After extensive deliberation, NTEA and its board of directors made the decision to cancel its 2021 Truck Product Conference. The cancellation is due to the significant constraints the commercial vehicle technical community is currently facing.
“Truck Product Conference is purposefully designed to connect chassis OEMs with equipment manufacturers and distributors for important technical insights to help the upfitting process,” says NTEA Board Chair Jon Sievert, president, work truck solutions at Douglas Dynamics Inc. “We feel that at this time this goal needs to be accomplished in a way that doesn’t take us away from our businesses given the current state of the industry.”
NTEA prioritizes providing access to resources and information that drive the work truck industry’s productivity and profitability. This year offers an opportunity to shift gears—to keep you in your space without interruption. There’s also opportunity to meet your needs in a more manageable way. As much as NTEA would prefer to connect in person, the impact of supply chain delays and disruptions, labor shortages, and various other factors place additional demands on your companies. NTEA wants to support and not disrupt your essential business operations.
“As the association for the work truck industry, we know your pain points, challenges and needs,” says Steve Carey, NTEA president and CEO. “We’re here and we’re listening. And we fully believe this decision in this moment in time upholds our unwavering dedication to doing what’s right for you and your businesses.”
NTEA is thankful and appreciative of the positive responses and commitments to participate in Truck Product Conference. The association recognizes everyone who contributed to this event, including chassis OEMs and all of those planning to attend. Thanks for your continued support and patience over the last few months.
WHAT’S NEXT
NTEA will refund all Truck Product Conference registration fees (details communicated separately). For registrants who booked hotel rooms, reservations can be canceled online or by calling 877.525.2427. Cancellations received 72 hours or more prior to arrival will receive a full refund.
Further, NTEA will not transition Truck Product Conference to a fully virtual format. However, NTEA will work with OEMs to provide technical content and create an opportunity to get your upfit questions answered. Stay tuned for more, and continue to mark your calendar for September 21–22. Look for updates and sign up to learn when details are available at www.ntea.com/truckproductconference.
