Fall Conference 2026
11/5/2026 - 11/6/2026
Description
2026 Fall Conference - November 5-6, 2026
"One Unified Direction"
We are thrilled to invite you to the 2026 Tennessee Trucking Association Fall Conference on November 5–6, 2026. This years event will be held at The Park Vista, a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 705 Cherokee Orchard Road Gatlinburg, TN 37738.
Over two days, safety and maintenance professionals from across Tennessee and beyond will come together to explore the latest in compliance, technology, operations, and industry best practices.
This year’s theme, One Unified Direction, reflects the importance of working together as an industry. Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your network, gain valuable insight, and bring back ideas that can make a difference.
Register today and secure your spot.
Fall Conference Agenda:
November 4, 2026 - 4 pm - 6 pm Networking event
November 5, 2026 - 8 am - 4:15 pm and Banquet at 6 pm
November 6, 2026 - 8 am - 12 pm
Registration Pricing
Early Bird Member Registration: $225
Early bird pricing is available through October 25, 2026.
Member Registration after October 25, 2026: $240
Non-Member Registration: $325
Additional Banquet Ticket for Guest: $50
Wednesday Networking Event: $50
Hotel & Conference Location Information
The Park Vista, a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
705 Cherokee Orchard Road
Gatlinburg, TN 37738, United States
Parking: $10 per night
Hotel Block: Hotel Block is closed for the Fall Conference
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship opportunities are available for companies interested in supporting the 2026 Fall Conference.
Please review the sponsorship options on the registration page for the most up-to-date availability, and included registrations. Register today and secure your spot.
Sponsors
Fall Conference Elite Sponsor
Premier Sponsor
Compliance Sponsor
Keynote Speaker Sponsor
Networking Event Sponsor
Premier Banquet Sponsor
Table Sponsor
Entertainment Sponsor
Coffee Break Sponsor
Early Bird Member Registration: $225
Early bird pricing is available through October 25, 2026.
Member Registration after October 25, 2026: $240
Non-Member Registration: $325
Additional Banquet Ticket for Guest: $50
Wednesday Networking Event: $50
705 Cherokee Orchard Road
Gatlinburg, TN 37738 United States
Agenda At A Glance:
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4
4:00–6:00 PM | Networking Event at Gatlin Fun Center
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5
7:30–8:00 AM | Registration
8:00–8:15 | Welcome & Self-Introductions
8:15–8:30 | Opening Remarks
8:30–9:15 | The Mentalist Mindset — Josh Fletcher
9:15–9:30 | Break
9:30–10:15 | The Driver Data Dilemma — Hayden Cardiff, Descartes
10:15–11:00 | Science of Fatigue Management & Technology — Susan Crampton, NETRADYNE; Rodolfo Giacoman, CVSA
11:00–11:15 | Break
11:15–12:00 PM | Cargo Theft — Carrie McDougal, FBI
12:00–1:00 | Networking Lunch
12:45–1:00 | Table Sponsor Spotlight
1:00–1:45 | Truck Parking Initiative/Choice Lanes —Dan Palme, TDOT
1:45–2:15 | Women in Trucking Presentations
2:15–2:30 | Break
2:30–3:15 | Data Preservation in CMV Crashes — Will Partenheimer, Bloomberg Consulting
3:15–4:00 | Nuclear Verdicts — Gary Stewart, Weber Gallagher
4:00–4:30 | Officer Elections — Chris Woody
4:30–4:45 | Closing Remarks
5:00–6:00 | Exhibitor Happy Hour
6:00–10:00 | Banquet Dinner & Mentalist Stage Show — Josh Fletcher
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6
8:00–8:15 AM | Welcome Back
8:15–8:45 | Leading Edge Panel Presentations
8:45–9:15 | Project 61 — Jeremy Reymer
9:15–9:30 | Break
9:30–10:15 | TN Highway Patrol Motor Carrier Plus — Inspections
10:15–11:00 | New Emissions Standards — Troy Dickens, Rush Truck Center
11:00–11:05 | Break
11:05–11:45 | FMCSA Updates — Stephanie Mann, FMCSA Administrator
11:45–12:00 PM | Closing & TV Drawing
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