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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.

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.

The discounted group room rate of $289 plus taxes and fees expires on January 5th, 2026. 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
9:00am - 5:00pm Sponsor & Display Set up 
9:00am - 5:00pm - Registration
10:00am - 11:00am - CEO Advisory Committee  (private)
11:00am - 1:00pm - Officer's Council Meeting w/lunch (private)
2:00pm - 3:00pm - Kick off with CTA CEO Eric Sauer and Bob Costello Chief Economist and Senior Vice President of the American Trucking Association (ATA)
3:00pm - 4:00pm - Policy Committee Update
5:30pm - 7:00pm - Welcome Reception
Sponsored by MN8 Energy
7:00pm - 8:30pm - Past Presidents Dinner (Invitation Only)
THURSDAY, January 22
7:00am - 5:00pm - Registration 
7:30am - 9:00am - Continental Breakfast Buffet
9:00am - 10:10am - 2026 Insurance Market Landscape - Speaker- Mark Sektnan, Vice President State Government Relations, American Property Casualty Insurance Association 
Sponsored by Trucking Proud Insurance Agency

10:15am - 11:30am - Future of Transportation Funding - Speakers, Kiana Valentine, Transportation California, Lauren Prehoda, Caltrans   

11:30am - 12:30pm - Lunch - Keynote Speaker Commissioner Sean Duryee 
of the California Highway Patrol (CHP) 

12:45pm - 1:45pm - Minimizing Liability During Driver Hiring Process: A Legal and Compliance Discussion: Speaker: Christopher J. Eckhart, Partner, Scopelitis  & Sue Lawless, Partner, Scopelitis
Sponsored by Taylor & Martin, Inc.

5:30pm - 7:00pm - CARGO PAC Reception 
FRIDAY, January 23
7:00am - 4:00pm - Registration
8:00am - 9:15am - Breakfast Buffet
9:00am - 10:10am - 2028 LA Olympic Games
 
10:15am - 11:30am - 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.

11:35am - 11:55am - UCSD TREDS
12:00pm - 1:00pm - Lunch/ 2026 Legislative Outlook - Politics, Policy, and California's Future - Sponsored by Forum Mobility, Inc.

1:00pm - 3:30pm - Board Meeting 
4:00pm - 4:30pm - Board of Directors Annual Photo 
6:00pm - 7:00pm - Inaugural Reception 
7:00pm - 9:30pm - Inaugural Dinner & Entertainment

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Many sponsorship opportunities available!
Click the sponsorship link above to see the complete list. 


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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