Upcoming trucking industry events
Mar 7 - Mar 9 International Warehouse and Logistics Association 119th Annual Conference San Diego, Calif. The IWLA Annual Convention is the premier event of the third-party logistics industry. Contact: 847/292-1891

Mar 7 - Mar 10 Truckload Carriers Association 2010 Annual Meeting Las Vegas Some of North America's largest truckload fleet managers meet to discuss the issues of the day, including more than a handful of prominent Canadian carriers Contact: 703-838-1950

Mar 9 - Mar 12 The Work Truck Show 2010 America's Center, St. Louis, Mo. Held in conjunction with the National Truck Equipment Association annual convention, the event includes more than 40 educational sessions, the latest work truck equipment from Classes 1-8 displayed over 500,000 sq.ft. Contact: 1-800/441-6832

Mar 9 Manitoba Trucking Association Annual Meeting Victoria Inn, Winnipeg The annual conference where MTA member fleets gather to discuss the trucking issues of the day. Contact: 204/632-6600

Mar 23 - Mar 25 CITA Wireless 2010 Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas The convergence of more than 1,000 exhibiting companies, dozens of industries, and over 40,000 professionals all working toward the common goal of revolutionizing wireless. Contact: 617-723-4004

Mar 25 - Mar 27 Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) Kentucky Expo Center, Louisville, KY MATS is the largest heavy-duty trade show in the United States. Contact: clrockwell@truckingshow.com

Apr 1 AmeriQuest Transportation Industry Symposium 2010 Orlando, Fla. Exact date TDB: Three days of high-level sessions for executives representing the private fleet, truckload carrier, and rental and leasing sectors to help them capitalize on innovation to grow their business. Contact: 1- 800-608-0809

Apr 5 - Apr 8 2010 TRALA Annual Meeting The Doral Golf Resort, Miami, Fla. Sponsored by Truck Renting & Leasing Association Contact: 703/299-9120

Apr 7 - Apr 8 Logistics Technology Forum Courtyard Marriott, Chicago Now in its 12th successful year, the eyefortransport Logistics Technology Forum is the leading event for IT and technology experts in the supply chain industry. Contact: 800/814-3459 x 299

Apr 7 IT360° Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto The key tradeshow and conference in Canada dedicated to technology applications solutions for management and technology professionals. This year's theme: "Cloud Computing an IT Paradigm Shift." Contact: 888/823-7586

Apr 13 - Apr 15 Society of Automotive Engineers World Congress Cobo Center, Detroit Some 40,000 of the world's supply chain professionals will participate at this year's event to discuss technology and the business of engineering. Contact: 724/772-8516

Apr 15 - Apr 17 Truck World 2010 International Centre, Toronto Canada's largest, official National Truck Show, Truck World features 500 exhibitors, 20,000 visitors, and all the newest trucks and equipment in the market. Owned and operated by Today's Trucking publisher Newcom Business Media. Contact: 416/614-5817 or email: emccullough@newcom.ca

Apr 15 - Apr 17 Vocational Truck & Equipment Expo International Centre, Toronto In conjunction with Truck World 2010, this first-ever event includes work truck seminars and displays all classes of vehicles, with a special focus on medium duty, vocational trucks, equipment, chassis, bodies and services. Endorsed by the CTEA. Contact: Joan Wilson: 416/614-2200

Apr 16 - Apr 18 Alberta Motor Transport Association 2010 Annual Conference Rimrock Hotel, Banff, Alta. Meetings and truck transportation seminars for Alberta association member fleets. Contact: 1-800/267-1003

Apr 19 - Apr 20 18th Annual, Emerging Issues and Customs Conference Toronto Airport Hilton Presented by Canadian Association of Importers & Exporters. Exactly as it sounds. Everything you need to know about shipping and importing internationally. Contact: 416/595-5333

Apr 19 - Apr 21 2010 CVSA Workshop Hyatt Regency San Antonio The workshop is presented by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance and features seminars on such topics as performance-based training; major rulemakings and enforcement programs. Contact: 202-775-1623

Apr 20 - Apr 21 The 2010 Truck Blue Book Seminar Kansas City Described by organizers as the leading event serving the used truck industry, with a vendor fair, networking, and skills development workshops for used truck managers, sales professionals, OEMs, and finance leasing representatives. Contact: 800/654-6776

Apr 24 - Apr 27 NAFA'S Institute & Expo Detroit, Mich. Presented by the National Association of Fleet Administrators, this conference provides fleet managers courses designed to benefit the veteran fleet professional. Contact: 1-800/626-2370

Apr 26 - Apr 29 NA 2010 I-X Center, Cleveland, OH NA 2010 will showcase productivity solutions from the top 500 material handling & logistics providers. Contact: 704/676-1190

Apr 30 - May 1 Quebec Trucking Association 58th Annual Convention Centre des Congrès, Hilton, Lac-Leamy, Gatineau Meeting and trucking seminars for QTA's member fleets. Contact: 514/932-0377

May 1 Operation Air Brake Across North America Exact date TBD. A day of air brake inspection and orientation sometime in May, sponsored by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA). This event is usually not announced in advance.

