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To register, add 5K Run/Walk during the registration process or complete this form.
Sponsored by Rolling Strong & Velociti
All About MCE
The American Trucking Associations (ATA) Management Conference & Exhibition (MCE) brings together trucking leaders from across the country for the one can't-miss event of the year that highlights economic, regulatory, and business trends focused on driving the success of fleets today and in the future. Every year nearly 3,000 of trucking’s top decision-makers come to MCE for:
Policy Discussions – MCE attendees get to hear from prominent industry leaders, government officials, and experts on pending regulatory and political issues.
Educational Sessions – focused on the most important issues facing trucking, MCE Educational Sessions provide opportunities to brainstorm, share challenges, successes and get valuable takeaways.
Networking Opportunities — from our pre-conference kickoff to our stellar closing banquet, MCE provides you with endless opportunities to network with fellow attendees and get exposed to new ideas.
Interactive Exhibits – The ATA MCE exhibit hall features nearly 200 companies from our industry’s top manufacturers and suppliers showcasing their latest products. The exhibition provides networking opportunities and a chance for carriers and suppliers to catch up with their peers.
Hot topics on the agenda include infrastructure funding, trade, the shipper's perspective, workforce and more.
See the schedule below for more details.
What attendees say
"There really is no other single place annually where motor carriers can stay current with news, issues and actions taking place on a national level that can compare with MCE."
Shawn Yadon, CEO, California Trucking Association
"I always enjoy connecting with industry peers and providing guidance on some of the policy decisions that are made at MCE."
Andrew Boyle, Co-President, Boyle Transportation
"When you think about the amount of people that are in one location from truck manufacturers to support companies, to ATA staff and executives, it's just a really good place to get updated on what’s going on in the industry and in a very short period of time."
Joey Crum CEO/ President, Northern Industrial Training
“At MCE I learn the future trends coming about in the industry – new technology, new happenings in trucking, as well as just continuing to develop and maintain my network.”
Harold Sumerford Jr, Chief Executive Officer, J & M Tank Lines, Inc.
“I attend MCE for improvements that I can bring back to my business.”
Sherri Garner Brumbaugh, President & CEO Garner Trucking, Inc.
“MCE allows me to network with other trucking executives and see what they are doing in other parts of the country.”
Randy Guillot, President Triple G Express, Inc.
Schedule of Events
(Optional – additional Registration Fee)
By Invitation Only
Sponsored By Trimble
Committee Members Only
By Invitation Only
Sponsored by Trimble
By Invitation Only
Sponsored By Trimble
Foundation Members Only
Board Members Only
Working Group Members Only
Special Guest Speaker: FMCSA Administrator Raymond Martinez
All MCE Registrants Welcome
All MCE Registrants Welcome
All MCE Registrants Welcome
By Invitation Only
All MCE Registrants Welcome
Sponsored by PrePass Safety Alliance
Open to all carriers with less than $25.5 million in revenue
Sponsored by U.S. Bank
Featuring: LA RAISE Choir
All MCE Registrants Welcome
All MCE Registrants Welcome
Hosted by ATA Safety Policy Department
All Registrants Welcome
Industry experts will discuss the timeline implementation for electronic logging devices (ELDs). You will hear about the progress, pitfalls and challenges in converting fleets with ELDs by the December deadline.
Hosted by ATA’s Technology & Maintenance Council
All Registrants Welcome
This session will present the latest developments in the application of virtual reality/augmented reality technology for trucking maintenance personnel. Panelists will describe how these training advancements can revolutionize the training process, bring greater efficiencies to personnel development and assist in attracting the next generation of trucking technicians.
Hosted by ACT 1
All Registrants Welcome
Computer security breaches have reached epidemic proportions today, and transportation companies have become primary targets. Learn from the experience of others, current industry best practices, and take away the solutions to be sure that you are not the next victim.
Panelists:
Sharon Reynolds, Chief Information Security Officer, Omnitracs
Joseph Saunders, Chief Executive Officer, RunSafe Security, Inc.
Harold Sumerford, Chief Executive Officer, J&M Tank Lines
Moderator: Ken Craig, Vice President, Special Projects, McLeod Software
- Communications & Image
- Environmental & Energy
- Hazardous Materials
- Tax
General Session
All Full MCE Registrants Welcome
Moderator: Darren Hawkins, CEO, YRC Worldwide
Panelists: Jess Baumhoff, Strategic Carrier Strategy & Performance Wayfair Logistics
Yone Dewberry, Chief Supply Chain Officer, Land O'Lakes, Inc.
