May 4 - May 10
North American Health & Occupational Safety Week
Events across Canada
The 2008 events, sponsored by the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) and Human Resources Development Canada (HRSDC), in concert with partners in Mexico and the US.
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May 11 - May 15
Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators Annual Meeting
The Fairmont Newfoundland, St-John's
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 15 - May 17
Orlando Truckers' Conference
OraOsceola Heritage Park, Kissimee, Fla.
Dedicated to helping drivers and owner-ops learn the secrets that trucking executives know. Learn how to get your own motor carrier authority and find out where freight brokers go to find freight and how they develop freight rates.
Contact: 888/414-1874

May 18 - May 20
Cargo Tank Annual Conference & Equipment Show
Marriott Marquis, New York
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 21 - May 23
2008 Purchasing Management Society of Canada Annual Conference
St. John's, Nfld.
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

May 22 - May 23
Transportation Health & Safety Association 66th Annual Conference
Doubletree International Plaza Hotel, Toronto
An event to discuss health and safety issues in the transportation sector.
Contact: Betty Taylor at 416/242-4771, ext. 274

May 23 - May 24
Winnipeg Truck Show 2008
Winnipeg Convention Center, Winnipeg
The show for business and pleasure, it features truck equipment exhibitors, seminars and panel discussions, a top-notch show 'n shine, and a great tailgate party. owned and operated by Today's Trucking publisher Newcom Business Media.
Contact: 1-877-682-7469 or email kbovenizer@newcom.ca

May 26 - May 29
45th Canadian Fleet Maintenance Seminar
Doubletree International Hotel, Toronto
45th Canadian Fleet Maintenance Seminar. The event for Canadian trucking fleet maintenance people and the manufacturers that serve them. This year, CFMS has expanded to 82 booths.
Contact: Rod Henderson, 519-886-6265, or email rod@cfmsonline.com

May 28 - May 30
2008 International Congress of Heavy Vehicles, Road Trains and Urban Transport
Minsk, Belarus
Presented by the Society of Automotive Engineers, this event takes a close look at high-tech in heavy-duty sectors and innovative power sources for a variety of HD applications.
Contact: 724/772-8525

Jun 1 - Jun 4
Canadian Transportation Research Forum 2008 Annual Conference
Crowne Plaza Lord Beaverbrook, Fredericton, NB
Trucking companies, railways, port authorities, shippers, terminal operators,  and governmnet all make up the CTR Forum. This year's theme: Shaking up Canadas Transportation Systems to Meet Future Needs.
Contact: 306/242-6199

Jun 1
6th Eyefortransport 3PL Summit
Exact date and location TBD
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 1
4th Outsourcing Logistics Conference
Exact date TBD: Intercontinental Hotel, Atlanta, Ga.
For executives who outsource their logistics operations to a 3PL -- or want to evaluate 3PL services for possible future outsourcing.
Contact: 1-800/814-3459

Jun 1 - Jun 3
Transportation Marketing & Communications Association 2008 Conference
Jacksonville, 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 ext. 5

Jun 3 - Jun 5
Roadcheck 2008
North America-wide
Annual North American truck enforcement blitz sponsored by Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance.
Contact: 612/349-4000

Jun 8 - Jun 10
Canadian Association of Equipment Distributors annual convention
Hotel Loews Le Concorde, Quebec City
Presented by the Canadian Association of Equipment Distributors, which represents over 1500 providers of equipment to the construction, forestry, mining, marine, and oil industries in Canada.
Contact: 613/822-8861

Jun 10 - Jun 12
SAE Alternate Refrigerant Systems Symposium
Resort Suites, Scottsdale, Ariz.
The mobile air conditioning industry has been actively investigating methods to reduce GHG emissions. Find out more about emerging technologies for reefers at this event.
Contact: cwright@sae.org or call 1-724-776-4841

