Truckers News‘ Fit for the Road program and John Christner Trucking, along with the Healthy Trucking Association of America, will be sponsoring the Too Hot to Trot 5k walk/run on Friday, Aug. 27. Jasmine Jordan, who recently completed a cross-country run to bring awareness to trucker health issues and the St. Christopher Truckers Development & Relief Fund, will be the special guest at the event, along with Truckers News blogger and columnist trucker Jeff Clark. Transportation will be provided from the convention center to Katy Trail, where the 5k will begin at 7 a.m. Preregistered participants will receive a free T-shirt. Online preregistration will be open until Aug. 20. Interested show attendees can also register at the Fit for the Road booth, #23175 on Thursday, Aug. 26, but only preregistered participants are guaranteed a free T-shirt. Click here to register.

Fit for the Road and HTAA will again pair up on Saturday, Aug. 28, for the 61+ Health Awareness Walk, a 1.5 mile walk held in the Dallas Convention Center. The walk will be led by Trucker Trainer Bob Perry and members of the Trucking Solutions Group Driver Health Council. Online preregistration can be found here, and interested show attendees can also register at the HTAA booth, #23167.

Both the Too Hot to Trot 5k and the Health Walk are free events. Donations will be accepted at the 5k to benefit the St. Christopher Fund.

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.

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 The GATS SUPERSession has the answers!

 The 2010 GATS 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