An entertainment-packed weekend awaits

attendees at inaugural Charlotte Diesel Super Show

Outdoor construction and trucking extravaganza

will feature equipment displays, music.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (July 2010) – Trucking and construction industry personnel and enthusiasts will find plenty to see and do October 8-9, 2010, during the inaugural Charlotte Diesel Super Show at the Charlotte Motor Speedway z-Max Dragway in Concord, N.C.

Produced by Randall-Reilly Business Media and Information, which also produces the Great American Trucking Show and Great West Truck Show, the Charlotte Diesel Super Show will be a one-of-a-kind outdoor extravaganza. Activities include industry related displays, Truck Drag races and the Custom Rigs Pride & Polish truck beauty contest where contestants will compete for cash, prizes and bragging rights. Attendees can also register to win a free 150 mph ride around the Charlotte Motor Speedway track in a real NASCAR racecar. And on Saturday night, country music star John Rich, formerly of Big & Rich, will perform a free concert.

“Attendees at the Charlotte Diesel Super Show will be able to see the latest truck and construction equipment, watch live demonstrations, be able to participate in ride and drives and enjoy all sorts of activities,” says Alan K. Sims, vice president/executive director, Randall-Reilly Events. “There will truly be something for everyone.”

The Charlotte Diesel Super Show offers free truck and vehicle parking and there’s RV parking and campsites available on-site. Tickets can be purchased at the event, or group sales are available at a discount for 10 or more tickets by calling 888-349-4287. Adult admission is $20 for a two-day pass; $15 for a one-day pass. Tickets for children ages 7 to 16 are $10 for two days or $7 for one day. Children 6 and under can attend for free. Food and refreshments will be available for purchase on the show grounds.

For more information, go to http://www.dieselsupershow.com/.

Moderated by Jack Roberts, executive editor of CCJ, Overdrive and Truckers News magazines, the panel will feature:

• Jeff Jones, vice president, sales and marketing, Cummins, Inc.
• Ben Smith, manager, product strategy, Freightliner Trucks
• Craig Bennett, senior vice president, sales and marketing, Utility Trailer

Each panelist will present an overview of his perspective on how equipment will evolve over the next decade, followed by moderated discussion, including questions from the audience.

“One of our goals is to continue to offer the highest-quality content possible to GATS attendees,” says Alan K. Sims, vice president and executive director of the Randall-Reilly Events Group. “The SuperSession is one of more than 18 educational sessions held during GATS Truck Smart Summit.”

The second annual SuperSession kicks off the Great American Trucking Show, which opens at noon on Thursday. The session is sponsored by Shell. Those interested in attending the SuperSession and the Great American Trucking Show may register online at www.gatsonline.com. All registered GATS attendees may attend the SuperSession at no charge.

About Randall-Reilly

Founded in 1934, Randall-Reilly (www.rrpub.com) is the premier U.S. media and information company focused on the trucking and construction markets. The company’s trucking division serves the fleet, owner-operator, recruitment, truck stop, pre-owned truck and trailer, dealer and heavy-duty aftermarket segments. Randall-Reilly’s construction division covers the highway and heavy construction, landscaping and used equipment markets.

Randall-Reilly’s Equipment Data Associates business is an industry-leading collector and aggregator of equipment purchase and financing data, which it offers to its customers in industrial equipment end markets for sales lead generation and market intelligence. Randall-Reilly has offices in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Chicago, Charlotte, N.C., and New Berlin, Wis.

Eric Harley, and Gary McNamara, hosts of The Midnight Trucking Radio Network, will be on the red carpet to introduce attendees to entertainers including Rising Stars of Nashville, like Keith Moody, Chelsea Field, Melissa Lawson, David Bradley and Declan McGarry.  Daily, our artists will be performing on the MTRN stage in the lobby, signing autographs, taking photos, and talking with drivers as they enter the show! See www.midnighttrucking.com for specific schedule. 

In keeping with the “Rising Star” theme, truckers will be invited to stop by the booth and register for the opportunity to win $1,000 CASH as well as daily prizes…making you a star too! 

For over 40 years now, the Midnight Trucking Radio Network (MTRN) has been an integral part of the fabric of the nation’s trucking industry.  Listeners have counted on MTRN for the latest news, weather, information and entertainment to keep them in the know and provide them with programming they need.

Owned and operated by Citadel Broadcasting., The Midnight Trucking Radio Network broadcasts their 5 hour programs LIVE nightly between the hours of midnight and 5 a.m. CST Monday – Sunday.  This targeted trucking broadcast provides a “full service” program of driver conversation, industry news and talk as well as interactive promotional contesting.  Now available by podcast download, MTRN can be heard live or “on demand”.

Sponsors for this year’s GATS event include: Western Star…Serious trucks for serious truckers, GiTi Tire, Motel 6, Mobil Delvac….For Long Engine Life, Howes Lubricator, Progressive Insurance and Mercer Transportation.

For more information visit www.midnighttrucking.com.

