Annual Convention

Make plans to attend the 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.

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, 1:30-4:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6. 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 6

9 a.m.   “SOS, IDOT, ISP Enforcement Update” (Room 222)
- Franklin Adams, ILSOS CDL Services
- Kevin Duesterhaus, ILSOS CDL Services
- Brian Alexander ILSOS Farm and Mileage
- Luis Flores, ISP Audit Division
- Master Sgt. Todd Armstrong, ISP
- Geno Koehler, IDOT Permit Office

11 a.m.   “FMCSA - What is Happening and How it Affects Your Company” (Room 221)
- Winsome Lenfort, FMCSA Midwest Regional Director
- Christina DeLosSantos-Baker, FMCSA Illinois Director

1:30 p.m.   “Understanding DEF Systems” (Room 220)
- TBA

1:30-4:30 p.m.   “Reasonable Suspicion Training” (Room 222) (Prior Registration Required)
- Shelly Miller, MTA

Saturday, February 7

9 a.m.   “Political Roundtable” (Room 220)
- U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood (Invited)
- Rep. CD Davidsmeyer (Invited)
- Sen. Sally Turner (Invited)
- Rep. Regan Deering (Invited)

10 a.m.   “Accident Preparedness” (Room 220)
- Matt Hefflefinger, Chartwell Law

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.

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

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.

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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.

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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.

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