Chassis OEM (original equipment manufacturer) presentation and display details have been announced for the NTEA’s Commercial Vehicle Upfitting Summit. The industry trade event is being held October 15–16, 2024, at the Kalahari Resorts & Conventions in Sandusky, Ohio.
The Summit will provide attendees with the opportunity to
- Preview commercial vehicle updates and talk with chassis OEM engineers and product specialists;
- Learn important upfitter modifications and body builder information;
- Participate in Q&A with OEM representatives, and;
- See, measure, and explore the featured vehicles firsthand.
Scheduling is as follows:
Monday, October 14
· Registration: 12 Noon–6:30PM
Tuesday, October 15
· Registration: 6:30AM – 6PM
· Breakfast: 7AM–8AM
· OEM Update Programs (held concurrently): 8–8:45 AM
Bollinger Motors designs, engineers, and manufactures all-electric commercial trucks in America. The Bollinger B4 Chassis Cab, which will be in production in the second half of 2024, is an all-new, electric Class 4 commercial truck designed from the ground up with extensive fleet and upfitter input.
Mullen Automotive is defining a new era in which commercial vehicles run clean with a chassis that can support the upfits that make businesses more efficient and profitable. The All-Electric Class 1 Mullen ONE Cargo Van and Class 3 Mullen THREE Low Cab Forward offer robust performance and TCO.
Hino Trucks will display their latest product technology and discuss current and future model year truck features.
Toyota Motor Sales presents the 2024 Toyota Tacoma and 2024 Toyota Tundra.
· Combined Display: 8:45–10 AM:
Bollinger Motors and Mullen Automotive
Hino Trucks and Toyota Motor Sales
· Industry Education Session: 9:15–10 AM
Trends and Opportunities in Electric and Alternative Powertrains
· OEM Update Program: 10–10:45 AM
Daimler Truck North America is excited to invite you to learn more about the changes to the upfit of their vehicles. Learn about the CHEC tool and the integration of Common Electrical Architecture across all of our brands. Company representatives look forward to seeing you and answering your questions.
· Display: 10:45 AM – 12 Noon
Daimler Truck North America
· Industry Education Session: 11:15 AM – 12 Noon
Rising Fuels in Commercial Vehicles
· Lunch: 12 Noon – 1PM
· OEM Update Programs (held concurrently): 1PM – 1:45PM
· Isuzu Commercial Truck of America will provide a market update on Class 3–7 and product updates for their N-Series and F-Series lines of trucks.
· Peterbilt Motors Company will review details on chassis specifications, body installations, product updates, and a display of their new medium-duty truck platform.
· Combined Display: 1:45PM – 3PM
Isuzu Commercial Truck of America
Peterbilt Motors Company
· Industry Education Session: 2:15PM – 3PM
Optimizing Your PTO Selection
· OEM Update Program: 3PM – 3:45PM
GM Envolve will present timely technical details on chassis specifications, design, body installation, and equipment mounting options, as well as plans related to the work truck industry.
· Display: 3:45PM – 5PM
GM Envolve
· Industry Reception: 5PM – 6:30PM
Wednesday, October 16
· Registration: 6:45AM – 5PM
· Breakfast: 7AM – 8AM
· OEM Update Program: 8AM – 8:45AM
Kenworth Truck Company is thrilled to present the latest in our lineup of fully customizable, work-ready trucks. From medium-duty to extreme-heavy applications, Kenworth has a truck for every job. Experts will be on-site to answer questions and help your products come to life.
· Display: 8:45AM – 10AM
Kenworth Truck Company
· Industry Education Session: 9:15AM – 10AM
Demystifying Commercial Vehicle Certification
· OEM Update Program: 10AM – 10:45AM
RAM Professional will cover important technical information related to chassis, design, body installation, and equipment mounting options. OEM representatives will discuss the company's plans for activity in the commercial vehicle space.
· Display: 10:45AM – 12 Noon
RAM Professional
· Industry Education Session: 11:15AM – 12 Noon
Safety Practices for Working on xEVs
· Lunch: 12 Noon – 1PM
· OEM Update Program: 1PM – 1:45PM
International Truck will present material on the enhancements to its Diamond Logic electrical system and significant product improvements to the International HV Series chassis. New functionalities for the International S13 Integrated Powertrain, which are vocationally focused, will be reviewed, as well as product improvements to the International eMV and MV Series.
· Display: 1:45PM – 3PM
International Truck
· Industry Education Session: 2:15PM – 3PM
TruckScience: Using Technology Tools to Upfit Safe, Legal, and Efficient Trucks
· OEM Update Program: 3PM – 3:45PM
Ford Pro will present the latest technical details (including chassis designs, specifications, and body installation and equipment mounting options) on its vehicle models.
· Display: 3:45PM – 5PM
Ford Pro
As NTEA noted, concerning the confidentiality of chassis manufacturer information shared during the Commercial Vehicle Upfitting Summit, OEM registrants are requested to refrain from attending competitor sessions.