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Electric Utility Fleet Management Conference Announces 2019 Theme
The 2019 Electric Utility Fleet Managers Conference (EUFMC) will focus on Advancing Strategies for Fleet Improvement.

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The 2019 Electric Utility Fleet Managers Conference (EUFMC) will focus on Advancing Strategies for Fleet Improvement, according to an announcement from the event organizers.
Topics on the agenda for the 2019 General Session include workforce productivity, heavy-duty fleet electrification, load securement, benchmarking, legal issues, and regulations.
Educational opportunities will also include roundtable discussions, equipment demonstrations, and an equipment show which will include more than 60 displays of vehicles, equipment, components, technology, and services.
A keynote presentation will be given by Earl C. “Duke” Austin, Jr., president and CEO of Quanta Services.
In 2018, EUFMC broke records with 142 utility fleet representatives from 79 investor-owned electric utilities, electric cooperatives, and electrical contractors in attendance. The 2019 conference takes place June 2-5, 2019 in Williamsburg, Va.
Originally posted on Work Truck Online
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