Commercial Vehicle Megatrends USA 2012
Three steps to greater freight efficiency
12-14 June 2012
The Henry
Fairlane Plaza,
300 Town Center Drive,
Dearborn,
Michigan 48126,
USA
Agenda
DAY 1 / Powertrain Technologies
07.30 - 08.55: Coffee and registration
08.55 - 09.00: Chairman's welcome address
09.00 - 10.30: Session 1 / The view from the top
Format: 4 x 15-minute presentations followed by a 30-minute Q&A session
Speakers:
- Dave Berlin, Americas Marketing Director for OEM and Heavy Duty, Castrol
- Tom Stover, Chief Technology Officer, Eaton
- Don Remboski, Vice President of Innovation, Dana
- Timothy Tindall, Director Component Sales, Daimler
10.30 - 11.00: Networking break
11.00 - 12.30: Session 2 / Conventional powertrain technologies
Format: 4 x 15-minute presentations followed by a 30-minute Q&A session
Speakers:
- Jason Barton, Senior Manager Engineering Lab Powertrain, Daimler
- Stephen Crossley, Engineering Manager, Powertrain Systems, Delphi
- Dan Arcy, Global OEM Technical Manager, Shell
- Fabien Redon, Vice President of Performance and Emissions, Achates Power
12.30 - 14.00: Networking lunch
14.00 - 15.15: Session 3 / Transmission & Driveline
Format: 3 x 15-minute presentations followed by a 30-minute Q&A session
Speakers:
- Scott Barraclough, Mack Powertrain Sales Manager, Mack Trucks
- Charlie Allen, General Manager, Rear Drive Axles, Meritor
- Steve Slesinski, Director, Global Product Planning, Dana
15.15 - 15.45: Networking break
15.45 - 17.30: Session 4 / Alternative powertrain technologies
Format: 5 x 15-minute presentations followed by a 30-minute Q&A session
Speakers:
- Corey Taylor, Senior Development Technologist, Castrol
- Larry Fuehrer, Business Development Manager, BAE Systems
- Craig Jacobs, Chief Engineer, Hybrids, Eaton
- Stephen Ptucha, Director of Product Management, Westport
- Andy Daga, CEO, Momentum Dynamics
17.30 - 19.30: Networking drinks
DAY 2 / Aerodynamics & Rolling Resistance
07.30 - 08.55: Coffee and registration
08.55 - 09.00: Chairman's welcome address
09.00-10.30: Session 1 / The view from the top
Format: 4 x 15-minute presentations followed by a 30-minute Q&A session
Speakers:
- Dr Kambiz Salari, Researcher, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
- Alan Pearson, Director Product Validation Engineering, Daimler
- Speaker to be confirmed, Ernst & Young
10.30 - 11.00: Networking break
11.00 - 12.30: Session 2 / Tractor design
Format: 4 x 15-minute presentations followed by a 30-minute Q&A session
Speakers:
- Roger Bly, Director Product Engineering Exterior, Daimler
- Rick Mihelic, Manager, Vehicle Performance & Engineering Analysis, Peterbilt Motor Company
- Wade Long, Director, Product Marketing, Volvo Truck
12.30 - 14.00: Networking lunch
14.00 - 15.30: Session 3 / Trailer design
Format: 4 x 15-minute presentations followed by a 30-minute Q&A session
Speakers:
- Mitch England, Corporate Vice President, and Allen Nielsen, Director of Fuel, C.R. England
- Scott Fulton, Director of New Product Development, Hendrickson
- Mitch Greenberg, President, SmartTruck
15.30 - 16.00: Networking break
16.00 - 17.30: Session 4 / Tires and wheels
Format: 4 x 15-minute presentations followed by a 30-minute Q&A session
Speakers:
- Todd Hershberger, North American Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Alcoa
- Van Teeple, Michelin
- Speaker to be confirmed, Bridgestone
17.30 - 19.30: Networking drinks
DAY 3 / Fleet Management
07.30 - 08.55: Coffee and registration
08.55 - 09.00: Chairman's welcome address
09.00 - 10.30: Session 1 / The view from the top
Format: 4 x 15-minute presentations followed by a 30-minute Q&A session
Speakers:
- Mike Roeth, Executive Director, North American Council for Freight Efficiency
- Dan England, Chairman of the ATA & Chairman of the Board, C.R. England
- Mike O'Connell, National Director Fleet Capability, Frito Lay
- Steve Phillips, Senior Vice President - Operations, Werner Enterprises
10.30 - 11.00: Networking break
11.00 - 12.30: Session 2 / Driver management
Format: 4 x 15-minute presentations followed by a 30-minute Q&A session
Speakers:
- Bob Petrancosta, Vice President of Safety, Con-Way
- Mervin Dunn, President & CEO, Commercial Vehicle Group
- Mike Dennis, Vice President of Aftermarket and Service, CSC
- Deborah M. Freund, Senior Transportation Specialist, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
12.30 - 14.00: Networking lunch
14.00 - 15.30: Session 3 / Vehicle management
Format: 4 x 15-minute presentations followed by a 30-minute Q&A session
Speakers:
- Richard Shearing, Director, Product Planning, Daimler
- Tom Flies, Senior Director, Business Development, Qualcomm
- Luke Wachtel, Vice President Mobile Partnerships & OEM, Telogis
15.30 - 16.00: Networking break
16.00 - 17.30: Session 4 / Safety and security
Format: 4 x 15-minute presentations followed by a 30-minute Q&A session
Speakers:
- Richard Beyer, Vice President Engineering, Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems
- Jon Morrison, President and General Manager, Meritor WABCO
- Joseph Nolan, Chief Administrative Officer and Vice President, Vehicle Research, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
17.30 - 19.30: Networking drinks
