2004 ATA NTDC
Skills Test
Salt Palace Convention Center
100 South West Temple · Salt Lake City, Utah 84101
801-534-4777 · Fax: 801-534-6383
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10:00 a.m. |
NTDC Committee Meeting Hilton Hotel (closed meeting, lunch served) |
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6:30 a.m. |
Layout of the Course |
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8:00 a.m. |
Briefings
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11:00 a.m. |
Registration and Equipment Selection: Contestant Registration
Equipment Selection Convention Center Halls B and C NOTE: After selecting their equipment, contestants return to their respective bullpen rooms for further instructions from the Den Mothers and also turn in the completed Equipment Selection Cards. |
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| 12:30 p.m. | Contestant Briefings
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| 1:30 p.m. | Written Exam and Briefings for Contestants Convention Center Ballrooms A - F (60 minutes for written exam) Written Exam Scoring Convention Center Room 254A Note: After written exam, contestants return to their respective bullpens for walk through instructions. (Mandatory) |
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| 2:45 p.m. |
Walk Through (Contestants and Den Mothers Only) Convention Center Halls C, D and E Note: After walk through, contestants return to their respective bullpens. |
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| 3:45 p.m. | Review of the Course (Mandatory) Convention Center Ballrooms A - F |
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| 5:00 p.m. | Adjournment of Driver Activities |
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1:00 p.m. |
Spouses Registration Convention Center Room 254B and C |
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| 2:30 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. |
Welcome Remarks & Spouses Special Program Convention Center Room 254B and C Souvenir Sale Begins at 11:00 a.m. South Foyer of the Convention Center Additional Souvenir Sale hours are as follows:
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12:00 noon |
Truck Driving Championships Field Test Judges Registration and Meeting Conv. Ctr. Rm. 151G Note: Mandatory for all Field Test Judges to attend the registration and review the course on time. Failure to attend the registration meeting at 12:00 noon will result in assigning other members to the field course problems and we cannot guarantee an assignment for you. |
| 1:15 p.m.- 2:15 p.m. |
Judges Walk Through of the Course Convention Center Halls C, D and E Note: Mandatory for all Field Test Judges to attend the walk through and review the course on time. Failure to attend the registration meeting at 12:00 noon will result in assigning other members to the field course problems and we cannot guarantee an assignment for you. |
| 3:45 p.m. | Review of the Course (Mandatory) (Contestants, Den Mothers, Field Test Judges) Convention Center Halls C, D and E |
| 5:00 p.m. | Adjournment of Judges Activities |
| 6:30 a.m. | Doors Open | ||||||||
| 6:45 a.m. | Breakfast of Champions Convention Center Ballrooms A - F |
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| 8:15 a.m. |
Contestants competing in the Skills Course competition on Thursday in the following bullpens:
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| 8:30 a.m. |
Skills Test Note: All classes run simultaneously.
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| 8:30 a.m. | Contestants competing in the Pre-Trip Inspection competition on Thursday in the following bullpens:
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| 8:30 a.m. | Personal Interview (5-Axle, Twins, Straight Truck, Auto Transporter & Sleeper Classes) Conv. Ctr. Rm. 151G |
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| 6:00 p.m. | Adjournment of Thursday Activities |
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6:45 a.m. |
Contestants competing in the Skills Course competition on Friday in the following bullpens:
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| 7:00 a.m. |
Skills Test Note: All classes run simultaneously.
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| 7:00 a.m. |
Contestants competing in the Pre-Trip Inspection competition on Friday in the following bullpens:
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| 7:00 a.m. | Personal Interview (3-Axle, 4-Axle, Flatbed & Tank Truck Classes) Conv. Ctr. Rm. 151G |
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| 6:00 p.m. | Adjournment of Friday activities |
| 7:00 a.m. | Continental Breakfast for Drivers | ||||||||||||||||
| 7:00 a.m. |
Contestants in their respective bullpens:
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| 7:20 a.m. | Line-up all contestants Convention Center Halls C, D & F |
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| 7:35 a.m. | “National Anthem” and “Introduction of State Champions” | ||||||||||||||||
| 8:00 a.m. | Parade of Equipment | ||||||||||||||||
| 9:30 a.m. | National Truck Driving Championships Finals | ||||||||||||||||
| 11:00 a.m. (Approximate Time) |
Awards Presentation Convention Center Halls C, D & F |
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| 12 noon | Champions / 2nd Place / 3rd Place Briefings Conv. Ctr. Rm. 151G |
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| 5:30 p.m. | Private Reception (Head Table Dignitaries) Conv. Ctr. Rm. 150 A - G |
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| 5:30 p.m. | Reception Foyer of Convention Center Ballrooms A - J |
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| 6:15 p.m. | Championships Banquet (Tickets Collected) Convention Center Ballrooms A - J |
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| 9:30 p.m. | Adjournment |
With the exception of the Championships Banquet on Saturday evening, the dress code for all NTDC attendees is casual. Dress code for the Banquet on Saturday evening will be semi-formal attire. All contestants must wear the recognized uniform of their motor carrier while they are competing throughout the event. Contestants should also wear semi-formal attire for the Banquet on Saturday evening.
Hilton Salt Lake City Center
255 South West Temple
Salt Lake City, Utah 84101
Guest Room Rate: $122.00
Single or Double Occupancy
Reservations: 800-217-0002
Hotel Lobby: 801-328-2938
www.hilton.com
Salt Lake City Marriott Downtown
75 South West Temple
Salt Lake City, Utah 84101
Guest Room Rate: $119.00
Single or Double Occupancy
Reservations: 800-217-0002
Hotel Lobby: 801-328-0800
Fax: 801-532-3978
www.marriott.com
Note: The 2004 NTDC will be utilizing two hotels for this year's event. Both hotels are within walking distance to the Convention Center.
RESERVATIONS
Please make your guestroom reservations for either hotel (Hilton or Marriott), by calling the Housing Bureau at 800-217-0002, or reserve your rooms on-line at:
http://resweb.passkey.com/liveres/start.asp?e=13267
Reservations can be made between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. mountain standard time, Monday through Friday.
NTDC Office: Convention Center-Rm. 151F
Course Supplies Office: Convention Center-Course Closet D
News Media Headquarters: Convention Center-Rm. 254A
Registration & Information Booth
The Registration for Company Officials and the Information Booth for NTDC related questions will be located on the 1st Floor in the South Foyer of the Convention Center.
Information Booth hours are as follows:
Wednesday, August 18
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 19
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friday, August 20
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 21
8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
