
CALIFORNIA TRUCKING ASSOCIATION'S
72nd ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP CONFERENCE 2026
Driving the economy, steering the future.
January 21 - 23, 2026
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
400 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940
Registration
Carrier Member $799 • Carrier Non-Member $999 • Allied Member $899 • Spouse Registration $599
Join us for California trucking's largest educational conference! Attend informative sessions by day and relax among the extensive resort amenities by evening at the Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa.
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. ON-SITE REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE.
Nestled a block from historic Cannery Row, Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa is a celebration of place, offering superlative services and amenities. As the 'grand dame of the bay', Monterey Plaza provides our guests with classic, coastal hospitality refreshed by a spirit of conviviality. With our dramatic beachfront setting, perched over the magnificent Monterey Bay, we truly put you on top of it all. From the redesigned lobby and suites, the vibrant Schooners Monterey and breathtaking rooftop spa, enjoy engaging new experiences with all the classic comfort and quality of an iconic oceanfront luxury hotel.
To reserve your room online, use this link: Monterey Plaza Rooms.
When reserving your room by phone (800) 334-3999 you will need to mention CTA Annual Membership Conference 2026 and the dates of the program (Jan 21st - 23rd).
SCHEDULE
| WEDNESDAY, January 21 |
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Sponsor & Display Set Up |
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Registration Desk Open |
| 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | CEO Advisory (private) |
| 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Officer's Council Meeting w/ Lunch (private) |
| 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Kick off with CTA CEO Eric Sauer and Bob Costello, Chief Economist and Senior Vice President of the American Trucking Association (ATA) Sponsored by: Hyundai Translead |
| 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Policy Committee Update Sponsored by: SC Fuels |
| 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM | Welcome Reception Sponsored by MN8 Energy |
| 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM | Past President's Dinner (Invitation Only) |
| THURSDAY, January 22 |
| 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Registration Desk Open |
| 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM | Breakfast Buffet |
| 9:00 AM - 10:10 AM | 2026 Insurance Market Landscape Speakers: Mark Sektnan, Vice President State Government Relations, American Property Casualty Insurance Association Bryan Cox, Producer, C3 Risk & Insurance Services Sponsored by: Trucking Proud Insurance Agency |
| 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Spouse Event - Lunch and Bunco |
| 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM | Future of Transportation Funding Speakers: Kiana Valentine, Transportation California Lauren Prehoda, Caltrans |
| 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Lunch Meeting: A Fireside Chat with CHP Commissioner Sean Duryee and CTA CEO Eric Sauer |
| 1:05 PM - 2:05 PM | Minimizing Liability During Driver Hiring Process: A Legal and Compliance Discussion Speakers: Christopher J. Eckhart, Partner, Scopelitis Sue Lawless, Partner, Scopelitis Sponsored by Taylor & Martin, Inc. |
| 2:10 PM - 2:40 PM | Allied Conference Meeting |
| 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM | CARGO PAC Reception Registration Required- contact htallman@caltrux.org |
| FRIDAY, January 23 |
| 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Registration Desk Open |
| 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM | Continental Breakfast Buffet |
| 9:00 AM - 10:10 AM | 2028 LA Olympic Games Speakers: Emerald Vela, Senior Regional Planner, SCAG Jonathan Raspa, Senior Planner, SCAG Marlon Regisford, Deputy District Director, Caltrans District 7 |
| 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM | Grid Sustainability & Reliability - Transitioning to ZEV Technology Speakers: Matt Schrap, Chief Commercial Officer, Forum Mobility Andrea Pratt, Vice President of Government and Utilities Relations, Greenlane |
| 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM | Lunch Meeting 12:00 pm - 12:20 pm: Safe Haul: Free CMV Education on U.S. Regulations and Safety Presented by UCSD TREDS Speaker: Jessica Williams, Program Manager, UCSD TREDS 12:25 PM - 1:25 PM: 2026 Legislative Outlook - Politics, Policy, and California's Future Speakers: Senator Laura Richardson, Senate District 35 Chris Shimoda, Shimoda Government Strategies Sponsored by Forum Mobility, Inc. |
| 1:45 PM - 4:00 PM | Board of Directors Meeting |
| 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM | Board of Directors Annual Photo |
| 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Inaugural Reception |
| 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM | Inaugural Dinner & Entertainment Honoring CTA President Tim Pollock Sponsored by: Walmart 6821 & CTA San Bernardino/Riverside Unit |
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