TMHA Meeting Dates & Locations
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2025 TMHA Annual Meeting & Management Conference
March 30 – April 1, 2025
Horseshoe / Paris Las Vegas Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada
Confirmed Presenters for this Conference
Keynote Speaker: Keith Fitz-Gerald, Principal | Fitz-Gerald Group | Noted Financial Strategist
Matthew Hefflefinger, Partner | Chartwell Law & Lorie Sicafuse, Jury/Trial Consultant | Magna Legal Services
David Heller, Sr. Vice President of Safety & Government Affairs | Truckload Carriers Association
Panel of Insurance Executive Experts to Discuss Current Trucking Insurance Trends & Issues
More Excellent Presentations are being Added! Check back later for more information.
To aid your making travel plans, here is the general Schedule of Events:
Sunday, March 30 @ 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm – Welcome Reception (afterward, Dinner on Your Own)
Monday, March 31 @ 8:00 am – Conference begins
Monday @ 6:00 pm – Social Gathering & Dinner @ Eiffel Tower Restaurant
Tuesday, April 1 @ 7:00 am – Conference resumes
Tuesday @ Noon – Conference adjourns
Click HERE to Make Your Room Reservation
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The 2024 Safety & Security Conference has been sucessfully concluded. Thank you to our Speakers, our Sponsors, and to everyone who attended for helping us make this conference the great success that it was!
2024 TMHA Safety & Security Conference
August 19-21, 2024
Grand Geneva Resort & Spa and Golf Club at Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
Confirmed Presenters for this Conference
Justin Brevik, Senior Manager of Fleet Maintenance | Love’s Travel Stops / Speedco
Lars Daniel, Practice Leader – Digital Forensics | Envista Forensics
Matthew Hefflefinger, Shannon Arsenault, & Megan Baker | Chartwell Law
David Heller, Senior Vice President of Safety & Government Affairs | Truckload Carriers Association
Anne Zachos, Cybersecurity Research Engineer | National Motor Freight Traffic Association
PLUS, an excellent round of Golf on the Grand Geneva’s renowned “Brute” golf course, sponsored by Quality Trailer Sales, and an enjoyable and relaxing excursion boat cruise around beautiful Geneva Lake, sponsord by Acrisure LLC.
TMHA Thanks These Generous Conference Sponsors!
Acrisure LLC
EBE Technologies
HUB International Limited
Landstar Transportation Logistics, Inc.
Midwest Peterbilt Group
Quality Trailers Sales, Inc.
Searcy Trucking Ltd
TAB Bank
Transport Permits, Inc.
West Chester Permit LLC
XL Specialized Trailers, Inc.
Zurich International Insurance
To aid your making travel plans, here is the general Schedule of Events
Monday @ 11:00 am – Golf Outing
Monday 6 – 7:00 pm – Welcome Reception (dinner on your own afterwards)
Tuesday @ 7:00 am – Breakfast & Networking
Tuesday @ 8:00 am – Conference Meetings begin
Tuesday @ 4:00 pm – Excursion Boat Cruise around beautiful Geneva Lake
Tuesday @ 6:30 pm – Social Gathering & Dinner
Wednesday @ 7:00 am – Breakfast & Networking
Wednesday @ 11:30 am – Conference Adjourned
Registration is now available, so Register TODAY and mark your calendar now to ensure you can attend this important event which has been described by many as “My favorite conference!”
CLICK HERE to book a room on Grand Geneva’s site.
ATTENTION 1st-time attendee MOTOR CARRIERS: Before Registering, contact us at [email protected] to find out how to have registration fee waived!
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The 2024 TMHA Annual Meeting & Management Conference has been successfully concluded.
2024 TMHA Annual Meeting & Management Conference
April 14-16, 2024
Scottsdale Marriott Old Town Suites Hotel at Scottsdale, Arizona
Confirmed Presenters for the Conference:
Keynote: David R. Williams, Senior Vice President – Equip. & Gov’t Relations | Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings
Rachelle Baker, Director of Culture & Driver Services – Searcy Trucking, Ltd.
Tony Bradley, President & CEO – Arizona Trucking Association
David Heller, Sr. VP of Safety & Government Affairs – Truckload Carriers Association
Prof. Jason Miller, Interim Chairperson, Eli Broad Professor of Supply Chain Management – Michigan State University
Henry E. Seaton, Esq., Partner – Seaton & Husk, L.P.
TMHA Thanks Our Conference Sponsors for their Generous Contributions to Our Success!
Brown & Brown, Inc.
Chartwell Law
Landstar Transportation Logistics, Inc.
