2026 ATA Annual Meeting & Carrier Conference Sessions
Please select the sessions you will be attending
NOTE: Please select the sessions you will attend
Check-in / Registration
Monday, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location
Ballroom Foyer
Annual Meeting
Monday, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location
Ballroom
Summary
Open to all ATA Members
Keynote Speaker:
Monday, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Speakers
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Chris Spear - President and Chief Executive Officer of the American Trucking AssociationsChris Spear is a government relations specialist with over two decades experience on five continents, serving the transportation, energy and defense technology sectors. Mr. Spear is President and Chief Executive Officer of the American Trucking Associations, advocating public policy on behalf of the nation’s trucking industry. He serves on the Board of Directors for the American Transportation Research Institute and the Trucking Cares Foundation. Previously, Mr. Spear was Vice President of Government Affairs for Hyundai Motor Company, serving on the Alliance for Automotive Innovation Executive Committee; Senior Vice President of Legislative Affairs for the American Trucking Associations; Vice President of Emerging Markets for Honeywell International, based in Bracknell, United Kingdom; and, Vice President of Honeywell Global Government Relations in Washington, DC and Brussels, Belgium, managing corporate interests in the US, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Central Asia and Latin America. Mr. Spear served in the US federal government as Deputy Representative for the Coalition Provisional Authority in Iraq. Prior, he was nominated by President George W. Bush and unanimously confirmed by the US Senate as Assistant Secretary of Labor for Policy. During his appointment, he was the President’s Senior Advisor to the Iraqi Ministry of Labor; Commissioner on the President’s Mental Health Commission; and Executive Committee Member of the US Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board. Before his nomination, Mr. Spear worked as professional staff in the US Senate. Mr. Spear is a graduate of the Honeywell Executive Development Program, a recipient of Honeywell’s Premier Achievement Award and was awarded the US Department of Defense Joint Civilian Service Medal. He holds a master’s and bachelor’s degree from the University of Wyoming.
Safety Awards
Monday 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Summary
Sponsored by Transtar Insurance Brokers, Inc. and PrePass Safety Alliance
Opening Reception and New Member Welcome
Monday, 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Summary
Open to all attendees and guests
Free Evening
Monday, 6:30 pm
Signature Safety Breakfast
Tuesday, 7:00 am - 8:00 am
Location
Ballroom
Presentation of DPS Outstanding Commercial Trooper Award
Tuesday, 7:00 am - 8:00 am
Presentation of ADOT Outstanding Enforcement and Compliance Officer Award
Tuesday, 7:00 am - 8:00 am
Business Session I
Tuesday, 8:15 am - 11:00 am
Location
Ballroom
Annual Conference Golf Tournament
Tuesday, 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location
La Paloma Country Club
Cocktail Reception
Tuesday, 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Location
Ballroom Foyer
Chairman's Dinner
Tuesday, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Location
Ballroom
Summary
Dinner
Golf Awards
Silent & Live Auction (All proceeds support the ATA Foundation)
Canyon Ballroom
(Dress: Resort Casual)
Eggs and Issues: Breakfast chat
Wednesday, 7:00 am - 8:00 am
Location
Ballroom
Business Session II:
Wednesday, 8:00 am - 12:00pm
Location
Ballroom
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