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Fri, Oct 24

12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

LEAD ATA Program

Room 1A
By Invite Only
Sponsored By Drivers Legal Plan, Sponsored By Tenstreet

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

LEAD ATA and Graduate Reception

Grand Hyatt San Diego, Sally's Waterfront Dining
By Invite Only
Sponsored By Drivers Legal Plan, Sponsored By Tenstreet
Sat, Oct 25

7:00 am - 6:00 pm

Press Office Open

Room 14A
Sponsored By Volvo Trucks North America

8:30 am - 9:00 am

LEAD ATA Headshots and Team Photo

Room 1B
By Invite Only
Sponsored By Drivers Legal Plan, Sponsored By Tenstreet

9:00 am - 10:00 am

LEAD ATA Meeting

Room 1A
By Invite Only
Sponsored By Drivers Legal Plan, Sponsored By Tenstreet

9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Registration and Attendee Experience Area Open

Exhibit Hall A
Sponsored By Motive , Sponsored By TrueNorth Companies, Sponsored By U.S. Bank

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

LEAD ATA Graduate Session

Speaker: Alix Miller, Speaker: Jamie Benson, Speaker: Sheri Call, Speaker: Kendra Hems, Speaker: Bill Reese, Speaker: Sue Lawless
Room 8
By Invite Only
Sponsored By Drivers Legal Plan, Sponsored By Tenstreet

11:00 am - 12:15 pm

Diversity Working Group Meeting

Speaker: Lindsey Trent, Speaker: Chris Petersen
Room 10
Committee Meeting

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

LEAD ATA Luncheon

Room 2
By Invite Only
Sponsored By Drivers Legal Plan, Sponsored By Tenstreet

12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

MCE Ride Along & Static Display

Harbor Drive
Sponsored By Aperia Technologies, Sponsored By Clean Energy, Sponsored By Hyundai Translead, Sponsored By Lytx, Sponsored By Mack Trucks , Sponsored By Netradyne, Sponsored By Samsara
Special Presentations:
(Displays & Stationary Tours Only)

12:30 pm - 1:45 pm

Automated Truck Subcommittee Meeting

Speaker: Andrew Krum
Room 11AB
Committee Meeting

Controlled Substances and Driver Health and Wellness Subcommittee Meeting

Speaker: Jo McGuire
Room 4
Committee Meeting

12:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Community Service Project in Attendee Experience Area

Exhibit Hall A

2:00 pm - 3:15 pm

Environmental & Energy Policy Committee Meeting

Room 5AB
Committee Meeting

International Trade & Security Committee Meeting

Room 3
Committee Meeting

2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

ATA's Trucking U - Trucking 101

Room 10
By Invite Only

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

How Safety Professionals Are Attacking Their Biggest Claims Costs

Speaker: Joshua Vance, Speaker: Misti Olszewski, Speaker: Michael Lasko, Speaker: Rob Abbott
Room 6E
Educational Session
Sponsored By Fleetworthy

Strategic Perspectives for Carriers in Uncertain Times

Speaker: Amy Horn, Speaker: Cheryl Garcia, Speaker: Bob Costello
Room 6D
Educational Session
Sponsored By U.S. Bank

4:45 pm - 5:45 pm

First Timer's Meet-Up

Marriott Marquis San Diego | South Pool Patio

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Opening Reception: All Aboard!

House of Blues San Diego
Sponsored By PrePass
Sun, Oct 26

7:00 am - 6:00 pm

Press Office Open

Room 14A
Sponsored By Volvo Trucks North America

Registration and Attendee Experience Area Open

Exhibit Hall A
Sponsored By Motive , Sponsored By TrueNorth Companies, Sponsored By U.S. Bank

7:45 am - 9:00 am

Strategic Priorities Committee Meeting

Room 3
Members and Invited Guests Only

8:15 am - 9:30 am

Hazardous Materials Policy Committee Meeting

Speaker: Bill Reese
Room 4
Committee Meeting

Technology and Engineering Policy Committee Meeting

Speaker: Mark Kennedy, Speaker: Gabe MacFarland
Room 5AB
Committee Meeting
Sponsored By Lytx

Workforce Development & Labor Policy Committee Meeting

Room 11AB
Committee Meeting

8:30 am - 9:30 am

Cranberries, Risk and Return on Investment: Why AI Alone is the Riskier Path to Fleet Safety

Speaker: Sean Ritchie
Room 6E
Educational Session
Sponsored By Solera

The High Cost of Litigation: Breaking Down the Economic Impact on Trucking

Speaker: Michael Roberts, Speaker: David McKnight, Speaker: Oriana Senatore, Speaker: John Spiros
Room 6D
Educational Session
Sponsored By US Chamber of Commerce, Institute for Legal Reform

