We’re entering a transformational time in trucking. Stay ahead of the curve by joining leading manufacturers, fleet owners, and OEMs for this must attend event.

At this Inaugural Meeting of the North American Council for Freight Efficiency, the founders will propose the structure and products of NACFE. They will also outline how you can become involved in the Council and contribute to advancing the efficiency of tomorrow's freight.

In April 2009, RMI convened experts throughout the trucking industry with the goal of profitably doubling (at least) the efficiency of the sector, both in terms of gallons of fuel used and the time and resources consumed to deliver materials and goods across the nation. 

This Council serves to:

• Define freight efficiency metrics in a way that is consistent with industry customers.
• Build and maintain an easy-to-access clearinghouse of information
• Rate technologies or methods based on certified testing and results (according to context, and interoperability).
• Develop new methods and gather new information as needed.
  
• Evaluate and advise users on improvements about configurations and maintenance based on industry best practices
• Educate drivers and fleets about conditions that affect efficiency.
• Predict efficiency gains for specific technology combinations.

Special Guests:

Patrick Davis
Program Manager of Vehicle Techologies, U.S. DOE EERE

Mr. Davis' department supports over $270 million in annual research funding for hybrid drivetrains, advanced batteries, lightweight materials, advanced combustion and fuels, vehicle systems integration, and deployment activities. He is responsible for two major government industry partnerships, the FreedomCAR and Fuel Partnership and the 21st Century Truck Partnership.

Gary Gaussoin
Chairman of Silver Eagle Manufacturing Co.

Mr. Gaussoin's company specializes in trailing equipment for Commercial Heavy Duty Truck-Trailer and Light Tactical Military Wheeled Vehicles. In addition to a career in manufacturing, Gaussoin has worked in a family-owned truck dealership and as a board member of their regional LTL motor carrier.

Dimitri Kazarinoff
VP and GM of Hybrid Power Systems Division at Eaton Corp.

Prior to his current position, Kazarinoff joined Eaton in the Marketing director position in January 2003. Prior to Eaton  he was an Associate Principal at McKinsey & Company where he worked with automotive and truck manufacturers on product, distribution and overall profitability issues.

Tony Picarello
Managing Director, Picarello Consulting Group

Mr. Picarello's expertise is in commercializing and marketing innovative transportation, automotive, and alternative energy solutions. With over 20 years of automotive and transportation expertise, he has successfully introduced numerous compelling and profitable solutions into the marketplace.

Buddy Polovick
International Team Leader for SmartWay Transport at EPA

Buddy has worked with the Environmental Protection Agency for fifteen years as part of the Office of Transportation and Air Quality, which is part of EPA's Office of Air and Radiation. He is part of the team that worked to develop and implement the SmartWay Transport Partnership, in 2004.

Tom Weakley
Director of Operations, OOIDA Foundation

Mr. Weakley joined the OOIDA Foundation in 2002. As Director of Operations, he conducts research on timely industry issues such as hours of service, electronic on-board recorders and cost of operations surveys. Prior to joining OOIDA, Weakley worked as a hazardous materials hauler and trained others in the transportation of such materials.

Gary Whicker
Sr. Vice President of Engineering Services for J.B. Hunt Transport

Mr. Whicker leads Hunt's Delta Center. The Delta Center creates innovative, integrated customer solutions involving all of Hunt's service offerings while working to improve and streamline i nternal company processes. Mr. Whicker has worked most of his career in the transportation and logistics field with companies like Target Corporation, Northwest Airlines, and today, J.B Hunt Transport.

Who Should Attend:

This meeting is essential for manufacturers that want to test and sell their efficient technologies, freight companies that want to reduce their operating (esp. fuel) costs, and independent owners and operators who want to make a smart investment in their equipment and say goodbye to snake oil salesmen. Policymakers and non-governmental organization interested in affecting freight efficiency should also attend.

Agenda

12:00 - 1:00    Lunch & Registration
 1:00 - 1:15    Welcome
 1:15 - 1:35    Keynote Speaker 1
 1:40 - 2:00    Keynote Speaker 2
 2:00 - 3:00    Industry Panel
 3:00 - 3:15    Break
 3:15 - 4:30    Council Information:

 4:30 - 5:00    Closing Speaker
 5:00 - 5:10   Concluding Remarks
 5:10 - 6:00    Networking Reception

NACFE Vision

A rapidly evolving, more profitable, efficient, and safe freight industry that ensures the environmental sustainability of North American goods movement.

NACFE Mission

The NACFE will drive the development and adoption of efficiency-enhancing, environmentally-beneficial, and cost-effective technologies, services, and methodologies in the North American freight industry by establishing and communicating credible and performance-based benefits.

NACFE Founders

Achates Power, ATDynamics, Cascade Sierra Solutions, Clemson Univ/ICAR, EcoExpress, Energy Engineering, Kraft Foods, Logistics Management Inc., Michelin, OOIDA, Silver Eagle Manufacturing Co., SmartTruck, Sturman Industries, Rocky Mountain Institute

Go to move.rmi.org/trucking to learn more about RMI's Transformational Trucking Charrette.