Sponsored by ACT 1
Attendee Access – MCE Conference Community Platform
MCE Virtual is using one main platform, the MCE Conference Community Platform. To access, please click the Conference Community Platform button below and you will be directed to the ATA Login page. Log in by entering the same ATA username and password used to register for MCE Virtual.
Contact registrations@trucking.org with any login or registration issues.
Access to MCE Events, to include ALL Policy, Educational & General Sessions, the Exhibit Hall, Executive Meeting, and Board of Directors Meeting.
- • Access these sessions directly from the Conference Community Platform. Click on the “Sessions” tab and select the virtual session you would like to join.
- • Enhance your attendee profile within the platform and be sure to select your preferred time zone. Important: To ensure session times automatically appear in your time zone, update your profile and select “Choose Time Zone”.
- • Click on the “Exhibit Hall” tab to visit your favorite exhibitors and view the latest technology available to improve your business.
- • PANELISTS: Must use the link provided on your Session Calendar Invitation to access their session.
ALL ABOUT #ATAmce20
The American Trucking Associations (ATA) Management Conference & Exhibition (MCE) will now be held as a virtual event. While we were looking forward to meeting in-person, this online event will still provide a stellar program including exciting product launches, in-depth content and thought-provoking discussions and insights you can’t get anywhere else. MCE is known for bringing together more trucking leaders than any other industry event. Join us to engage in policy discussions, learn the latest in educational sessions and general sessions, and make your voice heard to influence the direction of our industry. Watch the video for an overview of the event and check out the schedule below to learn more about our planned speakers and topics.
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 participate, from truck manufacturers to support companies, to ATA staff and executives, it's just a really good event to get updated on what's going on in the industry."
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
Times listed in the schedule are U.S. Eastern Daylight Time Zone
Sponsored by ACT 1
Guest Speakers:
Harold “Buzz” Bailey, Federal Contracts Attorney, Bailey FedK Consulting
Prasad Sharma, Partner, Scopelitis, Garvin, Light, Hanson & Feary, P.C.
Co-Sponsored by ACT 1 and CIE Manufacturing
Sponsored by Lytx
Must be a Truck PAC Member to attend.
This is an opportunity to reconnect with friends and colleagues or network with other passionate industry leaders. Additionally, prize winners from the Truck PAC Fall 2020 Sweepstakes will be announced.
Sponsored by Idelic
Panelists:
Hayden Cardiff, Founder & CEO, Idelic, Inc.
Ronnie Holland, Director of Safety, TCW, Inc.
Gregg Troian, President, PGT Trucking, Inc.
One of the most common beliefs today is that high driver turnover is inevitable in the trucking industry, but this idea is a huge misconception. There are effective driver engagement strategies any fleet can implement today to make a difference with their drivers. Through pre-hire, onboarding, safety culture, and full driver lifecycle, there are small changes to how you are engaging with your drivers that will help improve your driver retention and make safety a top priority.
In this session, you will learn:
- Various ways to engage your drivers to improve retention
- Other effective strategies that will help reduce your driver turnover
- How to use your technology to better engage, understand, & retain your drivers
Guest Speaker: Dr. Patricia G. Hendren, PhD., Executive Director, The Eastern Transportation Coalition
Sponsored by ACT 1
Sponsored by Lytx
Guest Speakers:
Marc Goldwein, Senior Vice President & Senior Policy Director, Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget
Erica York, Economist, Center for Federal Tax Policy at Tax Foundation
Board Members Only
Open to all carriers with less than $27.5 million in revenue
Sponsored by US Bank
Sponsored by Sentry Insurance
ACT 1 Members Only
Guest Speaker: William Quade, Deputy Associate Administrator for Hazardous Materials Policy and Programs, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)
Sponsored by PrePass Safety Alliance
Guest Speakers:
Dennis Dellinger, President, Cargo Transporters, Inc.
Scott George, CEO, TCW Inc.
