NFI's Bill Bliem to Speak at TMC's 2019 Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition

CHERRY HILL, N.J., March 14, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Bill Bliem, Senior Vice President of Fleet Services at NFI, will speak at TMC's (American Trucking Associations' Technology & Maintenance Council) Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition taking place March 18 to 21, 2019 in Atlanta, Ga. The panel session on March 21, titled "International Forces Driving Electric Vehicle Standardization," will offer insight into current electric truck standards, including the status of efforts to develop a global common charging station standard for heavy-duty electric trucks.

During this panel, Bliem and other leading fleet technology professionals will discuss what the industry is demanding from electric truck original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and suppliers to attain durability, maintainability, and reliability. They will also review implications for facility and operations planning, what new diagnostic tools and troubleshooting practices fleets will need to acquire, and what knowledge and skills the new generation of technicians must master in order to keep an e-truck fleet on the road.

"Sustainability continues to shape this fast-changing market, and it's important for businesses to be proactive and closely evaluate how new innovative initiatives like electric trucks might impact them," said Bliem. "By aligning with a 3PL partner that offers insight into trends and standards, businesses can ensure their operation remains uninterrupted and at the forefront of innovation."

As a leading supply chain provider, NFI currently operates more than 4,000 tractors and 9,700 trailers across its dedicated and drayage fleets. The company continuously explores new methods to improve its environmental impact, and has partnered with industry leaders like Volvo and Daimler to operate electric trucks. In addition to dedicated transportation and port drayage solutions, the company's integrated suite of services consists of distribution, brokerage, transportation management, intermodal, global logistics, and real estate.

Learn more about the event here.

About NFI – NFI is a fully integrated North American supply chain solutions provider headquartered in Cherry Hill, N.J. Privately held by the Brown family since its inception in 1932, NFI generates more than $2 billion in annual revenue and employs more than 10,900 associates. NFI owns facilities globally and operates approximately 50 million square feet of warehouse and distribution space. Its dedicated and drayage fleet consists of over 4,000 tractors and 9,700 trailers. Its business lines include dedicated transportation, distribution, transportation management, port drayage, intermodal, brokerage, global logistics, and commercial real estate.

For more information about NFI, visit http://www.nfiindustries.com or call 1-877-NFI-3777.

SOURCE NFI Industries Inc