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PMTA North Coast Summit 2026 Erie, PA

October 5, 2026 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM (EDT)

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North Coast Trucking Summit

October 5, 2026  /  Sheraton Erie Bayfront Hotel, Erie, PA

What's keeping trucking leaders up at night? Safety. Regulations. Technology. Freight fraud. The future of diesel engines. We've brought together industry experts and carrier executives to tackle the biggest issues facing trucking today—giving you practical strategies, real-world perspectives, and the connections you need to navigate an increasingly complex industry.

Featured Topics

  • Trucking Leadership Roundtable with regional carrier executives
  • Risk management and safety leadership
  • Turning safety into a competitive advantage
  • The future of truck engines and emissions technology
  • Freight fraud and how carriers can fight back

Registration

PMTA Member: $25
Non-Member: $35

Sponsorship Opportunities

A limited number of sponsorships are available:

  • Presenting Sponsor
    • Includes opening remarks, top logo placement, and 8 attendees
  • Supporting Sponsor
    • Includes 4 attendees
  • Contributing Sponsor
    • Includes 2 attendees
  • NEW: Sponsor a Non-Member(s) to attend!


All sponsorships receive your logo in all marketing materials, signage at the event, and listed on our website.

Agenda

7:30 – 8:00 a.m. | Registration & Breakfast

8:00 – 8:15 a.m. | Welcome

8:15 – 9:30 a.m. | Trucking Leadership Roundtable

9:30 – 9:45 a.m. | Break

9:45 – 10:30 a.m. | 10 Things Managers Need to Know About Risk & Safety
Speaker: John Irwin, CEO, CNS Companies

10:30 – 10:45 a.m. | Break

11:00 – 11:45 a.m. | Safety Profit
Speaker: Doug Marcello, Shareholder, Saxton & Stump

Noon – 1:00 p.m. 
Lunch

1:00 – 2:30 p.m. | Under the Hood: The Future of Truck Engines & Emissions Technology
Speaker Panel: 

  • Mitchell Boyer, Ascendance
  • Paul Fehn, Hunter Truck
  • Mack/Volvo
  • Kenworth

2:30 – 2:45 p.m. | Break

2:45 – 3:45 p.m. | Fireside Chat: Fighting Back Against Freight Fraud
Featuring Dale Prax, Founder, President & CEO, Freight Validate and Freight Integrity

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Contact Information

Name: David McCord
Email: dmccord@pmta.org

Book a Room at the Sheraton:

A dedicated website is now available for your attendees to book their hotel rooms online. Reservations can be made now at this web address: 

Booking Website: https://book.passkey.com/e/51300507

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