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Fri, Oct 13

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

LEAD ATA & LEAD Graduate Reception

Sponsored By DriverReach
Sat, Oct 14

7:00 am - 9:00 am

5K Fun Run/Walk

Austin Convention Center, Level 1, Rotunda
Sponsored By Rolling Strong, Sponsored By Velociti

7:30 am - 5:00 pm

Exhibit Hall Move - In (all exhibitors)

9:30 am - 10:00 am

LEAD ATA Headshots and Team Photo

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

LEAD ATA Graduate Session

Sponsored By DriverReach

LEAD ATA Meeting (C/O 2024)

Sponsored By DriverReach

11:00 am - 12:15 pm

Automated Truck Subcommittee Meeting

Sponsored By Daimler Truck North America

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Subcommittee Meeting

Sponsored By Daimler Truck North America

11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Ride & Drive (Displays & Stationary Tours Only)

Sponsored By Mack Trucks, Sponsored By Nikola Motor, Sponsored By Hyliion

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

LEAD ATA Luncheon

Sponsored By DriverReach

12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Educational Session 1 - Decoding Tomorrow's Powertrain Landscape: Understanding Your Purchase Options

Speaker: Matt Spears, Speaker: Sean Waters, Speaker: Paul Rosa
Sponsored By ACT 1

Educational Session 2 - How Safety Impacts Your Entire Organization

Speaker: Jeff Martin, Speaker: Dan Murray, Speaker: Richard Frazer, Speaker: Jeff Mckinney
Sponsored By Lytx

12:30 pm - 1:45 pm

Controlled Substances and Driver Health & Wellness Subcommitee Meeting

Board Meeting - IMCC

2:00 pm - 4:30 pm

ATA's Trucking U - Trucking 101

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Environmental & Energy Policy Committee Meeting

Speaker: Jacqueline Gelb, Speaker: Alejandra Nunez, Speaker: Chris Shimoda, Speaker: Dave Williams
Sponsored By International Trucks

2:00 pm - 3:15 pm

International Trade & Security Policy Committee Meeting

Legal Reform Advisory Committee Meeting

Sponsored By Sentry Insurance

Hazardous Materials Policy Committee Meeting

2:30 pm - 4:00 pm

NAFC Advisory Board Meeting

3:30 pm - 4:45 pm

Educational Session 3 - ATRI Big Reveal

Speaker: Rebecca Brewster, Speaker: Cari Baylor, Speaker: Dean Key
Sponsored By Freightliner

4:45 pm - 5:45 pm

Chairman's Membership Committee Meeting

Sponsored By ISAAC Instruments

5:15 pm - 6:30 pm

ATA's Trucking U - Class Photo + Mentor Session/Group Work

5:45 pm - 6:30 pm

MCE VIP Partner Recognition & Reception

6:30 pm - 7:45 pm

Welcome Reception

Sponsored By PrePass Safety Alliance
Sun, Oct 15

7:30 am - 11:00 am

Exhibit Hall Move-In (by appointment only)

7:45 am - 9:00 am

Strategic Priorities Committee Meeting

8:15 am - 9:30 am

Technology & Engineering Policy Committee Meeting

Sponsored By Lytx

8:30 am - 9:30 am

Educational Session 4 - Electrified Propulsion Solutions

Speaker: Steve Slesinski, Speaker: Salim Youssefzadeh, Speaker: Gregory Treinen, Speaker: Mike Gomes
Sponsored By ACT 1

Educational Session 5 - Mastering Advocacy: Driving Local and National Change

Speaker: Brenda Neville, Speaker: Alexandra Rosen, Speaker: Abbey Schroeder, Speaker: Emily Williams
Sponsored By Marsh

8:30 am - 5:30 pm

Ride & Drive

Sponsored By Mack Trucks, Sponsored By Nikola Motor, Sponsored By Hyliion

9:45 am - 11:00 am

Safety Policy Committee Meeting

Sponsored By PrePass Safety Alliance

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Independent Contractor Committee Meeting

Sponsored By Independent Carrier Safety Association

11:15 am - 1:00 pm

Unleashing Peak Performance: A Dynamic Keynote Luncheon with Pioneering Sports Agent Molly Fletcher

Speaker: Molly Fletcher
Sponsored By Samsara
Special Presentations:
LEAD ATA Current and Graduating Class Recognition

1:15 pm - 3:00 pm

Highway Policy Committee and Tax Policy Committee Combined Meeting

Sponsored By ClearFlame Engine Technologies

1:15 pm - 4:00 pm

Exhibit Hall Grand Opening

Speaker: Chris Spear, Speaker: Dan Van Alstine, Speaker: Marie Druckenmiller
Sponsored By Amazon

1:30 pm - 2:00 pm

IMC Truck Reveal

Speaker: Chris Spear, Speaker: Scott George, Speaker: Jason Skoog
Sponsored By Peterbilt

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Revenue Committee Meeting

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Educational Session 6 - Low Emissions Infrastructure: Supporting the Materials and Networks to Power the Future of Transportation

Speaker: Kendra Hems, Speaker: Katie Ellet, Speaker: Dr. Wilfried Aulbur, Speaker: Kevin Miller

Educational Session 7 - Fuel Fraud: Is Your Fleet Leaking Profits?

