Schedule

08:00 AM MT - 12:00 PM MT

Finance Committee Meeting (Invitation Only)

Big Sky, Summit Building, Summit Boardroom

01:00 PM MT - 05:00 PM MT

Board of Directors Meeting

Big Sky, Summit Building, Terrace Level, Talus Room

The CVSA Board of Directors Meeting is open to all registered attendees of the CVSA Annual Conference and Exhibition.

01:00 PM MT - 05:00 PM MT

Exhibitor Move-In

03:00 PM MT - 05:00 PM MT

Event Registration and Member Services

Big Sky, Huntley Lodge, Lobby Level

07:00 AM MT - 08:00 AM MT

Exhibit Hall Grand Opening and Networking Breakfast

07:00 AM MT - 05:00 PM MT

Event Registration and Member Services

Big Sky, Huntley Lodge, First Level

07:00 AM MT - 07:30 AM MT

First-time Attendees’ Orientation

Big Sky, Yellowstone Conference Center, Upper Level, Lamar/Gibbon Room

07:30 AM MT - 07:45 AM MT

Briefing for Region, Locals and Associates Presidents, and Program Chairs

Big Sky, Huntley Lodge, First Level, Cheyenne

08:00 AM MT - 10:00 AM MT

General Session and Awards Ceremony

Big Sky, Yellowstone Conference Center, Lower Level, Jefferson/Gallatin/Madison Rooms

• Presentation of the Colors and the National Anthems
• General Session Sponsor Video – PrePass Safety Alliance
• Recognition of Sponsors – Col. Russ Christoferson, Montana Department of Transportation; CVSA President
• Introduction and Welcome Remarks – TBD
• CVSA President’s Opening Remarks – Col. Russ Christoferson, Montana Department of Transportation; CVSA President
• State of the Alliance – Collin Mooney, Executive Director, CVSA
• Recognition of College Scholarship Award Winners (Sponsored by Kepler51 Analytics) – Collin Mooney, Executive Director, CVSA
• TAT Champion Award – Kylla Lanier, Deputy Director and Senior Director of Public Sector Engagement, Truckers Against Trafficking; CVSA Human Trafficking Prevention Program Secretary
• Mexico Update – TBD
• Canada Update – TBD
• U.S. Update – TBD
• Leadership Recognition Awards – Col. Russ Christoferson, Montana Department of Transportation; CVSA President
• President’s Awards – Col. Russ Christoferson, Montana Department of Transportation; CVSA President
• CVSA Secretary Voting Process – Maj. Erick McGuire, Florida Highway Patrol; CVSA Secretary and Election Committee Chair
• Remarks from Secretary Candidates – Tpr. William Alarcon, New Jersey State Police, Region I; Cory Ayon, New Mexico Department of Public Safety, Region IV; Richard Roberts, British Columbia Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure; Region V
• International Driver Excellence Award (Sponsored by PrePass Safety Alliance) – Paul Claunch, PrePass Safety Alliance; CVSA IDEA Program Chair
• IDEA Winner’s Remarks – TBD
• Recognition of North American Inspectors Championship Winners – Richard Roberts, British Columbia Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure; CVSA NAIC Program Chair
• NAIC Grand Champion’s Remarks – TBD
• CVSA President’s Closing Remarks – Col. Russ Christoferson, Montana Department of Transportation; CVSA President

10:00 AM MT - 10:30 AM MT

Networking Refreshment Break | Sponsored by Austin Powder Company, Greyhound Lines Inc., J.B. Hunt Transport Inc. and Vehicle Inspection Systems Inc.

Sponsored by Austin Powder Company, Greyhound Lines Inc., J.B. Hunt Transport Inc. and Vehicle Inspection Systems Inc.

10:30 AM MT - 12:00 PM MT

Information Session – The Costs of Carrying Social Stigmas in Motor Carrier Culture | Sponsored by Link Engineering Company

Big Sky, Yellowstone Conference Center, Lower Level, Amphitheater

This fatigue management session will explore the often-overlooked financial impact of social stigmas on sleep, obesity, mental health and substance use disorders, as well as safe driving operations that may be embedded in your motor carrier culture. Learn how addressing these hidden biases will reduce crashes, driver turnover and inefficiencies.

