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Join us for the fourth ever NCTA Annual Women in Trucking Summit on February 26-28, 2025 in Asheville, NC. With the theme of Inspiring with Heart, Empowering with Vision, and Leading with Authenticity, the 3-day Summit program will facilitate peer to peer networking opportunities, leadership development, mentorship, best-in-class industry training, and personal wellness for women in the workplace, as well as their male peers. A variety of key industry and professional speakers will explore topics that propel women professionals forward in their careers and provide excellent key take-aways for attendees to utilize in their professional and personal development.

 

 

Meet Our Keynote Speaker: Jamie Valvano - Daughter of Famed NC State basketball Coach - Jim Valvano

Jamie has continued her fathers legacy through her work with the Jimmy V. Foundation. She is also a motivational speaker, advocate and cancer survivor.

2:30pm -5:00pm: Exhibitor Set-Up

4:00pm - 6:00pm: Registration

5:00pm - 5:15pm: Welcome Remarks and ATA's Women In Motion Introduction

5:15pm - 6:00pm: "Celebrating our Diversity and Impact in the Industry" - Fireside Chat with Courtney Muller (Manifest) and Marina Ivanov (Apex Transit)

6:00pm - 6:30pm: Welcome Reception in Foyer

6:30pm - 7:30pm: Welcome Dinner

7:30pm - 8:30pm: Desserts & Coffee Bar

General Session Meeting Room

7:00am - 8:00am: Registration & Breakfast Buffet

7:45am - 8:30am: "Breaking Barriers TOGETHER" Panel Discussion with Rick Coates (C&L Transport and Logistics, Inc.), Rob Moseley (Moseley Marcinak Law Group), Chris Hayes (Southland) and moderated by Tracey Jones (Teague Campbell Dennis & Gorham, LLP)

8:30am - 9:15am: "How to Build the Mind of a Champion" with Dr. Gina Anderson (Luma Brighter Learning)

9:15am - 10:00am: Networking Break with Exhibitors

10:00am - 10:45am: "Economic Contribution of NC's Supply Chain" - Ryan Hassett (Economist, NCSU)

10:45am - 12:00pm: Keynote Speaker: Jamie Valvano

12:00pm:  Conference Ends

General Session Meeting Room

7:00am - 8:00am: Registration and Breakfast with Table Topics:
-"Health Monitoring with Watches, Rings, and Bands Explained" with Sandy Erwin (REMsafe Sleep)
-"What to say (and not say) when interviewing" with Jill Apperson (AppleOne Staffing)
-"Attracting Female Drivers" with Stephanie Boyette (Red Classic)
-"Perception in the workplace" with Elizabeth Overmann (Ragsdale Liggett, PLLC)

8:00am - 9:00am: Welcome and Advocacy Presentation

9:00am - 10:00am: "Generational Communication" with DeeDee Cox (Old Dominion)

10:00am - 10:45am: Networking Break with Exhibitors

10:45am - 12:00pm: Breakout Session #1 - "Compensation Trends" with Elizabeth Stillwell (Gallagher) - Windsor A

10:45am - 12:00pm: Breakout Session #2 - "From Crash to Closure" with Jennifer Jerzak Blackman (Law Office of Jennifer Jerzak Blackman), Karina Tabron (Delta |v| Forensic Engineering) and Elizabeth Overmann (Ragsdale Liggett, PLLC) - Windsor B

12:00pm - 12:15pm: Group Picture & Trivia in the Ballroom

12:15pm - 1:15pm: Networking Lunch

1:15pm - 2:30pm: NCTA WIT Driver/Dispatcher Panel Discussion

2:30pm - 3:30pm: Networking Break and WNC Give Back Activity - Windsor A & B

3:30pm - 4:30pm: Amy Horner (True Nine)

4:30pm - 5:30pm: "When is Enough...ENOUGH?" with Emily Green (Emily Green LLC)

5:30pm - 6:30pm: Happy Hour Regional Networking and Raffle Winner

6:30pm: End of Day - Dinner on your own

Conference Registration

Conference registration includes Wednesday evening Welcome Reception and Dinner, Thursday and Friday Breakfast, General Sessions, Thursday Lunch and Thursday night Happy Hour. Early Bird Pricing ends December 31, 2024.

Motor Carrier Registration Rate                                                                                          $375 ($275 until 12/31/24)

Allied Non-Sponsor Registration Rate                                                                              $975 ($875 until 12/31/24)

Sponsor Discount Registration Rate                                                                                  $475 ($375 until 12/31/24)

 

Cancellation Policy: If you need to cancel your conference registration, please email written notification of cancellation to lharris@nctrucking.com to receive a refund.  Refunds will not be issued after February 14, 2025.

Hotel Information

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Renaissance Downtown Asheville

A room block has been made at Renaissance Downtown Asheville in Asheville, NC  A link for booking your hotel will be included in your conference registration confirmation email. The room block expires on Wednesday, February 5, 2025.                          

