UFP Magazine

Chicago Auto Show | February 9-18, 2019 in Chicago, IL

First staged in 1901, the Chicago Auto Show is the largest auto show in North America and has been held more times than any other auto exposition on the continent. This year marks the 111th edition of the Chicago Auto Show. The Chicago Auto Show utilizes more than 1 million square feet in the North and South Exhibit Halls of the McCormick Place complex. 

Click here to learn more: chicagoautoshow.com

Dejana Plant Visit | October 18, 2018 in Kansas City, MO

DEJANA OPENS KANSAS CITY SHIP-THRU FACILITY
Dejana opens 90,000 square foot ship-thru facility in Kansas City, MO. The new facility is entirely underground in the Hunt Midwest Automotive Alley Subtropolois and will primarily install commercial van interiors as well as F150 upfits and accessories that will be shipped to dealerships throughout the United States.

Click here to learn more: https://dejana.com/

Upper Midwest Utility Fleet Council 2018 Meeting | October 15 - 17, 2018 in Kansas City, MO

The Upper Midwest Utility Fleet Council (UMUFC) is a group of gas, electric and telecommunications fleet managers who meet twice a year to discuss common problems and learn more about events happening in the profession. The members are drawn from the upper Midwest regions of the United States and Canada including: Iowa, Kansas, Manitoba, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin. Meetings are generally held the third week in October and April. Annual presentations by truck and auto manufacturers keep the group updated on chassis specifications.

Click here to learn more: umufc.org

Fleet Con 2018 | September 10 - 12, 2018 in Sparks, NV

Fleetcon is the fleet education event for all fleet personnel, suppliers, and all types of fleets. Our annual event combines education, networking, and introductions to new technologies, innovations, and solutions. Join others in the fleet industry and learn with - and from - some of the best!

Click here to read more: http://www.fleetcon.org/

 
Check out this AUTOsist podcast with UFP editor Sean Lyden where he discusses electrification & other fleet trends! It's episode #11.

Photo by Chase Lewis on Unsplash

APWA's Public Works Expo (PWX) Aug 26 - 29, 2018 in Kansas City, MO

PWX provides a first-class multimodal learning experience designed for professionals at all levels and across the entire spectrum of public works. Come prepared to see, hear, touch, and discuss in a variety of traditional and interactive sessions, seminars, workshops, and networking opportunities. Attendees can also spend time on North America's largest exhibit floor for public works equipment and services - we've carved out generous portions of non-compete time so you don't miss any sessions. Kick tires, talk about technology, or get the scoop on new products. You can even step in front of a video camera and tell your very own public works story. To take advantage of everything PWX has to offer  with more than 5,000 public works colleagues from North America and beyond, meet us in Kansas City!

Click here to read more: https://pwx.apwa.net/pwx/Event_Details.aspx

EUFMC June 3-6, 2018 in Williamsburg, VA

The Electric Utility Fleet Managers Conference (EUFMC) is an educational conference for fleet representatives from investor-owned electric utilities, electric cooperatives and electrical contractors held annually at the Williamsburg Lodge and Conference Center in Williamsburg, Virginia.

EUFMC attracts fleet executives from over 70 companies in the U.S., Canada and South America.

Click here to read more: eufmc.com

NAFA Institute & Expo Jan 24 - 27, 2018 in Anaheim, CA

NAFA’s annual Institute & Expo is the largest event of the fleet management industry! The perfect opportunity to increase your networking power, I&E is the largest community of fleet professionals who attend year after year because they experience I&E’s hands-on value. Attend I&E to get real money-saving, time-saving value!

Click here to read more: nafainstitute.org

NTEA WorkTruck Show March 6 - 9, 2018 in Indianapolis, IN

The Work Truck Show® is your once-a-year chance to see all of the newest industry products, choose from dozens of industry-focused training courses, and gain access to technical engineering representatives from hundreds of exhibiting companies. Attendees can interact with thousands of industry professionals; set up meetings with current suppliers or customers; find solutions to resolve technical issues; and talk shop with industry peers at special events and receptions.

