Healthy Trucking Association of America to sell exhibit space 

TUSCALOOSA, ALA. (December 2009) – Over-the-road truckers have an average life expectancy of less than 60 years – a statistic that’s not surprising given the high rates of obesity, heart disease and diabetes in the driving population. Truckers need all of the information they can get to help them lead healthier lives, which is why Randall-Reilly has partnered with the Healthy Trucking Association of America (HTAA) to produce Health and Wellness Pavilions at the 2010 Great West Truck Show and the 2010 Great American Trucking Show. 

“We are committed to making a difference in the industries we serve,” says Alan K. Sims, vice president/executive director, Randall-Reilly Events Group. “This partnership will enable us to offer attendees at both of our shows access to critical information that can help them lead longer lives.”

The Healthy Trucking Association of America will sell booth space within the HTAA Health and Wellness Pavilions at both shows. Expected exhibitors will include sleep apnea solutions, blood pressure monitoring, exercise equipment, medical services, vitamins and supplements, healthy eating options, and insurance companies, among many others.

“The Healthy Trucking Association of America is very pleased to partner with Randall-Reilly in support of our efforts to improve the health of the Trucking Industry,” says Brett Blowers, HTAA Director of Marketing.  “GATS and GWTS are two of the most well-known trucking shows in the world and will provide us with a spectacular platform to showcase the health and wellness products and services that are now available to help our nation’s drivers get healthy and live longer lives.” 

In addition to the Health and Wellness Pavilions, the Great West Truck Show and the Great American Trucking Show will offer attendees a wide range of educational and entertainment options, including workshops, presentations, free concerts and the Pride and Polish Truck Beauty Events. The Great West Truck Show in Las Vegas will be held June 17-19, 2010, and the Great American Trucking Show in Dallas, will take place August 26-28, 2010.

About Randall-Reilly

Founded in 1934, Randall-Reilly (www.rrpub.com) is the premier U.S. media and information company focused on the trucking and construction markets. The company’s trucking division serves the fleet, owner-operator, recruitment, truck stop, pre-owned truck and trailer, dealer and heavy-duty aftermarket segments. Randall-Reilly’s construction division covers the highway and heavy construction, roadbuilding, aggregates, landscaping and used equipment markets.

Randall-Reilly’s Equipment Data Associates business is an industry-leading collector and aggregator of equipment purchase and financing data, which it offers to its customers in industrial equipment end markets for sales lead generation and market intelligence. The company’s Northbrook Publishing Division provides major corporations with customized brand marketing programs.

Randall-Reilly has offices in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Chicago, Charlotte, N.C., and New Berlin, Wis.

About the Healthy Trucking Association of America

The Healthy Trucking Association of America (HTAA) is a nationwide non-profit association dedicated to providing professional drivers with the resources they need to live healthier and longer lives.  The HTAA’s noble mission has received universal support from people, companies and organizations from coast to coast.  Drivers, fleets, trucking associations, media companies, and corporate sponsors are encouraged to become part of the HTAA.  As part of their ongoing efforts to improve the health of the trucking industry, the HTAA publishes Driver HEALTH magazine—the only trucking industry publication devoted to driver health and wellness.

            The Healthy Trucking Association of America has offices in Chesterfield, MO, Atlanta, GA, and Montgomery, AL.  For more information about the HTAA, please visit HealthyTruck.org.

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Check back in May for the schedule and information on this year’s Press Conferences.

Great West Truck Show aisles crowded with qualified truck owners and buyers

Exhibitors, show producer/owner pleased with the results.

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (July 13, 2009) – Despite difficult economic conditions, attendee turnout at The Great West Truck Show was excellent, said Mike Reilly, president and CEO of Randall-Reilly, the show’s owner. “To have a show hold up under such dramatic economic pressure and have such good attendance was better than anyone expected.”

“Although the show was smaller than in 2008, the quality and quantity of attendees, in such challenging times, was unprecedented,” said Alan K. Sims, vice president/executive director.

Show management reported that overall visitor registrations totaled 16,524, down 11.7% from 2008. However, the show saw gains in key “qualified” attendee categories.  Of the qualified registered attendees, the executive management/owner category increased 11.8%. Private fleet attendance increased 3%. “We were pleased with the quality of attendees, but were even more pleased with exhibitor’s reactions,” Sims said.

