By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued a proposed rule to give truck drivers additional flexibility when calculating hours-of-service. 

Hours-of-service are tracked by electronic-logging devices to ensure that long-haul truckers don't drive for more than 11 hours a day, that they work a maximum of 14 hours a day and that they take a 30-minute break by their eighth hour of coming on duty. The FMCSA proposal would give truckers the option of using their 30-minute break when they are technically on-duty but not driving (i.e., waiting for a shipment at a warehouse).

Among several other changes, the maximum on-duty period for short-haul truckers would also be extended to 14 hours from 12 and the distance limit to 150 miles from 100. Click here for more information.   

Questions? Contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.

By SEMA Editors

Exhibitors interested in receiving a vehicle wipe-down each day of the Show must apply by Friday, October 4.

Mothers Polishes-Waxes-Cleaners will sponsor a free vehicle wipe-down program for 2019 SEMA Show exhibitors. The service is limited to the first 200 exhibitors, with applications due October 4. One booth or feature vehicle per exhibitor is eligible and will receive a wipe-down each day of the SEMA Show.

For complete guidelines and to apply, fill out the “Daily Wipe-Down” form within the SEMA Show Exhibitor Services Manual.

Questions can be directed to the SEMA Show customer service team at 909-396-0289 or wipedown@sema.org.

By SEMA Editors

Exhibitors interested in receiving a vehicle wipe-down each day of the Show must apply by Friday, October 4.

Mothers Polishes-Waxes-Cleaners will sponsor a free vehicle wipe-down program for 2019 SEMA Show exhibitors. The service is limited to the first 200 exhibitors, with applications due October 4. One booth or feature vehicle per exhibitor is eligible and will receive a wipe-down each day of the SEMA Show.

For complete guidelines and to apply, fill out the “Daily Wipe-Down” form within the SEMA Show Exhibitor Services Manual.

Questions can be directed to the SEMA Show customer service team at 909-396-0289 or wipedown@sema.org.

By Kristopher Porter

A female-only event, SBN Gear-up Girl is a unique networking opportunity for women in the automotive industry to connect with female students pursuing careers in the automotive and motorsports industry.

The SEMA Businesswomen’s Network (SBN) has announced its next Gear-up Girl Networking Event at NASCAR Technical Institute (NTI), September 12, from 6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m. A female-only event, SBN Gear-up Girl is a unique networking opportunity for women in the automotive industry to connect with female students pursuing careers in the automotive and motorsports industry. The event is designed to:

• Assist female students in gaining a broad understanding of opportunities in the industry.
• Help female students identify their interests and how they might connect with specific niche market segments and/or companies in the industry.
• Provide an opportunity for female automotive professionals to strengthen their network.

All SBN members, women in the automotive industry and female students pursuing a career in the automotive industry are encouraged to attend. SBN leadership will be present to discuss the network’s initiatives, volunteer opportunities and additional ways to get more involved.

SBN Gear-Up Girl is free to attend but an RSVP is required. Tickets are available here.

For more information, contact SEMA Director of Networks Bryan Harrison at bryanh@sema.org or 909-978-6691.

By Kristopher Porter

A female-only event, SBN Gear-up Girl is a unique networking opportunity for women in the automotive industry to connect with female students pursuing careers in the automotive and motorsports industry.

The SEMA Businesswomen’s Network (SBN) has announced its next Gear-up Girl Networking Event at NASCAR Technical Institute (NTI), September 12, from 6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m. A female-only event, SBN Gear-up Girl is a unique networking opportunity for women in the automotive industry to connect with female students pursuing careers in the automotive and motorsports industry. The event is designed to:

• Assist female students in gaining a broad understanding of opportunities in the industry.
• Help female students identify their interests and how they might connect with specific niche market segments and/or companies in the industry.
• Provide an opportunity for female automotive professionals to strengthen their network.

All SBN members, women in the automotive industry and female students pursuing a career in the automotive industry are encouraged to attend. SBN leadership will be present to discuss the network’s initiatives, volunteer opportunities and additional ways to get more involved.

SBN Gear-Up Girl is free to attend but an RSVP is required. Tickets are available here.

For more information, contact SEMA Director of Networks Bryan Harrison at bryanh@sema.org or 909-978-6691.

By Kristopher Porter

A female-only event, SBN Gear-up Girl is a unique networking opportunity for women in the automotive industry to connect with female students pursuing careers in the automotive and motorsports industry.