Sponsored by Link Engineering Company.

10:30 AM MT - 12:00 PM MT

Program Meeting – Human Trafficking Prevention

Big Sky, Yellowstone Conference Center, Upper Level, Lamar/Gibbon Rooms

The Human Trafficking Prevention program fosters discussion around ways to reduce the occurrence of human trafficking within the trucking industry.

10:30 AM MT - 12:00 PM MT

Program Meeting – Level VI Inspection Program

Big Sky, Huntley Lodge, First Level, Cheyenne Room

The North American Standard Level VI Inspection Program is an inspection program specifically for transuranic waste and highway route controlled quantities (HRCQ) of radioactive material.

10:30 AM MT - 12:00 PM MT

Joint Program Meeting – Operation Airbrake and PBBT Users

Big Sky, Summit Building, Terrace Level, Talus Room

Operation Airbrake is a campaign dedicated to improving commercial motor vehicle brake safety.

PBBT Users is a working forum that provides jurisdictions using performance-based brake testers (PBBTs) and others interested in their use a chance to work to advance PBBTs as an enforcement tool. Attendees will share their PBBT experiences and work to refine procedures and training materials for PBBT use. Carriers, suppliers, enforcement and other interested parties are welcome.

12:00 PM MT - 01:30 PM MT

Networking Lunch in the Exhibit Hall

01:30 PM MT - 03:15 PM MT

Region I Membership Meeting (Government Only)

Big Sky, Yellowstone Conference Center, Lower Level, Madison Room

Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, U.S. Virgin Islands and Vermont.

01:30 PM MT - 03:15 PM MT

Region II Membership Meeting (Government Only)

Big Sky, Yellowstone Conference Center, Lower Level, Gallatin Room

Alabama, American Samoa, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia.

01:30 PM MT - 03:15 PM MT

Region III Membership Meeting (Government Only)

Big Sky, Yellowstone Conference Center, Lower Level, Jefferson Room

Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Northern Mariana Islands, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin.

01:30 PM MT - 03:15 PM MT

Region IV Membership Meeting (Government Only)

Big Sky, Summit Building, Terrace Level, Talus Room

Alaska, Arizona, California, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Mexico, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.

01:30 PM MT - 03:15 PM MT

Region V Membership Meeting (Government Only)

Big Sky, Yellowstone Conference Center, Upper Level, Lamar/Gibbon Rooms

Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan and Yukon.

01:30 PM MT - 03:15 PM MT

Locals Membership Meeting (Government Only)

Big Sky, Huntley Lodge, First Level, Cheyenne Room

Local members are members of local/municipal law enforcement agencies with at least one sworn enforcement personnel member or more.

01:30 PM MT - 03:15 PM MT

Associates Membership Meeting

Big Sky, Yellowstone Conference Center, Lower Level, Amphitheater

Associate members are transportation safety organizations and trade associations, trucking and bus companies, industry suppliers and vendors, training institutions, consultants, insurance companies, state and provincial trucking associations, and small-fleet owner operators.

03:15 PM MT - 03:45 PM MT

Networking Refreshment and Snack Break | Sponsored by Kepler51 Analytics, Laser Tech, Link Engineering Company and Zonar Systems

Sponsored by Kepler51 Analytics, Laser Tech, Link Engineering Company and Zonar Systems.

03:45 PM MT - 05:30 PM MT

Region I Meeting (Combined Government and Associate Member Facilitated Discussion)

Big Sky, Yellowstone Conference Center, Lower Level, Madison Room

Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, US Virgin Islands and Vermont.

03:45 PM MT - 05:30 PM MT

Region II Meeting (Combined Government and Associate Member Facilitated Discussion)

Big Sky, Yellowstone Conference Center, Lower Level, Gallatin Room

Alabama, American Samoa, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia.

03:45 PM MT - 05:30 PM MT

Region III Meeting (Combined Government and Associate Member Facilitated Discussion)

Big Sky, Yellowstone Conference Center, Lower Level, Jefferson Room

Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Northern Mariana Islands, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin.