Bob Welsh, Senior Director, Transportation Sourcing & Procurement, Walmart Transportation
Sponsored by DriverReach
All MCE Registrants Welcome
Sponsored by Hyundai Translead
By Invitation Only
- Agricultural & Food Transporters Conference
- Automobile Carriers' Conference
- Intermodal Carriers' Conference
- Government Freight Conference
General Session
All MCE Registrants Welcome
Sponsored by Idelic
Panelists: Gary Helms, Professional Driver and America’s Road Team Captain, Covenant Transport; James Reed, President, CEO and Director, USA Truck and Bob Costello, Chief Economist and SVP, American Trucking Associations (ATA)
Moderator: Rebecca Brewster, President and COO, American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI)
Each year the trucking industry ranks its top challenges through the American Transportation Research Institute’s (ATRI) annual Top Industry Issues Survey. Come to this session to learn ATRI’s analysis of the results and hear from this top-tier industry panel on their perspectives of what it means for trucking.
By Invitation Only
Sponsored by Lytx®
All Registrants Welcome
Sponsored by Wreaths Across America
Facts, Action, Results
General Session
All Registrants Welcome
Sponsored by Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems
All MCE Registrants Welcome
Committee Members Only
All Full MCE Registrants Welcome
Award Presentations:
Highway to Victory
Mike Russel Trucking Industry Image Award, sponsored by HireRight
Truckers Against Trafficking
All MCE Registrants Welcome
Guest Speaker: Major Lisa Jaster
"Don't Let the Quit In"
Task Force Members Only
- Independent Contractor
- Safety
- Supply Chain Security
By Invitation Only
Hosted by ATA Safety Department
All Registrants Welcome
January 6, 2020 is the compliance date for the long anticipated Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. Motor carriers will be required to perform a query in the clearinghouse when hiring a driver and on an annual basis. During this session, FMCSA staff experts will discuss the responsibilities of the motor carrier for complying with this new requirement. Additionally, FMCSA staff will provide an overview of the registration process for drivers and carriers.
Hosted by ACT 1
All Registrants Welcome
Attendees will learn how advances in machine vision and artificial intelligence (MV+AI) can help make their fleets safer and more productive. Learn about the basics of MV+AI; applications and limitations of current technology; importance of data quality and variety; measuring effectiveness; evolution of algorithms; and the future of MV+AI.
Hosted by ACT 1
All Registrants Welcome
Robotic process automation (RPA), is the use of a software “robot” that replicates the actions of a human being interacting with the user interface of a computer system. RPA connects multiple systems through automation without changing the existing IT landscape. It is a rule-based system that executes processes without the need for constant human supervision. When applied to the right tasks, RPA can provide significant time and money savings. Some of the key applications of RPA include: back-office tasks in finance, supply chain management, accounting, customer service and human resources, such as data entry and purchase order issuing.
Board Members Only
- Highway
- Labor & Regulatory
- Technology & Engineering
By Invitation Only
Committee Members Only
Committee Members Only
General Session
Moderator: Craig Harper, Chief Operations Officer, J.B. Hunt
Panelists: Anna Faford, Vice President of Strategy at C&K Trucking
Wes Davis, Chief Financial Officer, Big M Transportation
Heath Arnold, Senior Manager, Safety, ABF Freight Systems, Inc.
Jeff First, Vice President-Northwest Regional Operations, FedEx Freight
All MCE Registrants Welcome
Sponsored by DriverReach
All MCE Registrants Welcome
By Invitation Only
All MCE Registrants Welcome
All MCE Registrants Welcome
Featuring entertainment by Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening
All Full MCE Registrants Welcome
Title Sponsor: PowerFleet®
Table Sponsors: FedEx Freight, Lytx® and UPS
Contributors: Pressure Systems International and Velociti
Entertainment: Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Evening
(Optional – additional registration fee)
To register online, add the MCE Golf Outing during the registration process or log back in and add it to your account. You can also complete this form.
Sponsored by TrueNorth Companies
Conference Registration
See the Travel section for more details on hotel accommodations.