Legislative Update
Regulatory Update:
-COVID-19 Regulatory Waivers
-Hours of Service
-Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse
-Younger Driver Pilot Programs
FMCSA Tech-Celerate Now Program Update
Discussion--Hair Testing Guidelines
Panelists:
Ryan Erickson, Executive Vice President, McGriff
Jim Millar, Vice President, Transportation Group, Cottingham & Butler
Jeffrey Toole, Partner, Scopelitis, Garvin, Light, Hanson & Feary, P.C.
As insurance costs continue to skyrocket, what can be done to prevent premiums from taking over your bottom line? This session will offer a sneak peek of the in-depth guide, “Finding Affordable Insurance for a Trucking Business in the Hard Insurance Market.” The full guide, which will be released at NAFC’s Conference on November 18th, offers concrete steps that motor carrier professionals can take to achieve the best renewal outcomes or alternative coverage options, such as getting safety and loss documentation organized well in advance of renewal, developing a risk retention strategy and creating the best possible case to present to underwriters.
Committee Members Only
Sponsored by Freightliner
Panelists:
Nathan Hill, Head of Charging Infrastructure, Daimler Trucks North America
Jim O’Leary, VP Fleet Services, NFI
Jed Proctor, Manager of Customer Consulting, eMobility, Daimler Trucks North America
Paul Rosa, Sr. VP Procurement & Fleet Planning, Penske
Craig Sieber, Manager New Products, Penske
Alex Voets, Sales and Marketing Manager, eMobility, Daimler Trucks North America
Moderator: Ross Froat, Director of Technology & Engineering Policy, ATA
Despite the many unexpected challenges that 2020 has brought to every industry, progress towards electrification continues in the trucking industry. Taking this progress into account, medium- and heavy-duty fleet electrification remains to be of focus for the next stage of equipment evolution. Join this session and connect with key stakeholders through their e-mobility planning and experience for the next electric truck.
Sponsored by International Truck
Panelists:
Reynolds Boyd, Director, Customer Uptime, Southland Transportation Group
Brian Mulshine, Director, Aftermarket Customer Experience, Navistar International Corporation
Chintan Sopariwala, Vice President, Aftersales Operations & Connected Vehicle, Navistar International Corporation
Scott Sutarik, Vice President, Commercial Vehicle Solutions, Geotab
Moderator: Ross Froat, Director, Engineering & Information Technology, ATA
Connected intelligent businesses succeed, and the trucking industry improves every year through this logic. As truck manufacturers continue to leverage onboard vehicle data and off-board IoT services, the future of connected and integrated technologies is significant to fleets. Join this session for fleet, dealer, and manufacturer perspectives on architecting integrations between factory-installed telematics, service communications, fleet management solutions and more into one seamless workflow designed to maximize uptime and simplify fleet management operations.
Foundation Members Only
Sponsored by Lytx
Guest Speaker: Katharine Weber, Principal, Jackson Lewis P.C.
Join us for a look at the continuing challenges trucking companies face as they plan and build processes and procedures to minimize the risk of spread of COVID-19 in their employee and customer communities. In this session we’ll show you how to operationalize your obligation to provide a safe workplace in light of the patchwork of federal and state laws, orders and agency guidance. We’ll also talk about how to tackle the most current HR COVID-19 challenges trucking companies are facing.
The ATA Supply Chain Security Policy Committee will discuss immigration policy issues heading into 2021 and the possibilities for comprehensive immigration reform. The committee will host a discussion on how trucking and the supply chain could be affected by this key policy issue.
Guest Speaker: Jose Gomez-Urquiza, CEO, Visa Solutions
Sponosored by TransForce Group
October 23-25, 2020
Additional Registration Required - learn more.
Sponsored by Rolling Strong & Velociti
Committee Members Only
Sponsored by Uber Freight
Panelists:
Scott Auslund, Chief Executive Officer, Gulf Relay
Jack Kennedy, Chief Executive Officer, Platform Science
Cameron Ramsdell, President, Variant
Lior Ron, Chief Executive Officer, Uber Freight
With so much complexity and fragmentation emerging in logistics systems, companies are starting to adopt a more open approach to innovation to produce better (and faster) outcomes. Lior Ron – CEO of Uber Freight, and former head of Google Maps – will lead this educational session on how a new level of openness between carriers, brokers, hardware and software providers is accelerating the speed of innovation in logistics. Join him and several leaders in the trucking industry who will share their insights on active collaboration, and their outlook on what is to come.
