SMC/FMC Fall Seminar 2024

Sponsors

Presenting: PrePass Safety Alliance
Title: Great West Casualty Company
Title: TXTA Services
Conference: USAL
Conference: Southwest International Trucks Inc.
Conference: Coastal Plains Trucking, LLC
Conference: Davis Crane Companies
Conference: SH 130 Concession Company LLC

Description

SAVE THE DATE - 2024 SMC/FMC Fall Seminar
September 25-27

Embassy Suites by Hilton in San Marcos
1001 E. McCarty Lane
San Marcos, TX 78666

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Embassy Suites San Marcos Hotel Conference Center & Spa
To reserve a room at the TXTA room rate of $164

Online Reservation Weblink: 2024 Texas Trucking Association - Fall

Phone Reservation Information:  Call 1-800-774-1500, and reference group code “2024 Texas Trucking”.

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* Agenda is subject to change

Wednesday, September 25:

8:00am     Golf Outing:  The Bandit Golf Club
2:00pm     Registration Opens        
4:00pm     SMC Executive Committee Meeting
                  (Closed Meeting for SMC Executive Committee)
6:00pm     Opening Reception

Thursday, September 26:

7:30am     Breakfast in Hotel Restaurant / Registration Opens

8:00 am    Welcome: Steve Blake, SMC Chairman and Joe Stevens, FMC Chairman
SMC and FMC award programs and activities.

8:30am     Legislative/Industry Update:  John D. Esparza, President and CEO Texas Trucking Association
This session will focus on what issues are currently taking place with regard to the Trucking Industry as well as a forecast on items we will be addressing during the next Legislative Session.

9:15am      Recognition of Sponsors and Exhibitors
9:30am     Break/Exhibits

9:45am    SMC: Spill Response: Complying With TCEQ Rules and Regulations
FMC: Maximizing Tire Life: The Latest with regards to changes in rolling resistance requirements, heat buildup with aerodynamic trucks, and increased tire pressure recommendations.   

10:45am  TX Dept. of Public Safety Update        
Representatives with the TX Dept. of Public Safety will discuss trucking issues and initiatives here in Texas. In addition, hear CVSA updates. This session will allow attendees to discuss issues with the officials.

Noon     Lunch

1:30pm   US Dept. of Transportation
Representatives will address a number of topics to include Crash Data, TTI research, upcoming Regulatory Changes, Programs and Initiatives.

2:30pm    Break – Exhibits 

2:45 pm   SMC: Utilizing Technology To Manage Your Fleet. It can be a benefit but if you don’t take action to address information provided by using technology, it can be detrimental in court.

FMC: Engine panel:  Addressing the everchanging EPA requirements.
Will also discuss advances in electric and hydrogen fueled trucks.

3:45pm    Break/Exhibits

4:00pm   SMC: Driver Recruiting and the regulations that recruiters need to know before deciding if a driver is qualified.  Learn what recruiters need to know.

FMC: ReGen: Somebody Has To Do It.  
This session will focus on best practices for ReGen and the costs associated if you do and costs if you don’t.

5:00pm    Adjourn

7:00pm    Awards Dinner/Casino Night 

11:00pm  Casino Night Ends

 

Friday, September 27:

7:30am   Breakfast in Hotel Restaurant / Registration Opens 

8:30am   The Winning Team:  How Maintenance and Safety Can Help Defeat Lawsuits

9:45am   Break-Exhibits

10:00am     SMC: Border Patrol Update: What Is Taking Place Now Along The Border.

FMC: Shop Management Best Practices: This panel discussion will include how to manage parts, the technician shortage, shop paperwork, and more.

11:00am Closing Luncheon:  Door Prize Drawings