CALIFORNIA TRUCKING ASSOCIATION'S
71st ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP CONFERENCE 2025
January 29 - February 1st, 2025
OMNI LA COSTA RESORT CARLSBAD, CA. 92009
Carrier Member $799 • Carrier Non-Member $999 • Allied Member $899 • Spouse Registration $599
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED!
You can Register onsite at the event.
Join us for California trucking's biggest educational conference! Attend informative sessions by day and relax among the extensive resort amenities by evening at the Omni La Costa Resort & Spa in Carlsbad.
Tucked inside a Spanish Mission-style property north of San Diego, the 400-acre La Costa welcomes CTA guests with gorgeous grounds, luxury accommodations, dedicated meeting spaces, and exquisite meals prepared by an accomplished culinary team.
The discounted group room rate of $289 plus taxes and fees expired on January 10th, 2025. To reserve your room online use this link OMNI LA COSTA RESORT.
When reserving your room by phone (800) 843-6664 you will need to mention (CTA Annual Membership Conference 2025) and the dates of the program (Jan 29th - Feb 1st).
Don't forget to register for the TUFSOB Golf Tournament being held Friday, January 31st at the South Course on site at the hotel.
SCHEDULE
WEDNESDAY, January 29 |
7:00am - 5:00pm Sponsor & Display Set up |
9:00am - 5:00pm - Registration |
12:30pm - 1:30pm - CEO Advisory Committee Lunch (private) |
1:30pm - 3:30pm - Officer's Council Meeting (private) |
3:30pm - 5:00pm - Nominating Committee Meeting (private) |
6:30pm - 8:30pm - Past Presidents Dinner (Invitation Only) - Sponsored by FedEx Corp. |
THURSDAY, January 30 |
7:00am - 5:00pm - Registration |
7:30am - 9:00am - Continental Breakfast |
9:00am - 10:00am - Understanding the New PAGA Landscape: What You Need to Know - Panelists: Ashley Hoffman and Christopher McNatt |
10:00am - 10:30am - CTA Policy Committees Update |
10:30am - 11:50am - Synergy in the Supply Chain: Strategies for Effective Partnership - Sponsored by Taylor & Martin, Inc. (Auctioneers) Panelists: Thomas A. Jelenic, Fran Inman, Lupe Valdez, and Sarah Wiltfong |
11:50am - 12:20pm - Grab & Go Lunch |
12:20pm - 1:45pm - ACF & ACT: Industry Impact, Legal Challenges and Future Roadmaps - Sponsored by Forum Mobility, Inc Panelist: Jacqueline Gelb and Lacy Buckingham |
2:00pm - 4:00pm - Board of Directors Meeting - All CTA Members are welcome to attend. |
4:30pm - 5:00pm - Board of Directors Annual Photo |
5:30pm - 7:00pm - Welcome Reception & Cocktail Hour - Sponsored by MN8 Energy |
FRIDAY, January 31 |
7:00am - 5:00pm - Registration |
7:30am - 9:00am - Breakfast Buffet |
9:00am - 10:00am - Legislative Keynote Assemblymember Lori Wilson |
10:00am - 10:40am - Ports in Transition: Adapting to New Challenges - Sponsored by Harbor Trucking Association - Speaker: Gene Seroka |
10:40am - 11:50am - Insurance Insights: Understanding Trends and What's Next for 2025 - Sponsored by Trucking Proud Insurance Agency - Panelists: Jamie Reid and Mark Sektnan |
12:00pm - 5:00pm - TUFSOB Golf Tournament |
12:30pm - 5:00pm - Optional Excursion -North County Shooting Center - Sponsored by Apex Logistics, LLC |
5:30pm - 7:30pm - Salute to 2023/2024 CTA President Devon Ades Reception - Sponsored By Allied Conference |
Saturday, February 1 |
7:00am - 11:00am - Registration |
8:30am - 10:30am - Golden Jubilee Breakfast - Sponsored by Walmart Transportation |
10:45am - 11:45am - Intermodal Meeting (Intermodal Conference Members Only) |
12:00pm - 1:00pm - General Session Lunch, Sponsored by SoCal Gas American Trucking Associations (ATA) President and CEO Chris Spear will be joining us to share his insights on the trucking industry. |
1:00pm - 2:00pm - 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 topics such as cargo theft, enforcement of contemporary regulations, compliance requirements, and how your business can assist with CHP’s mission to keep our roads safe. |
6:00pm - 10:00pm - Inaugural Dinner for 2025 CTA President Robert Loya - Comedian Jeff Dye will be the Entertainment for the night. You don't want to miss this! Sponsored by the San Bernardino/Riverside Unit |
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES |
Legislative Keynote - $7,500
CTA Policy Committees Update - $7,500
Conference Sponsor - $5,000
Conference Donor - $2,000
Conference Donor - $1,000
Conference Donor - $750
Conference Donor - $500
CANCELLATION POLICY: Cancellations received prior to 30 days before event will receive a refund, otherwise CTA will retain all registration fees. The planners and sponsors of this function claim no liability for the safety of any attendee while in transit to or from this event. The planners and sponsors reserve the right to change speakers and/or cancel the event due to unforeseen circumstances without penalty. The total amount of any liability of the planners and sponsors will be limited to a refund of the attendance donation. NO REFUNDS FOR NO SHOWS.
(760) 438-9111