2008 Agenda

The Physics of Fuel Economy - Myth vs. Fact
This session provides an in depth look at how to achieve maximum fuel economy, based on rock solid rules and detailed engineering performance data.
- Vince Fortuna, President Flocon LLC

Computers in Maintenance
"Who said they needed this report?"
The days of handwritten repair orders are quickly disappearing and computers are becoming the norm in most maintenance facilities. Technicians are using computers for equipment diagnostics and also when completing repair orders. One of the major benefits of a maintenance software program is the ability to produce precise reports. There are numerous reports that can be gathered quickly, for example; labor hours, parts inventory and purchasing, tire tread lifespan, and warranty claims. The key to a successful reporting process is the use of Vehicle Maintenance Reporting Standards (VMRS). This session will cover the use of technology and VMRS in maintenance.
- Lew Flowers, Former Chairman TMC – 2007 CCJ Career Leadership Award Winner
- Jack Poster, VMRS Services Manager, Technology and Maintenance Council

• What to expect on a road side inspection by D.O.T
• What you should be doing from a maintenance perspective
• What are the consequences of poor maintenance
• How do you protect the company

• Learn what you need to have for a D.O.T.
• Knowing what you need, how to you survive
• How do the two subjects tie together

• Overview of the economy and its affect on the trucking and tire industries
• The effect of global demand for petroleum and other tire raw materials on tire prices
• Consolidation of tire and retread suppliers and effect on the market
• Supply of truck tires
• Invasion of low cost Asian tires on the market
• Financial stability of tire manufacturers
• Government impact on truck tire regulations

• Spend Visibility - Do We Have It?
• Savings Generation - Can We Deliver It?
• Savings Maintenance - Can We Maintain It?

• The real savings with paperless processing
• Industry statistics on EIPP solutions
• How to evaluate your current system

Lunch

Diagnostics Processes
In today’s world the increasing complexity of the equipment we service makes the proper diagnostic process and access to diagnostic information more important than ever. This panel will discuss avenues available to obtain diagnostic information and share valuable diagnostic “Best Practices.” If your goal is to reduce downtime and maintenance expensed do not miss this session!
- Rich Bingham, Manager of Training, Technical Services and Warranty, Hogan Motor Leasing

Industry Panel
A panel of experts will on hand to discuss, compare and give you the real world facts vs. what has been marketed on DPF, APUs and AIS. Hear from your peers what they have experienced first hand, you will learn what is real vs. what the manufacturers are reporting. You will not want to miss out on this session.
Moderated by:
- Pat Davis, Executive Director of Strategic Initiatives, Food Marketing Institute
Panelists:
- Jeff Bolton, Director of Maintenance, Unified Grocers
- Joe Egan, Director of Maintenance, ABCO Transportation
- Chris Long, Operations Manager, Steel Warehouse
- Rich Bingham, Manager of Training, Hogan Motor Leasing

Tradeshow Reception

Dinner at the hotel – Evening Entertainment  
After two days in meetings why not take some time to “Howl at the Moon?” Come join us for an evening of fun, mixed with a little song and dance.  Howl at the Moon is located on the Riverwalk - a hop, skip and jump from our hotel. We will meet in the lobby immediately after dinner. Click this link (http://www.howlatthemoon.com) for more information on Howl at the Moon.