TMSA welcomes all new attendees to attend this Newcomers Welcome to meet and greet with fellow newbies to the event, members of the TMSA Membership Committee, and your veteran buddy.

TMSA's first-ever Community GiveBack last year was met with rave reviews. The biggest piece of feedback was that you wanted to do MORE! TMSA is excited to partner with The Covenant House this year.

In today’s world, the right communication skills top the list of the most valuable tools sales that business professionals can cultivate. By mastering the art of storytelling communication your team can connect more. Close more. Retain more. And develop long-term valuable relationships both personally and professionally.

Join Candi Cybator and Jodi Cape for a 15-minute exploration of the profound bonds of friendship and camaraderie fostered through TMSA membership. Through personal anecdotes and insights, we'll highlight how the connections we've made here has enhanced both professional growth and personal well-being within our community.

Our industry has faced extensive disruption from weather, rising costs, capacity displacement, fluctuating rates, as well as organizational shakeups such as mergers, acquisitions, and bankruptcies, which have altered processes and structures. Join us for a panel of industry leaders sharing how they've navigated such challenges, offering insights and strategies to enhance resilience and thrive amidst disruption.

In today's ever-changing world, the call for sustainability is more vital than before. Learn how sustainable methods are transforming supply chains and redefining customer interactions, as well as improving ROI. Delve into the value of transparency with partners, the impact of supplier codes of conduct, and how metrics can enhance customer relationships.

Join Dionne Noisette for an enlightening 15-minute session as she shares invaluable insights from her 17-year marketing journey at FedEx, coupled with practical advice for aspiring professionals in the logistics industry.

Have lunch while discussing the trending topics facing the industry today.

We’ve assembled a dynamite panel who will give you direct voice-of-customer input for sales and marketing success. We’ll discuss what matters to shippers today, what they are most concerned with, and what they value in their partners.

Join us for an inspiring 15-minute session with past TMSA Board President and current Succession Chair, David Hoppens. As a current VP of Sales and Marketing at Momentum Transportation with extensive experience in the freight market, Hoppens will share insights on the importance of staying actively involved in your career journey, regardless of your seniority. Discover how his continued engagement with TMSA has brought him not only personal fulfillment, but also professional growth and constant learning.

Engage with industry leaders and explore groundbreaking solutions during Sponsor Hour. Make the most of your experience by visiting every table for a chance to win a prize!

Join us as we unravel the intricacies of planning and executing one of the world's most dazzling celebrations. From parade routes to flat design, we'll explore the behind-the-scenes magic that keeps the festivities rolling smoothly.

Grab a drink and mingle before the Blazer's Bash begins.

You're invited to dress to impress and have some fun at our Mardi Gras themed Blazer's Bash. Come for delicious food, great conversation, to celebrate our award winners, and maybe even hit the dance floor!

In today’s dynamic transportation landscape, the alignment of people, profit, and purpose stands as the cornerstone for business success. This panel of industry experts will draw from their experience and insights to demonstrate the need for cross-departmental and cohesive communication and alignment. By intertwining business strategies, securing collaboration across all business units, organizations and people alike will be better positioned to support and develop all employees from recruitment to retirement and fastidiously grow the business.

Coffee Talks are designed for you to have the opportunity to engage with a topic expert to gain the answer to a pressing question that sales and marketers in the space are facing today.

Our industries have been weathering a cyclical freight downturn, directly impacting how we go to market in both Marketing and Sales. Gain insights into what to expect from the economic experts.

Get ready for a thrilling reveal at TMSA ELEVATE as we highlight the remarkable achievements of a mystery Trailblazer Award winner. In this 15-minute presentation, we will uncover the innovative initiative that propelled this trailblazer to effectively reach their target audience and significantly enhance marketing and sales engagement.

In this power-packed 15-minute 'How to Take it With You' session, we'll turbocharge your post-conference strategy. Dive straight into actionable insights on extracting conference learnings, crafting implementation plans, and showcasing your ROI. Learn quick reflection techniques, goal-setting hacks, and practical implementation tips to hit the ground running upon your return. Don't just attend – seize the opportunity to make every minute count and drive transformative change.