Become a Sponsor

Becoming a sponsor demonstrates your support of the industry along with increasing your brand presence. This year we have enhanced the sponsor program by offerings to upgrade your sponsorship package with add-on specific branding opportunities.

The NCTA Women in Trucking Committee highlights the sponsors who support the work of the organization and industry we serve, during the Summit and throughout the year. Through sponsorship, you’ll enhance attendees’ summit experience, while increasing your company’s presence, networking opportunities, and impressions with customers.

On behalf of the 2024-2025 NCTA Women in Trucking Committee, we hope you will choose to partner with us!

Women in Trucking Summit Sponsorship Levels

Sponsor Package Benefits Elite Diamond Gold Silver
$5,000 $3,500 $2,500 $1,000
One Conference Registration 1
Logo on Conference Signage X X
Logo on Registration Materials X X
Logo on Registration Webpage X X
Name on Registration Webpage X X
Name on Conference Signage X X
Name on Conference Materials X X

Expand your Brand Recognition with these Add-On Branding Opportunities

***Minimum Silver Level Base Sponsorship Required for Add-On Opportunities***

Increase your brand presence at the Summit by upgrading your sponsorship package with these highly visibility add-on sponsorship opportunities. Base Sponsorship is required for add-on branding opportunities.

Add-On Branding Opportunity Sponsor Benefits Amount  Available
Keynote Speaker - Jamie Valvano Company representative to introduce Keynote Speaker and introduction time with speaker $3,500 1 available
Welcome Reception Dinner Sponsor Company to sponsor Welcome Reception Dinner, company logo on signage and cocktail napkins $2,500 SOLD
Hotel Room Keycards Brand Guestroom Keycards for all NCTA Summit attendees $2,000 1 available
NCTA WIT Driver/Dispatcher Panel Discussion Sponsor Company representative to moderate discussion, company logo on signage during panel $1,500 SOLD
Happy Hour Sponsor Company signage at happy hour event Thursday evening $1,500 1 available
Headshot Booth Sponsor Company logo on signage at booth where professional photographer will take headshots of attendees $1,500 1 available
Conference Lanyards Company logo printed on registration lanyards $1,500 SOLD
Stationery & Pens Company pads & pens placed at each seat at General Session - company to provide supplies $1,000 SOLD
Candy Bar Company logo on signage display and candy bags at the Candy Bar, setup at Registration $1,000 SOLD
Breakout Session Sponsor Company name and logo on signage in the breakout room. Introduce and moderate discussion. $750 SOLD
Coffee Break Company logo on signage at breaks and company logo on Coffee Sleeves $750 SOLD
Breakfast Sponsor Company logo on signage $500 SOLD

 

Become a Exhibitor

***Minimum Silver Level Base Sponsorship Required for Booths***

Exhibits are located inside the room where the general session and coffee breaks will take place. Included in your exhibitor fee is one conference registration, one 6-foot table, one chair. Company name/logo listed on website and other promotional material.

Exhibitor Booth                                $1,250

 

The Women in Trucking Council’s mission is to advocate, educate and empower women in the trucking industry by promoting a culture of professional growth, acknowledging accomplishments, minimizing obstacles and creating awareness of diverse opportunities.

Thank you to all our Conference Sponsors

$5,000 Elite Sponsors

$3,500 Diamond Sponsors

Add-On Sponsors

American Trucking Associations - Welcome Reception Sponsor
Best Logistics Group, Inc. - Coffee Break Sponsor
Delta | v | Forensic Engineering - Breakout Session Co-Sponsor
Gallagher - Breakout Session Sponsor
Law Office of Jennifer Jerzak Blackman - Breakout Session Co-Sponsor
McAngus, Goudelock & Courie LLC - Stationery and Pen Sponsor
My PEVO - Breakfast Sponsor
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. - Coffee Break Sponsor
Ragsdale Liggett, PLLC - Coffee Break Sponsor
Red Classic Transit, LLC - Lanyard Sponsor
Tenstreet - WIT Driver/Dispatcher Panel Sponsor
V3 Transportation - Candy Bar
Volvo Trucks North America - Coffee Break Sponsor
Walmart Transportation - Breakfast Sponsor

$2,500 Gold Sponsors

Gallagher
Geological Resources, Inc.
McGriff Insurance
MHC Kenworth
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.
Southeast Utility Trailer, LLC
Tenstreet
Walmart Transportation

$1,000 Silver Sponsors

American Trucking Associations Red Classic Transit, LLC
Best Logistics Group, Inc. REMsafe SLEEP
Breg Environmental, Inc. Setliff Law, PC
Delta | v | Forensic Engineering Teague Campbell Dennis & Gorham, LLP
Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel, Inc. TransForce Inc.
ISAAC Instruments LLC Transure Services, a Relation Company
Law Office of Jennifer Jerzak Blackman Twin State Trailers
Luma Brighter Learning V3 Transportation
PayStar Logistics, Inc. Valoroo
Pilot Risk Management Consulting Vensure HR
Ragsdale Liggett, PLLC Volvo Trucks North America

Exhibitors