The Wyoming Trucking Association’s Annual Convention brings together trucking professionals from across the region for high-value networking, industry meetings, and expert-led panels that address the most pressing issues in transportation. Attendees also participate in board elections, engage with vendors at the bustling trade fair, and connect with leaders shaping the future of Wyoming’s trucking community.

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8:00 a.m. Annual Golf Tournament — Paradise Valley Country Club

     Chairman: Mike Culver

            (Sponsored by Global Specialized Services)

2:00 p.m. Sporting Clay Shoot — Casper Skeet Club

     Chairman: Kevin Willis

            (Sponsored by Ritchie Bros Auctioneers)

3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.  Registration – Coat Check (Ramkota Hotel, Casper, WY)

5:30 p.m.  Hospitality Hour/Welcome Reception — South/Central Ballroom

            (Sponsored by Visit Casper)

6:30 p.m.   Allied Industries Dinner — South/Central Ballroom

           (Sponsored by: Jackson Group Peterbilt, Werts Welding & Tank Services, KR Rauch Co./Wilson Trailers, DCI dba Polar Service Centers, Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers)

7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.   Registration — Coat Check

8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.   Breakfast — South/Central Ballroom

      Presiding: Chairman Sean Ryan

           (Sponsored By Admiral Transport Corp.)

8:30 a.m. – Gubernatorial Candidate Eric Barlow

9:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.   Speaker # 1 – South/Central Ballroom

        Derek Barrs, FMCSA Administrator

        (Sponsored by PrePass)

10:45 a.m. – Coffee Break

           (Sponsored by Laramie County Community College, Northwest College, Only Co, Priority Capital, Floyd’s Truck Center)     

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.   Hot Spots Panel – North Ballroom

• Highway Patrol
• WYDOT
• FMCSA

12:00 p.m.   Lunch – South/Central Ballroom

           (Sponsored by Knife River)

12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.  Speaker # 2 – South/Central Ballroom

     Rulon Gardner, Olympic Gold Medalist

           (Sponsored by Leavitt Insurance Group)

1:30 p.m. – 1:50 p.m.   Conference Meetings – South/Central Ballroom

• Allied Industries
• Bulk Commodities Carriers 
• General Commodities Carriers
• Hazardous Materials Carriers 
• Heavy Specialized Carriers
• Owner Operator Carriers
• Private Carriers
• Specialized Services Carriers

1:50 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.   1st General Membership Meeting – North Ballroom

2:30 p.m.   Nominating Committee – Natrona

2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.    Vendors Fair – Terrace

4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Break

5:00 p.m.   Leave for Gaslight Social

          (Those who are car pooling can meet in the Terrace)

5:15 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.   Buffet Dinner at Gaslight Social

6:30 p.m.   Walk to Rialto Casper

7:00 p.m.   Comedy Show

         John Caparulo, Stand-up Comedian

         (Sponsored by E & F Towing)

Evening Options

• Free time to explore Downtown Casper

7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.   Annual Safety Council Meeting – North Ballroom

8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.   Awards Breakfast – South/Central Ballroom

         8:20 a.m. – Gun Raffle

         8:30 a.m. – Gubernatorial Candidate Megan Degenfelder

          US. Senator Cynthia Lummis      

         Mechanic of the Year

         Driver of the Quarter

         Driver of the Year

         Highway Safety Person

         Fleet Safety Contest

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.   Industry Outlook Panel – North Ballroom

• Cummins
• Paccar

11:00 a.m. – Coffee Break

           (Sponsored by Laramie County Community College, Northwest College, Only Co, Priority Capital, Floyd’s Truck Center)         

11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.   2nd General Membership Meeting – North Ballroom

           Election of the 2026-2027 Board of Directors

           First & Second meeting of the 2026-2027 Board of Directors

12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Closing Lunch – South/Central Ballroom

 

Thank you to our generous sponsors, we could not have done it without you.