INDUSTRY EVENTS Sep 5 - Sep 12 National Trucking Week 2010 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 12 - Sep 18 Brake Safety Awareness Week 2010 North America-wide Sponsored by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance and your local ministry of transport. Contact: 202/775-1623 Sep 15 - Sep 17 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 21 - Sep 22 Heavy Duty Diesel Emissions Control Symposium Quality Hotel, Gothenberg, Sweden Presented by the Society of Automotive Engineers. OEMs and suppliers discuss breakthrough solutions for emissions compliance imposed by European and U.S. legislation Contact: 724/772-8516 Sep 23 24th Annual Conference on Transportation Innovation and Cost Savings Allstream Centre, Toronto An educational and networking event for transport professionals. This year's focus is on currency exchange, trucking insurance and fuel pricing. Contact: 905-319-1244 Sep 26 - Sep 29 Transportation Association of Canada Annual Conference Halifax Canada’s largest annual gathering of transportation professionals. This year's theme is titled: Transportation -- Adjusting to New Realities. Contact: 613/736-1350 Sep 29 - Sep 30 2nd International Summit on the State of the Connected Vehicle PNC Center, Troy, Mich. In conjunction with the Michigan Department of Transportation and SAE International. An overview of vehicle to grid connectivity and telematics. Contact: 724/772-4039 Sep 30 - Oct 2 TRUXPO 2010 NorthlandsTradex Centre (Abbotsford Airport), Abbotsford, BC One of the biggest truck show for Western Canada returns to BC this year. Hosted by the British Columbia Trucking Association. Contact: 604/888-5319 Oct 5 - Oct 6 SAE 2010 Commercial Vehicle Engineering Congress Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, Ill. Presented by the Society of Automotive Engineers. Contact: 724/772-4009 Oct 5 - Oct 6 8th Truck IT Forum Hilton Garden Inn Nashville Vanderbilt, Nashville, Tenn. Presented by Eyefortransport.com, this is a rare forum for IT operations professionals in trucking industry. Contact: 615/369-5900 Oct 10 - Oct 13 28th SAE 2010 Brake Colloquium & Exhibition Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel, Phoenix, Ariz. The expo presents and displays the latest scientific discoveries and technological innovations in brake materials, components, systems, testing, modeling and aftermarket Contact: 724-772-4039 Oct 14 - Oct 15 2010 Atlantic Transportation Summit Moncton Casino, Moncton, N.B. Presented by the APTA, this year's agenda includes the Future of Trucking seminar, Economic Outlook in Atlantic Canada and a symposium on EOBRs Contact: 506/855-2782 Oct 22 - Oct 23 Fleet Safety Council Conference Niagara Falls, Ont. (tentative) Formerly known as the Transportation Health & Safety Association of Ontario's (THSAO) Council of Driver Trainers conference. Contact: 905/219-0003 Nov 5 - Nov 7 Cam-Expo Centre de Foires de Québec The largest trucking industry event in Eastern Canada in 2010. 126,000 square feet, more than 200 exhibitors, 8,000 to 10,000 visitors. CamExpo is produced by Newcom Business Media Newcom Media Québec Inc. Contact: 418/877-1919 Nov 9 - Nov 10 SAE 2010 On-Board Diagnostics Symposium Amsterdam Marriott Hotel, Netherlands An update on light and heavy-duty vehicles, the event addresses technical advancements and legislative information for the automotive engineer working in the field of OBD. Contact: 724-772-4039 Nov 19 Ontario Trucking Association Annual Conference Doubletree Hilton, Toronto Hear from some of North America's leading carriers, transportation analysts & truck regulators. Contact: 416/249-7401