Sponsorships remain available for companies to promote themselves through one of the most popular events in the trucking industry, the National Truck Driving Championships.

The 2003 event is scheduled for Aug. 19 through 23 in Columbus, Ohio.
Sponsorships include the following items:
-- Company name listed as a sponsor for a particular event in the official program of the 2003 National Truck Driving Championships.
-- Company recognition signage throughout the sponsored event.
-- Special recognition at the NTDC banquet for contributions as a sponsor.
A number of sponsorships currently exist for the 2003 National Truck Driving Championships, including the following:
-- Driver and Company Official Registration Bags. Sponsorship cost: $5,000
-- Contestant Continental Breakfast. Sponsorship Cost: $5,000.
-- NTDC Coffee Breaks. A total of four coffee breaks are available for sponsorship. Sponsorship Cost: $1,500 each coffee break.
-- NTDC Judges Luncheon. Sponsorship Cost: $7,500 per luncheon.
Breakfast of Champions. The sponsor of this event will be recognized as a supporter of outstanding driver safety skills. A representative of the sponsoring company will have the opportunity to congratulate the drivers and say a few words about their support of the program and dedication to truck safety. Sponsorship Cost: $30,000.
-- NTDC Banquet. Attended annually by more than 2,000 drivers, company officials and conference attendees, the sponsor can speak to all attendees at the NTDC final ceremony and present the Vehicle Condition Award. Sponsorship Cost: $80,000.
-- NTDC Committee Golf Cart Sponsorship. Sponsorship Cost: $2,500.
The event is also an opportunity for companies to present new product or idea to the audience at an exhibit booth.
For exhibit booth hours and pricing, or to have an advertisement in the official program, visit www.truckline.com/cc/councils/slpmc/ntdc/adform.pdf.
Whether you elect to place an advertisement in the official program, reserve an exhibit booth space or become an event sponsor, now is the time to take advantage of such opportunities.
For further information, call David Heller at (703) 838-1931.