Great West’s new location at the Sands Expo & Convention Center is adjacent to the luxurious Venetian and Palazzo hotels and features a world-class expo hall and meeting space while offering easy access to the heart of Las Vegas.

Some of the exciting events at the 2012 GWTS include the Pride and Polish Truck Beauty Competition, Educational Seminars sponsored by CTA and exhibits from leaders in the heavy duty trucking industry. Conference and educational track content will include a focus on environmental issues and how carriers can overcome challenges posed by regulations and a changing economy. Industry leaders, experts and fleet executives will headline these sessions. Also, a more experiential exhibition floor will offer exhibitors and attendees greater opportunity for interaction with supplier-led “hands-on and how-to” areas, a first for Great West.

GWTS is the only major trucking event held annually in the Western US and is dedicated to serving those individuals that operate heavy and medium duty trucks in their business.

The Great West Truck Show has it all – major truck, trailer, engine, components and parts manufacturers; show trucks, service providers, trucking recruiting and free on-site truck parking – set in the exciting city of Las Vegas!

Come be a part of history as we continue to make the Great West Truck Show the greatest show that Vegas has ever known!

The Great West Truck Show will reserve free truck parking for the 2012 show. Parking will be available in the C P W  LOT,  3715 Central Park Circle, Las Vegas, NV  89169, right across from the Sands Convention Center.

To get to the lot from US 15: Exit U S 15 east (towards the strip) onto Spring Mountain Road. Spring Mountain changes names to Sands Ave. once you cross Las Vegas Blvd. Signage will direct you to the lot, on your right, just past Koval Lane.

Once parked the Sands Expo will be across Koval Lane.

Truck parking will be available all three days of the show, June 14-16, 2012. The lot will open Thursday morning of June 14. This is a first come, first serve lot and is reserved for Class 8 trucks only. NO OVERNIGHT PARKING ALLOWED.

Below is information on the events held by the Midnight Trucking Radio Network during the 2011 Great West Truck Show. Check back soon to see what exciting events the Midnight Trucking Radio Network is planning for 2012!

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The Midnight Trucking Radio Network’s Summertime Extravaganza Kicks Off at the Great West Truck Show in Las Vegas

The summer of 2011 is again shaping up to be another busy time for the Midnight Radio Network as hosts, Eric Harley and Gary McNamara, plan their agenda. Midnight Radio Network’s “Summertime Extravaganza” is an annual event centered on The Great West Truck Show, Las Vegas and the Walcott Jamboree at the Iowa 80 Truck stop – The World’s Largest Truck stop, in Walcott, IA.  This year, Midnight Radio Network will host activities in Las Vegas, from June 9th-11th, and in Walcott, July 14^th and 15^th.

Attendees are invited to stop by participating sponsor booths to pick up a Midnight Radio Network “King of Hearts” card for a chance to take a free spin on the “Spin-to-Win” roulette wheel located at the Midnight Radio Network Booth (#2110) While at the booth, folks can also register to win $1,000 cash and hundreds of prizes given away on site!

This year’s activities are sponsored by:  Pilot, Flying J, Mobil Delvac, Motel 6, Progressive Insurance, Mercer Transportation and Ritchie  Brothers Auctioneers.

Then, to the Iowa 80 Truckstop in Walcott, IA, where drivers can win cash and ride the sponsor shuttle to and from the festivities, Eric Harley, host of MTRN, will be on-hand both days to meet the folks and to pick the lucky winner of the $500 cash giveaway on July 15th.   For more information contact: Mindy Baker 817-695-0873

The Summit provides SMART SESSIONS – specialized tracks designed for fleets, owner operators and more, produced in cooperation with The California Trucking Association.

CALIFORNIA TRUCKING ASSOCIATION SEMINAR DESCRIPTIONS

Click here to download the registration forms for the CTA seminars.

FMCSA presents - Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) WORKSHOP
June 9, 2011 – 9:30 AM -11:00 AM
June 10, 2011 – 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Are you covering your BASICs? Still unsure of what CSA means to your business? The California Trucking Association in conjunction with the Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration (FMCSA) will be conducting a Comprehensive Safety Analysis (CSA) workshop. CSA is an FMCSA initiative to improve large truck and bus safety with a goal to achieve a greater reduction in large truck and bus crashes, injuries and fatalities. If you are an interstate carrier, CSA applies to you. Get the information straight from the source.
$50 Members | $100 Non-members

CARB REGULATORY COMPLIANCE PANEL
June 11, 2011 – 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
The California Trucking Association will host a panel discussion with a group of regulatory, compliance, finance and technology experts on the topic of the California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) pending diesel truck regulations. CARB’s major Statewide Truck and Bus Rule goes into effect January 1, 2012. If you run diesel trucks over 14,000 lbs GVWR into California, regardless of where they are domiciled, this regulation will apply to you. Fines can range up to $10,000 per day!$50 Members | $100 Non-members

