Saturday,
March 15
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
NATMI Board Meeting by invitation only
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
TCA Scholarship Trustees Meeting by invitation only
2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Attendee Orientation
2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
TCA Officers Meeting by invitation only
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
TCA Membership Committee Meeting and
New Member/First-Time Attendee Reception
sponsored by Tenstreet
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
TCA Block Party Kick-Off Reception - open to all attendees
sponsored by Volvo Trucks and Pilot Flying J
Sunday,
March 16
7:00 - 8:00 a.m.
Attendee Networking Breakfast
7:30 - 8:00 a.m.
Inspirational Session
8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Highway Policy Committee Meeting
sponsored by National Interstate Insurance
9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Independent Contractor Practices Policy
Committee Meeting
sponsored by TrueNorth Companies
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Recruitment, Retention and HR Committee Meeting
sponsored by Marsh McLennan
11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Luncheon with Presentations
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TCA Chairman Welcome Remarks
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Elevate Class Presentation sponsored by Tenstreet and Drivers Legal Plan
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TCA Champions Club Award, sponsored by Peterson Manufacturing
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Ambassadors Club Awards
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12:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Spouse + Guest Event
Taliesin West Tour
Tour the iconic architectural masterpiece by Frank Lloyd Wright.
12:45 - 1:50 p.m.
Regulatory Policy Committee Meeting
sponsored by J.J. Keller & Associates
2:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Communications & Image Committee Meeting
2:45 - 4:00 p.m.
TCA Board of Directors Meeting
sponsored by Transforce
4:15 - 7:30 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Opening Reception
Explore the latest innovative technology, products and services to enhance your business.
7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
TCA Chairman's Special Reception by invitation only
sponsored by Hudson Insurance Group
Monday,
March 17
7:00 - 8:00 a.m.
Attendee Networking Breakfast
sponsored by CAT Scale
8:00 - 9:30 a.m.
General Session featuring
Chairman's Choice Award Presentation
2025 Economic Industry Review
Bob Costello, Chief Economist & Senior Vice President, International Trade & Security Policy, American Trucking Associations
9:30 - 9:45 a.m.
Break
sponsored by Geotab
9:45 - 10:45 a.m.
General Session featuring
Small Carrier Panel
The session will address critical issues such as market pressures, regulatory complexities, and sourcing challenges.
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Amber Edmondson, President & CEO, Trailiner Corporation, TCA At-Large Officer
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Michelle Koch, President & Owner, K&J Trucking, Inc.
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Graig Morin, President & Co-Founder, Brown Dog Carriers
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moderator: Adam Blanchard, Co-Founder & CEO, Double Diamond Transport TCA At-Large Officer
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10:45 - 11:00 a.m.
Break
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Round Table Discussion Groups
Topics: Human Resources, Maintenance, Operations, Safety, and Young Executives/Succession Planning
11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Press Conferences
12:15 - 1:30 p.m.
Lunch and Awards Presentations
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TCA Elite Fleet sponsored by EpicVue, Samsara, and TruckRight
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Highway Angels of the Year
sponsored by EpicVue, DriverFacts and Northland Insurance
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TCA Past Chairmen's Award
1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Exhibit Hall + Learn and Go Sessions
Special appearance by Oz Pearlman, National Mentalist
Sponsored by International
3:45 - 4:45 p.m.
General Session featuring
Keynote Speaker Oz Pearlman
Emmy Award-winning mentalist, America's Got Talent 3rd Place Winner
sponsored by International
5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Attendee Networking Reception
hosted by Daimler Truck
6:00 - 9:30 p.m.
Truckload Strong Event - Casino Night
hosted by Daimler Truck
requires separate registration + fee
Join us for a lively evening of networking and camaraderie where partners, competitors, suppliers, and fleets are able to come together and be part of the greater trucking community. This year's event will be an exciting casino night!
Proceeds from the event help to support the Truckload Carriers Association’s major initiatives and programs such as the TCA Scholarship Fund, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, Wreaths Across America, #Truckload Strong, Highway Angel, the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree, and other programs which help positively promote the trucking industry.
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Tuesday,
March 18
7:00 - 8:00 a.m.
Attendee Networking Breakfast
sponsored by Great Dane and FleetPulse
8:00 - 9:30 a.m.
General Session featuring
TCA President Industry Remarks
Create the Future - Tactics for Disruptive Thinking
Featured Speaker: Jeremy Gutsche
New York Times Bestselling Author , award-winning innovation expert, and CEO, Trend Hunter AI
9:30 - 9:45 a.m.
Break
sponsored by AON Risk Services
9:45 - 10:45 a.m.
General Session featuring
Large Carrier Panel
The session will address critical issues such as market pressures, regulatory complexities, and sourcing challenges.
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Joe Beacom, Vice President & Chief Safety & Operations Officer, Landstar
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Steve Brookshaw, Senior Executive Vice President, TFI International
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Dave Williams, Sr. VP, Equipment & Government Relations, Knight-Swift Transportation, TCA Immediate Past Chairman
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moderator: Mark Seymour, CEO, Kriska Transportation Group, TCA Officer
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
General Session featuring
TCA Elevate Young Leadership Class Panel
Engaging discussions from the younger generation of leaders, TCA Elevate Class members, and their view on the industry, career paths, the current economic challenges, forecast of solutions and trucking from the new generation.
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Samantha Bodnar, Executive Officer, The Bowman Group
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Jason Douglas, Vice President, Operations & Recruiting, James H. Clark and Son
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Ryan Whelan, Fleet Sales Representative, Volvo Trucks Canada
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moderator: Brad Klepper, President, Driver’s Legal Plan, Ltd.
11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Press Conferences
12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Exhibit Hall + Learn and Go Sessions
Lunch in the Exhibit Hall
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Workshops
4:15 - 5:00 p.m.
TCA Elite Fleet Reception - by invitation only
5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Annual Reception
sponsored by ACT 1
6:00 - 9:30 p.m.
Annual Banquet
sponsored by ACT 1
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TCA Fleet Safety Awards
sponsored by Great West Casualty Company and Assured Partners
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TCA Professional Drivers of the Year
sponsored by Cummins, Inc. and Love's Travel Stops
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with entertainment from the Gin Blossoms