Web Special: Major North American Trucking Events, 2001

Major North American Trucking Events, 2001

Happy New Year! Break out a fresh datebook — here’s a compilation of trade shows, local festivals, and industry events from the editors of Today’s Trucking and HighwaySTAR magazines.

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JANUARY

21-26 National Private Truck Council Institute for Truck Transportation Management Conference, Grandover Resort, Greensboro, N.C. 703/613-1300

FEBRUARY

21-22 Distribution/Computer Expo 2001 West, Hyatt Regency, Irvine, Calif. 610/458-6410

28-March 3 T3 2001: Commercial, Truck, Trailer, and Technology Expo, Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, Md. Presented by the National Truck Equipment Association. 1-800/700-2099

MARCH

12-15 The Maintenance Council Meeting & Transportation Expo, Opryland Hotel and Convention Center, Nashville, Tenn. 703/838-1763

16-18 3rd Annual World Logistics Congress, Bahamas. Paul Ferreira, 416/955-0375

22-24 Mid-America Trucking Show, Kentucky Fair & Expo Center, Louisville, Ky. 800/626-2370

23 Heavy-Duty Dialogue Breakfast & Briefing, Held at the Mid-America Trucking Show, Louisville, Ky. 919/549-4800

28-April 1 Truck Renting and Leasing Association Leadership Conference, Doral Resort, Miami, Fla. 703/299-9120

APRIL

1-4 Fleet Management Institute Annual Conference, Marriott and Marcone Center, San Francisco, Calif. 1-800/626-2370

4-5 Ontario Transportation Safety Association Annual Conference, Holiday Inn, Toronto. Betty Taylor 416/242-4771, ext. 274

5-7 Manitoba Trucking Association Convention and Annual Meeting, Lombard Hotel, Winnipeg. 204/632-6600

19-21 International Tire & Rubber Association 2001 World Expo, Opryland Hotel, Nashville, Tenn. 502/968-8900

29-May 1 Canadian Association of Supply Chain & Logistics Management Convention, Toronto. 905/513-7300

29-May 2 Canadian Fleet Maintenance Seminar, Inn on the Park, Toronto.
519/451-3266

MAY

TBA Alberta Fleet Maintenance Supervisor’s Association Conference, location TBA. 780/458-5608

3-5 North American Truck Show, Boston, Mass. 800/225-1577

4-5 Quebec Trucking Association Annual Convention, Hilton and Convention Centre, Quebec City. 514/932-0377

15-17 PAC-EX 2001, Presented by the Packaging Association of Canada, International Centre, Toronto. 416/490-7860

20-23 National Private Truck Council Education/Management Conference, Nashville Convention Center, Nashville, Tenn. Contact Patti Burke. 703/683-1300, ext. 219

23-24 Distribution/Computer Expo 2000 East, Hyatt Regency & Navy Pier, Chicago. 610/458-6410

31 Manitoba Truck Driving Championships, Red River Exhibition Park, Winnipeg. Presented by the Manitoba Trucking Association. 204/632-6600.

31-June 2 The Canadian Truck Show, Red River Exhibition Park, Winnipeg. Presented by the Manitoba Trucking Association. 204/632-6600

JUNE

1-2 Performance with Pride Show and Shine, Red River Exhibition Grounds, Winnipeg. Call 204/783-6851

1-9 National Transportation Week. Award ceremony June 1 in Montreal. 613/244-6080

2-3 Truckfest 2001, Paris Fairgrounds, Paris, Ont. 519/888-9070

3-6 Heavy-Duty Distributors Council Meeting, Embassy Suites Hotel, Markham, Ont. 519/631-9424

7-9 British Columbia Trucking Association Annual Convention, Penticton Lakeside Hotel, Penticton, B.C. 604/888-5319

9 Saskatchewan Northern Regional Truck Driving Championships, Saskatoon Exhibition Grounds, Saskatoon. Dave Bodnar, 800/563-7623

