FMCSA Administrator Anne Ferroto Address Current Hot Truck Issuesat MTA Convention & Mid-West Truck & Trailer ShowMidwest Convention & Truck Show Registration Now Open!
FMCSA Administrator Anne Ferro will address the Opening Session of the 50th Anniversary Mid-West Truckers Association Convention and Mid-West Truck & Trailer Show, February 3, in Peoria, Illinois. Ferro will likely be asked to address the hot topics of new federal hours-of-service regulations and the ban on the use of hand-held cell phones. The 2012 Convention and Mid-West Truck & Trailer Show will draw 6,000 attendees from throughout the Midwest and includes educational sessions, expanded displays, programs and space for nearly 200 exhibitors to help truck operators move ahead in a complex market while facing the challenges of changing regulations, an uncertain economy and increased costs. Located at the Peoria Civic Center, 201 S.W. Jefferson Street, just off I-74 in downtown Peoria, Illinois, the Mid-West Truck & Trailer Show provides ample truck access and parking. Attendees will see displays of the newest tractors, trailers, engines, parts, accessories, communication and computer equipment, tires, lubricants, services and much more. Plus, representatives of all state and federal government agencies that deal with the trucking industry will be available. There will be product demonstrations, many door prizes and special show prices for all in attendance. The "Truckers Pride" Truck Beauty Contest expands for its fifth year with an antique truck category, in addition to show and work trucks. The 2012 Contest promises cash prizes, trophies and recognition for its winners. Truck entries for the indoor show are being accepted at http://www.MidwestTruckShow.com The Mid-West Truck & Trailer Show is held in conjunction with the 50th Anniversary Convention of the Mid-West Truckers Association. Truck Show hours will be: Friday, February 3rd - 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM Saturday, February 4th - 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Admission is free with promotional tickets available from most Midwest industry suppliers or online at http://www.MidwestTruckShow.com. For more information call Don Schaefer or Matt Wells at (217) 525-0310 or (217) 725-4150 during the Truck Show. Now in its 50th year, Mid-West Truckers Association represents and services 3,000 members in 15 states. Mid-West Truckers Association members are trucking companies and companies that operate trucks as part of their business. Mid-West Truckers Association works closely with all state and federal agencies involved in the trucking industry. The Association serves on many state, regional and national advisory boards and is considered a leader in representing the trucking industry in the Midwest. REPRESENTING 3,000 TRUCKING COMPANIES AND 120,000 TRUCK OPERATORS IN 16 STATESA Partnership built for the long road ahead...Are you in it for the long haul? |
