GATS Daily

Show Staff Welcome to Intersection 2013 Welcome to Intersection 2013, Destination Dallas – home of the 15th annual Great American Trucking Show, the Commercial Vehicle Outlook Conference, ProPickup Truck Expo and the Construction Symposium. We want to thank you for attending Intersection 2013, where trucking and construction industry leaders connect. Your support makes Dallas the annual destination where these two industries gather and collaborate into one of the largest events in our 15 year history. Here is a look at all you will experience this year. • GreatAmericanTruckingShow15thAnniversary:Visit nearly 500 of the top companies in trucking on display featuring the latest innovations in the industry. • CommercialVehicleOutlookConference:This is the 4th year we have produced this content-driven event for fleets. This year features T. Boone Pickens and many other experts. If you missed Outlook 2013, please be sure to mark your calendars for next year. • Overdrive'sPride&PolishNationalChampionship:Winners from five different shows battle for bragging rights and you can see the National Champion announced here on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. • SmartSessionspresentedbyTexasMotorTransportationAssociation:These ten educational sessions cover topics such as Managing CSA, Hours of Service, Fuel Management, and much more. The content of these sessions will help improve the quality and efficiency of owner-operators and fleet operations. • TheConstructionSymposium:Held at the Omni hotel attached to the Dallas Convention Center August 20-22. This event brought together the best of the best in construction for three days of educational sessions, networking and entertainment. • ProPickupTruckExpo:PPTE adds an element to the show floor that no other overthe-road trucking event has ever provided. Intersection 2013 provides a rare opportunity to meet face-to-face with many industry exhibitors, peers and other trucking and construction industry professionals…all in one place. VicePresident/ExecutiveDirector:Alan K. Sims DirectorofMarketingOperations,Events:Emily Larson NationalSalesDirector:Randy Davidson OperationsManager,Events:Tom Winters EventsOperationsManager:Jennifer Nichols Operations/Sales:Alan Welborn NationalAccountManager:Trent Collins EventsManager:Denise Graves ProjectManager,Events:Bonnie Gable Exhibitor&EventsCoordinator:Cindy Rice Directory Staff VicePresident/ExecutiveDirector:Alan K. Sims Publisher/NationalSalesDirector:Randy Davidson Editor:James Jaillet ContentManager:Cindy Rice ArtDirector:Richard Street ProductionManager:Bonnie Gable ShowHours: Thursday, Aug. 22 Noon – 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. RegistrationHours: Registration opens two hours before show opening. Show Information Desk&Office: Offices are located in the F Lobby across from registration. The phone number is 214-853-8000. FirstAid: First Aid is located inside Hall E on the south back wall. Lost&Found: Personal items will be held in the show management office in the F Lobby. We want to thank the many associations, media partners, sponsors and exhibitors who have worked so hard to make this year's event a success. It is impossible to list everyone, but please know that we greatly appreciate your contribution. We also appreciate the attendees who make their way to Dallas from across the country and abroad. Without you, this event would not be possible. NameBadges: We hope you enjoy your stay in Dallas and we look forward to seeing you again at Intersection 2014 – August 19 - 23. Overdrive's Pride & Polish Truck Beauty Show: Sincerely, Alan K. Sims Vice President/Executive Director Randall-Reilly Events Name badges must be worn at all times to enter the show floor and attend seminars. This includes children older than 16. The truck beauty contest is located in Halls D and E. The awards ceremony will begin at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 24, in Hall E, Booth #13025. Press Center/ ConferenceCenter: The press area is located in D221 and is open during show hours for working press and photojournalists. ShuttleBuses: Our shuttle buses arrive and depart at the lower lobby entrance at regular intervals. Shuttles will deliver to the following area hotels: •AdolphusHotel–Downtown •AloftDallas–Downtown •CourtyardbyMarriott–Market Center •FairfieldInn&Suites–Market Center •HiltonGardenInn–MarketCenter •HotelIndigo–Downtown •HyattRegency–Downtown •Magnolia–Downtown •OmniDallas–Downtown TruckParking: Truckers can park in the Reunion Arena Parking Lot, a 20-acre paved area adjacent to the Dallas Convention Center. Parking is available on show days only, on a first-come, first-serve basis. A shuttle service to the convention center will be available and will run every 20 minutes. Wheel Chairs & MotorizedScooters: To reserve your scooter or wheelchair, call AABCO Ready Rental at 972-4123500 (TBD) Intersection 2013 Show Daily & Directory Thursday_GATS13PG001-51.indd 3 3 8/16/13 10:42 AM

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