ProMiles Software Development Corporation
Roberts & Perryman P.C.
Searcy Trucking Ltd.
West Chester Permit, LLC
XL Specialized Trailers, Inc.
Click HERE to see the Conference Schedule of Events!
To aid you in making your travel plans, here is an overview schedule for the Conference:
Sunday, April 14 @ 6 pm – Welcome Reception
Monday, April 15 @ 7:50 am – Breakfast & Networking
Monday, April 15 @ 6:00 pm – Social Gathering
Monday, April 15 @ 7:00 pm – Dinner
Tuesday, April 16 @ 7:00 am – Breakfast & Networking
Tuesday, April 16 @ Noon – Conference concludes
Mark your calendar now to ensure you can attend this important conference.
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The 2023 TMHA Safety & Security Conference described below has been concluded. The event surpassed even our best expectations.
Thank you to our attendees and presenters for making this an exceptional conference.
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2023 TMHA Safety & Security Conference
August 21-23, 2023
Grand Geneva Resort & Spa at Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
As always, we’ll have exceptional and timely speakers and presentations, delicious meals, and back by popular demand, the always looked-forward-to excursion boat ride around Geneva Lake and an enjoyable round of golf on the Grand Geneva Resort’s challenging “Brute” golf course! Don’t miss this conference!
To assist you with travel plans and timing, here is the general schedule for the conference.
Monday, August 21 @ 11:30 am – TMHA / Quality Trailer Sales Golf Outing
Monday, August 21 @ 7:00 pm – Welcome Reception
Tuesday, August 22 @ 7:00 am – Conference begins with Breakfast
Wednesday, August 23 @ 7:00 am – Conference resumes with Breakfast
Wednesday, August 23 @ Noon – Conference concludes
Hear These Professionals’ Presentations!
Keynote Speaker: Professor Ernie P. Goss, Ph.D. Economics – Creighton University
Featured Speaker: Joe Massicotte, General/Sales Manager | Cummins, Inc.
Frank Cassidy, Head of Sales Enablement | CameraMatics
P. Sean Garney, Co-Director | Scopelitis Transportation Consulting, LLC
David Heller, Senior Vice President of Safety & Gov’t Affairs | Truckload Carriers Association
Dave Renfrew, Industry Relations | Tenstreet
Steven Stanaszak, Partner | Scopelitis, Garvin, Light, Hanson, & Feary
In the “TMHA Member Spotlight” – Pedigree Technologies presented by Steve Sanderson
To book a hotel room at the Grand Geneva Resort, click HERE.
To Register for the Conference, click HERE!
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The Conference described below has been concluded and its success exceeded even our expectations. Thank you to our Presenters, our Sponsors, and to Everyone who attended and participated in this exceptional conference event.
2023 TMHA Annual Meeting & Management Conference
April 4-6, 2023
Paris Las Vegas Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada
Knowledgeable, Interesting & Engaging Expert Speakers
Great Social & Networking Opportunities
Delicious Meals
To assist you with travel plans and timing, here is the general schedule for the conference.
Tuesday, April 4 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm – Welcome Reception overlooking the Strip & Las Vegas Lights
Wednesday, April 5 from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm – Conference & Presentations
Wednesday, April 5 from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm – Reception @ the Eiffel Tower Restaurant
Wednesday, April 5 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm – Dinner @ the Eiffel Tower Restaurant
Thursday, April 6 from 7:00 am to Noon – Conference, Presentations & TMHA Annual Meeting
Hear Presentations by these Well-known and Highly-respected Professionals!
Keynote Speaker – Keith Fitz-Gerald, Principal of the Fitz-Gerald Group | Noted Investment Expert
Featured Speaker – Mark Willis, Journalist/Broadcaster/Educator | Sirius XM Satellite Radio Program Host
Rebecca Brewster – President & Chief Operating Officer | American Transportation Research Institute
David Heller – Senior Vice President of Safety & Government Affairs | Truckload Carriers Association
Gary Johnson – Head of Market Strategy | Motive Technologies, Inc.
Fredric Marcinak, Esq. – Partner | Moseley Marcinak Law
We want to thank our very generous Convention SPONSORS! Click Here!
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The 2022 TMHA Fall Conference has been concluded. Its success exceeded even our expectations. Thank you to our presenters and to everyone who attended and helped this conference to be the great success it was.
2022 TMHA Fall Conference
September 7-9, 2022
Grand Geneva Resort & Spa at Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
Knowledgeable, Interesting & Engaging Expert Speakers
Evening Excursion Boat Ride Around Beautiful Geneva Lake
Golf Outing
Great Social & Networking Opportunities
Delicious Food
Conference Presenters (alphabetically) ….