Sponsored by Omnitracs
Panelists:
Steve Fields, America’s Road Team Captain, Professional Truck Driver with YRC Freight
Lisa Gonnerman, Vice President, Safety & Security, Transport America
Paul Ruiz, Manager, Safety Policy, ATA
Moderator: Mike Ahart, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs, Omnitracs
Join industry experts for a panel discussion on driver coaching and best practice techniques. Panel members will discuss the use of safety technologies, such as camera monitoring systems and the use of electronic logging devices to improve driver safety. Hear from safety professionals and a professional driver as they discuss the different viewpoints surrounding driver coaching. Panelists will also discuss the importance of diverse industry feedback through the regulatory process.
Board Members Only
Sponsored by Netradyne
Special Guest Speaker: Wiley Deck, Deputy Administrator, FMCSA
Join FMCSA Deputy Administrator Wiley Deck for an informative session on the latest regulatory matters taking place at FMCSA. Deputy Administrator Deck will provide an update on latest rulemakings, including, Hours-of-Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, Entry Level Driver Training, CSA, and much more. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in the Q&A session at the end.
Sponsored by ACT 1
Highlights of ATA Image Programs
The Honorable Elaine L. Chao, United States Secretary of Transportation
ATA President & CEO, Chris Spear
Trucking Association Executives Council (TAEC) Service Awards
Sponsored by Freightliner
Highway to Victory Award
Mike Russell Trucking Industry Awards
Guest Speaker: Neil Newhouse, Partner & Co-Founder, Public Opinion Strategies
Sponsored by DriverReach
ACT 1 Presentation
LEAD ATA Recognition
Diversity in the Workplace Panel Discussion
Panelists:
Cari Baylor, President, Baylor Trucking
John Esparza, President & CEO, Texas Trucking Association
Alphonso Lewis, America’s Road Team Captain, Professional Truck Driver with YRC Freight
James Reed, President & Chief Executive Officer, USA Truck
John Stomps, President & Chief Executive Officer, Total Transportation MS
With the trucking industry facing short and long term challenges with regards to filling open positions and replacing retiring workers, the Diversity in the Workplace session will include important perspectives from member CEOs, state executives and employees. They will discuss ways to attract, recruit and retain a diverse workforce, not only in our driver/technician community, but in the ranks of industry management/leadership as well.
Sponsored by ACT 1
Panelists:
Melina Kennedy, Vice President, Product Compliance & Regulatory Affairs, Cummins
Steve Slesinski, Director, Global Product Management, Dana Inc.
Doug Powell, Director of Fleet Management, Kenworth
Dave Williams, Senior Vice President Equipment & Government Relations, Knight-Swift Transportation
Moderator: Rence Oliphant, Vice President Global Sales, Hendrickson
California recently approved a sweeping regulation mandating truck manufacturers sell a rising number of zero-emission trucks starting in 2024 with the goal of every new truck sold in the state being zero-emission by 2045. CARB also just adopted an ultra-low NOx emissions rule for trucks that will take effect in 2024 and will be finalizing new requirements for zero-emission truck purchases, refrigerated trailer electric stand-by, and a statewide truck inspection and maintenance program. In addition, new mandated extended warranty requirements are coming into play in California beginning in 2022. As the world’s fifth largest economy, California’s regulatory agenda often creates a precedent and template for other states to follow. In this session, we will take a deep dive into CARB’s impact on interstate commerce and why fleets nationwide need to pay particular attention to the policies coming out of Sacramento.