9 Alberta Truck Rodeo, Lethbridge, Alta. Call Alberta Trucking Association, 888/878-9835

9-10 Newfoundland & Labrador Heavy Equipment, Industrial Transportation Show, Memorial Stadium, St. John’s, Nfld. 709/579-1051

10 Atlantic Canada Truck Driving Championships, the Old Air Base in Miramichi, N.B. Organized by the Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association. 506/855-2782

11-14 The Maintenance Council Summer Meeting, Phoenix, Ariz. 703/838-1763

15-16 Atlantic Truck Show, Moncton. Presented by the Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association. 506/855-2782

16 Saskatchewan Southern Regional Truck Driving Championships. Regina, Sask. Call Dave Bodnar, 800/563-7623

23 Saskatchewan Provincial Truck Driving Championships. Saskatoon Exhibition Grounds, Saskatoon, Sask. Call Dave Bodnar, 800/563-7623

27-29 International Trucking Show, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nev.
650/349-4876

29-30 Performance with Pride Show and Shine, Calgary. 204/783-6851

JULY

21 Ontario Truck Driving Championships, Waterloo, Ont. Betty Taylor, 416/242-4771 ext. 274

23-23 Fergus Truck Show, Fergus and District Community Fairgrounds, Fergus, Ont. Sherri Clarke, 519/843-3412

AUGUST

2-5 Rodeo du Camion, Notre Dame du Nord, Que. 819/723-2712

3-7 Association of Diesel Specialists International Convention & Exhibit, Las Vegas, Nev. 816/444-3500

18-19 Black-Gold Truck Rodeo/Mackenzie Highway Drivers Reunion, Grimshaw, Alta. Bernice Lorenzen, 780/332-2969

19 Quebec Provincial Driving Championships, Mirabel, Que. Organized by the Quebec Trucking Association. 514/932-0377

20-22 SAE Future Transportation Technology Conference, Doubletree Hotel, Costa Mesa, Calif. Presented by the Society of Automotive Engineers. 724/772-8516

24-25 Performance with Pride Show and Shine, Saskatoon Place, Saskatoon. 204/783-6851

26-Sept. 1 National Trucking Week. Presented by the Canadian Trucking Alliance. Celebrations will take place across Canada. Rebecka Torn, 416/249-7401

SEPTEMBER

TBD National Truck Driving Championships

6-8 Great American Trucking Show, Dallas Convention Center, Dallas, Tex. 502/562-1962

14-16 Canadian Transportation Equipment Association Annual Meeting, Bonaventure, Montreal. 519/631-9424

24-27 SAE International Fuels & Lubricants Meeting & Expo, San Antonio Marriott, San Antonio, Tex. Presented by the Society of Automotive Engineers. 724/772-8516

27 Private Motor Truck Council of Canada Annual Meeting, Toronto. 905/827-0587

28-30 Transportation Safety Association Council of Driver Trainers Conference, Ottawa. 416/242-4771

OCTOBER

TBD Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association Annual Convention, Halifax. 506/855-2782

5-7 Truxpo 2001, Northlands Agricom, Edmonton. 403/243-3767

18-20 Expocam 2001, Place Bonaventure, Montreal. 514/932-0377

25-28 Alberta Trucking Association Management Conference, Chateau Lake Louise, Banff, Alta. 403/243-3767

27-31 American Trucking Associations Management Conference, Opryland Hotel, Nashville, Tenn. 703/838-1755

30-Nov 2 APAA/ASIA/MEMA Show, Sands Expo Center, Las Vegas, Nev. 708/226-1300

NOVEMBER

TBD Canadian Institute of Traffic and Transportation Annual Meeting, Montreal. 416/363-5696

2-3 Saskatchewan Trucking Association Annual Conference, Saskatoon. 306/569-9696

14-16 Ontario Trucking Association Annual Convention, Regal Constellation Hotel, Toronto. 416/249-7401

9-12 Automotive Parts Rebuilders Association International “Big R” Show,
Dallas, Tex. 703/968-2772