FTR Chairman and CEO Eric Starks at a previous conference.
Photo: FTR (HDT file photo)
FTR announced that it has canceled its 2021 FTR Transportation Conference due to concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic.
The conference was scheduled for September 13-17 in Indianapolis.
In an email, FTR said the cancellation was “to ensure the continued health and safety of all those who planned to be with us”.
In lieu of a face-to-face conference, FTR will host an expanded series of its webinars on the condition of cargo and equipment, which will include:
- The FTR sessions Trucking Outlook, Truck & Trailer Outlook, Rail & Intermodal Outlook and Rail Equipment Outlook offer comprehensive views of all aspects of freight transport.
- 10 highlighted sessions from this year’s conference agenda with guest speakers sharing their insights on the impact of the pandemic on the industry.
- Opportunity to participate in a Q&A with the speakers.
