Introduction
Conference and Peer Exchange Holiday Inn • Fargo, ND June 17-18, 2008
Objective
Exchange of ideas and information among a diverse audience regarding the prominent challenges in our region's freight industry, specifically related to the agility of the trucking industry as a primary logistics provider for rural businesses.
Registration
Registration fee includes lunch
Day 1 – $25 Day 2 – $15*
*Day 2 seating limited to 40
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If you prefer to mail or fax your registration, please download the conference brochure. (PDF, 2199K)
Requests for accommodations related to disability should be made to Kathy McCarthy at (701)231-7767 by June 2.
Expected Outcomes
- Discussions among policy makers and industry to understand local impact of policy decisions on effective and efficient truck transport.
- Knowledge of regional experiences/challenges in addressing highway freight issues
- Progress measures for actions items from the 2005 regional truck conference
- Relationship and networking opportunities
Audience
- Trucking Firms
- Truck Industry Customers
- State DOTs
- Geography – Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Minnesota, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Wisconsin and the provinces of Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Ontario
Primary Sponsors
- Federal Highway Administration – ND Division
- Rural Transportation Safety and Security Center, Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute, North Dakota State University
Other Sponsors
- North Dakota Motor Carrier Association
- Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
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