The SEMA Businesswomen’s Network (SBN) has announced its next Gear-up Girl Networking Event at NASCAR Technical Institute (NTI), September 12, from 6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m. A female-only event, SBN Gear-up Girl is a unique networking opportunity for women in the automotive industry to connect with female students pursuing careers in the automotive and motorsports industry. The event is designed to:

• Assist female students in gaining a broad understanding of opportunities in the industry.
• Help female students identify their interests and how they might connect with specific niche market segments and/or companies in the industry.
• Provide an opportunity for female automotive professionals to strengthen their network.

All SBN members, women in the automotive industry and female students pursuing a career in the automotive industry are encouraged to attend. SBN leadership will be present to discuss the network’s initiatives, volunteer opportunities and additional ways to get more involved.

SBN Gear-Up Girl is free to attend but an RSVP is required. Tickets are available here.

For more information, contact SEMA Director of Networks Bryan Harrison at bryanh@sema.org or 909-978-6691.

By Rachel Tatum

Members of the media can find exhibitor press releases in the SEMA Show Online Media Center.

SEMA Show exhibitors continue to announce plans for the upcoming event taking place November 5–8, in Las Vegas, with new product debuts and innovations. Below are some of the latest announcements from the SEMA Show Online Media Center:

• Toyo Tires Introduces New Extensa A/S II... More Fitments, More Performance, More Miles
• MULTY: The World’s First Self-Loading Truck Deck Is Here
• Collision Glue Pull Repair Tools
• How TuxMat Is Trendsetting With Their Ultimate Car Mat
• Automated Reuseable Air Filter Cleaner
• Manatec Launches—Jumbo 3D Super 6A World’s First 3D Wheel Aligner for Heavy-Duty Multi-Axle Vehicles
• Musclecar Crate Rear-ends From Currie Enterprises Make Swaps Simple
• New Product Alert! SLiPLO Is the Easy Bumper Protector
• Zund Announces Digital Cutting Exhibit at SEMA 2019
• Sideways Fab Debuts Import/Drift Car Specialty Parts Line at SEMA Las Vegas
• Hunter to Showcase Automotive Aftermarket Applications for Its Unmanned Inspection Systems at the 2019 SEMA Show
• EnerSys Debuts New ODYSSEY Batteries at the 2019 SEMA Show
• SeatbeltPlanet.com Now Offers Printed Seat Belt Webbing
• New Innovative Smart Entry/Exit Responder S.E.E.R. Technology

To view more press releases from SEMA Show exhibitors, visit the SEMA Show Online Media Center. Find all SEMA Show News on the SEMA Show website.

Exhibitors can upload releases to be included in the Online Media Center. For information about PR opportunities for SEMA Show exhibitors, contact Rachel Tatum at rachelt@sema.org or 909-978-6669.

By Rachel Tatum

Members of the media can find exhibitor press releases in the SEMA Show Online Media Center.

SEMA Show exhibitors continue to announce plans for the upcoming event taking place November 5–8, in Las Vegas, with new product debuts and innovations. Below are some of the latest announcements from the SEMA Show Online Media Center:

• Toyo Tires Introduces New Extensa A/S II... More Fitments, More Performance, More Miles
• MULTY: The World’s First Self-Loading Truck Deck Is Here
• Collision Glue Pull Repair Tools
• How TuxMat Is Trendsetting With Their Ultimate Car Mat
• Automated Reuseable Air Filter Cleaner
• Manatec Launches—Jumbo 3D Super 6A World’s First 3D Wheel Aligner for Heavy-Duty Multi-Axle Vehicles
• Musclecar Crate Rear-ends From Currie Enterprises Make Swaps Simple
• New Product Alert! SLiPLO Is the Easy Bumper Protector
• Zund Announces Digital Cutting Exhibit at SEMA 2019
• Sideways Fab Debuts Import/Drift Car Specialty Parts Line at SEMA Las Vegas
• Hunter to Showcase Automotive Aftermarket Applications for Its Unmanned Inspection Systems at the 2019 SEMA Show
• EnerSys Debuts New ODYSSEY Batteries at the 2019 SEMA Show
• SeatbeltPlanet.com Now Offers Printed Seat Belt Webbing
• New Innovative Smart Entry/Exit Responder S.E.E.R. Technology

To view more press releases from SEMA Show exhibitors, visit the SEMA Show Online Media Center. Find all SEMA Show News on the SEMA Show website.

Exhibitors can upload releases to be included in the Online Media Center. For information about PR opportunities for SEMA Show exhibitors, contact Rachel Tatum at rachelt@sema.org or 909-978-6669.

By Jason Catullo

The SEMA Show Daily is ideal for promoting Show plans and new products, while creating more outreach opportunities for business.