TUSCALOOSA, AL (June 2010) – How fleets spec, buy, use and service equipment will change dramatically in the coming decades, driven by increasing environmental and safety regulations, expanded use of telematics and more robust communication needs. During “Trucking 2020: The changing roles of OEMs, suppliers, dealers and fleets,” four key executives will explore their shifting relationships and offer insights into what the future may hold.

            Moderated by Stu MacKay, president, MacKay and Company, the panel will feature:

• Scott Kress, vice president, sales, Volvo Trucks North America
• Joe Plomin, vice president, trucks, ArvinMeritor CVS
• Rusty Rush, president and CEO, Rush Enterprises
• Jim O’Neal, president, O & S Trucking

Scheduled for Wednesday, August 25, at 4:30 p.m., the panel will be a highlight of the Commercial Vehicle Outlook Conference, a new event produced by Randall-Reilly and the Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association. Held at the Dallas Convention Center Aug. 25-26, the day prior to, and the opening day of, the Great American Trucking Show, 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.

Other sessions will include:

• Outlook for freight, truck buying and parts and service activity
• The changing landscape of the capital markets
• How fleets are dealing with current and future cost and productivity challenges
• The impact of federal environmental and safety policies on trucking

Registration begins at 11 a.m., Wednesday, followed by a networking lunch. A networking reception will be held immediately following the program on Wednesday. The conference ends at noon on Thursday when the Great American Trucking Show opens. The event is sponsored by Castrol, O’Reilly Auto Parts and Utility Trailer.

For pricing and registration details visit www.hdma.org or call 919-406-8814 or e-mail info@hdma.org.

About the Great American Trucking Show

The Great American Trucking Show is an all-encompassing convention of trucking professionals, featuring nearly 400 exhibitors representing truck, trailer, engine, component and parts manufacturers, as well as services catering to the heavy- and medium-duty trucking industry. Educational opportunities include the TruckSmart Summit and sessions produced by the Texas Motor Transportation Association. More than 45,000 trucking professionals attend GATS, including fleet executives, owner-operators, safety and operation managers and suppliers.

About the Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association

The Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association provides industry leadership for the NAFTA commercial vehicle component suppliers through a range of services to members, including national and international industry news; market research reports; executive forums, councils, premier conferences and industry events; advocacy and collaboration in government affairs and within the commercial vehicle industry.

For Information or to register for Custom Rigs Pride & Polish Truck Beauty Competition please call Linda Meaux at (205) 248-1361 or visit www.prideandpolish.com.

Pride & Polish is held annually at several venues across the country, including The Great American Trucking Show.

View Winners from the 2009 Pride & Polish Truck Beauty Competition 

View Winners from the 2008 Pride & Polish Truck Beauty Competition

View Winners from the 2007 Pride & Polish Truck Beauty Competition 

Custom Rigs is a truck enthusiast and customizing magazine available in Petro Stopping Centers each March, May, August and November.

Each issue highlights the nation’s most tricked-out rigs, with features detailing step-by-step makeovers done by owner-operators and the nation’s most-respected customizers. Custom Rigs also features the latest products truckers can use to build their dream trucks.

For more information on Custom Rigs check out the website www.customrigsmag.com. To subscribe to Custom Rigs click here.

Sponsors:

• Dan Sobic, executive vice president, Paccar
• Max Fuller, co-chairman, U.S. Xpress
• Rusty Rush, president and CEO, Rush Enterprises
• Jim O’Neal, president, O & S Trucking
• Eric Starks, president, FTR Associates
• Donald Broughton, managing director and senior research analyst, Avondale Partners
• Stu Mackay, president, Mackay and Company

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, and maintenance and repair specialists. Sessions will include:

• Outlook for freight, truck buying and parts and service activity
• The changing landscape of the capital markets
• Trucking 2020: The changing roles of OEMs, suppliers, dealers and fleets.
• How fleets are dealing with current and future cost and productivity challenges
• The impact of federal environmental and safety policies on trucking

Presented by the Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association and Randall-Reilly Business Media and Information, the CVOC will be held at the Dallas Convention Center Aug. 25-26, the day prior to and the opening day of the Great American Trucking Show. Registration begins at 11 a.m., Wednesday, followed by a networking lunch. A networking reception will be held immediately following the program on Wednesday. The conference ends at noon on Thursday when the Great American Trucking Show opens. The event is sponsored by Castrol, O’Reilly Auto Parts and Utility Trailer.

For pricing and registration details visit www.hdma.org or call 919-406-8814 or e-mail info@hdma.org.

About the Great American Trucking Show

The Great American Trucking Show is an all-encompassing convention of trucking professionals, featuring nearly 400 exhibitors representing truck, trailer, engine, component and parts manufacturers, as well as services catering to the heavy- and medium-duty trucking industry. Educational opportunities include the TruckSmart Summit and sessions produced by the Texas Motor Transportation Association. More than 45,000 trucking professionals attend GATS, including fleet executives, owner-operators, safety and operation managers and suppliers.

