BETTER THAN EVER!
LEARN ABOUT CURRENT INDUSTRY TRENDS & INITIATIVES ** MAKE CONNECTIONS AND RECONNECT ** GET IDEAS AND INSPIRATION  ** DISCOVER OPPORTUNITIES ** ​HAVE SOME FUN
The event audience will be a diverse leadership group within the transportation industry.  Owners, executives, directors, managers and sales professionals of all ages and backgrounds will attend, so come and be educated, entertained, and engaged with industry peers.

Registration Information

Registration and Sponsorship closes Fri, Sep 2, 2022 - All payments for registration and sponsorship must be received on or before this date. Registration for this event is for members only. Contact info@intrucking.org for details on membership & benefits. Only event attendees may reserve a hotel room under the IMTA reservation block. Hotel reservation information will be sent after IMTA receives your event registration.

Registration and Sponsorship closes on Friday, Sep 2, 2022

Registration                                                                                                          Cost
Member                                                                                                             $625
Guest/Spouse                                                                                                    $350
Child (15 & under)                                                                                              $200
Platinum, Diamond, Gold, or Silver Sponsorship Attendee(s)                             $    0

Optional Activities   - It's time to register for these! 
                                                                                                                                Cost
Fri    (afternoon) Mangrove Tunnel Kayak Tour                                                   $237
Fri    (afternoon) Everglades Airboat Adventure                                                 $205
Sat   (afternoon) Marvin Johnson & Associates, Inc. Golf Outing                        $159

Cancellations before Sep 12 will be granted a full refund.  After Sept 12 if you can no longer attend but would like to transfer your registration to another IMTA member, please contact the IMTA at info@intrucking.org.

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Travel Information - ​​Nearest arrival airport is Fort Myers/Naples (RSW)

 To the Resort:  Options to get from RSW to Marco Island: RSW offers car rental and Taxi Service.  Uber and Lyft are also options at the airport.  Viator (a Trip Advisor company) has options for private transfers for up to 5 people.
From the Resort: It is highly recommended that you reserve your travel back to the airport in advance. 

The JW Marriott works with NT&T which is a convenient and user-friendly online reservation system for you to arrange your own airport transportation. NT&T will Manage all Reservations, Logistics, and Communications, Convenient & Secure Online Booking System (Mobile Friendly), Reservations are Guaranteed (unlike a taxi service), Professional Chauffeur Baggage Claim Meet & Greet, All Fares and Gratuities are prepaid, 24/7 Booking Availability.  CLICK HERE to see the live reservation page.  If you would like to share a vehicle with other IMTA members, it is your responsibility to schedule, they will only accept one credit card per reservation.  The IMTA will not be setting up a bus in advance, based on unexpected issues that may arise such as last minute flight delays or earlier flights that may change your plans. 

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Hotel Information

*Prior to registration, please check availability at the locations listed below.

*Only event attendees may reserve a hotel room under the IMTA reservation block. We are not able to extend our discounted rooms to family/friends who are not attending the convention.  *If you need to cancel your room at the JW Marriott, please contact Barbara Smithers at 317.796.2624 instead of resort, this will allow us to keep the room in the block and offer it to another IMTA guest.

Host Hotel Information

JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort
400 S Collier Boulevard, Marco Island , FL 34145-5304.  PH:  239.394.2511
Room Rate: $245 + tax + resort fee $20.  Block closes: Fri, Sep 2, 2022.
As of 8.9.22 this room block is sold out for Tue Sep 27, Wed Sept 28 & Sat night, Oct 1.  They do have availability Thu Sep 29 & Fri Sep 30.  If those dates work for you, you please contact the resort and book within the block.  You may also book outside of the block at their market rates if they have availability. 

View Resort Map

Additional Resorts  

Marco Beach Ocean Resort
480 S Collier Boulevard, Marco Island , FL 34145.  All rooms are suites.  Just steps away from the J.W. Marriott!
As of 8.2.22 this resort has two bedroom suites available for $549 per night plus tax.  All rooms are suites and all suites are identical.  CLICK HERE for photos.
If you choose this resort 
Must call Tom Drummond @ 781.983.1397 or email stay@marcobeachocean.com with your name, cell, email, check in & check out dates.  

Hilton Marco Island Beach Resort & Spa
560 S Collier Boulevard, Marco Island , FL 34145.  Located 7 minute walk from the J.W. Marriott!
As of 8.9.22 this resort has availability at market rates.  

*Package Deliveries - packages should arrive no more than 7 days prior to Sep 28, 2022.  Due to the volume of packages handled, please notify Convention Service Department prior to all deliveries.  Packages are to be delivered to: JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort, Golf Club & Spa, 400 S. Collier Boulevard, Marco Island, FL 34145.  Attention:  Indiana Motor Truck Association / Sep 28 / Barbara Smithers

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Agenda & Speakers

​Thu, Sep 29
02:00 - 04:00PM -  Registration
04:15 -  05:00PM -  Nominating Committee Meeting
04:15 -  05:00PM -  Allied Industry Meeting& Welcome Reception
​06:00 - 07:00PM -  Cummins Welcome Reception
 
Fri, Sep 30
07:00 - 08:00AM - Breakfast
08:00 - 11:10AM -   General Business Session

1. WELCOME - Larry Limp, Owner, LNL Trucking and IMTA Chair
2. NATIONAL STATE OF THE INDUSTRY - Harold Sumerford, Jr. CEO of J&M Tank Lines and Chair, American Trucking Associations
3. INDUSTRY ISSUES - Rebecca Brewster, President and COO, American Transportation Research Institute
4. WHAT HAPPENED TO ‘STRONGER FOR LONGER’? INSIGHTS INTO THIS ZANY AND VOLATILE ECONOMY AND FREIGHT WORLD - Thom Albrecht, CFO and Chief Revenue Officer, Reliance Partners Insurance

11:30 - 12:30PM -   FLI Luncheon
01:00 - 04:30PM - On Your Own OR Choose an Optional Activity - Mangrove Tunnel Kayak Tour or Everglades Airboat Adventure
06:00 - 0700PM -  Past Chairman’s Reception & Dinner
08:30PM -               SEMPLE BAND (video sample below... recognize anyone??)