From now until the opening of the 2019 SEMA Show, exhibitors are encouraged to highlight their Show plans through SEMA’s Online Media Center. Announcements about new product releases, celebrity appearances, demonstrations and unique booth attractions are just some examples of what companies submit. As the database of information grows, it serves as a beneficial, one-stop resource for buyers and media leading up to the Show. There is no cost to upload press releases and related images.

An additional benefit of using the Online Media Center is that many of the releases and announcements are used in SEMA Show publications, both electronic and print materials, prior to and during the Show. SEMA’s Show publications are ideal for promoting Show plans and new products, while creating more outreach opportunities for business.

SEMA Show Daily

There are four issues of the SEMA Show Daily, three of which are distributed at the Show on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

• The first issue has a circulation of 40,000 and mails October 1, providing a sneak peek of the SEMA Show’s major attractions and can’t-miss features. The deadline for the first issue has passed.
• Show Daily #2 will be distributed Tuesday, November 5—the first day of the 2019 SEMA Show. It has a circulation of 10,000 and will be distributed at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The deadline is September 10.
• Show Daily #3 and #4 also have a circulation of 10,000 each. They will be distributed Wednesday, November 6, and Thursday, November 7. The deadline for both issues is October 5.

All issues of Show Daily feature press releases regarding celebrity appearances and related Show activities. Exhibitors should closely monitor editorial deadlines to finalize their Show promotions. To submit a release for consideration, upload it directly to the Online Media Center.

Editorial content is chosen on a first-come, first-served basis. Therefore, once you do have a release and image ready, submit it, even if it is after the deadline. Journalists from around the world access this library for potential stories. When additional space becomes available, SEMA’s editorial team will continue to utilize the Online Media Center for new stories.

In terms of releases, oftentimes there is only space for 100–200 words. Our editorial team will shorten a longer release given space constraints. When it comes to images, the art department is looking for high-resolution images. That means 300 dpi and in one of the following file types—JPG, EPS or TIF. It is also perfectly acceptable to submit renderings of new products or a picture of a car while it’s still being built.

Key contacts for SEMA’s Online Media Center and SEMA’s editorial department:

Della Domingo
Public Relations Director
dellad@sema.org

John Stewart
Vice President/Editorial Director
johns@sema.org

By Jason Catullo

The SEMA Show Daily is ideal for promoting Show plans and new products, while creating more outreach opportunities for business.

From now until the opening of the 2019 SEMA Show, exhibitors are encouraged to highlight their Show plans through SEMA’s Online Media Center. Announcements about new product releases, celebrity appearances, demonstrations and unique booth attractions are just some examples of what companies submit. As the database of information grows, it serves as a beneficial, one-stop resource for buyers and media leading up to the Show. There is no cost to upload press releases and related images.

An additional benefit of using the Online Media Center is that many of the releases and announcements are used in SEMA Show publications, both electronic and print materials, prior to and during the Show. SEMA’s Show publications are ideal for promoting Show plans and new products, while creating more outreach opportunities for business.

SEMA Show Daily

There are four issues of the SEMA Show Daily, three of which are distributed at the Show on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

• The first issue has a circulation of 40,000 and mails October 1, providing a sneak peek of the SEMA Show’s major attractions and can’t-miss features. The deadline for the first issue has passed.
• Show Daily #2 will be distributed Tuesday, November 5—the first day of the 2019 SEMA Show. It has a circulation of 10,000 and will be distributed at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The deadline is September 10.
• Show Daily #3 and #4 also have a circulation of 10,000 each. They will be distributed Wednesday, November 6, and Thursday, November 7. The deadline for both issues is October 5.

All issues of Show Daily feature press releases regarding celebrity appearances and related Show activities. Exhibitors should closely monitor editorial deadlines to finalize their Show promotions. To submit a release for consideration, upload it directly to the Online Media Center.

Editorial content is chosen on a first-come, first-served basis. Therefore, once you do have a release and image ready, submit it, even if it is after the deadline. Journalists from around the world access this library for potential stories. When additional space becomes available, SEMA’s editorial team will continue to utilize the Online Media Center for new stories.

In terms of releases, oftentimes there is only space for 100–200 words. Our editorial team will shorten a longer release given space constraints. When it comes to images, the art department is looking for high-resolution images. That means 300 dpi and in one of the following file types—JPG, EPS or TIF. It is also perfectly acceptable to submit renderings of new products or a picture of a car while it’s still being built.

Key contacts for SEMA’s Online Media Center and SEMA’s editorial department:

Della Domingo
Public Relations Director
dellad@sema.org

John Stewart
Vice President/Editorial Director
johns@sema.org