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View our Work Platform at the AGC Safety Day Conference

Innovative Access Solutions produces a work platform for flatbed trucks that is lightweight and portable for mobile truck fleets. Visit the AGC Safety Day Conference on September 26, 2014 in Louisville, KY to gather information about this innovative truck trailer fall protection platform system.

About the AGC Safety Day Conference

AGC is a leading commercial construction association which serves to monitor, shape, and influence legislative and regulatory issues that impact the construction industry and related safety issues. AGC provides trade-specific training, OSHA courses, and jobsite safety evaluations to help reduce and prevent construction site injuries.

To register for the AGC Safety Day Conference, visit the AGC of Kentucky website.

More About the Work Platform

The IAS work platform is an innovative approach to fall protection for flatbed trailers. The platform is composed of lightweight aluminum and easily mountable via CNC billet mounting hooks. Platforms are durable (ANSI rated to 3 man / 3,000 lbs) and equipped with a safety rail that is removable for convenient stow away and mobility. The IAS work platform is standard at 4′ and 8′ and customizable to meet specs.

4′ Work Platform

8′ Work Platform

Custom Work Platform

ASSE Safety Conference 2014, June 8th-11th in Orlando, FL

The ASSE Safety Conference 2014 is set to kick off Sunday, June 8th at the Orange County Convention Center (West Building) in Orlando, Florida. The annual event features a complete set of seminars, roundtables, and events that only an organization such as ASSE can offer. The conference schedule is packed with opportunities for industry members, students, executives and other interested parties to learn, network, and enjoy a weekend in sunny Florida. Scheduled sessions are categorized based on experience level to help attendees target events that best suit their skill level and knowledge.

Safety 2014 Conference Events & Seminars

Pre-Conference Safety Training Seminars for ASSE Safety Conference 2014 began on June 5th and continue through Sunday June 8th for those arriving early . Group Meetings for industry members occur in the early evening on Sunday and Monday to provide the opportunity to network and collaborate. The events end on Wednesday June 11th, with the morning highlight being an Executive Summit at 9:15 AM. Events are structured for a variety of personalities, including a Golf Outing on Sunday, NightOut at WonderWorks, WISE (Women in Safety Engineering) Retreat, and daily Wellness Walks.

ASSE Safety Conference 2014 Trip Planning

We encourage attendees to download the Safety 2014 App to plan your agenda, view maps and guides, take notes, and more. Prospective attendees can register online and plan lodging and shuttles at the Safety 2014 website. Registration fees include group discounts, member/non-member rates, and rates for attending only a portion of the event. The ASSE Safety Conference 2014 customer service line is (847) 699-2929 and will be available until 5 PM Friday for last minute questions. The Safety 2014 site also provides a convenient FAQ sitemap with answers and links to any foreseeable topic.

Visit IAS at Safety 2014 Booth #532

IAS will be attending the ASSE Safety Conference 2014 and exhibiting The Trucker Series of Ladders. Products available for exhibit will include Trucker Ladders, Work Platforms, and Ladder Storage Racks. We will have multiple representatives available to provide specifications and other details. Our Custom Product Development manager will also be on hand to discuss any safety access needs you may have. We hope to see you there!

Mid-America Trucking Show, March 27th – 29th in Louisville

The 2014 Mid-America Trucking Show is set to kick off March 27th – March 29th at the Kentucky Fair & Exposition Center in Louisville, KY. The MATS show is the ‘largest annual heavy-duty trucking event in the world’, providing over 1.2 million square feet of exhibit space and exceeding 80,000 attendees.

For more information about the event , visit the MATS Trade Show website and stay up to date on Twitter or Facebook. Already attending? Be sure to download the MATS Trade Show App on your mobile device and preview the Directory and Buyers Guide.

Important Information & Show Highlights

Get Tickets – Attendees can register online for a $10 fee to expedite the entry process. Tickets will also be available at the door. Each registration will allow one badge to be printed on-site; the badge is good for all three days of the show.
Register to Attend the Fleet Forum – The Fleet Forum will be held on March 26th. Registration is still available. Fleet Forum is a conference for executives and VIPs and will ‘provide an in-depth look at the future of equipment and trucking’.
Show Hours
- Thursday 3/27: VIP Session: 10AM – 1PM | General Admission: 1PM – 6PM
- Friday 3/28: General Admission: 10AM – 6PM
- Saturday 3/29: General Admission: 9AM – 4PM
Truck Beauty Championship – The 25th annual PKY Truck Beauty Championship ‘celebrates North America’s heavy-duty, working show trucks’. Trucks will be on display in Lot J behind the West Wing with the award ceremony on Saturday March 29 at 10AM in South Wing conference rooms B101 – B103.
Listen to the Music – Gretchen Wilson and Chris Hennessee will be performing onsite at Freedom Hall on Friday, March 28 at 7PM. Complimentary tickets will be available at the Mobil Delvac Booth #18160 in the North Wing.

Visit Innovative Access Solutions, LLC

Innovative Access Solutions will be attending the MATS Trucking Show and exhibiting at Booth #16133 in the North Wing. The IAS booth will be set up to exhibit The Trucker™ Series of Ladders. Products available for exhibit will include The Trucker Series of Ladders, Flatbed Work Platforms, and Ladder Storage Racks. We will have multiple representatives available to provide specifications and other details. See you there!

The NTEA Work Truck Show

The NTEA Work Truck show is being held at the Indiana Convention Center, March 5th – 7th, 2014. ‘North America’s Largest Work Truck Event‘ will be attended by thousands of industry professionals and feature nearly 530 exhibiting companies, and is one of the year’s best opportunities to network and keep in tune with industry developments. In addition, the Work Truck Show provides educational opportunities and spotlights trending Eco-Friendly innovations.

The Work Truck Show 2014 Dates
Indiana Convention Center (Indianapolis, IN)
March 5-7: The Work Truck Show
March 4-5: Green Truck Summit
March 4-6: Educational Sessions

What’s in Store at the NTEA Work Truck Show

The NTEA Work Truck Show schedule of events includes several noteworthy sessions to promote themes of education, networking and green friendly innovation. First and foremost is the President’s Breakfast & NTEA Annual Meeting on March 6th at 7:30 AM, which features Condoleeza Rice as keynote speaker. March 4th also includes special sessions to help business owners improve Customer Service and Parts & Service Management. Green Topics include the Green Truck Summit on March 4th and Green Truck Ride-and-Drive on March 5th. Educational Opportunities include the Remote Fleet and Mobile Work Crew Management Technologies Symposium and the NTEA Demo Theater, featuring short presentations on a variety of industry topics. Check out the NTEA Work Truck Show Floor Plan and download the Work Truck Show 2014 App on your phone to plan your event and stay up to date.

Visit IAS as we exhibit The Trucker™ Ladders

Innovative Access Solutions will be attending the NTEA Work Truck Show and exhibiting at Booth #3680. The IAS booth will be set up to exhibit The Trucker™ Series of Ladders. Products available for exhibit will include The Trucker I Ladder, ECO Trucker, Utility Trucker, and Storage Racks. We will have multiple representatives available to provide specifications and other details for The Trucker ladders as well as IAS Flatbed Work Platforms. We look forward to seeing you there!