FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact:
Summer Marrs
Senior Director of Communications & Public Relations
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. (June 18, 2024) — Leading chassis manufacturers will gather Oct. 15–16, 2024, at Kalahari Resorts & Conventions (Sandusky, Ohio) to share the latest chassis and technical updates at NTEA’s Commercial Vehicle Upfitting Summit.
“NTEA’s Commercial Vehicle Upfitting Summit is the place for vehicle upfitters and OEMs to connect on important technical updates that impact their businesses,” said Kevin Koester, NTEA managing director. “In addition to the OEM technical sessions and vehicle displays, there are educational sessions and industry resource displays to engage attendees.”
This annual event provides an important opportunity for the technical community to preview commercial vehicle updates and engage with OEM engineers on critical upfitting issues. Industry professionals can learn about important changes to powertrains, electrical systems, chassis structures and other vehicle systems. Having the ability to speak directly with chassis OEM engineers and product specialists translates to practical support for upfitters.
In addition to discovering the latest vehicle modifications, attendees can interact with OEM technical representatives, network with other commercial vehicle professionals, attend industry education sessions and check out industry resource displays.
Participating chassis manufacturers
- Bollinger Motors
- Daimler Truck North America
- Ford Pro
- GM Envolve
- Hino Trucks
- International Truck
- Isuzu Commercial Truck of America
- Kenworth Truck Company
- Mullen Automotive
- Peterbilt Motors Company
- RAM Professional
- Toyota Motor Sales
Industry education sessions
- Demystifying Commercial Vehicle Certification
- Optimizing Your PTO Selection
- Rising Fuels in Commercial Vehicles
- Safety Practices for Working on xEVs
- Trends and Opportunities in Electric and Alternative Powertrains
- TruckScience: Using Technology Tools to Upfit Safe, Legal and Efficient Trucks
Industry resource displays
- Lincoln Electric
- NTEA
- S&P Global Mobility
- TruckScience
- WorkTruckCert
Pricing and registration
Register for Commercial Vehicle Upfitting Summit by Sept. 10, 2024, to receive advance pricing ($229 NTEA member/$329 nonmember). After this date, rates increase to $279 member/$379 nonmember. Learn more at ntea.com/upfittingsummit.
ABOUT NTEA
Established in 1964, NTEA – The Work Truck Association™, a 501(c)(6) organization, represents more than 2,100 companies that manufacture, distribute, install, sell and repair commercial vehicles, truck bodies, truck equipment, trailers and accessories. Buyers of work trucks and the major commercial truck chassis manufacturers also belong to NTEA. The Association provides in-depth technical information, education, and member programs and services, and produces Work Truck Week®, Green Truck Summit, Commercial Vehicle Upfitting Summit and Executive Leadership Summit. The Association maintains its administrative headquarters in suburban Detroit and government relations offices in Washington, DC, and Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
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