03:45 PM MT - 05:30 PM MT

Region IV Meeting (Combined Government and Associate Member Facilitated Discussion)

Big Sky, Summit Building, Terrace Level, Talus Room

Alaska, Arizona, California, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Mexico, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.

03:45 PM MT - 05:30 PM MT

Region V Meeting (Combined Government and Associate Member Facilitated Discussion)

Big Sky, Yellowstone Conference Center, Upper Level, Lamar/Gibbon Room

Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan and Yukon.

05:30 PM MT - 07:30 PM MT

Welcome Networking Reception in the Exhibit Hall | Sponsored by American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators, Bestpass/Fleetworthy and NORPASS

Big Sky, Huntley Lodge, First Level, Huntley Dining Room

Sponsored by American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators, Bestpass/Fleetworthy and NORPASS.

07:00 AM MT - 05:00 PM MT

Event Registration and Member Services

Big Sky, Yellowstone Conference Center, Lower Level Hallway

07:00 AM MT - 08:00 AM MT

Exhibit Hall Opening and Networking Breakfast | Sponsored by Independent Carrier Safety Association

Sponsored by Independent Carrier Safety Association.

07:30 AM MT - 07:45 AM MT

Briefing for Committee Chairs

Big Sky, Huntley Lodge, First Level, Cheyenne Room

08:00 AM MT - 05:30 PM MT

Committee Meeting - Audits and Investigations

Big Sky, Summit Building, Terrace Level, Talus Room

The Audits and Investigations Committee achieves excellence and professionalism in the performance of commercial motor carrier/shipper audits and investigations through uniform and quality training and investigative processes.

08:00 AM MT - 05:30 PM MT

Committee Meeting – Driver-Traffic Enforcement

Big Sky, Yellowstone Conference Center, Lower Level, Jefferson Room

The Driver-Traffic Enforcement Committee promotes effective traffic enforcement strategies to reduce commercial motor vehicle crashes and provides leadership through uniformity of driver-related safety issues.

08:00 AM MT - 05:30 PM MT

Committee Meeting – Hazardous Materials

Big Sky, Yellowstone Conference Center, Lower Level, Madison Room

The Hazardous Materials Committee provides technical expertise related to the transportation of hazardous materials/dangerous goods in an effort to reduce incidents and encourage uniformity and consistency in the application of regulations.

08:00 AM MT - 05:30 PM MT

Committee Meeting – Vehicle

Big Sky, Yellowstone Conference Center, Lower Level, Gallatin Room

The Vehicle Committee focuses on issues associated with the vehicle in an effort to ensure an environment free of commercial motor vehicle incidents on public highways.

08:00 AM MT - 12:00 PM MT

Committee Meeting – Size and Weight

Big Sky, Huntley Lodge, First Level, Cheyenne Room

The Size and Weight Committee helps establish uniformity of size and weight regulations that will serve the needs of industry while protecting our infrastructures.

10:00 AM MT - 10:30 AM MT

Networking Refreshment Break | Sponsored by Austin Powder Company, General Electrodynamics Corporation, Groendyke Transport Inc. and J.B. Hunt Transport Inc.

Sponsored by Austin Powder Company, General Electrodynamics Corporation, Groendyke Transport Inc. and J.B. Hunt Transport Inc.

12:00 PM MT - 01:30 PM MT

Networking Lunch in the Exhibit Hall

01:30 PM MT - 05:30 PM MT

Committee Meeting – Passenger Carrier

Big Sky, Huntley Lodge, First Level, Cheyenne Room

The Passenger Carrier Committee works toward the goal of an environment free of passenger-carrier crashes on our roadways.

03:00 PM MT - 03:30 PM MT

Networking Refreshment and Snack Break | Sponsored by Kepler51 Analytics, Link Engineering Company and Vehicle Inspection Systems Inc.

Sponsored by Kepler51 Analytics, Link Engineering Company and Vehicle Inspection Systems Inc.

