Suppliers Play a Big Role at 2014 NationaLease Canadian Leadership Summit

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Suppliers Play a Big Role at 2014 NationaLease
Canadian Leadership Summit
1888 Press Release - Attendees at this year's
meeting learn about the latest advancements in
products and services for the truck
transportation industry. DOWNERS GROVE, IL- Once
each year, NationaLease, one of the largest full
service truck leasing organizations in North
America, holds a meeting exclusively for its
Canadian member companies to discuss those issues
that directly impact their businesses. This
year's meeting was held November 3-5 in Winnipeg,
Manitoba. The first day began with Dean Vicha,
President of NationaLease, sharing his vision for
the future of NationaLease. He then introduced
Craig Bennett, Senior Vice President of Sales and
Marketing for Utility Trailer, who shared
insights on new trailer technology and the
current state of the trailer industry. Bennett
was followed by Jane Clark, NationaLease Vice
President of Member Services, who provided
updates on NationaLease member programs Brad
Theissen, Vice President and General Manager of
Freightliner Canada, who offered predictions on
the capital equipment market and Mike Hirt of
Freightliner Manitoba, who shared a dealer's
perspective on the ways leasing companies and
dealers can work together more effectively. The
afternoon session included a panel discussion
where attendees could ask questions on a range of
industry topics. NationaLease executives Joe
Puff, Vice President of Truck Technology
Maintenance, and Joe Galllick, Senior Vice
President of Sales, each conducted sessions on
best practices for maintaining vehicles and the
status of National Accounts, respectively. An
update on U.S./Canada cross-border initiatives
was presented by Mike Dearden, President of
Dearden Associates, Inc. Attendees later
learned about the latest in supplier products and
services at the company's Technology Fair.
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The second day featured a Member Forum, an
interactive open member discussion that covered a
variety of industry topics. Rob Garcia,
NationaLease Vice President of New Business
Development, updated attendees on Supply
Management while Jane Clark provided an update on
NationaLease Rebates. The day concluded with
suppliers individually giving a quick overview of
their program offerings. The event ended with a
Closing Awards Dinner, where Tandet NationaLease
and Location Brossard NationaLease were given the
Most Valuable Performance Awards, and
Petro-Canada was named top Canadian Supplier of
the Year. Next year's meeting will be held
November 3-5, 2015 at the Hyatt Regency in
Montreal, QC. About NationaLease Founded in
1944, NationaLease is one of the largest full
service truck leasing organizations in North
America, with over 600 service locations
throughout the U.S. and Canada and a combined
customer fleet of over 125,000 tractors, trucks,
and trailers. The company provides comprehensive
fleet management services for private fleets and
transportation service providers. More
information can be found at http//www.nationaleas
e.com