Jul 4 - Jul 5
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 9 - Jul 10
Walcott Truckers Jamboree
Iowa 80 Truckstop, Walcott, IA
If you're passing through, this infamous event has the Trucker Olympics; carnival games; live bands; fireworks display and loads of fun for the whole family!
Contact: 563-284-6961

Jul 10 - Jul 11
2009 Ontario Truck Driving Championships
Sarnia, Ont.
Professional truck drivers demonstrate their excellent skills in a rigorous driving test. Organized by the Transportation Health & Safety Association of Ontario.
Contact: 416/242-4771

Jul 17 - Jul 19
ATA Supply Chain Security & Law Enforcement Conference & Expo
Georgia Public Safety Training Center, Forsyth, Ga.
Hosted by the American Trucking Associations' Supply Chain Security & Loss Prevention Council
Contact: 703-838-1755

Jul 18
1000 Islands Big Rig Show & Shine
Landsdowne Fairgrounds, Landsdowne, Ont.
Held in Conjunction with the Landsdowne Fair, this big rig show is fun for truckers, families and enthusiasts.
Contact: 613/659-2898

Jul 20 - Jul 22
SAE Fundamentals of Heavy Truck Dynamics
Troy, Mich.
Presented by the Society of Automotive Engineers, this seminar is a comprehensive introduction to the critical subsystems that must be considered in determining the effect of components on heavy truck dynamics
Contact: 1-724-776-4841

Jul 23 - Jul 26
Fergus Truck Show
Fergus and District Community Centre, Fergus, Ont.
On the brink of being canceled earlier this year, the 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 24 - Jul 25
Expedite Expo 2009
Roberts Convention Center, Wilmington, Ohio
Has everything you need to know about expedite trucking under one roof.
Contact: 859/746-2046

Jul 30 - Aug 2
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 5 - Aug 9
Association of Diesel Specialists 2009 Convention
Gaylord National Resort, National Harbor, Maryland
Consisting mostly of US and Canadian heavy-duty repair shops, the ADS is the diesel industry's leading trade association, dedicated to the highest level of service on diesel fuel injection and related systems.
Contact: 913/851-9840

Aug 8
2nd Annual Indian Truck Show
Powerade Centre, Brampton, Ont.
A celebration of Indian trucking lifestyle, culture and heritage.
Contact: 647 -403-1299

Aug 17 - Aug 23
North American Inspectors Championship
Pittsburgh , Pa.
North America's truck inspectors square off in an annual competition. Sponsored by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance.
Contact: 713/654-1234

Aug 20 - Aug 22
Great American Trucking Show
Dallas Convention Center, Dallas
One of the five largest annual truck and product shows in the U.S.
Contact: 888/349-4287

Aug 23 - Aug 26
American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators Annual Conference
Town & Country Resort, San Diego
AAMVA celebrates 75 years of safety and security
Contact: 703/522-4200

Sep 6 - Sep 8
National Professional Truck Driving Championships
Tradex Centre, Abbotsford, B.C.
Participants are all 2009 provincial champions. The Awards Banquet will be held at the Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel in Surrey.
Contact: 604- 888-5319

Sep 6 - Sep 9
National Trucking Week 2009
Nationwide
An annual Canada-wide event held to spotlight the contributions made by the 400,000 Canadian men and women who keep the country's freight moving. Sponsored by the Canadian Trucking Alliance and regional associations.
Contact: 416/249-7401

Sep 13 - Sep 19
Brake Safety Awareness Week 2009
North America-wide
Sponsored by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance and your local ministry of transport, the event aims at educating drivers roadside about brake safety.
Contact: 202/775-1623

Sep 19 - Sep 24
2009 CVSA Annual Conference
Marriott Baltimore Waterfront
The annual conference of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance.
Contact: 410/385-3000

Sep 20 - Sep 23
Council of Supply Chain Management Annual Global Conference
McCormick Place West, Chicago
Gary Maxwell, Senior Vice President of International Supply Chain for Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., will present "World-Class vs. Best-in-Market Supply Chains" at this year's conference.
Contact: 630/574-0985

Sep 21 - Sep 25
16th World Congress on Intelligent Transportation Systems
Stockholm, Sweden
The premier international event where transportation professionals from around the globe gather to share knowledge, exchange ideas and explore telematics and road engineering technologies.
Contact: 1/703-706-8204

Sep 22 - Sep 24
SAE 2009 On-Board Diagnostics Symposium
Indianapolis Marriott, Indianapolis, Ind.
Exploring the latest OBD developments from around the world—including current and anticipated technical advances and legislative requirements. This event perpetuates the dialogue necessary by sharing real experiences of specialists from major OEMs.
Contact: 724/772-8525

Sep 30
Transportation Management Development Program
Fredericton, N.B.
UNB’s College of Extended Learning is launching a class to teach the skills and provide the tools to be a more effective manager in today’s ever-evolving trucking industry.
Contact: 1/866-599-4646

Oct 4 - Oct 7
American Trucking Associations 2009 Management Conference & Exhibition
Mandalay Bay Resort & Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nev.
The American Trucking Associations 2009 Management Conference & Exhibition will focus on helping motor carriers prosper in today’s bumpy economy.
Contact: 703/838-1700

