TMW Systems, Cleveland OH, reports that its TransForum 2008 User Conference and Exhibition attracted more than 1,300 trucking and transportation services professionals who participated in 280 learning sessions, heard from 10 featured speakers, engaged with 46 industry exhibitors and networked with employees and leaders from over 430 TMW customers across North America and Europe.
The user conference held in Orlando FL is dedicated to helping trucking companies, logistics service providers and other fleet operators harness the power of information and technology for greater profitability, according to TMW information.
Attendees represented all business functions and included executives, finance and accounting, IT, sales, logistics specialists, fleet operations, and fleet maintenance personnel.
"The DistTech Team found TMW's TransForum excellent on every level and discipline. It is a must for transportation leaders," said John Rakoczy, chief operating officer, DistTech, Newbury OH.
"Of all the transportation events to attend, TMW's TransForum is absolutely the best," said John Erik Albrechtsen, assistant general manager and fleet executive manager of operations for Paul’s Hauling, Ltd, based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
The 2009 user conference is scheduled September 19-23 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center, Nashville TN.