Feb 10 - Feb 11
Hybrid Vehicle Technologies Symposium
Doubletree Hotel San Diego Mission Valley, San Diego, California
Expand your knowledge of the latest technical innovations from the developers of hybrid technology. Brought to you by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE).
Contact: 248/273-4085

Feb 17 - Feb 19
Future of Trucking Symposium
University of Winnipeg
Organized by the U of M's Transport Institute (UMTI), in collaboration with the Centre for Sustainable Transportation, the event will examine the development of technology and infrastructure to support the future of trucking
Contact: Paul D. Larson at: larson@cc.umanitoba.ca or call 204/474-6054

Feb 22 - Feb 23
CAIE's Western Canada conference
Calgary
Canadian Association of Importers and Exporters' event for western Canadian businesses and stakeholders
Contact: 514-318-3924

Feb 22 - Feb 24
Schulich Executive Education Centre: The Logistics Management Course
Miles S. Nadal Management Centre, Toronto
Understand the “state-of-the-art” in logistics management and its implications for all levels in your organization, from CEO to Traffic Supervisor.
Contact: 416-360-8850

Feb 28 - Mar 3
Distribution & LTL Carriers Association 2010 Annual Management Conference & Exhibition
Saddlebrook Resort Tampa, Fla.
From the American Trucking Associations, the event focuses on trends affecting the Distribution and LTL Carriers, such as employment legal issues, customer service, logistics, IT, legislation and regulatory issues.
Contact: 703/838-1700

Mar 2 - Mar 3
The Strategic Supply Chain Management Forum
Toronto Board of Trade, Toronto
Supply chain, industry, and government experts will share their knowledge and insights, including how to address the current economic issues, identify potential supply chain vulnerabilities and business risks, and cost management
Contact: Rhonda Bradbury at 416/481-1904

Mar 3 - Mar 5
Specialized Transportation Symposium 2010
Intercontinental Dallas, Addison, Tex.
If you're involved with the transport of oversize/overweight loads, you won't want to miss this great opportunity to exchange information with state, regional and federal transportation officials.
Contact: 703/698-0291

Mar 7 - Mar 10
Truckload Carriers Association 2010 Annual Meeting
Las Vegas
Some of North America's largest truckload fleet managers meet to discuss the issues of the day, including more than a handful of prominent Canadian carriers
Contact: 703-838-1950

Mar 7 - Mar 9
International Warehouse and Logistics Association 119th Annual Conference
San Diego, Calif.
The IWLA Annual Convention is the premier event of the third-party logistics industry.
Contact: 847/292-1891

Mar 9 - Mar 12
The Work Truck Show 2010
America's Center, St. Louis, Mo.
Held in conjunction with the National Truck Equipment Association annual convention, the event includes more than 40 educational sessions, the latest work truck equipment from Classes 1-8 displayed over 500,000 sq.ft.
Contact: 1-800/441-6832

Mar 9
Manitoba Trucking Association Annual Meeting
Victoria Inn, Winnipeg
The annual conference where MTA member fleets gather to discuss the trucking issues of the day.
Contact: 204/632-6600

Mar 23 - Mar 25
CITA Wireless 2010
Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas
The convergence of more than 1,000 exhibiting companies, dozens of industries, and over 40,000 professionals all working toward the common goal of revolutionizing wireless.
Contact: 617-723-4004

Mar 25 - Mar 27
Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS)
Kentucky Expo Center, Louisville, KY
MATS is the largest heavy-duty trade show in the United States.
Contact: clrockwell@truckingshow.com

Apr 1
AmeriQuest Transportation Industry Symposium 2010
Orlando, Fla.
Exact date TDB: Three days of high-level sessions for executives representing the private fleet, truckload carrier, and rental and leasing sectors to help them capitalize on innovation to grow their business.
Contact: 1- 800-608-0809

Apr 5 - Apr 8
2010 TRALA Annual Meeting
The Doral Golf Resort, Miami, Fla.
Sponsored by Truck Renting & Leasing Association
Contact: 703/299-9120

