Best Fleet Management Conferences in 2019
With fast and frequent changes set to disrupt the industry from autonomous vehicles, robotics, big data, AI and machine learning, to Virtual Reality (VR), Blockchain and the Internet of Things (IoT), 2019 will be a crucial time to stay ahead of the curb. Learn, network, and build strategies to adapt to changes as an industry by checking out the year’s top fleet management conferences in chronological order.
Updates to this list will be made to keep you up-to-date as more conferences are added.
1. Private Fleet Management Institute
January 12-16
Jacksonville, Florida
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The NPTC Institute’s Private Fleet Management Institute in Jacksonville is a five-day intensive educational program offering courses on Fleet Finance, Operations, Legal, Regulatory and Safety Compliance, Human Resources, Maintenance, and Equipment.
2. The Green Truck Summit
March 5
Indianapolis, Indiana
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Green Truck Summit features intensive programs led by industry experts and fleet managers, covering clean energy trends and initiatives for commercial vehicles. Attendees can also gain access to the Fleet Technical Congress and the Work Truck Show. Green Truck Summit guarantees improved insights on:
- Successful transitions to alternative fuels, and smarter trucks and systems
- Industry perspective on electric truck deployment
- Turning commercial vehicles into work systems
- Electric infrastructure development
3. TCA Annual Convention
March 10-13, 2019
Las Vegas, Nevada
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The Truckload Carriers Association is a networking and education event for the truckload industry. At TCA, truckload carriers can network with peers and meet with some of the industry’s top suppliers. They can also learn about new trends, tools, and technology with educational programming throughout.
4. TMC Annual 2019
March 18-21
Atlanta, Georgia
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TMC brings together trucking’s leading fleet professionals, vehicle manufacturers, and component suppliers. This event goes beyond the trade show format and provides many opportunities to achieve things collaboratively.
5. Mid-America Trucking Show
March 28-30
Louisville, Kentucky
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Since the 70s, MATS has been a popular meeting place for the industry. Touted as “the largest and most diversified trucking show in North America,” MATs aims to provide an opportunity for the industry to get together and see the newest technology, learn from the experts, connect with peers and more.
6. National Safety Conference 2019
Congress: September 7-13
Expo: September 9-11
Dulles, Virginia
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The National Safety Council eliminates preventable deaths at work, in homes and communities, and on the road through leadership, research, education, and advocacy.
7. Waste Expo
May 6-9th 2019
Las Vegas, Nevada
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WasteExpo aims to bring together waste management companies across sectors. Whether you are from the private sector, a small, medium or large public sector, a manufacturer or supplier from the U.S. or abroad, WasteExpo promises to provide you networking, collaboration, and education opportunities.
8. Government Fleet Expo Conference (GFEC)
June 17-20
New Orleans, Louisiana
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GFX is the largest annual community gathering of public fleets in the United States. Attendees can receive training geared toward their specific needs, connect with peers in the fleet community and discuss daily challenges and solutions, and get hands-on with the latest vehicles and technology for the industry.
9. McLeod User Conference
August 25-27th
Denver, Colorado
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McLeod UC provides a great opportunity for McLeod customers to share best practices and experiences. The conference boasts over 70 breakout sessions featuring diverse learning tracks for Operations, Accounting, and Management with plenty of opportunities to find and engage with top software vendors in the industry.