--- title: "Market Vitals: Seminar 69" description: As a benefit to subscribers, ACT Research holds two events per year to provide an opportunity for discussions, professional insights, and networking.  image: https://pages.actresearch.net/hubfs/Seminar%2069/Graphics/Seminar%2069%20-%20Market%20Vitals%20Logo%20(2).png --- ![Seminar 69 - Market Vitals Logo](https://pages.actresearch.net/hs-fs/hubfs/Seminar%2069/Graphics/Seminar%2069%20-%20Market%20Vitals%20Logo.png?width=275&height=275&name=Seminar%2069%20-%20Market%20Vitals%20Logo.png "Seminar 69 - Market Vitals Logo") ## Market Vitals: The Current & Future Health of the Industry The ACT Research team will provide the N.A. Commercial Vehicle & Transportation Industries Outlook for 2023-2028. In addition, we will be hosting industry expert guests to discuss the current and future health of the industry to support your planning and budgeting. ### August 22-24, 2023 || The Commons || Columbus, IN ## [ABOUT](https://pages.actresearch.net/market-vitals-seminar-69#ABOUT)  | [AGENDA](https://pages.actresearch.net/market-vitals-seminar-69#Agenda) | [SPEAKERS](https://pages.actresearch.net/market-vitals-seminar-69#SPEAKERS)  |  [VENUE](https://pages.actresearch.net/market-vitals-seminar-69#VENUE)  | [SPONSORS](https://pages.actresearch.net/market-vitals-seminar-69#SPONSORS) | [NETWORKING](https://pages.actresearch.net/market-vitals-seminar-69#NETWORKING) ## Thank you for another great seminar! ## Did you miss the seminar or are you ready to save your seat at our next seminar? Registration for our February 2024 seminar is open, [here](https://pages.actresearch.net/seminar-70-registration?hsLang=en). ## ABOUT   ### What: Since 1986, ACT Research has been the leader in commercial vehicle data, market analysis, and forecasting services, providing timely and vital information to the marketplace. As a benefit to subscribers, ACT Research holds two events per year to provide an opportunity for discussions, professional insights, and networking.  ### The ACT Research team will provide the N.A. Commercial Vehicle & Transportation Industries Outlook for 2023-2028. In addition, we will be hosting industry expert guests to discuss the current and future health of the industry to support your planning and budgeting.   ### Why Participate: Gain insights on the CV and transportation markets from the company that produces the best-in-class N.A. Commercial Vehicle OUTLOOK and was awarded the 2019 Lawrence R. Klein Blue Chip Award for Forecast Accuracy.   ### Who Participates: Attendees are industry leaders and decision-makers, representing upper management and C-Suite of respective OEMs, Tier 1 & 2 suppliers, new entrant OEMs, technology suppliers, and various financial institutions.   ### What Others Say: "\[ACT Seminar\] is a can't miss...an incredible group of people across the industry; you have OEMs, tier 1s, fleets, start-ups, investment side, sell side. A great lineup of speakers and panels, something that you rarely get at conferences like this." -Robert Brown, Chief Strategy Officer, Spartan   ### When & Where: Market Vitals: The Current & Future Health of the Industry will be held August 22-24, 2023 at The Commons at 300 Washington St., Columbus, IN 47201 ![ACTSeminar_44](https://pages.actresearch.net/hubfs/ACTSeminar_44.jpg "ACTSeminar_44") ## SPEAKERS [![Rick Mullinix, President and COO Great Dane Trailer](https://pages.actresearch.net/hs-fs/hubfs/Seminar%2069/Speakers/Speaker%20Headshots/Rick%20Mullinix%2c%20President%20and%20COO%20Great%20Dane%20Trailer.png?width=300&height=300&name=Rick%20Mullinix%2c%20President%20and%20COO%20Great%20Dane%20Trailer.png "Rick Mullinix, President and COO Great Dane Trailer")](https://pages.actresearch.net/market-vitals-seminar-69-speakers?hsLang=en) [![John Diez, CFO, Ryder](https://pages.actresearch.net/hs-fs/hubfs/Seminar%2069/Speakers/John%20Diez/John%20Diez%2c%20CFO%2c%20Ryder.png?width=300&name=John%20Diez%2c%20CFO%2c%20Ryder.png "John Diez, CFO, Ryder")](https://pages.actresearch.net/market-vitals-seminar-69-speakers?hsLang=en) [![Rick Dauch CEO