Dedicate a few days to enhancing both yourself and your fleet operations through the educational offerings available at The Work Truck Show 2008 and the 44th Annual National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) Convention.
Alongside a vast exhibition featuring the latest advancements from 500 exhibitors, the event also boasts a comprehensive educational conference. The Work Truck Show 2008 will take place from February 26-28 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia, with pre-convention educational sessions beginning on February 25.
“You won’t find a better venue for answers to your technical and specification questions than The Work Truck Show and the annual NTEA Convention,” stated Dennis Jones, NTEA convention chairman and VP of Sales and Marketing for Auto Truck Group (Roanoke, Ind.). “This year’s session lineup is our strongest to date, with classes designed to provide practical insights that can immediately enhance the productivity and profitability of fleets.”
Hybrid Truck and Alternative Fuels Summit
The educational opportunities commence with a full-day Hybrid Truck and Alternative Fuels Summit on Monday, February 25, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This program, highly regarded for its insights, will cover technological advancements and integration strategies for hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles in fleets, as well as cost justification for their purchase. A separate ticket is needed for this event.
Fleet Management Symposium
On the same day, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., the Fleet Management Symposium will be available for fleet, shop, and equipment managers. The focus will be on financial and operational strategies that can cut costs by 10 to 30 percent while boosting shop labor efficiency. Led by Kelly Walker, a fleet management consultant and president of Kelly Walker Associates (Dallas, Texas), advance registration is required for entry into both the show and all educational conference sessions.
Fleet Manager Training and Networking Luncheon
As the role of fleet administrators continues to evolve, a special Truck Fleet Manager Training Session & Networking Luncheon titled “The Ever-changing Role of the Fleet Administrator” will provide insights on adapting to these shifts. With a short presentation followed by lunch, this session is tailored for fleet managers only and requires a ticket. It will occur on Wednesday, February 27, from 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.
Educational Sessions and Free Training
From February 25 to February 27, multiple educational sessions will tackle various subjects including vocational truck design, fleet management best practices, Telematics, and current truck equipment market trends. Leading chassis manufacturers will also showcase the latest work truck innovations.
Additionally, free mini-classes will be hosted in two training theaters on the show floor on February 26 and 27, providing brief but impactful operational and business insights that attendees can implement right away. The Work Truck Show is recognized as North America’s premier work truck event, uniting vocational truck fleet managers, buyers, and maintenance personnel with numerous manufacturers, distributors, and dealers essential to their operations. For registration details, hotel bookings, or event planning, visit www.ntea.com or call (800) 441-NTEA (6832).
