SMC/FMC Fall Seminar 2025

Description

SAVE THE DATE - 2025 SMC/FMC Fall Seminar
October 1-3

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 $169 per night
Reservation deadline: September 12

Online Reservation Weblink: Click here to book your hotel room(s)

Phone Reservation Information:  Call 1-800-774-1500, and reference group code “91X”.

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* Agenda is subject to change

Wednesday, October 1 – Arrival & Opening Day 

• 8:00 AM – Annual FMC/SMC Golf Scramble 
  The Bandit Golf Course

• 1:00 PM – TXTA Instructor Certification Meetings 
  Informational meeting for 2025-2026  

• 2:00 PM – Registration Opens 
  Badge pick-up and welcome materials. 

• 4:00 PM – FMC & SMC Executive Committee Meetings 
  Final Business Meeting for 2024-2025 Officers  

• 6:00 PM – Opening Night Welcome Reception 
  Connect with fellow attendees over food and drinks. 

Thursday, October 2 – Seminar Sessions & Recognition 

• 7:00 AM – Breakfast Available/Registration Reopens 

• 8:00 AM – Welcome & Opening Remarks 
   Van Trimble, Current SMC Chairman 
   John Gusman, Current FMC Chairman

General Sessions 

• 8:15 AM – Opening Session 1 
  State of the Industry: Legislative & Regulatory Update Town Hall 
  John Esparza & Jeff Langloss, TXTA

• 9:15 AM – Morning Break 

• 9:30 AM – General Session 1 
  DPS Update & Out-of-Service Criteria: Key Takeaways for Trucking Safety | Texas DMV, Texas DPS CDL Division 

• 10:45 AM – Mid-Morning Break 

• 11:00 AM – General Session 2 
  Next-Level Compliance | Matt Lee, Builders FirstSource 

Networking Luncheon 

• 12:00 PM – FMC/SMC 2025 Networking Luncheon 
  Honoring excellence in fleet safety and maintenance. 

Breakout Sessions 

• 1:15 PM – Concurrent Session 1 (SMC) 
  Navigating the Future of Medical & Regulatory Compliance in Trucking | Stephanie Minor, Texas DMV, Texas DPS CDL Division

• 1:15 PM – Concurrent Session 1 (FMC) 
  TBD        TBD 

• 2:15 PM – Afternoon Break 

• 3:00 PM – Concurrent Session 2 (SMC) 
  Understanding the Crash Form – Commercial Vehicles: Part 1 & 2 | DPS Instructor Hope Hohertz 

• 3:00 PM – Concurrent Session 1 (FMC) 
  TBD        TBD 

Evening Social 

• 7:00 PM – FMC/SMC Award Dinner                
  Honoring excellence in fleet safety and maintenance. 

• 8:30 PM – FMC/SMC Casino Night Social
  Casino games, prizes, and fun

Friday, October 3 – Closing Day 

• 7:00 AM – Breakfast Available 

General Sessions 

• 8:30 AM – General Session 4 
  Legal Presentation & Mock Trial 
  Real-world litigation insights and defense strategy 

• 9:30 AM – Morning Break 

• 9:45 AM – General Session 5 
  A Winning Combination: Safety & Maintenance Panel 
  Collaborative session on integrating fleet safety and maintenance success 

• 10:45 AM – Mid-Morning Break 

• 11:00 AM –  Lunch, FMC & SMC Officer Elections, & Door Prizes 

• 12:00 PM – Adjourn