Jun 13 - Jun 15
Stirling Truck Show
Stirling Fairgrounds, Stirling, Ont.
Formerly, the Eastern Ontario Big Rig Truck Show and Shine, this year's show includes the 'Big Rig Build Off' and circle check & pit crew competitions.
Contact: 613/395-3119

Jun 13 - Jun 15
British Columbia Trucking Association Annual Convention
Grand Okanagan Lakefront Resort & Conference Centre, Kelowna, BC
B.C. fleet owners and operators discuss the prevailing trucking issues of the day
Contact: 604/888-5319

Jun 14 - Jun 15
B.C. Big Rig Weekend
Mission Raceway Park, Mission, B.C.
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Contact: 604-580-2092

Jun 19 - Jun 20
Private Motor Truck Council of Canada 2008 conference
Queen's Landing, Niagara-on-the-Lake
Issues on the agenda this year include, Trucks and Terrorism,
Contact: 905/827-0587

Jun 20 - Jun 22
Festival du Routier
Saint-Tite, Que.
Formerly called Donnacona, this fourth annual show is new and improved under the name Festival du Routier. Come check out truck drag racing, a parade, and of course, a show 'n shine that displays the coolest chrome in eastern Canada.
Contact: 418/909-0512

Jun 21
Alberta Truck Driving Championships
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 22
Burl's Creek Big Rig Show and Shine 2008
Burls' Creek Family Event Park, Barrie, Ont.
"Big Boys and Their Toys" compete for cash & prizes. Camp for the weekend and enjoy the show all for one price. Entertainment in the beverage garden, automotive & novelty vendors.
Contact: 705/487-3663

Jun 25 - Jun 27
2008 Dynamic Distribution Executive Educational Conference
The Phoenician, Scottsdale, Ariz.
DBM 2008, in its 16th year, is one of the industry's premier networking and educational experiences in materials handling, distribution, logistics and supply chain management.
Contact: 717/295-0033

Jun 26 - Jun 28
The Truck Show Las Vegas
Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas
The famous Vegas show is back. The show features trucking regs and safety seminars and all the new products. Presented by Independent Trade Show Management.
Contact: 800-227-5992 ext 13

Jul 1
1000 Islands Big Rig Show & Shine
Landsdowne Fairgrounds, Landsdowne, Ont.
Exact date TBD. Big rig fun for truckers, families and  enthusiasts.
Contact: 613/659-2898

Jul 7
British Columbia Professional Truck Driving Championships
Tradex Centre, Abbotsford, B.C.
The best drivers, mountain wranglers and all, face off in a truck-driving skills competition. Presented by the British Columbia Trucking Association.
Contact: 604/942-3200

Jul 10 - Jul 11
Walcott Truckers Jamboree
Iowa 80 Truckstop, Walcott, IA
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Contact: 563-284-6961

Jul 25 - Jul 28
Fergus Truck Show
Fergus and District Community Centre, Fergus, Ont.
Named one of the top 50 events in Ontario, the truck event offers a show 'n shine, truck pull, and fun for families.
Contact: Call 519/843-3412

Jul 25 - Jul 26
Expedite Expo 2008
Roberts Convention Center, Wilmington, Ohio
Everything you need to know about expedite trucking.
Contact: 859/746-2046

Aug 6
Association of Diesel Specialists 2008 Convention & Tradeshow
Wynn Las Vegas, Las Vegas
Learn what the next generation of clean diesel fuel and technology means to trucking; as well as seminars on educating diesel technicians.
Contact: 913/851-9840

Sep 3 - Sep 5
North American International Powertrain Conference
Westin Chicago River North Hotel, Chicago
Presented by the Society of Automotive Engineers, this one-of-a-kind symposium will delve into control technologies needed for the engine designs of the future.
Contact: 724/772-8525

Sep 7 - Sep 14
National Trucking Week 2007
Nation-wide
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 8 - Sep 10
RFID World 2008
MGM Grand, Las Vegas
With over 200 exhibiting companies, RFID World is the place where the RFID industry networks and discusses industry challenges. This year promises to be the biggest, broadest conference yet
Contact: 800/441-8826