CTA's 2026 Safety Symposium
Friday, May 1, 2026
Description
We're excited to announce California Trucking Association's Safety Symposium will be held Friday, May 1st.
Location
The Dana on the Mission
1710 W Mission Bay Dr.
San Diego, CA 92109
This event is for Carriers Only!
On the road, safety is our greatest ally. It’s also California trucking’s highest commitment – to our drivers, to other motorists, and to all who depend on all that is transported every day.
Join the California Trucking Association, the California Highway Patrol, FMCSA, and several other industry-dedicated safety organizations for CTA's 2026 Safety Symposium on Friday, May 1 at The Dana on Mission Bay in San Diego.
We have a full day of sessions from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm and will be focusing on key trucking safety topics and issues such as BIT, English language proficiency, and hours of service. An agenda is coming soon.
The $49 admission fee includes lunch. Spots are limited.
SCHEDULE
9:00 AM | Welcome & Introduction |
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM | English Language Proficiency Presented by California Highway Patrol |
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM | Hours of Service Presented by California Highway Patrol |
| 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM | Managing the Unseen: A Layered Swiss Cheese Approach to Fatigue -Related Safety and Financial Risks Presented by Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance |
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM | Hazardous Materials and Lithium Batteries Presented by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration |
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM | Lunch: Keynote Speaker - Training, Research, and Education for Driving Safety - University of California, San Diego |
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM | A Discussion on Cargo Theft |
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM | Transportation Permits (Oversize/Overweight Vehicles) Presented by California Department of Transportation |
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM | Basic Inspection of Terminal (BIT) Presented by California Highway Patrol |
| 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM | Agency Updates Presented by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration |
3:45 PM | Closing Remarks |
Schedule subject to change
For more information contact CTA at membership@caltrux.org
1710 W. Mission Bay Dr.
San Diego, 92109