Online registration is now open for American Truck Dealers' 2009 Convention & Expo, themed "Moving America," to be held at the Gaylord National Hotel and Conference Center in Washington, D.C., April 18-20.


The Expo will feature educational workshops, including the "super" workshop entitled, "The Credit Crisis: Implications and Opportunities for Your Business." Dealers can also meet with manufacturer executives at make-specific meetings. The expo floor will showcase the latest and best products and services.

James Hebe, senior vice president of North American sales operations for Navistar International, will deliver the industry keynote address this year. Additional speakers include husband-and-wife political duo James Carville and Mary Matalin, as well as Kyle Treadway, ATD board member and Kenworth dealer.

ATD will present the first annual Commercial Truck of the Year Award in recognition of the best new heavy- and medium-duty trucks by current model year sold in the United States. This year's presentation will showcase the best new heavy-duty truck based on innovation, design, fuel economy, driver and owner satisfaction, ease of maintenance and safety.

More info: www.atd.org