Oct 6 - Oct 8
International Construction and Utility Equipment Exposition
Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center, Louisville, Ken.
ICUEE is known as the Demo Exo and features demonstrations of the latest machinery, products and services targeted to meet the industry needs of professionals with utility and general construction.
Contact: 866/236-0442

Oct 6 - Oct 8
SAE Commercial Vehicle Engineering Congress and Expo
Donald E Stephens Convention Centre, Rosemont, Ill
Hosted by the Society of Automotive Engineers, this event brings together a global assembly of both on and off-road professionals of profitable interaction with engineers, supply managers and executives.
Contact: 724-776-4841

Oct 6 - Oct 7
Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association Annual Conference
Brudenell Resorts, PEI
Atlantic truckers have lots to discuss in these challenging times. APTA members will meet in PEI this year to stay on top of issues affecting the regional industry.
Contact: 506/855-2782

Oct 8 - Oct 10
20th Annual National Trailer Dealers Association Convention
Renaissance Esmeralda Resort and Spa in Indian Wells, Calif.
The NTDA represents more than 300 companies that manufacture, sell, repair and maintain trailers and accessories.
Contact: 800/800-4552, ext. 102

Oct 11 - Oct 14
SAE 27th Annual Brake Colloquium & Exhibition
Tampa Marriott Waterside, Tampa, Fla.
Hosted by the Society of Automotive Engineers, this show has gained recognition as THE event where professionals in the brake community gain the highly-specialized technical knowledge and the very latest developments in the industry.
Contact: 724/776-4841

Oct 12 - Oct 14
RFID World 2009
TBD
With over 200 exhibiting companies, RFID World is the place where the RFID industry networks and discusses industry challenges.
Contact: 800/441-8826

Oct 16 - Oct 17
Saskatchewan Trucking Association Annual Convention
Hotel Saskatchewan, Regina
This year, Saskatchewan truckers will focus on the freight economy, regional issues and the upcoming '2010 diesel emission standards
Contact: 306/569-9696

Oct 18 - Oct 21
Transportation Association of Canada Annual Conference
Vancouver, BC
Canada’s largest annual gathering of transportation professionals. This year's theme is titled: Transportation in a Climate of Change.
Contact: 613/736-1350

Oct 18 - Oct 24
Operation Safe Driver 2009
North America-wide
organized by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, law enforcement across North America will be out in full force targeting unsafe car and truck drivers.
Contact: 877/606-7323

Oct 23 - Oct 24
Transportation Health & Safety Association of Ontario Council of Driver Trainers Annual Conference
Sarnia, Ont.
Seminars and networking for the professionals who train they guys and ladies behind the wheel.
Contact: 905/219-0003

Oct 26 - Oct 28
8th Annual Health & Safety Conference and Trade Fair
Calgary Stampede Round Up Centre, Calgary
The Health and Safety Conference Society of Alberta is a not-for-profit association, consisting of health and safety and employer associations, professional societies, and other strategic partners.
Contact: 403/236-2225

Oct 26 - Oct 28
46th Annual CTEA Manufacturers' Conference
Fairmont Chateau Laurier, Ottawa
Hosted by the Canadian Transportation Equipment Association, the event serves the commercial vehicle manufacturing sector in Canada. Theme TBA.
Contact: 519/631-0414

Oct 28 - Oct 29
Canadian Waste & Recycling Expo
Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Centre
CWRE is Canada’s only national tradeshow serving the waste, recycling and public works market.
Contact: 877/534-7285

Nov 3 - Nov 6
Specialty Equipment Market Association Annual Exposition
Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas
Co-located with SEMA's Automotive Industry Week, this is the premier automotive specialty products trade event, with unique vehicles and a huge number of new products.
Contact: 909/396-0289

Nov 13 - Nov 18
NITL 102nd Annual Meeting & TransComp Exhibition
Anaheim, Calif.
Held in conjunction with The National Industrial Transportation League's Annual Meeting, the event showcases the latest innovations for transportation and distribution operations
Contact: 703/524-5011

Nov 15 - Nov 17
Intermodal Expo 2009
Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, Calif.
Presented by the Intermodal Association of North America
Contact: 866/438-EXPO

Nov 18 - Nov 20
Dangerous Goods Advisory Council Annual Conference and Hazardous Materials Transportation Expo
Grand Hyatt San Antonio
DGAC promotes improvement in the safe transportation of hazardous materials/dangerous goods globally at the 31st Annual Conference and Hazardous Materials Transportation Exposition
Contact: 202/289-4550

Nov 19 - Nov 20
OTA Convention 2009
Doubletree International Plaza Hotel
Hear from some of North America's leading carriers, transportation analysts & regulatory decision-makers on the key issues affecting your business.
Contact: 416/249-7401

Nov 23
North American Cargo Securement Harmonization Public Forum
Montreal
Presented by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance
Contact: 202-775-1623

Dec 1
CVSA Brake Safety Symposium
Memphis, Tenn.
Exact date TBD. The symposium is to educate regulators, law enforcement, drivers, suppliers, safety directors, insurers, fleet managers on brake safety rules and emerging technologies.
Contact: 612/370-1234

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

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 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