Apr 7 - Apr 8
Logistics Technology Forum
Courtyard Marriott, Chicago
Now in its 12th successful year, the eyefortransport Logistics Technology Forum is the leading event for IT and technology experts in the supply chain industry.
Contact: 800/814-3459 x 299

Apr 7
IT360°
Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto
The key tradeshow and conference in Canada dedicated to technology applications solutions for management and technology professionals. This year's theme: "Cloud Computing an IT Paradigm Shift."
Contact: 888/823-7586

Apr 13 - Apr 15
Society of Automotive Engineers World Congress
Cobo Center, Detroit
Some 40,000 of the world's supply chain professionals will participate at  this year's event to discuss technology and the business of  engineering.
Contact: 724/772-8516

Apr 15 - Apr 17
Truck World 2010
International Centre, Toronto
Canada's largest, official National Truck Show, Truck World features 500 exhibitors, 20,000 visitors, and all the newest trucks and equipment in the market. Owned and operated by Today's Trucking publisher Newcom Business Media.
Contact: 416/614-5817 or email: emccullough@newcom.ca

Apr 15 - Apr 17
Vocational Truck & Equipment Expo
International Centre, Toronto
In conjunction with Truck World 2010, this first-ever event includes work truck seminars and displays all classes of vehicles, with a special focus on medium duty, vocational trucks, equipment, chassis, bodies and services. Endorsed by the CTEA.
Contact: Joan Wilson: 416/614-2200

Apr 16 - Apr 18
Alberta Motor Transport Association 2010 Annual Conference
Rimrock Hotel, Banff, Alta.
Meetings and truck transportation seminars for Alberta association member fleets.
Contact: 1-800/267-1003

Apr 19 - Apr 20
18th Annual, Emerging Issues and Customs Conference
Toronto Airport Hilton
Presented by Canadian Association of Importers & Exporters. Exactly as it sounds. Everything you need to know about shipping and importing internationally.
Contact: 416/595-5333

Apr 19 - Apr 21
2010 CVSA Workshop
Hyatt Regency San Antonio
The workshop is presented by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance and features seminars on such topics as performance-based training; major rulemakings and enforcement programs.
Contact: 202-775-1623

Apr 20 - Apr 21
The 2010 Truck Blue Book Seminar
Kansas City
Described by organizers as the leading event serving the used truck industry, with a vendor fair, networking, and skills development workshops for used truck managers,  sales professionals, OEMs, and finance leasing representatives.
Contact: 800/654-6776

Apr 24 - Apr 27
NAFA'S Institute & Expo
Detroit, Mich.
Presented by the National Association of Fleet Administrators, this conference provides fleet managers courses designed to benefit the veteran fleet professional.
Contact: 1-800/626-2370

Apr 26 - Apr 29
NA 2010
I-X Center, Cleveland, OH
NA 2010 will showcase productivity solutions from the top 500 material handling & logistics providers.
Contact: 704/676-1190

Apr 30 - May 1
Quebec Trucking Association 58th Annual Convention
Centre des Congrès, Hilton, Lac-Leamy, Gatineau
Meeting and trucking seminars for QTA's member fleets.
Contact: 514/932-0377

May 1
Operation Air Brake
Across North America
Exact date TBD. A day of air brake inspection and orientation sometime in May, sponsored by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA). This event is usually not announced in advance.