Workhorse](https://pages.actresearch.net/hs-fs/hubfs/Seminar%2069/Speakers/Rick%20Dauch/Rick%20Dauch%20CEO%20Workhorse.png?width=300&height=300&name=Rick%20Dauch%20CEO%20Workhorse.png "Rick Dauch CEO Workhorse")](https://pages.actresearch.net/market-vitals-seminar-69-speakers?hsLang=en) [![Jose Samperio Executive Director and General Manager, NA On-Highway Cummins Inc.](https://pages.actresearch.net/hs-fs/hubfs/Seminar%2069/Speakers/Jose%20Samperio/Jose%20Samperio%20Executive%20Director%20and%20General%20Manager%2c%20NA%20On-Highway%20Cummins%20Inc..png?width=300&name=Jose%20Samperio%20Executive%20Director%20and%20General%20Manager%2c%20NA%20On-Highway%20Cummins%20Inc..png "Jose Samperio Executive Director and General Manager, NA On-Highway Cummins Inc.")](https://pages.actresearch.net/market-vitals-seminar-69-speakers?hsLang=en) [![Jodie Teaton Vice President Kenworth of Louisiana](https://pages.actresearch.net/hs-fs/hubfs/Seminar%2069/Speakers/Jodie%20Teuton/Jodie%20Teaton%20Vice%20President%20Kenworth%20of%20Louisiana.png?width=300&height=300&name=Jodie%20Teaton%20Vice%20President%20Kenworth%20of%20Louisiana.png "Jodie Teaton Vice President Kenworth of Louisiana")](https://pages.actresearch.net/market-vitals-seminar-69-speakers?hsLang=en) [![Bill Van Amburg Executive Vice President Emeritus CALSTART](https://pages.actresearch.net/hs-fs/hubfs/Seminar%2069/Speakers/Speaker%20Headshots/Bill%20Van%20Amburg%20%20Executive%20Vice%20President%20Emeritus%20%20CALSTART.png?width=300&name=Bill%20Van%20Amburg%20%20Executive%20Vice%20President%20Emeritus%20%20CALSTART.png "Bill Van Amburg Executive Vice President Emeritus CALSTART")](https://pages.actresearch.net/market-vitals-seminar-69-speakers?hsLang=en) [![Laura Perrotta President ATD](https://pages.actresearch.net/hs-fs/hubfs/Seminar%2069/Speakers/Laura%20Perrotta%20President%20ATD.png?width=300&height=300&name=Laura%20Perrotta%20President%20ATD.png "Laura Perrotta President ATD")](https://pages.actresearch.net/market-vitals-seminar-69-speakers?hsLang=en) [![Wiley Deck VP of Government Affairs & Public Policy Plus](https://pages.actresearch.net/hs-fs/hubfs/Seminar%2069/Speakers/Wiley%20Deck%20VP%20of%20Government%20Affairs%20%26%20Public%20Policy%20%20Plus.png?width=300&name=Wiley%20Deck%20VP%20of%20Government%20Affairs%20%26%20Public%20Policy%20%20Plus.png "Wiley Deck VP of Government Affairs & Public Policy Plus")](https://pages.actresearch.net/market-vitals-seminar-69-speakers?hsLang=en) [![Chris Kuehl Chief Economist Armada Corporate Intelligence](https://pages.actresearch.net/hs-fs/hubfs/Seminar%2069/Speakers/Chris%20Kuehl/Chris%20Kuehl%20Chief%20Economist%20Armada%20Corporate%20Intelligence.png?width=300&height=300&name=Chris%20Kuehl%20Chief%20Economist%20Armada%20Corporate%20Intelligence.png "Chris Kuehl Chief Economist Armada Corporate Intelligence")](https://pages.actresearch.net/market-vitals-seminar-69-speakers?hsLang=en) [![Tom Moore Vice President NPTC](https://pages.actresearch.net/hs-fs/hubfs/Seminar%2069/Speakers/Tom%20Moore%20Vice%20President%20NPTC.png?width=300&height=300&name=Tom%20Moore%20Vice%20President%20NPTC.png "Tom Moore Vice President NPTC")](https://pages.actresearch.net/market-vitals-seminar-69-speakers?hsLang=en) [![Amit Prasad Chief Data Science Officer Nolan Transportation Group (1)](https://pages.actresearch.net/hs-fs/hubfs/Seminar%2069/Speakers/Amit%20Prasad%20Chief%20Data%20Science%20Officer%20Nolan%20Transportation%20Group%20(1).png?width=300&height=300&name=Amit%20Prasad%20Chief%20Data%20Science%20Officer%20Nolan%20Transportation%20Group%20(1).png "Amit Prasad Chief Data Science Officer Nolan Transportation Group (1)")](https://pages.actresearch.net/market-vitals-seminar-69-speakers?hsLang=en) [![Michael Schwersenska, CTP General Manager Brakebush Transportation, Inc.](https://pages.actresearch.net/hs-fs/hubfs/Seminar%2069/Speakers/Michael%20R.