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2026 72nd Annual Membership Conference

2026 72nd Annual Membership Conference

1/21/2026 - 1/23/2026

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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 AMCEO Advisory (private)
11:00 AM - 1:00 PMOfficer's Council Meeting w/ Lunch (private)
2:00 PM - 3:00 PMKick 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 PMPolicy Committee Update

Sponsored by: SC Fuels
5:30 PM - 7:00 PMWelcome Reception

Sponsored by MN8 Energy
7:00 PM - 8:30 PMPast President's Dinner
(Invitation Only)
 THURSDAY, January 22
7:00 AM - 5:00 PMRegistration Desk Open
7:30 AM - 9:00 AMBreakfast Buffet
9:00 AM - 10:10 AM2026 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 PMSpouse Event - Lunch and Bunco
10:15 AM - 11:30 AMFuture of Transportation Funding

Speakers: 

Kiana Valentine, Transportation California

Lauren Prehoda, Caltrans

12:00 PM - 1:00 PMLunch Meeting:
A Fireside Chat with CHP Commissioner Sean Duryee and CTA CEO Eric Sauer

1:05 PM - 2:05 PMMinimizing 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 PMCARGO PAC Reception
Registration Required- contact htallman@caltrux.org
 FRIDAY, January 23
7:00 AM - 4:00 PMRegistration Desk Open
8:00 AM - 9:15 AMContinental Breakfast Buffet
9:00 AM - 10:10 AM2028 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 AMGrid 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 PMLunch 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 PMBoard of Directors Meeting
4:00 PM - 4:30 PMBoard of Directors Annual Photo
6:00 PM - 7:00 PMInaugural Reception
7:00 PM - 9:30 PMInaugural 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. 

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
400 Cannery Row
Monterey, CA 93940 United States

(760) 438-9111

Event Contact
Tina Ferguson
(916) 373-3528
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1/21/2026 - 1/23/2026
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