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS CERTIFICATION
June 9, 2011 – 8:00 AM
This seminar is for hazmat shippers, transporters and handlers and should be mandatory for all employees who are involved with hazardous materials. Employers must ensure that each employee is trained within 90 days of employment and recertified every 36 months. We will cover general requirements, hazmat tables, shipping papers, packaging, marking and labeling, placarding, loading, emergency response and security. Hazmat training, testing and certification are required every 36 months. Each paid attendee will be provided a Hazardous Material Regulation Manual.
$129 Members | $149 Non-members

SENSITIVITY TRAINING
June 9, 2011 – 1:00 PM
This training is to meet the ongoing compliance requirements regarding the prevention of workplace harassment. An employer having 50 or more employees shall provide at least two hours of classroom or other effective interactive training and education regarding sexual harassment to all supervisory employees who are employed as of July 1, 2005, and to all new supervisory employees within six months of their assumption of a supervisory position under the provisions contained in AB 1825 (Reyes).
$99 Members | $139 Non-members

SAILING THROUGH YOUR BIT
June 10, 2011 – 8:00 AM
This course offers a comprehensive training seminar that will assist companies with understanding and preparing for BIT audits. The material will be covered in-depth and a BIT Kit will be provided to each paid attendee. Specifically, this seminar will provide the attendee with a complete overview of the biennial inspection of terminals process and will emphasize the four most frequent problem areas: Driver Qualification and Discipline, Hours of Service, Maintenance, and Out-of-Service Rules.
$99 Members | $139 Non-members

DRUG & ALCOHOL SUPERVISOR REASONABLE SUSPICION TRAINING
June 10, 2011 – 1:00 PM
This course is customized for employees who supervise those involved in a safety-sensitive position and are required to have a minimum of two hours of training to aid in the recognition of the signs and symptoms of drug and alcohol abuse. Our course goes beyond the requirements and includes role playing to train attendees in basic interview tactics to help protect your company from false accusations and lawsuits.
$89 Members | $119 Non-members

LEADERSHIP SKILLS
June 11, 2011 – 8:00 AM
The difference between leadership and management lies in the leader’s ability to inspire the will to excel. To spur people on to achieve their best through motivation and example:
• Implementing and administrating programs
• Setting standards
• Inspiring others
• Coaching – Every successful athlete has a coach
• Communication
• Mastering roles
• Using authority
• Exercising authority
• Learning to delegate
• Delegating tasks
• Developing individuals
• Developing teamwork
• Learning to lead
• Supporting employees
$99 Members | $139 Non-members

OSHA IN TRUCKING
June 9, 2011 – 8:00 AM
Our OSHA compliance seminar is specifically designed for transportation company personnel. Learn the proper procedures for auditing your facility for OSHA compliance, including the shop, dock, yard and office areas. See what OSHA inspectors look for when they conduct an inspection.
We will cover:
• The tools to develop a comprehensive safety and health management program
• Obtain management commitment towards safety and health
• Conduct on-site safety and health/OSHA compliance audits
• Correct recognized hazards
• Conduct employee training and involvement programs and develop written OSHA-required safety and health programs such as hazard communication and personal protective equipment.
• Comply with the recent changes to recordkeeping requirements
$99 Members | $139 Non-members

FEDERAL DOT COMPLIANCE – PASSING A DOT AUDIT
June 9, 2011 – 1:00 PM
This seminar focuses on driver qualifications, safety fitness and safety ratings, importance of having a proactive log inspection program, CDL requirements, and driver physicals. Master the safety compliance skills necessary to survive a DOT safety audit.
$99 Members | $139 Non-members

FEDERAL & CALIFORNIA HOURS OF SERVICE: BE PREPARED!
June 10, 2011 – 8:00 AM
You must be proactive to protect your company against violations. This hands-on, interactive seminar provides training on the federal hours of service regulations and the proper use of driver logs. You’ll participate in a driver log review, learn to identify inaccurate entries and establish a progressive disciplinary program for drivers. In addition, you’ll learn how to find key issues that cause RED FLAGS to investigators, as well as receive an update on changes to the law.
$99 Members | $139 Non-members

ACCIDENT PREVENTION: DON’T WAIT UNTIL IT HAPPENS
June 10, 2011 – 1:00 PM
In this course we cover best practices in hiring, training and background checks. Also covered is media and law enforcement communication, on scene investigation, including evidence collection, documentation and interviewing witnesses.
$99 Members | $139 Non-members

CSA: COMPLIANCE, SAFETY, ACCOUNTABILITY
June 11, 2011 – 8:00 AM
We will cover how to navigate the website and CSA files. Learn how to monitor results; how to be proactive in reducing the possibility of a FMCSA intervention; and using Data Q to correct records. Don’t wait until you receive the “LETTER” to prepare.
$99 Members | $139 Non-members

Future Show Dates

June 14-16, 2012

June 13-15, 2013

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