8:30 am - 5:45 pm

MCE Ride Along & Static Display

Harbor Drive
Sponsored By Aperia Technologies, Sponsored By Clean Energy, Sponsored By Hyundai Translead, Sponsored By Lytx, Sponsored By Mack Trucks , Sponsored By Netradyne, Sponsored By Samsara

9:45 am - 11:00 am

Communications and Industry Affairs Committee Meeting

Room 10
Committee Meeting
Sponsored By Transport Topics

Safety Policy Committee Meeting

Room 11AB
Committee Meeting
Sponsored By PrePass Safety Alliance

Independent Contractor Policy Committee Meeting

Speaker: Gregory M. Feary, Speaker: Shannon M. Cohen
Room 5
Committee Meeting

11:15 am - 1:00 pm

Luncheon Session: Cybersecurity: Prevention Strategies for Today’s Trucking Fleets

Speaker: Ben Barnes, Speaker: Joe Russo, Speaker: John Paape
Room 6A
Educational Session
Sponsored By Samsara
Special Presentations:
Presenter: ACT 1; LEAD ATA classes; Truckers Against Trafficking Award

1:15 pm - 2:15 pm

TAEC Region II Business Meeting

Marriott Marquis | Torrey Pines 3 (Lobby Level)
Committee Members Only

TAEC Region III Business Meeting

Marriott Marquis | Rancho Santa Fe 1 (Lobby Level)
Committee Members Only

TAEC Region IV Business Meeting

Marriott Marquis | Rancho Santa Fe 2 (Lobby Level)
Committee Members Only

1:15 pm - 2:30 pm

Highway Policy Committee Meeting

Speaker: Andrew Stasiowski
Room 8
Committee Meeting

Intermodal Motor Carriers' Conference Board Meeting

Room 4

1:15 pm - 4:00 pm

Exhibit Hall Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Exhibit Hall ABC

2:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Revenue Committee Meeting

Room 3
Members and Invited Guests Only

TAEC Business Section

Marriott Marquis | San Diego Ballroom B (Lobby Level)

2:45 pm - 4:00 pm

Agricultural & Food Transporters Conference (AFTC) Board of Directors Meeting

Room 10

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Past, Present, and Future: From Trailer Tracking to Trailer Intelligence

Speaker: Elana Quast
Room 6E
Educational Session
Sponsored By Solera

Unlock Your Fleet's Potential: Leveraging AI for Fuel Savings, Enhanced Safety, and Optimized Operations

Speaker: Abhinav Narayanan, Speaker: Chad Willis
Room 6D
Educational Session
Sponsored By Geotab

4:15 pm - 5:45 pm

Insights Hour: ATRI's Big Reveal

Speaker: Rebecca Brewster, Speaker: Andy Owens, Speaker: Emily Plummer, Speaker: Adam Kahn
Exhibit Hall C
General Session
Sponsored By Netradyne
Special Presentations:
ACT 1 Premier Sponsor Recognition; Transport Topics' Frontline Heroes Award; Women In Motion

5:45 pm - 6:45 pm

VIP Partner Recognition & Reception

By Invite Only

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Trucking U Reception

By Invite Only

6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Truck PAC Reception & Dinner

Music Box
Separate Ticket Required
Sponsored By Motive , Sponsored By TrueNorth Companies
Mon, Oct 27

7:00 am - 6:00 pm

Registration and Attendee Experience Area Open

Exhibit Hall A
Sponsored By Motive , Sponsored By TrueNorth Companies, Sponsored By U.S. Bank

Press Office Open

Room 14A
Sponsored By Volvo Trucks North America

7:15 am - 8:00 am

Trucking U Interviews

Exhibit Hall
By Invite Only

8:00 am - 9:00 am

How the Best Fleets to Drive For® Tackle Today’s Challenges

Speaker: Michael Lasko, Speaker: Dale Decker, Speaker: Mark Murrell
Room 6D
Educational Session
Sponsored By CarriersEdge

Nominating Committee Meeting

Room 3
Members and Invited Guests Only

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

MCE Ride Along & Static Display

Harbor Drive
Sponsored By Aperia Technologies, Sponsored By Clean Energy, Sponsored By Hyundai Translead, Sponsored By Lytx, Sponsored By Mack Trucks , Sponsored By Netradyne, Sponsored By Samsara

9:15 am - 10:45 am

Breakfast Session: Economic and Freight Market Trends

Speaker: Bob Costello
Room 6A
General Session
Sponsored By Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC
Special Presentations:
Cathy Evans ATA Highway to Victory Award; Mike Russell Trucking Industry Image Awards

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Renewable Natural Gas: The best kept secret in heavy-duty trucking. Proven technology. Price stability. Compliant Pathway.

