SMC/FMC Fall Seminar 2026

Details

September 23, 2026 through September 25, 2026
Embassy Suites - San Marcos
San Marcos

Topic: Group
Level: home

Description

2026 SMC/FMC Fall Seminar
September 23-25, 2026

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

Embassy Suites San Marcos Hotel Conference Center & Spa
To reserve a room at the TXTA room rate of $179 per night (plus tax/fees)
Reservation deadline: end of day September 2, 2026

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

Phone Reservation Information: Call 1-800-774-1500, and reference group Texas Trucking Association Safety Mgt Council

* Agenda is subject to change

Wednesday, September 23 – Arrival & Opening Day

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

2:00 PM – TXTA Instructor Certification Meetings
Informational meeting for 2026-2027

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

4:00 PM – SMC Board Meeting

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

Thursday, September 24 – Seminar Sessions & Recognition

7:00 AM – Breakfast Available/Registration Reopens

8:00 AM – Welcome & Opening Remarks
Kenny Ray, Current SMC Chairman
John Gusman, Current FMC Chairman

General Sessions

8:15 AM – Opening Session 1
State of the Industry

9:15 AM – Morning Break

9:30 AM – General Session 1

10:45 AM – Mid-Morning Break

11:00 AM – General Session 2

Networking Luncheon

12:00 PM – FMC/SMC 2026 Networking Luncheon
Honoring excellence in fleet safety and maintenance.

Breakout Sessions

1:15 PM – Concurrent Session 1 (SMC)
1:15 PM – Concurrent Session 1 (FMC)
TBD TBD
2:15 PM – Afternoon Break

3:00 PM – Concurrent Session 2 (SMC)
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, September 25 – Closing Day

7:00 AM – Breakfast Available