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Sat, Oct 1
07:00 - 08:00AM - Breakfast
08:00 - 10:30AM -  Annual Meeting
OPENING COMMENTS - Larry Limp, Owner, LNL Trucking and IMTA Chair
COUNCIL UPDATES

KEYNOTE SPEAKER - MENTORSHIP VS. MANAGEMENT - CREATE LOYALTY THAT LASTS - Clint Pulver, Emmy Award-winning, motivational keynote speaker, author, musician, and workforce expert. He’s also fun, dynamic, entertaining – and the no-stress speaker clients love to work with.  Over the span of Clint’s career as a Business Owner, CEO, Consultant and Founder of The Undercover Millennial Program, he has worked with corporations like AT&T, Hewlett Packard, and Keller Williams to help them create the kind of organizational culture and structure that inspires team members to never even dream about leaving. His work mentoring, interviewing, and researching more than 10,000 young employees from hundreds of businesses has made him the leading authority in helping corporations diminish employee turnover, increase individual and team engagement, and create loyalty that lasts.
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10:45 - 11:45AM -  Board of Directors Meeting
12:00 - 05:30PM - Marvin Johnson & Associates, Inc. - Golf Outing
06:30PM             - Closing Reception and Dinner

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Optional Activities

Marvin Johnson & Associates, Inc. Golf Outing

Hammock Bay Golf Club - Transportation provided
Saturday, October 1st - Shotgun start 1:00PM - $159 per person
Description: "From the blues of the surf to the rolling fairways discover a golfer’s paradise on this par 72 course. Planned by acclaimed designers Peter Jacobsen and Jim Hardy, you’ll enjoy stunning water features, fast greens, and refreshing, yet unpredictable Gulf breezes. Tee off from multiple tees designed for increased playability, ready to challenge professionals and golfers with a low handicap." _source_

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Everglades Airboat Adventure

Friday, September 30th - ​$205 per person 
(Minimum 20 Participants, Maximum 50 Participants) 
Itinerary:
01:00PM     Departure with Narration
02:00PM     30 Minute Air Boat Ride
02:30PM     Sanctuary Walk Through
03:30PM     Alligator Show
04:00PM     Return Transfer to Resort
Description: A visit to Southwest Florida isn't complete without a tour through the Everglades.  You will enjoy a thrilling and educational airboat ride through the grasslands of Everglades City.  Each boat captain is Coast Guard certified and an acknowledged authority on the Florida Everglades and sea-life.  They offer colorful commentary on the sights and sounds of the intricate waterways of Southwest Florida.  You will enjoy a beautiful sightseeing tour mixed with the excitement of riding a true Florida Airboat and Alligator Show!
Casual dress, walking shoes, sunglasses, hat, bug spray and sunscreen are recommended.

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Mangrove Tunnel Kayak Tour

Friday, September 30th - ​$237 per person
(Minimum 20 Participants, Maximum 50 Participants) 
Itinerary:
01:00PM    Load Vehicles
01:15PM     Transfer to Capri Paddle Park
01:15PM     Guests Fitted in Kayaks/Gear
01:30PM     Mangrove Tunnel Kayak Tour
04:15PM     Return Transfer to Resort
Description: Marco Island and Naples is home to a myriad of wildlife.  Around 150 species of birds and many threatened and endangered animals thrive in this estuarine environment within the Rookery Bay Reserve.  Let the naturalist kayak tour guides entertain and educate you as you go through Marco Island's mangrove tunnels.  While kayaking, you'll look for bottlenose dolphins, jumping mullet fish, mangrove tree crabs, soaring birds of prey, giant conch shells and more.  The kayak tour lasts 2.5 hours and around 3 mils of a paddle round-trip.  During the kayak tour, the guides will teach you about the mangroves, the history of Marco Island, and all the wildlife you will see.  If the tour is during low tide, you'll be stopping on a sand bar to look for critters.  If the tour is during high tide, you'll spend more time in the mangrove tunnels.  Each participant gets their own 1-seater kayak with a high back seat, cup holder, and adjustable footrests.

Spa by JW

​Rejuvenate body and soul at the spa on South Florida's serene Marco Island. Indulge in soothing massages, body treatments, beauty services, fitness classes, pools and more.  Be sure to let them know you are part of the Indiana Motor Truck Association Group and you will receive a 10% discount for any services you schedule.   Schedule early!  CLICK HERE for services.
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PH: 239.642.2686.  If they are experiencing high call volumes, they suggest emailing the spa at MRKFL-SPA@marriott.com

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Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorship Closes on Fri, Sep 2, 2022

Your contribution puts your brand in front of attendees, it's targeted marketing that motivates people to learn more about your service or product.  We are focused on ensuring that members always consider doing business with other members when making important business decisions.  By sponsoring you also receive a return on investment financially depending on your level of support.  You also make it possible for the IMTA to host a great convention.   

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