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The CTA Annual Membership Conference is a 4 day event held at the beginning of every year. This is the best opportunity for our members to embrace the benefits of being a part of the California Trucking Association. The events offer valuable insight on policy, transportation education, and industry networking.

Carrier Member $799 • Carrier Non-Member $999 • Allied Member $899 • Spouse Registration $599

 

WEDNESDAY, January 29
12:30 pm CEO Advisory Committee Lunch (Private)

1:30 pm Officer's Council Meeting (Private)

3:30 pm Nominating Committee Meeting (Private)

6:30 pm Past Presidents Dinner (Invitation Only), Sponsored by FedEx Corp.
THURSDAY, January 30
7:30 am Breakfast
9:00 am Understanding the New PAGA Landscape: What You Need to Know
Panelists: Ashley Hoffman and Christopher McNatt

10:00 am CTA Policy Committees Update

10:30 am Synergy in the Supply Chain: Strategies for Effective Partnership, Sponsored by Taylor & Martin, Inc. (Auctioneers)

Panelists: Thomas A. Jelenić, Fran Inman, and Sarah Wiltfong
11:50 am Grab & Go Lunch

12:20 pm ACF & ACT: Industry Impact, Legal Challenges and Future Roadmaps, Sponsored by Forum Mobility, Inc -

Panelists: Jacqueline Gelb and Andrea Pratt
2:00 pm Board of Directors Meeting 
4:30 pm Board of Directors Annual Photo
5:30 pm Welcome Reception & Cocktail Hour, Sponsored by MN8 Energy
FRIDAY, January 31
7:30 am Breakfast Buffet
9:00 am Legislative Keynote Assemblymember Lori Wilson

10:00 am Ports in Transition: Adapting to New Challenges, Sponsored by Harbor Trucking Association -

Speaker: Gene Seroka

10:40 am Insurance Insights: Understanding Trends and What's Next for 2025, Sponsored by Trucking Proud Insurance Agency -

Panelists: Jamie Reid and Denni Ritter
12:00 pm TUFSOB Golf Tournament -or- 

12:30 pm Optional Excursion - North County Shooting Center, Sponsored by Apex Logistics, LLC

5:30 pm Salute to 2023/2024 CTA President Devon Ades Reception, Sponsored by Allied Conference
Saturday, February 1
8:30 am Golden Jubilee Breakfast, Sponsored by Walmart Transportation
10:45 am Intermodal Meeting (Intermodal Conference Members Only)
12:00 pm ATA General Session Lunch, Sponsored by SoCal Gas

American Trucking Associations (ATA)  President and CEO Chris Spear will join us to share his insights on the trucking industry.

1:00 pm Fireside Chat with the Commissioner, Sponsored by Fleet Services by Cox Automotive
Join Eric Sauer, CEO of the California Trucking Association (CTA), as he sits down with the Commissioner of the California Highway Patrol, Sean Duryee, for a fireside chat. The two will discuss cargo theft, enforcement of contemporary regulations, compliance requirements, and how your business can assist with CHP’s mission to keep our roads safe.
6:00 pm Inaugural Dinner for 2025 CTA President Robert Loya 

All conference attendees are encouraged to attend the inaugural ceremony for Robert Loya, the 2025 CTA President. The event will begin with a cocktail reception from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m., followed by a plated dinner. Be sure to stick around, as Comedian Jeff Dye will deliver plenty of laughs beginning at 8:00 p.m. This event is included in conference registration options.