Click here to read more: http://www.worktruckshow.com/

Chicago Auto Show Feb 10 - 19, 2018 in Chicago, IL

First staged in 1901, the Chicago Auto Show is the largest auto show in North America and has been held more times than any other auto exposition on the continent. This year marks the 110th edition of the Chicago Auto Show.

Click here to read more: https://www.chicagoautoshow.com/

ATSSA Annual Convention and Traffic Expo Jan 28 - 30, 2018 in San Antonio, TX

ATSSA’s Annual Convention & Traffic Expo is the premier event for nearly 3,500 roadway safety professionals and transportation officials from across the USA and around the globe. The convention brings together business leaders, government officials, manufacturers, corporate roadway department personnel and all manner of people involved in nearly every aspect of roadway safety.

Click here to read more: https://www.semashow.com/

SEMA Show Oct 31 - Nov 3, 2017 in Las Vegas, NV

The SEMA Show is the premier automotive specialty products trade event in the world. It draws the industry’s brightest minds and hottest products to one place.

Click here to read more: https://www.semashow.com/

“The Electric Utility Fleet Managers Conference is an unparalleled opportunity for fleet professionals,” said Gerald Owens, fleet manager at Oncor Electric Delivery and EUFMC president. “EUFMC offers educational sessions on management topics by industry experts, manufacturers and fleets, and roundtables where fleet managers share best practices and work with suppliers and service providers to address challenges. This conference is a unique forum where fleet managers can exchange ideas and network with suppliers who showcase new technologies and are prepared to discuss technical and operational issues.”

At press time, ICUEE 2013 is on track to set new records. Strong exhibitor demand is pushing exhibit space to capacity, attendee registrations continue to outpace the last two shows and a new education program lineup is attracting near-record sales.

This year, the Electric Utility Fleet Managers Conference celebrates its 60th anniversary. Sixty years is bound to bring a significant amount of change to anything, and bucket trucks are no exception. Utility Fleet Professional talked with industry professionals for their thoughts on the evolution of aerial lift devices.

It all began in 1953. The desire of utility fleet managers for a convention of their own, one that would address the specific needs of their operations, became the mission and vision of Joseph B. Baker, the founder of Baker Equipment Engineering Co., and Jean Y. Ray, the fleet manager at Virginia Electric Power Co. (now part of Dominion Power), who hosted the first Public Utility Fleet Managers Conference at the Tides Inn in Irvington, Va. While the conference did not officially change its name to the Electric Utility Fleet Managers Conference until 1964, EUFMC was born. ~ EUFMC History 1953-2013

Many companies are facing their biggest budget challenges in their history, noted Bob Pitts, senior principal at Accenture. Additionally, companies that typically operate large, specialized fleets of vehicles in support of their operations face additional pressures to reduce costs to meet these budget challenges. These fleets inevitably require large commitments of scarce capital and are expensive to operate and maintain while complying with corporate and legislative mandates. A proper strategic focus can deliver exceptional value, enhance reliability of service and improve public perception.

It Was a Dark and Stormy Night
It was one of those very intense New England winter storms that, in February 2011, buried Vermont in up to 4 feet of snow, not counting drifting snow. So much snow had piled up during the night that when Dan Mackey, fleet manager for Central Vermont Public Service, headed for his office in Rutland, he realized it was impossible to make it. The roads had not yet been sufficiently cleared, so Mackey had to settle for the nearby Poultney, Vt., office to try to manage the fleet from there.

Announcements from the Alternative Clean Transportation Expo, held at the Long Beach Convention Center in California.

ACT Expo brings together vehicle and engine manufacturers, fleet operators, infrastructure and fuel providers, Clean Cities coordinators, technology developers and policymakers. Visit www.actexpo.com for more.

Regulatory and legislative concerns can certainly take up a considerable amount of a fleet manager’s time and energy. During the 2012 Electric Utility Fleet Managers Conference, nearly 100 fleet executives from about 60 investor-owned electric utilities, electric cooperatives and electrical contractors across the U.S. and Canada heard firsthand about the latest issues that could impact their operations.