441-NTEA (6832)
Website: www.ntea.com

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This Truck Driver Is One Sweet Guy

Wayne Lamberty has been driving for Marten Transport for 18 years. For almost five years now, he's been on a dedicated run for the Jelly Belly Candy Co. Just in time for Valentine's Day, read more about this sweet trucker, as well as a story of parental love, in Alternate Route.

Browning Addresses Customs Initiatives, Move To DHS

Members Only: In a speech to ATA's Customs, Immigration and Cross Border Operations Committee, U.S. Customs Service Deputy Commissioner Doug Browning discussed what will happen at the border when the agency moves to the Department of Homeland Security and what is in the future for the motor carrier industry at our borders. Read the text of his speech here.

Graves Concerned Over Diesel Price Increases

ATA President and CEO Bill Graves wrote to President George Bush Friday expressing concern over rapidly rising diesel prices and suggesting a release from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve "may be the best option to avert a potential crisis in the domestic refinery system." Read the full letter here.

Diesel Prices Skyrocket, Take A Historic 12-Cent Jump

Members Only: The national average diesel price jumped an unprecedented 12 cents last week to $1.662, also a near-historic mark. Low temperatures and the threat of war with Iraq factored into the surging prices. ATA members can read more in Fuel Line. Non-members can subscribe here.

ATA Has More Events On The Calendar For 2003

Didn't make it to Washington for ATA's Winter Leadership Meeting? There are many more events for every trucking-related interest on the ATA calendar throughout 2003. Find one that suits your needs here.

TMC Balloting Seven Recommended Practices

TMC is balloting seven new or revised Recommended Practices in advance of its 2003 Annual Meeting in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. TMC members can get more information and download an advance copy in PDF format here.

National Threat Level Raised To Code Orange

The national threat condition under the Homeland Security Advisory System has been raised to High (Condition Orange). At the time this alert was prepared, no specific regional or operational threat information regarding the trucking industry has been brought to ATA’s attention. More information is available in this Transportation Security Information Report.

Congress Will Have Ag Issues On Its Plate

The 108th Congress has convened and begun to go to work in Washington. It faces several issues of interest to trucking and agricultural haulers. Read more in the Executive Director's Report from ATC's Horizons newsletter.

Get Into The Action Of The 'Super Bowl Of Safe Driving'

Several different sponsorships are readily available for companies at one of the most popular events in the trucking industry, the National Truck Driving Championships. The 2003 event will be held Aug. 19-23 in Columbus, Ohio. Get more information here.

Graves Addresses NATSO In First Speech As ATA Chief

In his first speech as ATA president and CEO, Bill Graves thanked truck stop owners for participating in the Anti-Terrorism Action Plan and expressed a desire for ATA and NATSO to work together for other mutually-beneficial matters. Read the full text of Graves' speech here.



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