Minnesota Trucking Association Annual Conference – August 4-6, 2026
Minnesota Trucking Association 94th Annual Conference at Brainerd, MN
Location
Cragun’s Resort
11000 Craguns Dr
Brainerd, MN 56401
Don’t miss out on Minnesota Trucking Association’s biggest event of the year! This 3-day conference offers premier keynotes by national speakers, topical and timely educational workshop sessions that impact your day-to-day trucking operations, and plenty of time to network and have fun with other leaders in the trucking industry.
This year’s conference will feature nationally recognized speakers and timely sessions addressing the issues shaping today’s trucking operations. Attendees will gain practical insights into leadership and employee retention, freight-market volatility, supply-chain resilience, cargo theft and identity fraud, fleet maintenance, safety culture, technology, artificial intelligence, FMCSA regulations, and legislative developments.
Featured sessions include:
- Vantage Point: A New Perspective on Leadership and Retention with Jack Stahlmann
- Managing Risk in a Volatile Environment with economist Noel Perry
- Beyond Resilience: Turning Supply Chain Uncertainty into Opportunity with Ari Silkey
- Defending Your Identity: The New Front Line in Freight Theft
- Return on Investment Best Practices in Maintenance
- The Leadership Power Behind Safety Outcomes
- Impact Leadership: Influence Through Purpose, Persistence and Passion with Joe Schmit
The conference also offers peer-to-peer industry conversations, an expo, the Fleet Safety Award Luncheon, leadership council activities, lakeside events, hospitality gatherings, and multiple opportunities to build relationships with trucking professionals from across Minnesota and beyond.
Whether you are responsible for fleet operations, safety, maintenance, compliance, workforce development, or company leadership, the MTA Annual Conference provides valuable information and connections that can help you navigate industry challenges and strengthen your organization.