Sponsored by PrePass Safety Alliance
2019 Safety Director of the Year
TAEC President’s Award
Special Guest Speakers:
The Honorable Norman Mineta, Former U.S. Secretary of Transportation
The Honorable Alan Simpson, Former U.S. Senator (WY-R)
Moderator: Chris Spear, ATA President & CEO
Sponsored by Freightliner
Big Reveal 2020: ATRI's Top 10
Panelists:
- Eric Fuller, President & CEO, U.S. Xpress
- Rebecca Brewster, President and Chief Operating Officer, American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI)
- Bob Costello, Chief Economist & Senior Vice President of International Trade Policy & Cross-Border Operations, ATA
- America’s Road Team Captain Danny Smith, Professional Truck Driver with Big G Express
Sponsored by TrueNorth Companies
Transport Topic’s Trucking's Frontline Heros Award
Sponsored by TrueNorth Companies
COVID-19: Navigating the Challenges and Emerging Stronger
Panelists:
Sherri Garner Brumbaugh, President and CEO, Garner Transportation
TJ England, Chief Legal Officer, C.R. England, Inc
John McKown, Professional Road Team Captain, Professional Driver with UPS Freight
Joseph Metzger, Senior Vice President of Transportation, Walmart Transportation Inc.
Moderator: Dan Horvath, Vice President of Safety Policy & Regulatory Affairs, ATA
COVID-19 has impacted every segment of the trucking industry and has led to long-term impacts that will remain for some time. This general session will feature professionals from the trucking industry as they discuss the impacts of COVID-19 on their operations. Hear from a broad perspective of leaders, including a professional driver, as they discuss these impacts and the how they adapted during the onset of the pandemic. Panelists will discuss these impacts both during the pandemic and the potential implications in a post-pandemic world.
Sponsored by ACT 1
Panelists:
Brian Cunningham, Vice President, Fleet Solutions, Bridgestone Commercial Solutions, Bridgestone Americas, Inc.
Shaun Hartoog, Advanced Customer Consulting, Digital Solutions Specialist, Dana Incorporated
Micah Tindor, Connect Fleet Product Manager, Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
Donna Murphy, Initiative Lead, Connected Pressure (BVCM), Services and Solutions Business Line (SES), Michelin North America, Inc.
Moderator: Robert Braswell, Executive Director, Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC), ATA
What people, process and technology improvements are necessary to implement a consistent and effective tire management program? Learn from industry experts on how to define and execute a digital tire life cycle management program. Hear how to leverage best practices of process improvement and use digital tools and technology to capture valuable data inputs that return improved organizational efficiency. This discussion will explore the tangible steps needed to accelerate the time to value of digital solutions, focusing on inspection level process improvement and the long-term tire management program performance.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SmartWay Excellence Awards
Sponsored by International Truck
Roll Call of the States
Board of Directors Meeting
Unveiling of Chairman's Portrait, Sponsored by Double Coin Tires
Changing of the Gavel: ATA Chairman Randy Guillot to Incoming Chair Sherri Brumbaugh
Conference Registration
Reduced registration rate for all attendees thanks to our registration sponsor, PrePass Safety Alliance
ATA Member
$300
Non-Member
$550
Member-Only All Access
$2700
Unlimited Registrants
From the Same Company
Unlimited Registrants
From the Same Company
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.
*New Member All Access Package: This option enables an unlimited number of employees and spouses from your company to attend for one price of $2700. The Member Company All Access Package is available for ATA members only. In the online registration process ATA members will select the member registration fee of $300 and continue to the next screen, which provides the Member Company All Access Package option at $2400 (total registration fee of $2700). Please note that registration can only be processed online, no forms are available.
**Current Paid Registrants: If you are choosing to transfer your in-person registration fee to the virtual conference, you will need to re-register online and enter a discount code. Please email registrations@trucking.org. with your decision and our staff will send you the discount code. ATA staff will transfer your payment and process your request for the remaining balance. Then you will receive a confirmation verifying the transfer and your choice for the remaining balance. Please read this letter from ATA Chairman Randy Guillot for more information about your registration options. Please remember to cancel your hotel reservation directly with the Gaylord Rockies Resort if one was made.
MCE MOBILE APP
Download the ATA MCE Virtual 2020 Mobile App to enhance your experience! Its features will help you maximize your time, be more productive and stay connected.