ATA Member
$1,200
ATA Member
ATA Member
$800
Spouse
Spouse
$2,000
Per Couple
Per Couple
Non-Member
$1,500
Non-member
Non-member
$1,050
Spouse
Spouse
$2,550
Per Couple
Per Couple
First-Time Attendee
$850
ATA Member
ATA Member
$550
Spouse
Spouse
$1,400
Per Couple
Per Couple
Registration Sponsored by BlackBerry
Please note: In order to attend the conference activities you must be registered for MCE. First-time attendees please email Marsha Barninger, Director of Registration and Housing, at mbarninger@trucking.org to receive your promotional code for the discounted rate.
If you need assistance with your username and password to register online, please call ATA Registrations at (866) 821-3468 from 8:30 am - 5:30 pm ET or email us with any questions at registrations@trucking.org.
MCE MOBILE APP
Download the ATA MCE 2019 Mobile App to enhance your experience at MCE! Its features will help you maximize your time, be more productive and stay connected.
With ATA MCE 2019 App You Can:
- Stay organized with up-to-the-minute exhibitor, speaker, and event information
- Receive important real-time communications from show organizers
- Build a personalized schedule and bookmark exhibitors
- Take notes and download event handouts and presentations
- Find attendees and connect with your colleagues
- Interactively locate exhibitors
- Stay in-the-know and join in on social media
It's free and easy to download. The ATA MCE App is available for iPhone and Android, a hybrid web-based version for BlackBerry, and a web-based version for any smartphone that has web-enabled browser capability. Click on the appropriate icon to access/download the app for your mobile device. Or visit the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for Android Phones and search for the "ATA MCE 2019" App. ATA MCE Mobile App sponsored by BMO Transportation Finance.
Sponsors
For more information, please contact Dan Duggan, Director of Sponsorships and Exhibits at dduggan@trucking.org or 703-838-1756.
Examples of sponsorship opportunities:
For MCE sponsorship opportunities and a list of our current sponsors, click button below.
Exhibitors
The ATA MCE exhibit hall features nearly 200 companies from our industry’s top manufacturers and suppliers showcasing their latest products. The exhibition provides networking opportunities and a chance for carriers and suppliers to catch up with their peers.
If you are interested in reserving an exhibit booth, please email ATAExhibits@trucking.org or call Janine Taylor at 703-838-1923 or Daniel Duggan at 703-838-1756 for more information.
Truck PAC Gala
Truck PAC is the political arm of the American Trucking Associations. Truck PAC helps elect federal candidates who understand our issues and support the trucking industry. Join colleagues in the industry for the Truck PAC Gala at the historic Hotel Del Coronado in San Diego on Sunday, October 6, 2019.
The evening will kick off with a cocktail reception at the Del's famed Vista Walk with the Pacific Ocean as our backdrop. Following the reception, we will move to the iconic Crown Room for dinner. Join us for an evening to remember and a great a cause! The Truck PAC Gala is a ticketed event. For any questions on Truck PAC, contact Kathleen Gamble at 202-478-6861 or kgamble@trucking.org.
Sponsored by Lytx®
ATA MCE Golf Outing
Wednesday, October 9
Riverwalk Golf Club
Riverwalk 18 Course Shotgun start at 7:30 am
Entry Fee: $235
Proceeds to benefit the ATA Insurance Task Force and Trucking Moves America Forward Separate Registration & Fee Required. You must be an MCE full conference registrant to sign up for the Golf Outing.
Located in the heart of San Diego's Mission Valley, Riverwalk Golf Club offers a full length par 72 course with over 100 bunkers and an array of picturesque water features. This course creates both strategic diversity and a visually stunning backdrop for a round of San Diego golf. Network and join other attendees at the ATA MCE Golf Outing! The registration deadline is September 20.
To register online, add the MCE Golf Outing during the registration process or log back in and add it to your account. You can also complete the form below for download.
Sponsored by TrueNorth Companies
5K Fun Run/Walk
Saturday, October 5; 7:00 am – 9:00 am
Marriott Marquis Marina Terrace
Entry Fee - $20
Our third annual 5K Fun Run/Walk is the ideal way to energize your Saturday morning while networking with fellow runners. Enjoy this 3.1 mile route with views of the marina as the course wraps around the boardwalk outside the Convention Center and Marriott Marquis. You can run or walk, bring family or friends. Challenge fellow members and partners to participate and win bragging rights - the company with the most participants will win The Golden Tread Award!
The event will take place rain or shine, with a light breakfast to be served post-race. All MCE Attendees and Guests are welcome and encouraged to participate.
To register, add 5K Run/Walk during the registration process or complete this form.
Sponsored by Rolling Strong