%20Schwersenska,%20CTP/Michael%20Schwersenska%2c%20CTP%20General%20Manager%20Brakebush%20Transportation%2c%20Inc..png?width=300&height=300&name=Michael%20Schwersenska%2c%20CTP%20General%20Manager%20Brakebush%20Transportation%2c%20Inc..png "Michael Schwersenska, CTP General Manager Brakebush Transportation, Inc.")](https://pages.actresearch.net/market-vitals-seminar-69-speakers?hsLang=en) [![David Teolis Former Deputy Chief Economist](https://pages.actresearch.net/hs-fs/hubfs/Seminar%2069/Speakers/David%20Tealis/David%20Teolis%20Former%20Deputy%20Chief%20Economist.png?width=300&height=300&name=David%20Teolis%20Former%20Deputy%20Chief%20Economist.png "David Teolis Former Deputy Chief Economist")](https://pages.actresearch.net/market-vitals-seminar-69-speakers?hsLang=en) ## [See More Speakers](https://pages.actresearch.net/market-vitals-seminar-69-speakers?hsLang=en) ## AGENDA   ### Get all of the details in one spot! Download the agenda below.    [Download Agenda](https://pages.actresearch.net/hubfs/Seminar%2069/Market%20Vitals%20Seminar%2069%20Agenda.pdf?hsLang=en) ## VENUE   ### Twice a year we hold our annual seminars in the heart of our city's Arts & Entertainment District at The Commons in Columbus, Indiana! 300 Washington St., Columbus, IN 47201 Free public wifi:  Coc public  Recommended Parking: 1) Jackson Street Garage - Public Parking (Across the street) 2) Mill Race Park (11 Minute Walk) Reserve Your Stay:  We recommend staying at The Hotel Indigo To make reservations choose one of the following: 1. Call Hotel Indigo directly at 812-375-9100 and ask for the **ACT Research Seminar **group block rate 2. Navigate to [www.hotelindigo.com/columbusin](http://www.hotelindigo.com/columbusin?utm_campaign=Seminar%20Campaigns&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9vgAEzCQYQkyYxTTmRV7CjZY1Zg9gLWVMCNK64bEptKkaUxa1USl_At3dwA002tEO0ZZul) and select book now, then more options.  Input **ACT **in the group block code to access your rate then click continue 3. Or follow the link below to get exclusive rates [Hotel Indigo Booking Link - ACT Seminar Guest Block](https://www.hotelindigo.com/redirect?path=asearch&brandCode=IN&localeCode=en®ionCode=1&hotelCode=CLUBS&checkInDate=22&checkInMonthYear=072023&checkOutDate=24&checkOutMonthYear=072023&rateCode=6CBARC&_PMID=99801505&GPC=ACT&cn=no&viewfullsite=true&utm_campaign=Seminar%20Campaigns&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9vgAEzCQYQkyYxTTmRV7CjZY1Zg9gLWVMCNK64bEptKkaUxa1USl_At3dwA002tEO0ZZul) \*Note that it is rare to find an Uber, Lyft, or Taxi in our city. Please plan accordingly.  ![The Commons](https://pages.actresearch.net/hubfs/The%20Commons.jpg "The Commons") ## Sponsors     ![penske_logo_ent_vertical_THIN_RGB](https://pages.actresearch.net/hs-fs/hubfs/Seminar%2067/Sponsorships/Penske/penske_logo_ent_vertical_THIN_RGB.png?width=300&height=129&name=penske_logo_ent_vertical_THIN_RGB.png "penske_logo_ent_vertical_THIN_RGB") ![DANA logo](https://pages.actresearch.net/hs-fs/hubfs/Seminar%2062/Speakers/Company%20Logos/DANA%20logo.gif?width=300&height=158&name=DANA%20logo.gif "DANA logo") ![Cummins Logo-1](https://pages.actresearch.net/hs-fs/hubfs/Cummins%20Logo-1.png?width=150&height=138&name=Cummins%20Logo-1.png "Cummins Logo-1") ![NTDA logo](https://pages.actresearch.net/hs-fs/hubfs/Seminar%2068/Sponsorship%20Assets/NTDA/NTDA%20logo.jpg?width=300&height=150&name=NTDA%20logo.jpg "NTDA logo") ![WithTD_MITSUBISHI HC CAPITAL AMERICA 2LINES (1)](https://pages.actresearch.net/hs-fs/hubfs/Mitsubishi%20HC%20Capital%20America/Mitsubishi%20Logos/WithTD_MITSUBISHI%20HC%20CAPITAL%20AMERICA%202LINES%20(1).jpg?width=450&height=101&name=WithTD_MITSUBISHI%20HC%20CAPITAL%20AMERICA%202LINES%20(1).jpg "WithTD_MITSUBISHI HC CAPITAL AMERICA 2LINES (1)") ## 4 Networking Opportunities Welcome Reception | August 22, 2023 | 6 PM ET. Day 2 Lunch | August 23, 2023 | 12:00 PM ET. Networking Dinner | August 23, 2023 | 6 PM ET. Day 3 Lunch | August 24, 2023 | 12:45 PM ET.   ![s65 shots (14)](https://pages.actresearch.net/hs-fs/hubfs/s65%20shots%20(14).png?width=150&height=150&name=s65%20shots%20(14).png "s65 shots (14)") > *“\[ACT Seminar\] it is a can't miss...an incredible group of people across the industry; you have OEMs, tier 1s, fleets, start-ups, investment side, sell side. A great line up of speakers and panels, something that you rarely get at conferences like this."* Robert Brown, Chief Strategy Officer, Spartan --- ACT Research Co.