Speaker: Hemant Banavar
Sponsored By Motive

TAEC Business Session

4:15 pm - 5:45 pm

General Session 1: 2024 General Election Swing Voter Project

Speaker: Rich Thau
Sponsored By ExxonMobil
Special Presentations:
ATA Trucking Association Executives Council President’s (TAEC) Leadership Award; William “John” Lex Trucking Cares Foundation Achievement Award

5:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Trucking U Sponsor Dinner

5:45 pm - 6:45 pm

WIM Mentorship Mixer (Current Mentorship Cohort Only)

Sponsored By Conversion Interactive Agency, Sponsored By Geotab

6:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Truck PAC Reception & Dinner

Sponsored By Scopelitis, Garvin, Light, Hanson & Feary, Sponsored By Motive
Mon, Oct 16

7:15 am - 8:00 am

Trucking U Interviews in Exhibit Hall

8:00 am - 9:00 am

Educational Session 9 - Self-Driving Safety: How autonomous trucks will lead to safer roads and new jobs

Speaker: Ossa Fisher, Speaker: Craig Harper
Sponsored By Aurora

Educational Session 8 - Best Fleets to Drive For: The Keys to Creating a Great Workplace

Speaker: Mark Murrell, Speaker: Jim Guthrie, Speaker: Phil Wilt
Sponsored By CarriersEdge

8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Ride & Drive

Sponsored By Mack Trucks, Sponsored By Nikola Motor, Sponsored By Hyliion

9:15 am - 10:30 am

Breakfast Session: Economic and Freight Market Trends

Speaker: Bob Costello
Sponsored By Bendix
Special Presentations:
Cathy Evans Highway to Victory Award; Mike Russell Trucking Industry Image Award

10:45 am - 11:45 am

Workforce Development Policy Committee Meeting

Sponsored By Randall Reilly

Educational Session 10 - Top Legal and Regulatory Challenges Facing Trucking Companies

Speaker: Gregory M. Feary, Speaker: Shannon McClellan Cohen, Speaker: Prasad Sharma
Sponsored By Scopelitis, Garvin, Light, Hanson & Feary

Educational Session 11 - AI Behind the Wheel: The Road to Smarter and Safer Fleets

Speaker: Jeff Griswold, Speaker: Terence Lei
Sponsored By Solera | Fleet Solutions

Government Freight Conference Committee Meeting

TCF Board Meeting

10:45 am - 1:30 pm

Exhibit Hall Open with Walk Around Lunch

Sponsored By Hyundai Translead

1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

General Session 2: President’s Address - Exploring ATA’s Strategic Priorities and Navigating the Future of the Trucking Industry

Speaker: Chris Spear
Sponsored By Transtar Insurance Brokers, Inc.
Special Presentations:
America’s Road Team Captains Recognition; Share the Road; Workforce Heroes

3:15 pm - 4:15 pm

Educational Session 12 - Improve Fleet Performance & Mitigate Risk by Shifting to Predictive Maintenance

Speaker: Seth Clevenger, Speaker: Chris Hough, Speaker: Mike Gomes, Speaker: Dennis Elford
Sponsored By Aperia Technologies

Educational Session 13 - Workforce Strategies for Current and Forecasted Conditions

Speaker: Lee A. Klaskow, Speaker: Wes Davis, Speaker: Brent Vander Pol, Speaker: Donna Kintop
Sponsored By DDC FPO

Communications & Industry Affairs Committee Meeting

ATRI Board Meeting

3:15 pm - 4:45 pm

ACT 1 Board Meeting

4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Leadership Circle Reception: Charting Your Path to ATA Leadership

4:15 pm - 5:30 pm

NAFC Reception

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

WIM Happy Hour

Sponsored By Conversion Interactive Agency, Sponsored By Geotab

Transport Topics Reception

Sponsored By Shell Lubricant Solutions
Tue, Oct 17

8:00 am - 9:00 am

Truck PAC Board Meeting

Breakfast in Attendee Experience Area

Sponsored By National Interstate Insurance Company

Litigation Center Board Meeting

8:00 am - 9:15 am

Small Carrier Committee Networking Breakfast & Meeting

Sponsored By U.S. Bank

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Ride & Drive

Sponsored By Mack Trucks, Sponsored By Nikola Motor, Sponsored By Hyliion

9:15 am - 10:30 am

General Session 3: Trucking From Around the Globe

Speaker: Chris Spear, Speaker: Umberto De Pretto
Sponsored By Pilot Flying J
Special Presentations:
ATA Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Change Leader Award; Transport Topics’ Trucking Frontline Heroes Award; TAT Champion Award

10:45 am - 2:00 pm

Exhibit Hall Open with Walk Around Lunch

Sponsored By Bestpass, Inc.

10:45 am - 12:00 pm

ATA Executive Committee Meeting

Sponsored By ISAAC Instruments

2:00 pm

ATA Board Meeting

Sponsored By Trimble

5:30 pm - 10:00 pm

MCE Annual Reception & Banquet featuring Ashley McBryde

Sponsored By FedEx Freight, Sponsored By FedEx Ground, Sponsored By TrueNorth Companies, Sponsored By UPS