With the App You Can:
- Stay organized with up-to-the-minute exhibitor, speaker, and event information
- Receive important real-time alerts
- Navigate the full schedule and exhibitor listings
- Participate in live polling during some of the general sessions
- Find attendees and connect with your colleagues
- Stay in-the-know and join in on social media
- Access 5k Fun Run/Walk info, Press Room, Transport Topics news coverage, and ATA Store
It's free and easy to download. The ATA MCE App is available for iPhone and Android, 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 Events" App, then select “ATA MCE 2020”. ATA MCE Mobile App sponsored by BMO Transportation Finance.
Exhibitors
This year ATA will be hosting a virtual exhibit hall during MCE! The MCE exhibit hall features companies from our industry’s top manufacturers and suppliers showcasing their latest products.
Sponsors
Virtual 5K Fun Run/Walk
October 23 - 25
Entry Fee- $25
Sponsored by Rolling Strong & Velociti
Even though 2020 MCE is virtual this year, we are still encouraging everyone to stay active and show your support of wellness by participating in the ATA Fourth Annual Virtual 5k Fun Run/Walk! All attendees and family members can participate in this fun activity! Explore a new part of your neighborhood or community and join us virtually this year. Document your run with pictures and share using #5kMCE20 and #ATAmce20 on your social media networks (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter). This year's race is dedicated in memory of Eric Parker, an avid runner and beloved member of the ATA family, who passed away earlier this year.
The suggested participation race dates are Friday, October 23 – Sunday, October 25. Race registrants will receive an official 2020 MCE 5k race t-shirt and printable race bib prior in the mail to race day, if registered on or before October 15. To register, add Virtual 5K Run/Walk during the registration process or for existing registrations, log-in to your current MCE registration, confirm the contact information listed, and click next. On the Customize Experience page, under ‘Additional Meeting Products’, select ‘ATA Fourth Annual Virtual 5K Fun Run/Walk’. For any login questions or assistance, contact our Registrations Department at registrations@trucking.org.
To kick start your running program, Rolling Strong and Velociti will be offering access to their health and wellness app for the rest of 2020. Offerings include working with a Rolling Strong Wellness Coach, nutrition, fitness, hydration and sleep tracking as well as access to training content such as blogs, podcasts and videos. All times for the race will be recorded in the Rolling Strong app.
ATA Truck PAC Fall 2020 Sweepstakes
Sponsored by Lytx
Congratulations to the winners!
Drone: W. Tobin Cassels, Southeastern Freight Lines
Tiffany Bracelet: Mickey Blashfield, Michigan Trucking Association
$1,000 Cash: Sherri Garner Brumbaugh, ATA First Vice Chairman, President and CEO Garner Transportation. Sherri graciously donated the money back to Truck PAC. Thank you!
Thank you all for your participation in the 2020 Fall Sweepstakes!
Thank you to our 2020 Truck PAC Donors
No purchase, payment, or financial contribution is necessary to enter or win. A purchase, payment, or financial contribution does not increase the chances of winning. Do not participate if you do not reside in the United States or if you reside in the states of Texas, Georgia, or Minnesota. Void where prohibited or restricted by law. Subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Term: Promotion is open 9/25/2020 until 10/18/2020. Contributions to Truck PAC are not tax deductible for federal income tax purposes. Contributions to Truck PAC are for political purposes. All contributions are voluntary. You may refuse to contribute without reprisal. Contributions will be screened and those from outside the restricted class (non-members) and those from individuals who have not given prior approval may be returned. An individual is free to contribute more or less than the guidelines suggest, but may not contribute more than $5,000 per calendar year. Cash contributions limited to aggregate total of $100 per person per calendar year (Jan. 1 – Dec. 31). Federal law requires political committees to report the name, address, occupation, and name of employer for each individual whose contributions aggregate in excess of $200 in a calendar year. Entry into this sweepstakes constitutes acceptance of sweepstakes rules, full official rules can be found at mce.trucking.org/#truckpac. Odds of winning depend on number of entries distributed.