ATA and SMARTDRIVE WELCOME the trucking industry to san diego with 2014 ATA MC&E GOLF TOURNAMENT on OCT. 4

WHAT: The 2014 American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition, held Oct. 4-7 in San Diego, will bring together thousands of trucking executives from around the country to examine some of the most pressing issues facing the industry.

Sponsored by San Diego-based SmartDrive Systems, a leader in driving performance solutions that reduce collisions and improve fuel efficiency, the 2014 MC&E Annual Golf Tournament is the opening event of the annual conference and tradeshow.

The tournament will feature a number of San Diego’s top PGA golf pros, including 1987 U.S. Open champion Scott Simpson, former PGA player Dennis Paulson, and other tournament regulars.

WHO: Scott Simpson, 1987 U.S. Open champion and winner of seven PGA Tour events and 2006 Seniors Champions Tour

Dennis Paulson, 21-year touring pro, winner of 2000 Buick Classic; Sirius commentator for PGA Tour Network

Chris Riley, winner of 2002 Reno-Tahoe Open; featured in Top 50 Official World Golf Rankings

Leaders of the American Trucking Associations, including Bill Graves, President & CEO, Philip L. Byrd Sr., ATA Chairman, and Duane Long, ATA First Vice Chairman

SmartDrive’s leadership team, including Steve Mitgang, CEO, and Mike Baker, Vice President of Global Sales

WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014, 7:30 a.m. PT

WHERE: Rancho Bernardo Inn Golf Course

17550 Bernardo Oaks Drive, San Diego, CA 92128

ABOUT ATA: American Trucking Associations is the largest national trade association for the trucking industry. Through a federation of 50 affiliated state trucking associations and industry-related conferences and councils, ATA is the voice of

the industry America depends on most to move our nation’s freight. Follow ATA on Twitter or on Facebook. Trucking Moves America Forward.

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