NTEA and its Board of Directors made the decision to cancel its 2021 Truck Product Conference, scheduled for September 21 to 22, given 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,” sayd 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, the association took the opportunity to shift gears — to keep you in your own space without interruption, and meet your needs in a way that’s more manageable. The impact of continuous supply chain delays and disruptions, labor shortages, and various other factors in local regions, are placing additional demands on NTEA companies, and NTEA wants to support and not disrupt these essential business operations.
“As the association for the work truck industry, we know your pain points, challenges and needs,” says Steve Carey, NTEA president & 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.”
All Truck Product Conference registration fees will be refunded (details are being communicated separately). For registrants who booked hotel rooms, reservations can be cancelled online or by calling 877-525-2427. Cancellations received 72 hours or more prior to arrival will receive a full refund.
What’s next
While Truck Product Conference will not be transitioned to a fully virtual format, we will be working with OEMs to provide the technical content the industry needs and expects from this event and create an opportunity to get your questions answered. Stay tuned for more, and continue to mark your calendar for Sept. 21–22. Look for updates and sign up to learn when details are available at ntea.com/truckproductconference.
