Session Topics to Expect:

Vehicle Procurement, Remarketing

  • Understanding the new truck and van market, what’s right for you

  • Strategies to manage OTD (order to delivery) times

  • Increasing utilization, rightsizing your fleet

  • Carbon-friendly vehicle choices (without going EV)

  • Small van models sunset – what now?

  • New efficiencies/alternatives to sell used fleet

Maintenance

  • Strategic parts sourcing

  • Maintenance management in a supply-constrained environment

  • Tire management

  • EV maintenance

  • Predictive Maintenance

Upfitting / Spec’ing

  • New shelving options, cargo restraints

  • Spec’ing for ergonomics

  • Evolution of the truck cap

  • Step van or cargo van?

Technology

  • Commercial vehicle electrification

  • New tire technologies

  • Telematics solutions

  • Drones / autonomous deliveries

  • Personnel

Sourcing and retaining mechanics/technicians

  • Training for EV maintenance

  • Sourcing, hiring, training drivers

  • Driver retention tactics

  • Routing & Operations

Ways to drive operational efficiencies

  • New systems and ways to drive route efficiencies

  • Safety

Safety strategies & tools

  • Driver safety training

  • Safety / security – camera tech

2023 Schedule

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.

Monday, May 22

Monday, May 22

Monday, May 22

9:00 AM - 9:45 AM (CT)

Room C147/C148

First Timers' Orientation

Coming to a show for the first time can be daunting. This session will give you one-on-one time with other first-time attendees, the GFX show organizers, and magazine writers. Get an inside look at the schedule and show highlights. Think of us as your personal tour guides for the show.