07:00 AM MT - 08:00 AM MT

Exhibit Hall Opening and Networking Breakfast

07:00 AM MT - 03:30 PM MT

Event Registration and Member Services

Big Sky, Yellowstone Conference Center, Upper Level Hallway

07:30 AM MT - 07:45 AM MT

Briefing for Committee Chairs

Big Sky, Huntley Lodge, First Level, Cheyenne Room

08:00 AM MT - 05:30 PM MT

Committee Meeting – Crash Data and Investigation Standards

Big Sky, Huntley Lodge, First Level, Cheyenne Room

The Crash Data and Investigation Standards Committee will establish and promote uniform comprehensive crash investigation, reporting and data collection standards for all stakeholders.

08:00 AM MT - 05:30 PM MT

Committee Meeting – Enforcement and Industry Modernization

Big Sky, Yellowstone Conference Center, Lower Level, Jefferson Room

The Enforcement and Industry Modernization Committee identifies technological advancements that can be leveraged to improve commercial motor vehicle safety by enhancing the performance, quality and uniformity of commercial motor vehicle inspections and transforming enforcement-related activities.

08:00 AM MT - 05:30 PM MT

Committee Meeting – Information Systems

Big Sky, Yellowstone Conference Center, Lower Level, Madison Room

The Information Systems Committee serves the information technology needs of commercial motor vehicle safety programs.

08:00 AM MT - 05:30 PM MT

Committee Meeting – Policy and Regulatory Affairs

Big Sky, Summit Building, Terrace Level, Talus Room

The Policy and Regulatory Affairs Committee develops the Alliance’s policy positions and implementation strategies for the agency/department leaders responsible for the coordination and oversight of commercial motor vehicle safety and enforcement programs. The committee also serves as a forum for international regulatory harmonization discussions.

08:00 AM MT - 05:30 PM MT

Committee Meeting – Training

Big Sky, Yellowstone Conference Center, Lower Level, Gallatin

The Training Committee identifies training needs and develops courses leveraging the latest methodologies and technologies to help achieve excellence in the performance, quality training and uniformity of commercial motor vehicle inspections.

10:00 AM MT - 10:30 AM MT

Networking Refreshment Break | Sponsored by Austin Powder Company and Vehicle Inspection Systems Inc.

Sponsored by Austin Powder Company and Vehicle Inspection Systems Inc.

12:00 PM MT - 01:30 PM MT

Networking Lunch in the Exhibit Hall

03:00 PM MT - 03:30 PM MT

Networking Refreshment and Snack Break | Sponsored by Austin Powder Company, J.B. Hunt Transport Inc. and Kepler51 Analytics

Sponsored by Austin Powder Company, J.B. Hunt Transport Inc. and Kepler51 Analytics.

03:30 PM MT - 06:30 PM MT

Exhibit Hall Dismantle

06:30 PM MT - 08:30 PM MT

President’s Networking Reception | Sponsored by Bestpass/Fleetworthy, The Trucking Alliance and U-Haul International

Big Sky, Exchange Building, Vista Hall

Sponsored by Bestpass/Fleetworthy, The Trucking Alliance and U-Haul International.

07:00 AM MT - 08:00 AM MT

Networking Breakfast

07:00 AM MT - 12:00 PM MT

Member Services

Big Sky, Yellowstone Conference Center, Lower Level Hallway

07:30 AM MT - 07:45 AM MT

Briefing for Region, Locals and Associates Presidents, and Program Chairs

Big Sky, Huntley Lodge, First Level, Cheyenne Room

08:00 AM MT - 09:30 AM MT

PBBT Users Meeting (tentative)

Big Sky, Yellowstone Conference Center, Upper Level, Dunraven/Obsidian

This working forum provides jurisdictions using performance-based brake testers (PBBTs) and others interested in their use a chance to work to advance PBBTs as an enforcement tool. Attendees will share their PBBT experiences and work to refine procedures and training materials for PBBT use. Carriers, suppliers, enforcement and other interested parties are welcome.

At the conclusion of the Joint Program Meeting – Operation Airbrake and PBBT Users on Monday it will be determined if this session will take place. Please check the event app for updates.