“I thought it was the most productive show, in terms of the number of quality of contacts, of any show I’ve personally attended to date,” commented Lane Bartram, marketing manager, with Arrow Truck Sales. Bud Weisbart, vice president with A&R Tarpaulins said: “The quality of attendance was one of the best ever, and we actually made contacts on the show floor that are resulting in sales.”

“We must attribute our continued success, to the help of our exhibitors in promoting the event and our unparalleled promotional capabilities, which include industry leading magazines, a database company, a radio network, a telemarketing company and other strong marketing partners,” said Sims. “We also receive great support from the California Trucking Association, Nevada Motor Transport Association, Arizona Trucking Association and other key partners.”

Next year’s Great West Truck Show will be held June 17, 18 and 19 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Randall-Reilly also produces the Great American Trucking Show, held annually in Dallas, Texas. GATS has been recognized by Tradeshow Week, a leading industry publication, as one of the “Fastest 50,” the fastest-growing events in the U.S. and Canada, as well as one of the “Tradeshow 200” events, which represent the 200 largest events in the U.S. and Canada.

About Randall-Reilly

Founded in 1934, Randall-Reilly (www.rrpub.com) is the premier U.S. media and information company focused on the trucking, construction and industrial markets. The company’s trucking division serves the fleet, owner-operator, recruitment, truck stop, pre-owned truck and trailer, dealer and heavy-duty aftermarket segments. Randall-Reilly’s construction division covers the highway and heavy construction, landscaping and used equipment markets. The company also publishes a magazine focused on the woodworking industry.

Randall-Reilly’s Equipment Data Associates business is an industry-leading collector and aggregator of equipment purchase and financing data, which it offers to its customers in industrial equipment end markets for sales lead generation and market intelligence. The company’s Northbrook division provides major corporations with customized marketing programs. Randall-Reilly has offices in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Chicago, Charlotte, N.C., and New Berlin, Wis.

Extra Strength 5-Hour Energy was developed with a more robust energy blend than original 5-Hour Energy. Extra Strength 5-Hour Energy, the primary sponsor of Rusty Wallace Racing’s No. 62 Chevrolet Impala SS, driven by fourth-ranked Brendan Gaughan, includes additional Niacin (Vitamin B3) and caffeine comparable to 12 ounces of the leading premium coffee.

 Just as with the original 5-Hour Energy, both new products provide hours of energy with no crash** or jitters. Additionally, there’s zero sugar, zero net carbs and zero herbal stimulants in each Extra Strength 5-Hour Energy and Decaf 5-Hour Energy 2-ounce shot.

2009 Great West Truck Show attendees are encouraged to stop by the 5-Hour Energy booth to receive a free sample to help recharge their batteries as they walk the show floor.

5-Hour Energy can be found at Wal-Mart, Walgreens, Pilot, TA, Loves and other truck stops and convenience stores throughout the United States.

*5-Hour Energy contains caffeine comparable to a cup of the leading premium coffee. Decaf 5-Hour Energy contains 6mgs of caffeine – about as much as a half a cup of decaffeinated coffee. Extra Strength 5-Hour Energy contains caffeine comparable to 12 ounces of the leading premium coffee. Limit caffeine products to avoid nervousness, sleeplessness and occasional heartbeat.

**Crash equals energy below baseline. Individual results may vary. See www.5HourEnergy.com for more information.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Stop by the Progressive booth to meet Kelvin Locklear

It’s no secret that fuel costs are a big stress on truckers. To relieve some of the pain at the pump, Progressive Commercial is giving away more than $150,000 in free fuel with the “Get Pumped Fuel Giveaway.”

Visit www.progressivecommercial.com for a chance to win a weekly $3,000 prize. Throughout 2009, one winner will be randomly selected from all entries received each week.

In addition to the online gas giveaways, if you’re a fan of Outcast Kustoms, and a lot of people are, you’ll want to stop by the Progressive booth for a chance to meet and greet Kelvin Locklear. He’ll be signing autographs and taking pictures on the following days:
· Thursday, June 5, from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
· Friday, June 6, from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
· Saturday, June 7, from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Be sure to visit the Progressive booth to learn more about commercial truck insurance and see why Progressive Commercial is the #1 Truck Insurer in America.