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Business OPeRATiOns N e w s www.fueloilnews.com | FUEL OIL NEWS | NOVEMBER 2014 19 AttENd thE WORk tRUck ShOW ® 2015 tO FINd SOLUtIONS tO thE ISSUES kEEpINg YOU AWAkE At NIght What's keeping you awake at night? As part of its efforts to continuously improve The Work Truck Show®, NTEA—the as- sociation for the work truck industry —has added several new features for 2015 to provide answers for many of the com- mon issues facing fleet managers. The Work Truck Show 2015, North America's largest work truck event, is held March 4–6 at the Indiana Conven- tion Center in Indianapolis. Educational programming, including the Green Truck Summit, begins March 3. "After more than 50 years of serving the work truck industry, we know our attendees' businesses and the challenges they face," said Steve Carey, NTEA execu- tive director. "Every day, fleet managers are challenged to control operating costs, maximize return on equipment dollars, evaluate new technology and ensure the fleet makes a positive contribution to their organizations. By tailoring The Work Truck Show 2015's features and educa- tional sessions to address these themes, we can provide attendees with actionable information to take home and use to im- prove their fleet operations." Controlling Fleet Operating Costs Many of the more than 10,000 people who attend The Work Truck Show annu- ally are fleet managers who are new to the position or individuals who are respon- sible for fleet management within their organizations. To help these attendees find practical ways to better control their op- erating costs, NTEA added "Fleet Manage- ment 101: Fundamentals of Truck Fleet Management" to The Work Truck Show's slate of educational sessions. Additional concurrent sessions on idle-reduction strategies, equipment purchasing, operat- ing metrics and life-cycle cost analysis will also provide essential insights from fleet experts. The Green Truck Summit also has been enhanced, to better showcase new products and fleet management strategies. Clean vehicle technology trends, shared implementation insights, funding oppor- tunities for green initiatives and changes in upcoming fuel efficiency regulations will be addressed. "The Green Truck Summit provides guidance for each step of the clean fleet implementation process," said Carey. "At the conclusion of the Green Truck Sum- mit, fleet managers will have a better un- derstanding of current and future regu- latory compliance issues, along with an increased awareness of the latest develop- ments in alternative fuels and fuel-saving technologies." Maximizing Return on Equipment Dollars New educational sessions have been developed to help fleet managers maxi- mize the return on their equipment in- vestments. These sessions will help attend- ees determine when they should lease or purchase, how to analyze life-cycle costs, the steps needed to right-size their fleets and the proper way to develop truck chas- sis specifications. Evaluating New Technology Several features at The Work Truck Show 2015 make it easy for attendees to learn about innovative new trucks, equip- ment and technologies. On the show floor, the Productivity and Fuels Pavilion will be filled with displays of clean vehicle tech- nologies used by today's fleets. Attendees can also try out cutting-edge advanced technology for themselves at the Green Truck Ride-and-Drive. To provide a comprehensive overview of new products available in the rapidly changing industry, The Work Truck Show 2015 includes a New Exhibitor Showcase and New Product Spotlight. These two programs highlight new products and exhibitors in pre-show coverage and with special signage on-site. Also, during the show, 15 of the world's leading vocational chassis manufacturers will present exclu- sive Chassis Update sessions on what's new and upcoming with their product lines. Ensuring a Positive Fleet Impact The success of a fleet ultimately de- pends on whether it provides a positive impact on the larger organization. To help attendees reach this goal, The Work Truck Show 2015 includes dedi- cated programming about boosting fleet efficiency and decreasing fuel costs. Guid- ance is provided at sessions that focus on best practices from fellow fleet managers who have successfully deployed advanced truck technologies to benefit their organi- zations. The changes for 2015 are not limited to the trade show floor and educational sessions. NTEA will host The Work Truck Show's first Rhythm & Blues Extravaganza on March 5. This new industry party will be held at one of the nation's top blues venues, the Slippery Noodle Inn, and fea- ture live music from the Jeremiah Johnson Band. Additional Work Truck Show events include the Opening Reception on March 3 at the JW Marriott Indianapolis, and the President's Breakfast & NTEA Annual Meeting featuring keynote speaker Tony Dungy on March 5. Registration for The Work Truck Show 2015 is now open. To register or find more information, visit WorkTruckShow.com or call 1-800-441-6832. Connect with the NTEA on Facebook at www.facebook.com/NTEA.TheAsso- ciationForTheWorkTruckIndustry, and join the Work Truck Show conversation on Twitter at @WorkTruckShow and with the official hashtag: #wts15.