COLUMBUS, Ind.— ACT Research will celebrate 40 years in business at its 75th Market Vitals: The Current & Future Health of the Industry Seminar.
The seminar will be held Aug. 19-20 at The Commons in downtown Columbus, Ind.
“The annual seminar brings together commercial vehicle and transportation professionals seeking actionable market intelligence to support strategic planning and budgeting decisions,” ACT said. “Attendees include executives and decision-makers from OEMs, suppliers, technology providers, fleets, and financial institutions.”
During the event, ACT Research analysts will present the North American commercial vehicle and transportation outlook for 2026–2029, alongside market updates covering freight, Class 8, trailers, medium-duty, used trucks and emerging technologies.
Keynote Speakers
Featured keynote speakers include:
- Rusty Rush, CEO of Rush Enterprises.
- Alison Trueblood, vice president and general manager at Cummins.
- Derek Leathers, CEO of Werner Enterprises.
“In addition to industry outlook sessions, the seminar includes multiple networking opportunities designed to encourage discussion and collaboration among industry leaders,” ACT said. “Since its founding in 1986, ACT Research has helped shape the North American commercial vehicle and freight landscape. Over four decades, the company has become synonymous with clarity, dependability and economic insight—qualities its clients have come to rely on through volatile cycles and transformational industry shifts.”
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