May 1 Supply Chain Leaders in Action Forum TBD exact date TBD. Now in its 18th year, this is one of the industry's premier networking and educational experiences in materials handling, distribution, logistics and supply chain management. Contact: 717/295-0033

May 1 Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association , 2010 Annual General Meeting Toronto Exact date TBD. CIFFA was founded in1948 by a small group of freight forwarders who saw a need to create an industry association to meet the professional demands of its members. Contact: 416/234-5100

May 2 - May 8 North American Health & Occupational Safety Week Events across Canada The 2010 events are sponsored by the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) and Human Resources Development Canada (HRSDC), in concert with partners in the US and Mexico. Contact: coopera@agi.ca

May 3 - May 5 Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) America Annual Meeting and Expo Houston, Tex. Transport professionals of all modes meet to discuss emerging issues in ITS engineering, technology and telematics. Contact: 202/484-4847

May 3 - May 6 Information Technology and Logistics Council (ITLC) - 2010 Conference and Exhibit InAmelia Island Plantation, Jacksonville, FL Brought to you by the ATA for the benefit of its professional members employed by motor carrier, Logistics, and allied companies to advance their knowledge of information technology and supply chain issues. Contact: 703/838-1718

May 4 - May 5 Transpo 2010 Conference & Exhibition Paramount Conference and Event Venue, Toronto Canadian Industrial Transportation Association represents the Canadian shippers. This 94th annual event highlights freight shipping via all transportation modes. Contact: 613/726-1577

May 4 - May 5 Supply Chain & Logistics Canada Annual Conference Paramount Conference and Event Venue, Toronto This must two-day event is put on by the Supply Chain & Logistics Association of Canada in conjunction with CITA's Transpo exhibition. Contact: Marle-Rae Dupee 905/513-7300

May 10 - May 12 47th Canadian Fleet Maintenance Seminar Doubletree International Hotel, Toronto For Canadian trucking fleet maintenance people and the manufacturers that serve them. Contact: 519-886-6265

May 10 - May 12 62nd Cargo Tank Annual Conference & Equipment Show Chicago Marriott Magnificent Mile, Chicago Sponsored by National Tank Truck Carriers (NTTC), the event covers cargo tank qualification equipment as well as seminars on DOT and maintenance standards. Contact: 703/838 1960

May 16 - May 20 Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators Annual Meeting Delta, Fredericton, N.B. This event is where organizations get the chance to meet with senior managers, regulators, and officials from all Canadian federal, provincial and territorial governments. Contact: 613/736-1003

May 16 - May 19 Warehousing Educational and Research Council Annual Conference Anaheim, Calif. Show includes dozens of warehousing-specific sessions and tours. Meet and learn from industry experts, keep-up-to-date on hot industry topics. Contact: 630/990-0001

May 29 - Jun 1 Heavy Duty Distributors Council 22nd Business Conference and AGM Halifax Marriott Harbourfront, Halifax HDDC educates its members on the use, service, maintenance, repair and replacement of truck and trailer parts in heavy vehicle transportation. Contact: 519/631-9424

May 29 - May 30 Road Today Truck Show Powerade Centre, Brampton, Ont. Newcom Business Media, the producer of this website, has teamed up with Road Today Media Group for this event, which includes an indoor and outdoor trade show, show & shine, job fair, entertainment, and loads of ethnic food. Contact: 905/487-1320 or ruckshow@roadtoday.com

May 30 - Jun 2 Canadian Transportation Research Forum 45th Annual Conference ICourtyard by Marriott, Toronto This year's conference -- titled "Transportation and Logistics Trends and Policies:Successes and Failures -- will be a great benefit for anyone operating in today's transport-logistics sector. Contact: 306/242-6199

Jun 1 - Jun 3 Roadcheck 2010 Annual North American truck enforcement blitz sponsored by Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance. Contact: 612/349-4000