May 1
Supply Chain Leaders in Action Forum
TBD
exact date TBD. Now in its 18th year, this is one of the industry's premier networking and educational experiences in materials handling, distribution, logistics and supply chain management.
Contact: 717/295-0033

May 1
Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association , 2010 Annual General Meeting
Toronto
Exact date TBD. CIFFA was founded in1948 by a small group of freight forwarders who saw a need to create an industry association to meet the professional demands of its members.
Contact: 416/234-5100

May 2 - May 8
North American Health & Occupational Safety Week
Events across Canada
The 2010 events are sponsored by the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) and Human Resources Development Canada (HRSDC), in concert with partners in the US and Mexico.
Contact: coopera@agi.ca

May 3 - May 5
Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) America Annual Meeting and Expo
Houston, Tex.
Transport professionals of all modes meet to discuss emerging issues in ITS engineering, technology and telematics.
Contact: 202/484-4847

May 3 - May 6
Information Technology and Logistics Council (ITLC) - 2010 Conference and Exhibit
InAmelia Island Plantation, Jacksonville, FL
Brought to you by the ATA for the benefit of its professional members employed by motor carrier, Logistics, and allied companies to advance their knowledge of information technology and supply chain issues.
Contact: 703/838-1718

May 4 - May 5
Transpo 2010 Conference & Exhibition
Paramount Conference and Event Venue, Toronto
Canadian Industrial Transportation Association represents the Canadian shippers. This 94th annual event highlights freight shipping via all transportation modes.
Contact: 613/726-1577

May 4 - May 5
Supply Chain & Logistics Canada Annual Conference
Paramount Conference and Event Venue, Toronto
This must two-day event is put on by the Supply Chain & Logistics Association of Canada in conjunction with CITA's Transpo exhibition.
Contact: Marle-Rae Dupee 905/513-7300

May 10 - May 12
47th Canadian Fleet Maintenance Seminar
Doubletree International Hotel, Toronto
For Canadian trucking fleet maintenance people and the manufacturers that serve them.
Contact: 519-886-6265

May 10 - May 12
62nd Cargo Tank Annual Conference & Equipment Show
Chicago Marriott Magnificent Mile, Chicago
Sponsored by National Tank Truck Carriers (NTTC), the event covers cargo tank qualification equipment as well as seminars on DOT and maintenance standards.
Contact: 703/838 1960

May 16 - May 20
Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators Annual Meeting
Delta, Fredericton, N.B.
This event is where organizations get the chance to meet with senior managers, regulators, and officials from all Canadian federal, provincial and territorial governments.
Contact: 613/736-1003

May 16 - May 19
Warehousing Educational and Research Council Annual Conference
Anaheim, Calif.
Show includes dozens of warehousing-specific sessions and tours. Meet and learn from industry experts, keep-up-to-date on hot industry topics.
Contact: 630/990-0001

May 29 - Jun 1
Heavy Duty Distributors Council 22nd Business Conference and AGM
Halifax Marriott Harbourfront, Halifax
HDDC educates its members on the use, service, maintenance, repair and replacement of truck and trailer parts in heavy vehicle transportation.
Contact: 519/631-9424

May 29 - May 30
Road Today Truck Show
Powerade Centre, Brampton, Ont.
Newcom Business Media, the producer of this website, has teamed up with Road Today Media Group for this event, which includes an indoor and outdoor trade show, show & shine, job fair, entertainment, and loads of ethnic food.
Contact: 905/487-1320 or ruckshow@roadtoday.com

May 30 - Jun 2
Canadian Transportation Research Forum 45th Annual Conference
ICourtyard by Marriott, Toronto
This year's conference -- titled "Transportation and Logistics Trends and Policies:Successes and Failures -- will be a great benefit for anyone operating in today's transport-logistics sector.
Contact: 306/242-6199

Jun 1 - Jun 3
Roadcheck 2010
Annual North American truck enforcement blitz sponsored by Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance.
Contact: 612/349-4000

Jun 6 - Jun 8
Transportation Marketing & Communications Association 2010 Conference
Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
TMCA is the only association to serve the professional needs of marketing, sales, and communications professionals in all market segments of North American transportation sectors.
Contact: 952/442-5638

Jun 6 - Jun 8
The Logistics and Supply Chain Forum 2010
Evergreen Resort, Stone Mountain, Ga.
Power-networking for senior logistics and supply chain decision makers and providers of logistics/supply chain products and services.
Contact: 212/651 8766

