2026 NCTA Annual Management Conference

Agenda

Sunday, July 19, 2026

• 2:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. | Exhibitor Set‑Up
• 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Registration
• 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | New Member Orientation
• 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Bourbon Tasting ($) (Click here to register)
• 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. | Welcome Dinner & Entertainment
• 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. | Jr. Truckers Club

Monday, July 20, 2026

General Session

• 7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Registration
• 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. | Breakfast Buffet & Exhibitor Networking
• 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | General Session
• 8:00 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. | Welcome Remarks
  Steven Garrish, VP – Safety & Compliance, Old Dominion
• 8:15 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. | National Regulatory Update
  Dave Heller, Senior VP of Safety & Government Affairs, Truckload Carriers Association
• 9:15 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. | State Advocacy Updates
  Hampton Billips, Partner & Government Relations Director, Checkmate Government Relations
• 9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. | Coffee Break & Exhibitor Networking
• 10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. | Recognition of Annual, Elite & Diamond Sponsors
• 10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. | FMCSA Update
  Chief Derek Barrs, Administrator, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
• 11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | What Makes a Best Fleets to Drive For (Panel)

Additional Items:
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Jr. Truckers Club
10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Spouse & Companion Brunch (Click here to register)

Afternoon Activities:
1:00 p.m. | Golf – Shotgun Start
1:00 p.m. | Pool Takeover at Allegheny Springs

Dinner on Your Own (Click here to register)

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

General Session

• 7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Registration
• 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. | Breakfast Buffet & Topic Tables
• 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | General Session
• 8:30 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. | Inside the Defense Playbook
• 9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. | Lawsuit Abuse & Predatory Towing Advocacy Update
• 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | KEYNOTE – Raymont Harris
• 12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Impact in Action Community Service Project

Additional Items:
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Cornhole & Pickleball Tournaments (Click here to register)
6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | Dinner, Casino Night & Silent Auction
6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | Jr. Truckers Club

Hotel Information

Omni Homestead Resort & Spa
Group Rate: Starting at $349 per night

We have secured an exclusive room block with rates beginning at $349 per night plus applicable taxes. Hotel booking details will be provided once your conference registration has been processed.

Registration Rates

Motor Carrier (First‑Time): Please email NCTA for pricing
Motor Carrier: $475 | $575 after February 27, 2026
Shipper & 3PLs: $475 | $575 after February 27, 2026
Allied Sponsor: $675 | $775 after February 27, 2026
Allied Non‑Sponsor: $1,175 | $1,375 after February 27, 2026

Event Registration Ends: July 17, 2026

NCTA Sponsorship Levels Chart

Details outlining sponsorship levels, benefits, and recognition opportunities are available on the registration page.

Add‑on Branding Opportunities

Enhance your visibility with premium sponsorship upgrades. These high‑visibility opportunities are limited and fill quickly. Please visit the registration page to view the full list of available add‑ons.

Exhibitor Opportunities

Exhibit booths are available exclusively to sponsoring members. Each exhibitor booth includes one conference registration to operate the exhibit. Click here for more information.

Exhibit Tables – $1,500

Questions?

Laura Sherman

Email:  lsherman@nctrucking.com 
Phone: (859) 630‑1457