Melanie Evans – Director-Safety Services, Rockford, IL & Director of Safety | Landstar Transportation Logistics
Brian Fielkow – Speaker, Author, Consultant – Company and Safety Culture & Leadership
David Heller – Senior Vice President of Safety & Government Affairs | Truckload Carriers Association
Jay Starrett, Steven Stanaszak, Mary Beth Hughes – Partners | Scopelitis Law Firm
Brett Stevenson – Vice President of Business Development | IDELIC
David Wittwer – Executive Vice President | Brown & Brown, Inc.
All-Star Round-table Discussion by Industry Experts | Major Claim Handling Strategies
Facilitator: Rob Moseley | Moseley Marcinak Law
Panelists: Mehdi Arradizadeh | Anderson Trucking Service; John Simms | HNI Risk Services; & Milton Van Horn | Carrier One
To make it easier for you to make your travel plans, here is the general schedule of events for the Conference.
Wednesday, Sept 7 – 1:06 pm – 4th Annual TMHA Golf Outing
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm – Welcome Reception
Thursday, Sept 8 – 7:00 am – Breakfast & Networking
8:00 am to 2:30 PM – Meeting & Presentations
3:30 pm to 6:00 pm – Excursion Boat Ride around beautiful Geneva Lake
6:30 pm to 7:30 pm – Social Gathering on the patio
7:30 pm – Dinner at the Grand Geneva Resort
Friday, Sept 9 – 7:00 am – Breakfast & Networking
8:00 am – 12:00 pm – Meeting & Presentations
12:00 pm – Conclusion of the Conference
This great meeting has been concluded. TMHA’s 2022 Annual Meeting & Management Conference
April 6 – 7, 2022
At the Holiday Inn Express on Broadway in the heart of the Entertainment District Nashville, Tennessee
TMHA’s 2022 Annual Meeting & Management Conference is coming up soon, to be held April 6-7 at the Holiday Inn Express in downtown Nashville, Tennessee, right on Broadway Street in the heart of the Entertainment District. This is a meeting you will want to be certain to attend. If you cannot attend yourself, how about sending another of your company’s management team?
In addition to a line-up of top-drawer presenters, what has become a tradition as a great way to relax, to enjoy great conversation and a delicious dinner, it’s the TMHA evening Banquet. PLUS, we’ve got some great entertainment lined up for you after dinner which we know you will enjoy.
Check out this great speaker line-up!
Austin Gellings – Agricultural Services Manager | Association of Equipment Manufacturers
David Heller – Vice President of Government Affairs | Truckload Carriers Association
Larry Minor – Associate Administrator for Policy | Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Nancy Tengler – CEO & Chief Investment Officer | Laffer Tengler Investments and frequent FOX Business Channel contributor
Steven Todd – Executive Vice President | ProMiles Software Development Corporation
Eddie Wayland, Esq. – Partner | King & Ballow Law Firm
Schedule of Events
Tuesday evening, April 5 – Meet w/Friends for Dinner & Entertainment on your own.
Wednesday, April 6 – Meeting from 7:45 AM to 3:30 PM.
Social gathering and Dinner from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM.
After-dinner Entertainment: Enjoy performances by
Nashville recording artists, Brittany Hadley & Chris Carpenter!
Thursday, April 7 – Meeting from 7:30 AM to 10:45 AM, followed by adjournment.
Registration and Room Reservations are Available NOW!
Register and Book early as Rooms will fill up fast!
Click HERE to Register for the Meeting!
Click HERE to make your Room Reservation! (Room Block closes March 21)
TMHA Thanks These Generous Meeting Sponsors
Amhof Trucking, Inc.
Gallano Trucking, Inc.
HNI Risk Services, LLC
Landstar Transportation Logistics, Inc.
Transport Permits, Inc.
Warren Transport, Inc.
XL Specialized Trailers, Inc.
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The 2021 Safety & Security Conference has been concluded. Its success exceeded even our expectations. Thank you to our presenters and to everyone who attended and helped this conference to be the great success it was.
TMHA’s 2021 Safety & Security Conference – September 8-10
TMHA’s 2021 Safety & Security Conference is coming up soon, to be held September 8-10 at the beautiful Grand Geneva Resort in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. This is a meeting you will want to be certain to attend. If you cannot attend yourself, how about another senior manager and someone from your Safety Team?