Jun 9 - Jun 11
2010 Purchasing Management Society of Canada Annual Conference
Regina, Sask.
A premier event for Canada's strategic supply management, the conference offers education, and training and development in the field of purchasing, logistics and supply management.
Contact: 416/977-7111, ext. 129

Jun 15 - Jun 16
Translog 2010: 2nd Annual McMaster Institute for Transportation & Logistics
McMaster Innovation Park, Hamilton, Ont.
A must event for those who seek the latest information on the best ways to move goods, transportation ideas for future business planning from industry and academia. Theme: Transportation as an Economic Enabler
Contact: (905) 525-9140 ext. 22542 or email scottdm@mcmaster.ca

Jun 18 - Jun 20
Stirling Truck Show
Stirling Fairgrounds, Stirling, Ont.
Formerly, the Eastern Ontario Big Rig Truck Show and Shine, the show includes the 'Big Rig Build Off' and this year there's a new Vintage Trucks section!
Contact: 613/395-3119

Jun 18
Private Motor Truck Council of Canada 2010 conference
Kingbridge Conference Center, King City, Ont.
The best seminars for private fleet managers in Canada. Topics focus on labor and driver issues, regulatory pitfalls, and new equipment purchases.
Contact: 905/827-0587

Jun 19
Alberta Truck Driving Championships
Westerner Park, Red Deer, Alta.
Alberta's top drivers test compete for best in the west. Sponsored by the Alberta Motor Transport Association
Contact: 780/448-7456

Jun 21 - Jun 23
8th Eyefortransport 3PL Summit
TBA
Attendees will gain knowledge in 3rd party logistics and negotiating contracts; plus they will hear real-life case-studies and best practices how to manage the day-to-day relationship with a 3PL provider.
Contact: 1-800-814-3459 x 481

Jun 22 - Jun 27
Festival des Camionneurs de La Doré
La Doré, Que.
A week of fun, cool chromed trucks and festivities for Quebec truckers or haulers passing through.
Contact: 418-256-1239

Jun 26
Manitoba Professional Truck Driving Championships
Exact location TBD, Winnipeg
Manitoba's best drivers face off for a chance to go to the national championships in September.
Contact: 204-632-6600

Jul 3 - Jul 4
B.C. Big Rig Weekend
MissChilliwack Heritage Park, Chilliwack, BC
Hosted by Pro-Trucker Magazine, this regional favorite includes the Big Rig Show ‘n Shine, music, on-sire camping and tractor pull.
Contact: 604-580-2092

Jul 22 - Jul 25
Fergus Truck Show
Fergus and District Community Centre, Fergus, Ont.
The infamous show is back and in full force and promises to be better than ever. Named one of the top 50 events in Ontario, the event offers a show 'n shine, truck pull, and star studded live music.
Contact: Call 519/843-3412

Jul 29 - Aug 1
Rodéo du Camion
Notre-Dame-du-Nord, Québec
The infamous Québec truck rodeo and street festival is back for another year. Bring your camera!
Contact: 819-723-2712

Aug 14
Quebec professional truck drivers championships
St. Jerome, Que.
Sponsored by the Quebec Trucking Association.
Contact: 514-932-0377

Oct 1 - Oct 2
TRUXPO 2010
NorthlandsTradex Centre (Abbotsford Airport), Abbotsford, BC
One of the biggest truck show for Western Canada returns to BC this year. Hosted by the British Columbia Trucking Association.
Contact: 604/888-5319

Oct 22 - Oct 23
Fleet Safety Council Conference
Niagara Falls, Ont. (tentative)
Formerly known as the Transportation Health & Safety Association of Ontario's (THSAO) Council of Driver Trainers conference.
Contact: 905/219-0003

Nov 5 - Nov 7
Cam-Expo
Centre de Foires de Québec
The largest trucking industry event in Eastern Canada in 2010. 126,000 square feet, more than 200 exhibitors, 8,000 to 10,000 visitors. CamExpo is produced by Newcom Business Media Newcom Media Québec Inc.
Contact: 418/877-1919