Senator Klobuchar to Speak at Natural Gas Summit on October 17

ST. PAUL, Minn., Oct. 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- United States Senator Amy Klobuchar will speak at the Minnesota Summit on Natural Gas in Trucking today, October 17, 2013.

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She is slated to speak between 10:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. This will be her first public appearance in Minnesota upon returning from Washington, D.C.

"Senator Klobuchar understands that trucking is the lifeblood of this nation's economy," said Minnesota Trucking Association President John Hausladen. "She knows that when truckers reduce their costs and reduce emissions, everybody wins. We are glad she will join us to share her vision and learn more about what natural gas has to offer the trucking industry."

The Minnesota Summit on Natural Gas in Trucking takes place at the Earle Brown Heritage Center, 6155 Earle Brown Drive, Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. The event runs from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It features a full program of nationally-known experts, booths and a display of natural gas-powered vehicles.

About MTA: The Minnesota Trucking Association is a non-profit trade association representing over 720 member-trucking companies and allied firms from across the state. The membership reflects the diversity of the Minnesota trucking industry, including less-than-truckload, truckload, bulk, agricultural, heavy specialized and private trucking operations.

Contact: John Hausladen, MTA President /CEO, [email protected], cell 651-295-5672

SOURCE Minnesota Trucking Association