95th Annual Convention
9/14/2025 - 9/16/2025
Description
Join us at the Tennessee Trucking Association’s 95th Annual Convention
Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Destin, Florida’s Gulf Coast, the convention offers a unique blend of professional development, networking, and relaxation.
Early Bird Pricing Ends August 16th
Why Attend Convention?
- Industry Insights: Dive into what lies “beyond the horizon” for the future of trucking
- Networking: Build connections with peers during the weekend in Sandestin
- Honor Industry Excellence: Celebrate achievements with awards presentations
- Relax on the Beach: Enjoy the white sandy beaches in an unforgettable setting
- Support the Foundation: Enjoy the auction benefiting Tennessee’s Road Team and the Teens & Trucks Share the Road Highway Safety Education Programs
Convention Activities & Events
TTA Golf Tournament
Presentations of Awards: Fleet Safety, Clean Diesel, Allied Professional of the Year, Safety and Maintenance Professional of the Year, and Young Professional of the Year. (Submit a nomination).
Chairman's Reception & Dinner
TTF Auction for Tennessee's Road Team and Teens & Trucks Share the Road Highway Safety Education Programs
Enjoy the beautiful white sandy BEACHES OF DESTIN!
2025 Convention EXPO
If your company offers products or services for the commercial motor vehicle community, don’t miss this opportunity to connect with our premier audience. We are very excited to offer our Sponsors an exhibition this year at our Convention to showcase your services. We will have 25 spaces available on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Your company will be listed on our website as an exhibitor. There will be Networking events in the Exhibit Hall. Save your space before they are all spoken for. The spaces are offered at $1,200.00 each to anyone who does a Silver Sponsorship ($2,000.00) or above. (this includes one (1) free registration).
Thank You to the 2025 Sponsors!
For all our Convention Diamond, Platinum, and Auction Party Sponsors, we have added a new benefit. In addition to the benefits listed on your Sponsorship form, you will have your logo with a link to your website in each bi-monthly Newsline for the remaining issues this year starting with the July 15 edition. Thank you so much for your generous support!
Hotel Reservation Information:
Indicate you are a Convention attendee by calling the hotel at 1-850-267-9500 Group/Convention Code: TNT Hotel
Cancellation Policy: The hotel requires one night’s room deposit. Cancellation requests must be received fourteen (14) days before arrival to receive a full refund of the deposit.
Hotel Early Departure Fee: An early checkout fee of one night’s room and tax will be charged unless the hotel is advised before or at the time of check-in. Check-in 4:00 p.m. – Check-out 11:00 a.m.
Transportation Details
For your convenience, we recommend flying into Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS), which is approximately 35-55 minutes from the convention venue. This is the closest airport to our location and offers the quickest transfer to the event.
Alternatively, you may also consider the following airports:
- Panama City Beach Airport (ECP): About 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes away
- Pensacola Airport (PNS): Also approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours away
Ground Transportation:
While there is no dedicated shuttle service provided, a range of transportation options are available:
- Car Rentals: All major airports offer car rental services for your convenience.
- Ride Sharing: Services like Uber and Lyft are available for airport transfers and local travel.
We recommend arranging your transportation in advance to ensure a smooth and timely arrival. Safe travels, and we look forward to seeing you at the convention!
You can email the registration form to cfoster@tntrucking.org
Registrations received after August 16, 2025, will be subject to a $50 late fee. Refund requests after August 23, 2025, will be subject to a $50 processing fee. NO REFUNDS AFTER SEPTEMBER 9, 2025
Sponsors
Convention Pricing:
- Member Convention Registration: $750
- Non-Member Registration: $1,000
- Welcome Back, Retired & First Time Carrier Attendee rates are available upon request.
Hotel Room Pricing:
- Spa Tower Partial View – TTA Standard – $245.00 – King/ Two Queen
- Spa Tower Beach View - $245.00 – King/Two Queen
- Spa Tower Lanai Pool View - $345.00 – King/Two Queen
- Spa Tower King Ambassador Suite - $445.00
- Spa Tower Beach Front - $395.00 – King/Two Queen
- Presidential Suite - $1,200
- Emerald Deluxe Junior Suite Partial View - $255.00
- Emerald Deluxe Junior Suite Beach View - $265.00
- Emerald Deluxe Lanai Pool View - $355.00
- Emerald Deluxe 1 Bedroom Family Suite - $495.00
- Emerald Deluxe Junior Suite Beach Front - $455.00
4000 Sandestin Boulevard South
Miramar Beach, FL 32550-4214 United States
Tentative Itinerary:
Sunday, Sept. 14:
4:15 - 5:15 p.m. - First-Time Attendee Gathering
5:15 - 5:30 p.m. - EXPO Ribbon Cutting
5:30 - 7:30 p.m. - Vendor EXPO & Opening Reception
Monday, Sept. 15:
7:00 - 8:45 a.m. - Convention Opening Breakfast Including Leading Edge Graduation, Legislature & CDL Update (Room: Emerald Ballroom, A, B, C)
8:45 - 9:30 a.m. - Vendor EXPO (Room: Emerald A, B, C)
9:30 - 10:30 a.m. - Speaker (Room: Coastal Ballroom B, C)
10:30 - 11:30 a.m. - Speaker (Room: Coastal Ballroom B, C)
12:00 p.m. - Golf Check-in
12:30 - 5:30 p.m. - Golf Tournament Shotgun Start at Ravens Golf Club
Evening - Enjoy an evening on your own with your friends & family!
Tuesday, Sept. 16:
7:30 - 8:30 a.m. - Convention Breakfast (Room: Emerald Ballroom, A, B, C)
8:30 - 9:00 a.m. - Vendor EXPO
9:00 - 9:45 a.m. - Speaker
9:45 - 10:45 a.m. - Panel Discussion
10:45 - 11:00 a.m. - Break
11:00 - 11:45 a.m. - Panel
11:45 - 12:15 p.m. - Board of Directors Meeting (Room: Coastal Ballroom, B, C)
12:15- 1:15 p.m. - Walk Around Lunch with Vendor EXPO Including Drawing for Bingo Card Prize (Must be in Attendance to Win)
5:30 - 6:45 p.m. - Auction Closing Reception (Room: Emerald Ballroom Foyer)
7:00 - 9:30 p.m. - Chairman's Banquet Including Fleet Safety & Professional Awards