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Market Vitals: The Current & Future Health of the Industry

Join us for our 73rd seminar in Columbus, Indiana. The ACT Research team will provide the North America Commercial Vehicle & Transportation Industries Outlook for 2025-2028. 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 20-21, 2025 || The Commons || Columbus, IN

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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 2025-2028. 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: Obtain valuable perspectives on the commercial vehicle (CV) and transportation industries from the organization renowned for its top-tier North American Commercial Vehicle OUTLOOK. ACT Research received the prestigious 2019 Lawrence R. Klein Blue Chip Award for our exceptional forecast accuracy.

 

Who Participates: Those joining us are industry trailblazers and decision-makers, including top management and C-Suite executives from their respective OEMS, Tier 1 & 2 suppliers, new entrant OEMs, technology suppliers, and various finance 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

 

When & Where: Market Vitals: The Current & Future Health of the Industry will be held on August 20-21, 2025, at The Commons at 300 Washington St., Columbus, IN 47201

 

Event sponsored by: 

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Guest Speakers:

Sean Kenney, CEO, Hyundai Translead

T.J. Reed, President and CEO of Freightliner Custom Chassis & Thomas Built Buses

Jordan Vickers, VP & Chief Economist, Eaton

Todd Breneiser, Vice President of Commercial Excellence, JB Poindexter & Co.

Bob Costello, Chief Economist & Senior Vice President, American Trucking Associations

More to come!

 

ACT Research Speakers:

Kenny Vieth, President & Senior Analyst

Steve Tam, Vice President & Analyst

Tim Denoyer, Vice President & Senior Analyst

Jim Meil, Principal & Industry Analysis

Jennifer McNealy, Director, Research Analysis and Publications

David Teolis, Chief Economist

Ann Rundle, Vice President of Electrification & Autonomy

Lydia Vieth, Research Analyst, Electrification & Autonomy

Carter Vieth, Research Analyst

 

SEMINAR AGENDA

Get all of the details in one spot! Download the agenda below. 

 

Will you be in town early? Join us for two networking opportunities!

 

GOLF OUTING

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 || 12 PM ||  Harrison Lake Country Club - 588 S Country Club Rd, Columbus, IN 47201

 

PIZZA, BEER, & GREAT CONVERSATIONS

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 || 6:00 - 9:00 PM || ZwanzigZ Production Brewery - 315 12th St, Columbus, IN 47201

 

 

All sessions will be held at The Commons, 300 Washington St., Columbus, IN 47201 unless noted otherwise.

DAY 1 SESSIONS

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20

 

 

12:00 PM

WELCOME/REGISTRATION

Thank You To Our Name Badge Sponsor:

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1:00 PM

OEM Panel

  • Sean Kenney, CEO - Hyundai Translead
  • T.J. Reed, President & CEO - Freightliner Custom Chassis & Thomas Built Buses
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  • Moderator: Kenny Vieth, President & Senior Analyst - ACT Research

2:30 PM

Trucker Panel

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  • Moderator: Steve Tam, Vice President & Analyst - ACT Research

4:00 PM

TBD

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5:00 PM

Closing Thoughts

 

6:00 PM

NETWORKING DINNER

  • ACT Research Office - 4440 Middle Rd, Columbus, IN 47203

 

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DAY 2 SESSIONS

THURSDAY, AUGUST 21

 

7:30 AM

CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST & REGISTRATION

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8:00 AM

Economic Panel

  • Bob Costello, Chief Economist & SVP, International Trade & Security Policy - American Trucking Associations
  • Jordan Vickers, Vice President, Chief Economist - Eaton
  • David Teolis, Chief Economist - ACT Research
  • Moderator: Jim Meil, Principal, Industry Analysis - ACT Research

9:45 AM

Freight, Class 8 & Trailer Market Update & Forecasts

  • Tim Denoyer, Vice President & Senior Analyst - ACT Research
  • Kenny Vieth, President & Senior Analyst - ACT Research
  • Jennifer McNealy, Director, Research Analysis and Publications - ACT Research
  • Carter Vieth, Research Analyst - ACT Research

12:00 PM

Networking Lunch

 

1:00 PM

Medium Duty Market Update

  • Todd Brenesier, Vice President of Commercial Excellence - JB Poindexter & Co.
  • Steve Tam, Vice President & Analyst - ACT Research

2:00 PM

Used Truck Market Update

  • Steve Tam, Vice President & Analyst - ACT Research

3:15 PM

ZEV Update

  • Ann Rundle, Vice President, Electrification & Autonomy - ACT Research
  • Lydia Vieth, Research Analyst, Electrification & Autonomy - ACT Research

4:00 PM

Closing Thoughts

 

VENUE

 

Twice a year we hold 2 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: 

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Recommended Parking:

1) Parking lot at 4th & Brown Street next to Hotel Indigo - Public Parking (2-minute walk). On Google Maps, it’s labeled "Cummins SEARS Parking Lot - Private," but it is now a public parking lot.

2) Jackson Street Garage - Public Parking (Across the street)

Reserve Your Stay: 

Hotel Indigo Columbus - 400 Brown St | Columbus, Indiana | 47201

Holiday Inn Columbus - 2485 W Jonathan Moore Pike | Columbus, Indiana | 47201

*Note that it is rare to find an Uber, Lyft, or taxi in our city. Please plan accordingly. 

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4 Networking Opportunities

Golf Outing | Tuesday, August 19, 2025  | 12:00 PM

Welcome Reception | Tuesday, August 19, 2025  | 6:00 PM

Networking Dinner | Wednesday, August 20, 2025| 6:00 PM

Final Day Lunch | Thursday, August 21, 2025 | 12:00 PM

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Tim Eimermann, Thermo King
“This is my fifth [seminar]. I haven’t missed one yet, after taking on this role. I really enjoy coming here, not just for the data piece of it, but it’s really [about] meeting the people. Being able to meet other people within the industry, and form relationships and networking connections that will help broaden my perspective of the market is probably the most valuable part about [attending ACT’s seminars]. 

Tim Eimermann, Market Insights Leader

Thermo King