08:00 AM MT - 09:30 AM MT

Program Meeting – Cooperative Hazardous Materials Enforcement Development (COHMED)

Big Sky, Huntley Lodge, First Level, Cheyenne Room

The Cooperative Hazardous Materials Enforcement Development (COHMED) Program fosters coordination, cooperation and communication among the federal, state and local agencies responsible for regulating and enforcing the safe transportation of hazardous materials/dangerous goods.

08:00 AM MT - 09:30 AM MT

Program Meeting – International Roadcheck

Big Sky, Yellowstone Conference Center, Lower Level, Jefferson Room

International Roadcheck is a 72-hour annual event when CVSA-certified inspectors conduct inspections of commercial motor vehicles and drivers.

08:00 AM MT - 09:30 AM MT

Program Meeting – North American Inspectors Championship

Big Sky, Yellowstone Conference Center, Lower Level, Madison Room

The North American Inspectors Championship (NAIC) tests, recognizes and awards commercial motor vehicle inspector excellence.

08:00 AM MT - 09:30 AM MT

Program Meeting – Operation Safe Driver

Big Sky, Yellowstone Conference Center, Lower Level, Gallatin Room

Operation Safe Driver was created to reduce the number of deaths and injuries resulting from driver behavior-related crashes involving large trucks, buses and passenger vehicles.

08:00 AM MT - 09:30 AM MT

Program Meeting - International Driver Excellence Award

Big Sky, Yellowstone Conference Center, Upper Level, Lamar/Gibbon Rooms

The International Driver Excellence Award (IDEA) is an industry-wide driver excellence award program.

09:30 AM MT - 10:00 AM MT

Networking Refreshment Break | Sponsored by Vehicle Inspection Systems Inc.

Sponsored by Vehicle Inspection Systems Inc.

10:00 AM MT - 12:00 PM MT

Region I Membership Meeting (Government Only) (Committee Action Item Discussion)

Big Sky, Yellowstone Conference Center, Lower Level, Madison Room

Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, U.S. Virgin Islands and Vermont.

10:00 AM MT - 12:00 PM MT

Region II Membership Meeting (Government Only) (Committee Action Item Discussion)

Big Sky, Yellowstone Conference Center, Lower Level, Gallatin Room

Alabama, American Samoa, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia.

10:00 AM MT - 12:00 PM MT

Region III Membership Meeting (Government Only) (Committee Action Item Discussion)

Big Sky, Yellowstone Conference Center, Lower Level, Jefferson Room

Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Northern Mariana Islands, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin.

10:00 AM MT - 12:00 PM MT

Region IV Membership Meeting (Government Only) (Committee Action Item Discussion)

Big Sky, Huntley Lodge, First Level, Cheyenne Room

Alaska, Arizona, California, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Mexico, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.

10:00 AM MT - 12:00 PM MT

Region V Membership Meeting (Government Only) (Committee Action Item Discussion)

Big Sky, Yellowstone Conference Center, Upper Level, Lamar/Gibbon Rooms

Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan and Yukon.

10:00 AM MT - 12:00 PM MT

Locals Membership Meeting (Government Only) (Committee Action Item Discussion)

Big Sky, Yellowstone Conference Center, Upper Level, Dunraven/Obsidian

Local members are members of local/municipal law enforcement agencies with at least one sworn enforcement personnel member or more.

10:00 AM MT - 12:00 PM MT

Associates Membership Meeting (Committee Action Item Discussion)

Big Sky, Yellowstone Conference Center, Lower Level, Amphitheater

Associate members are transportation safety organizations and trade associations, trucking and bus companies, industry suppliers and vendors, training institutions, consultants, insurance companies, state and provincial trucking associations, and small-fleet owner operators.

12:00 PM MT - 01:30 PM MT

Lunch On Your Own

01:30 PM MT - 05:30 PM MT

Board of Directors Meeting

Big Sky, Summit Building, Terrace Level, Talus Room

The CVSA Board of Directors Meeting is open to all registered attendees of the CVSA Annual Conference and Exhibition.