About the Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association

The Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association provides industry leadership for the NAFTA commercial vehicle component suppliers through a range of services to members, including national and international industry news; market research reports; executive forums, councils, premier conferences and industry events; advocacy and collaboration in government affairs and within the commercial vehicle industry.

 The GATS Future Truck Technologies SUPERSession has the answers!

 The 2010 GATS Future Truck Technologies SuperSession will address how trucks might change in the coming decade in order to meet demands for increased fuel efficiency and safety and reduced emissions. Among other things, the session will address the Department of Energy’s so-called SuperTruck program, which will invest a quarter of a billion dollars in a bid to increase heavy truck fuel economy by 50% in the next five years.

SmartSessions
Sponsored by TMTA 

The following seminars require pre-registration as well as a fee.  Please contact the TMTA offices at 1-800-727-7135 to register for one or more of the following courses. 

How to Prepare for a Safety Audit
Pre-registration is required.
$75 TMTA Members, $95 Non-Members
Thursday, August 26, 2010    1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Friday, August 27, 2010         8:00 a.m. – Noon
Ideal for independent contractors and small fleets, will provide hands-on specifics about preparing for a safety audit by either the U.S. D.O.T. or state officials. 

Hours of Service Regulations
Pre-registration is required. 
$20 TMTA Members, $40 Non-Members
Saturday, August 28, 2010     10:00 a.m. – Noon
Learn what is taking place with the Hours of Service Regulations and what you need to do to comply with the rules. 

Are You Prepared for CSA 2010?
Pre-registration is required. 
$55 TMTA Members, $75 Non-Members
Thursday, August 26, 2010    1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Friday, August 27, 2010         8:00 a.m. – Noon
Information and recommendations will be presented relating to CSA 2010, including The Seven Basics, Managing Your Score, Driver Compliance, CSA 2010 vs. SafeStat, and CSA 2010 Strategies.

CSA 2010’s Effects on Drivers
Pre-registration is required. 
$20 All Attendees
Saturday, August 28, 2010     10:00 a.m. – Noon
Focus on CSA 2010 and what drivers will need to do to cope with upcoming changes and what to expect in the future.

The following seminars are open to all GATS attendees.  There is no fee and pre-registration is not required.

California Air Resources Board – Driving Toward a Cleaner Future: Important facts for owners of heavy duty vehicles that operate in California 
This presentation will cover several CARB clean air regulations which include the Heavy-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Regulation, the Truck and Bus Regulation and the Transportation Refrigeration Unit Rule and explain what you need to know to be compliant with state laws and the funding assistance programs that are available.
Thursday, August 26, 2010                1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Friday, August 27, 2010                     10:00 – 11:00 a.m.

Tire Technology To Save You Money
Find out the latest tire technology and how you can combat rising fuel costs while hauling more payload.
Thursday, August 26, 2010                2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Friday, August 27, 2010                     11:00 a.m. – Noon

Electronic Vehicle Inspection Reports
Learn how Electronic Vehicle Inspection Reports (EVIR^®) works, its benefits to carriers, how you can incorporate EVIR^® to maximize your fleet’s operational efficiencies and how EVIR^® helps you comply with CSA 2010 requirements.
Friday, August 27, 2010         10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Saturday, August 28, 2010     10:00 – 11:00 a.m.

Green Option for APUs
Find out options that are environmental friendly and meet the demands for driver comfort with regard to climate control and APUs.
Friday, August 27, 2010         11:00 a.m. – Noon

Owner/Operator Taxes 101
Learn to deal with critical issues in a down economy/freight cycle and find out when and how to interact with the IRS. 
Saturday, August 28, 2010     10:00 – 11:00 a.m.

360 Degree Owner-Operator
Find out what steps you need to take to achieve and manage a fiscally fit operation.
Saturday, August 28, 2010     11:00 a.m. – Noon

Fuel Management for Fleets/Owner-Operators
This seminar is designed to inform attendees of various options available for fuel purchase optimization and how they can work best for you.
Saturday, August 28, 2010     11:00 a.m. – Noon

Partners in Business Workshop
The Partners in Business workshop will present basic and advanced business skills to prospective and existing owner-operators. Admission is free.
Fri., Aug. 21 from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Sponsored by Overdrive

* Dates and times of seminars are subject to change. Check our Web site for updates – www.gatsonline.com

Overdrive’s Partners in Business seminar at the Great American Trucking Show in Dallas will give you the tools to make the right decisions. Experts from ATBS who serve thousands of owner-operators will be our presenters. ATBS provides a variety of services including accounting and bookkeeping, profit and loss statements, taxes, maintenance management and advanced learning.

 This FREE , two-hour presentation, will cover how to:
• Monitor fixed and variable costs.
• Build an emergency fund.
• Choose the best loads.
• Improve your fuel mileage.
• Stay ahead of industry trends.

Attendees receive complimentary refreshments and a free copy of the 2010 Partners in Business manual, the industry’s most comprehensive guide for owner-operators.

To learn more about Overdrive’s Partners in Business, visit their website at www.piblive.com