In addition to a line-up of top-drawer presenters (see below) there will also be, what have become traditions; a fun & enjoyable Golf Outing (sponsored by Quality Trailer Sales and with flag event prizes provided by Zurich North America Ins. Co.), an Excursion Boat Cruise / Social Event around gorgeous Geneva Lake (sponsored by HNI Risk Services), and another great way to relax, enjoy great conversation and a delicious dinner, the TMHA evening Banquet.
Check out this great speaker line-up!
David Heller – VP of Government Affairs | Truckload Carriers Association
Kathryn Pobre – Manager of Government Affairs | Truckload Carriers Association
Tom Hiatt – Director of Sales | XL Specialized Trailers
Mike Natalizio – CEO | HNI Risk Services
Ted Perryman – Managing Partner | Roberts Perryman PLC
John Simms’ (VP – HNI Risk Services) Interactive Roundtable Discussion
Cory Staheli – Chief Information Officer | Trans-System, Inc.
Kerri Wirachowsky – Director of Roadside Inspection Program | Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance
Dave Wittwer – Executive Vice President | Hays Companies / Brown & Brown
Outline of Schedule:
Wednesday, Sept 8 – Golf beginning @ 12:03 pm, Dinner on your own
Thursday, Sept 9 – Meeting from 7:15 am to 2:15 pm, Excursion Boat Cruise from 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm, Social & Dinner from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Friday, Sept 10 – Meeting from 7:00 am to 11:30 am followed by adjournment
GOLF OUTING!
Once again, TMHA will be having a golf outing. The date is Wednesday, Sept 8 … the day before the meeting starts. Tee times begin at 12:03 pm. The fee to play is $100, payable on the Payment Center (use Google Chrome for best results) or by check, separate from the meeting registration fee. Sign up on the meeting registration form!
This is always our most popular and most well-attended meeting, so rooms will fill up quickly. The presentations, networking opportunities, and social events make this meeting a stand-out. Do not delay in doing your registration and reservation. In fact, why not do it RIGHT NOW!
We’ll be planning to see YOU soon at the Grand Geneva!
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This meeting has been concluded. Its success exceeded even our expectations. Thank you to our presenters and to everyone who attended and helped this conference to be the great success it was.
April 7-9, 2021 – Annual Meeting in San Antonio, Tx at the Marriott Rivercenter Hotel on the world famous San Antonio River Walk
Click on the link below to make your hotel room reservation through the special dedicated portal just for attendees of Machinery Haulers Association’s 2021 Annual Meeting.
TMHA’s 2021 Annual Meeting Confirmed Speakers (listed alphabetically)
Jerad Childress – Attorney w/Childress Law PLLC
Bob Costello – ATA Chief Economist
Dean Croke – DAT Freight & Analytics, Chief Analyst
John Esparza – Texas Trucking Association President
David Heller – TCA VP of Government Affairs
Dave Nemo & Jimmy Mac – Broadcasters w/RadioNemo
Chris Nordloh – Major w/Texas DPS Commercial Vehicle Enforcement / rep CVSA
John Simms’ All-Star Safety Panel Discussion
The Machinery Haulers Association will be “ON the AIR!”
Legendary trucking radio broadcaster, Dave Nemo, and his broadast partner Jimmy Mac,
To aid you in planning your travels, below appears the general schedule of the flow of the meeting.
Wednesday, April 7
5:00 pm to 6:30 pm – Welcome Reception Cocktail Party @ Marriott (sponsored by Transport Permits, Inc.)
7:00 to 8:00 pm – San Antonio River Cruise (sponsored by Gallano Trucking, Inc.)
After 8:00 – Dinner on your own at any of the River Walk’s great restaurants!
Thursday, April 8
7:00 am to 8:00 am – Breakfast (sponsored by Amhof Trucking, Inc.)
7:00 am to 9:00 am – “The Dave Nemo Show” broacasting LIVE from the TMHA Annual Meeting (sponsored by XL Specialized Trailers)
8:00 am to 4:00 pm – Meeting presentations (with Lunch sponsored by Gallano Trucking, Inc., plus mid-morning & mid-afternoon breaks)
5:30 pm to 7:00 pm – Cocktail Party
7:15 pm to 9:15 pm – TMHA Annual Banquet at Marriott Rivercenter Hotel
Friday, April 9
7:00 am to 8:00 am – Breakfast
8:00 am to 2:30 pm – Meeting presentations (with mid-morning & mid-afternoon breaks, as well as lunch around noon)
2:30 pm – Adjournment
The safety and wellness of our meeting attendees is of paramount concern to us here at TMHA. Please click on the following link below to see Marriott’s Commitment to Cleanliness
Detailed Protocols established by Marriott as a response to Covid-19 are available directly from TMHA upon request.
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