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Make plans to attend the 2025 Mid-West Truckers Association Annual Convention

To get the most out of your time at the Mid-West Truck & Trailer Show, registering for the MTA Annual Convention is the best way to gain valuable industry insight, take advantage of networking opportunities, and receive top class educational programming. Our sessions feature state and federal officials along with industry experts offering insights and answering questions about the many regulatory and law changes underway in Washington and Springfield. And you will have plenty of opportunites to socialize at the lunches, banquets and hospitality suites. But you will need to register in advance to be a part of the Annual Convention - you can chose either the one or two day options.  You may also register for meetings and seminars only. Due to restrictions placed on us by the Civic Center and participating hotels, we cannot accept registrations when you arrive at the Mid-West Truck & Trailer Show, so please register early by following the steps below. 

Annual Convention Registration

Annual Convention Registration

Registering for the Annual Convention is simple and completely online. Once you click the registration button below, you'll be directed to a sign-in page.  On this page, Click "Create Account."  This will start the registration process. 

Register for Annual Convention
Hotel Arrangements

Hotel Arrangements

As an attendee of the Mid-West Truckers Association Annual Convention, you will be able to reserve a room at a nearby Peoria hotel at a discounted rate. We encourage you to reserve your rooms early. Follow the links below to book your MTA Group Rate at one of the three nearby hotels. If you have any problems with hotel reservations, please call Mid-West Truckers Assocation office at 217-525-0310.

  • Pere Marquette Hotel and Courtyard Marriott

    Pere Marquette Hotel and Courtyard Marriott

    These Hotels are connected directly to the Peoria Civic Center via an enclosed skywalk, with a number of convention events scheduled at the Pere Marquette Hotel. 

    Book a Group Rate
  • Four Points by Sheraton

    Four Points by Sheraton

    Four Points by Sheraton Peoria is centrally located in the downtown area just blocks away from the Peoria Civic Centre. The hotel has recently been updated with brand new rooms and suites. 

    Book a Group Rate
  • Staybridge Suites

    Staybridge Suites

    This hotel is an all-suite, pet-friendly, extended stay hotel in the heart of downtown Peoria, located across the street on the west side of the Peoria Civic Center. 

    Book a Group Rate

Events & Seminars

  • Reasonable Suspicion Training

    The U.S. Department of Transportation mandated Reasonable Suspicion Supervisor classroom training at the Mid-West Truckers Association Annual Convention at the Peoria Civic Center in Peoria, Illinois, 1:30-4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7. Preregistration required. Register for Reasonable Suspicion Training

  • Safe & Courteous Driver Awards

    The award program is open to all members of Midwest Truckers Association and their Drivers.

    The winners of the "Safe & Courteous" Driver Award will be determined by the following criteria:

    1. Least moving violations
    2. Least "at-fault" accidents
    3. Tiebreakers will be decided by:
      • total accidents involved in
      • your previous driving over 50,000 miles per year

    Safe and Courteous Driver Award Entry Form 

  • Seminars

    Seminars are held throughout the two-day show to allow you to balance your time between learning about new innovative products and receiving updates on the newest regulations and best practices to keep your company rolling for the long haul. We want to ensure the topics and speakers are current and address pressing issues that impact your business. The seminar schedule below is subject to change. 

    Friday, February 7

    9 a.m. —  “SOS, IDOT, ISP Enforcement Update” - Charles Giesler, SOS; Luis Flores, IDOT; Todd Armstrong, ISP
    10 a.m. —  “FMCSA Midwest Update” - Winsome Lenfert, FMCSA Midwest Director
    11 a.m. —  “Driver Manuals and Their Impact Upon Trucking Litigation” - Matt Hefflefinger, Mitch Hedrick, & Seth Howard, Chartwell Law
    1 p.m. —  “Tire Management” - Speaker TBD
    1:30-4 p.m. —  “Reasonable Suspicion Training” (Prior Registration Required) - Shelly Miller, MTA
    2 p.m. —  “Powering Safety: Knowledge that Saves Lives” - Erin Hollinshead, Safe Electricity
    3 p.m. — “How Big Can You Go? OS/OW Update” - Geno Koehler, IDOT

    Saturday, February 8

    9 a.m.-12 Noon —   “Brake Certification” - Phillip Bauman, Meritor- provided by CIT Trucks
    9 a.m.  —  “Political Landscape for 2025” - Matt Wells, MTA
    10 a.m.  —  “Drug & Alcohol - What Am I Supposed to Do?” - Shelly Miller, MTA; and Alyssa Castleman, MTA
    2 p.m.  —  “Safety Solutions for Trucks and Forklifts” - Kurt Kim, MotorGuardian Cam

Show Dates & Times

Feb. 7, 2025 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Feb. 8, 2025 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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