New Engines and Fuel Costs highlight 2008 ATA MC&E agenda.
Press Release Summary:
Scheduled for Oct 4-7 in New Orleans, 2008 Management Conference and Exhibition will include more than 15 educational sessions on new technologies, key regulatory and legal issues, economic and political briefings, and management strategies, as well as entertainment and networking opportunities. Political analyst Frank Luntz will provide insight into 2008 political scene, and panel of economists will offer assessment of current business environment and business outlook heading into 2009.
Original Press Release:
New Engines, Fuel Costs Highlight 2008 ATA MC&E Agenda
Trucking's Big Show Returns to the 'Big Easy' in October
ARLINGTON, Va., July 14 / -- The American Trucking Associations announced an all-star lineup for the 2008 ATA Management Conference & Exhibition (MC&E), which will be held in New Orleans Oct. 4-7, 2008.
"We're delighted to return to a rejuvenated New Orleans for the 2008 Conference," said ATA President Bill Graves. "We're celebrating the rebirth of a great city as well as ATA's 75th anniversary. This is trucking's premier event of the year."
ATA is returning to New Orleans for the first time in 10 years with a program that ranges from the latest on engines and fuel conservation to a generous sampling of New Orleans' world-renowned hospitality. Highlights include more than 15 educational sessions on new technologies, key regulatory and legal issues, economic and political briefings, and industry-leading management strategies, as well as award-winning entertainment and unparalleled networking opportunities.
-- Country music star Lee Ann Womack will enchant attendees at the ATA Annual Banquet - a gala conference tradition and always a night to remember.
-- The newest and best in trucks, engines, technology and business services turn ATA's Exhibition Hall into the industry's hottest showcase of the year.
-- Political analyst Frank Luntz, one of America's top polling and issues-management consultants, will provide insight into the 2008 political scene and the hotly contested presidential race.
-- A panel of blue-ribbon economists will offer a frank assessment of the current business environment as well as assess the industry's business outlook heading into 2009.
For further information about the 2008 ATA Management Conference & Exhibition, visit mce.truckline.com/ or call 703-838-1755.
The American Trucking Associations is the largest national trade association for the trucking industry. Through a federation of other trucking groups, industry-related conferences, and its 50 affiliated state trucking associations, ATA represents more than 37,000 members covering every type of motor carrier in the United States.
CONTACT: Tiffany Wlazlowski of ATA, +1-703-838-1717
Web Site: http://www.truckline.com/
