Meeting Overview

There is no better place to get “emPowered For The Challenge” than in North America’s most powerful city – Washington, D.C. UPTIME 2009 – the combined Mack^® and Volvo meeting for parts, service and body shop managers in the United States and Canada – will take place September 18-20, 2009, at the Gaylord National^® Resort & Convention Center in Washington, D.C.

Topping the UPTIME 2009: emPowered For The Challenge agenda will be numerous sessions dedicated to preparing for the future and the challenges ahead. Looming 2010 emissions regulations, a struggling economy and high fuel costs are just a few of the slated topics. Mack and Volvo are rising to the challenge! So if you’re up for the challenge, then UPTIME 2009 is a meeting that you won’t want to miss!

The three-day event is jam-packed with learning, training and educational opportunities – as well as some fun! More than 1,400 of your peers – Dealers, suppliers, and Mack and Volvo corporate personnel – will share in the invaluable parts, service and body shop training seminars; an extensive two-day trade fair with more than 100 supplier and corporate booths; and a number of fun networking events.

Don’t miss this opportunity to:

• LEARN from top experts in the trucking industry
• EXCHANGE ideas and best practices
• EXPLORE new products and services
• NETWORK with 1,400 of your Mack and Volvo corporate, supplier and Dealer peers

At no other time or place will you get the chance to learn and share ideas with as many of your industry peers. With more attendees, more training, more exhibitors and more fun … we look forward to seeing you in Washington, D.C.!