Jun 6 - Jun 8 Transportation Marketing & Communications Association 2010 Conference Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. TMCA is the only association to serve the professional needs of marketing, sales, and communications professionals in all market segments of North American transportation sectors. Contact: 952/442-5638

Jun 6 - Jun 8 The Logistics and Supply Chain Forum 2010 Evergreen Resort, Stone Mountain, Ga. Power-networking for senior logistics and supply chain decision makers and providers of logistics/supply chain products and services. Contact: 212/651 8766

Jun 9 - Jun 11 2010 Purchasing Management Society of Canada Annual Conference Regina, Sask. A premier event for Canada's strategic supply management, the conference offers education, and training and development in the field of purchasing, logistics and supply management. Contact: 416/977-7111, ext. 129

Jun 15 - Jun 16 Translog 2010: 2nd Annual McMaster Institute for Transportation & Logistics McMaster Innovation Park, Hamilton, Ont. A must event for those who seek the latest information on the best ways to move goods, transportation ideas for future business planning from industry and academia. Theme: Transportation as an Economic Enabler Contact: (905) 525-9140 ext. 22542 or email scottdm@mcmaster.ca

Jun 18 Private Motor Truck Council of Canada 2010 conference Kingbridge Conference Center, King City, Ont. The best seminars for private fleet managers in Canada. Topics focus on labor and driver issues, regulatory pitfalls, and new equipment purchases. Contact: 905/827-0587

Jun 18 - Jun 20 Stirling Truck Show Stirling Fairgrounds, Stirling, Ont. Formerly, the Eastern Ontario Big Rig Truck Show and Shine, the show includes the 'Big Rig Build Off' and this year there's a new Vintage Trucks section! Contact: 613/395-3119

Jun 19 Alberta Truck Driving Championships Westerner Park, Red Deer, Alta. Alberta's top drivers test compete for best in the west. Sponsored by the Alberta Motor Transport Association Contact: 780/448-7456

Jun 21 - Jun 23 8th Eyefortransport 3PL Summit TBA Attendees will gain knowledge in 3rd party logistics and negotiating contracts; plus they will hear real-life case-studies and best practices how to manage the day-to-day relationship with a 3PL provider. Contact: 1-800-814-3459 x 481

Jun 22 - Jun 27 Festival des Camionneurs de La Doré La Doré, Que. A week of fun, cool chromed trucks and festivities for Quebec truckers or haulers passing through. Contact: 418-256-1239

Jun 26 Manitoba Professional Truck Driving Championships Exact location TBD, Winnipeg Manitoba's best drivers face off for a chance to go to the national championships in September. Contact: 204-632-6600

Jul 3 - Jul 4 B.C. Big Rig Weekend MissChilliwack Heritage Park, Chilliwack, BC Hosted by Pro-Trucker Magazine, this regional favorite includes the Big Rig Show ‘n Shine, music, on-sire camping and tractor pull. Contact: 604-580-2092

Jul 22 - Jul 25 Fergus Truck Show Fergus and District Community Centre, Fergus, Ont. The infamous show is back and in full force and promises to be better than ever. Named one of the top 50 events in Ontario, the event offers a show 'n shine, truck pull, and star studded live music. Contact: Call 519/843-3412

Jul 29 - Aug 1 Rodéo du Camion Notre-Dame-du-Nord, Québec The infamous Québec truck rodeo and street festival is back for another year. Bring your camera! Contact: 819-723-2712

Aug 14 Quebec professional truck drivers championships St. Jerome, Que. Sponsored by the Quebec Trucking Association. Contact: 514-932-0377

Oct 1 - Oct 2 TRUXPO 2010 NorthlandsTradex Centre (Abbotsford Airport), Abbotsford, BC One of the biggest truck show for Western Canada returns to BC this year. Hosted by the British Columbia Trucking Association. Contact: 604/888-5319

Oct 22 - Oct 23 Fleet Safety Council Conference Niagara Falls, Ont. (tentative) Formerly known as the Transportation Health & Safety Association of Ontario's (THSAO) Council of Driver Trainers conference. Contact: 905/219-0003

Nov 5 - Nov 7 Cam-Expo Centre de Foires de Québec The largest trucking industry event in Eastern Canada in 2010. 126,000 square feet, more than 200 exhibitors, 8,000 to 10,000 visitors. CamExpo is produced by Newcom Business Media Newcom Media Québec Inc. Contact: 418/877-1919