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6 SPRING 2015 n ARBOR AGE www.arborage.com INDUSTRY NEWS In addition to a 500,000-square-foot trade show fl oor featuring the newest vocational trucks, vans and equipment, The Work Truck Show 2015 includes a full slate of educational sessions offered in surrounding meeting rooms. It is during these exclusive sessions that attendees can learn the latest strategies for maximizing return on invest- ment, evaluating new technology, control- ling costs and better serving customers. The Work Truck Show 2015 will be held March 4–6 at the Indiana Conven- tion Center in Indianapolis. Educational programming, including the Green Truck Summit, begins March 3. "The Work Truck Show's educational ses- sions provide opportunities for attendees to learn how to improve their operations using input from work truck industry leaders and experts," said Steve Carey, NTEA executive director. "We've sharpened the focus of many of these sessions to give specifi c answers to the most pressing challenges faced by fl eet managers. By participating in the educational sessions, attendees can learn about the newest strategies fl eets are using to improve perfor- mance and reduce costs." The new "Fleet Management 101: Fun- damentals of Truck Fleet Management" workshop provides a thorough introduction to the most important elements of an effec- tive fl eet management program. It highlights outsourcing and supplier management, analytics, benchmarking, vehicle cost and re- placement, and safety. This session is led by senior representatives from Mercury Associ- ates, Inc., the largest dedicated fl eet manage- ment consulting fi rm in North America. It will be held March 3, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Individual sessions held on March 4 and 5 provide in-depth looks at decision-making processes fl eet operators follow to implement changes. These include "Lease or Capital Purchase – Identifying the Best Option for Fleets," "Strategies and Techniques for Right- sizing Your Fleet," "Utilizing Life-Cycle Cost Analysis as a Selling or Purchasing Strategy," and "Fleet Performance Measurement and Benchmarking." For government fl eet operators who must balance the need to provide the best possible service with the fi nancial realities of their agencies and taxpayers, the Indiana Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) will host a two-part training course on truck specifi cation development and life-cycle cost analysis. The "Indiana LTAP Fleet Educational Program" Special Session provides strategies for developing truck chassis specifi cations, evaluating bids, and determining real ROI to ensure a positive outcome for any equipment purchase. The Special Session takes place March 5, 8:30–10:30 a.m. Extensive education on clean vehicle top- ics is offered at the Green Truck Summit, the only alternative fuel and technology confer- ence held in conjunction with the largest dedicated vocational truck event in North America. The two-day Green Truck Summit features general and breakout sessions that cover alternative fuel and advanced technolo- gy trends and implementation success stories. Work Truck Show learning opportunities also include Chassis Update sessions, in which the world's leading work truck chassis manu- facturers present product line developments and new technical information. Conference registration is required to attend concurrent educational sessions. Separate tickets must be purchased for the Green Truck Summit and Special Sessions. Green Truck Summit registration is also included in the Work Truck Show & Green Truck Summit Complete Event Pack- age. The full list of educational sessions is available at www.ntea.com/worktruckshow/ educationalsessions Work Truck Show educational sessions provide fl eet management essentials The International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) and Pearson VUE have made it even easier for professional arborists interested in taking an ISA Certifi cation exam. A new expanded contract now offers computer-based testing locations at more than 800 college and universities across the globe. ISA has offered computer-based testing (CBT) since 2009. Over the years, CBT offerings have grown to include all six cer- tifi cation written exams at thousands of locations worldwide. For a minimal administrative fee, applicants have the option to test through CBT delivery rather than paper-and-pencil exams providing convenience through time and cost savings, as well as immediate exam results. The recent expansion in service includes 673 new testing sites in the United States, 40 in Canada, and 115 new sites in other countries. These and other testing site locations can be found by searching online at https://www.pearsonvue.com/isa/locate. Those interested in applying for an ISA Certifi cation exam and would like to consider computer-based testing may visit http:// www.isa-arbor.com/certifi cation/becomecertifi ed/index.aspx. ISA computer-based certifi cation exam opportunities continue to expand Fecon launches new website Fecon Inc. launched a brand new website for 2015. New features include a customizable Bull Hog Rotor Module that allows the user to build and display three different rotor options and nine different tooling options, then choose the combination that fi ts their application best. The new "Compare" section shows speci- fi cations of the different tracked carriers and attachment products, side by side, helping the user fi nd the exact model they are look- ing for. The responsiveness of the site lends itself to the on the go user who may be in the fi eld and using a phone or tablet. Find what you're looking for quickly with Fecon.com's "easy to navigate" inter- face. Product lines have been broken down into more user friendly categories to help the customer fi nd the product information they need fast. The new Fecon.com makes it easy to stay connected via live links to product support, sales and fi nancing on every product page.