Speaker: Mike Barr, Speaker: Eric Bippus, Speaker: Jerrod Mounce, Speaker: Marc Rowe, Speaker: Daniel Gage
Room 6E
Educational Session
Sponsored By The Transport Project

The New Era of Risk Intelligence

Speaker: Brendon Hill, Speaker: Peter Goldwasser, Speaker: Ken Krakowsky, Speaker: Pete Palczynski
Room 6D
Educational Session
Sponsored By Lytx

11:00 am - 12:15 pm

Women In Motion (WIM) Board Meeting

Room 4
Board Members and Invite Only
Sponsored By Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC

11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Truck PAC Board Meeting

Speaker: Nathan Gonzales
Room 8

Trucking Cares Foundation Board Meeting

Room 9
Members and Invited Guests Only

11:00 am - 1:45 pm

Exhibit Hall Open with Walk Around Lunch

Exhibit Hall ABC
Sponsored By Hyundai Translead

2:00 pm - 3:15 pm

President's Address and State of the Industry

Speaker: Chris Spear
Exhibit Hall C
General Session
Sponsored By Daimler Truck Financial Services
Special Presentations:
America’s Road Team Captains, Share the Road, Workforce Heroes; NTDC Bendix Grand Champion, ATA President's Trophy, ATA National Driver of the Year, TMCSuperTech Grand Champion, National Safety Director; Trucking Cares Award

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Top 5 Fleet Management AI trends for 2026: What will AI do for your fleet next?

Speaker: Karol Smith, Speaker: Greg Ryan, Speaker: Jared Whitson
Room 6D
Educational Session
Sponsored By Motive

Whole Driver, Whole Fleet: Building a Culture of Health on the Road

Speaker: Beth Young, Speaker: DJ Hasler, Speaker: Ann-Marie Lynn, Speaker: Rebecca Parr
Room 6E
Educational Session
Sponsored By ACT 1

3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Legal Reform Advisory Committee Meeting

Room 8
Committee Meeting
Sponsored By Sentry Insurance

ATRI Board of Directors Meeting

Room 3
Board Members Only

4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Women In Motion (WIM) Reception

Marriott Marquis San Diego | Rancho Santa Fe Room
Open to All Women
Sponsored By Lytx

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Transport Topics Reception

Marriott Marquis | Torrey Pines (Lobby Level)
By Invite Only
Tue, Oct 28

7:00 am - 2:00 pm

Registration and Attendee Experience Area Open

Exhibit Hall A
Sponsored By Motive , Sponsored By TrueNorth Companies, Sponsored By U.S. Bank

7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Press Office Open

Room 14A
Sponsored By Volvo Trucks North America

7:45 am - 9:30 am

ACT 1 Board Meeting

Room 4
Board Members Only

8:00 am - 9:00 am

Breakfast in the Attendee Experience Area

Exhibit Hall A
Sponsored By Cox Automotive

8:00 am - 9:15 am

Litigation Center Board Meeting

Room 10
Board Members Only

Small Carrier Breakfast and Committee Meeting

Marriott Marquis | San Diego Ballroom B (Lobby Level)
Committee Meeting
Small Carriers Only

Tax Policy Committee Meeting

Room 5AB
Committee Meeting

9:00 am - 2:00 pm

MCE Ride Along & Static Display

Harbor Drive
Sponsored By Aperia Technologies, Sponsored By Clean Energy, Sponsored By Hyundai Translead, Sponsored By Lytx, Sponsored By Mack Trucks , Sponsored By Netradyne, Sponsored By Samsara

9:30 am - 10:45 am

Leadership Strategies for Navigating Lawsuit Abuse

Speaker: Pamela Blass Bracher, Speaker: Kristin Glazner, Speaker: Nathan J. Meisgeier, Speaker: David R. Parker
Exhibit Hall C
General Session
Sponsored By The DDC Group
Special Presentations:
TAEC Service Awards; TAEC President’s Leadership Award

10:45 am - 2:00 pm

Exhibit Hall Open with Walk Around Lunch

Exhibit Hall B-C

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

ATA Executive Committee Meeting

Room 5AB
All ATA Members Welcome

12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

ATA Executive Committee and ACT 1 Luncheon

Room 2
ATA Executive Committee & ACT 1 Members Only

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

ATA Board of Directors Meeting

Room 5AB
All ATA Members Welcome

3:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Closing Press Conference

Room 14B

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Chairman's and Award Winners' Reception

West Terrace - Upper Level
By Invite Only
Sponsored By Penske

5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Closing Night Party: Rock the Bay

Room 6A
Full Registration Required
Sponsored By FedEx
Special Presentations:
ATA Past Chairman; ATA Officers; New ATA Chairman

9:00 pm - 11:00 pm

New Chairman's Reception

By Invite Only