2026 SAFETY & HR CONFERENCE
OMNI CHARLOTTESVILLE |
212 RIDGE MCINTIRE ROAD | CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA
Driving the Future of Safety, HR & Technology in Trucking
The trucking industry is changing fast—and technology is at the center of it all. Take this opportunity to learn the latest with your peers, industry leaders, safety & HR professionals, and operations experts at the VTA Safety & HR Conference in Charlottesville on March 31st and April 1st.
This year’s conference highlights cutting-edge technology that is transforming how fleets hire and retain drivers, train for safety, operate more efficiently, and protect drivers after accidents.
What You’ll Learn
Technology-Driven Hiring & Retention
Discover how fleets are using digital recruiting, data-driven onboarding, and engagement tools to attract better drivers and reduce turnover.
Smarter Driver Training
Explore new training technologies including video, telematics, simulation, and real-time coaching that improve performance and reduce risk.
Modern Fleet Operations
Learn how carriers are using telematics, automation, and integrated systems to strengthen safety, compliance, and efficiency.
Accident Response & Driver Defense
See how digital evidence, and intelligent systems help protect drivers and support interactions with law enforcement after accidents.
Connect. Learn. Lead.
REGISTER TODAY BY CLICKING THE "REGISTER BUTTON" ABOVE OR DOWNLOADING THE REGISTRATION FORM HERE.
If registering offline, please email the registration form to plaurence@vatrucking.org or mail it to the VTA office at 4821 Bethlehem Road, Richmond, VA 23320.
For planning purposes, it is important that you indicate on the Registration Form the number of people that will participate in each meal and activity.
Please register and submit payment to the VTA no later than Friday, March 20, 2026. No refunds will be given after March 21, 2026.
PLEASE NOTE: If your spouse or significant other is attending with you, you must pay an additional guest registration fee for her/him to have breakfast, lunch, and the group reception and dinner. Two meeting attendees staying in the same room must pay two registration fees, one for each person.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please call the VTA at (804) 355-5371.
RESERVE YOUR ROOM TODAY!
The Omni is located in beautiful, downtown Charlottesville at 212 Ridge McIntire Road. Please click this link to make your reservation and learn more about the property.
The special room rates for the 2026 Conference are $189 per night (plus taxes).
The deadline to reserve a room under the room block is Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026.
PLEASE NOTE: You are responsible for making your own reservations. Room accommodations are NOT included in the conference registration fee.
Even if your plans are not certain, please reserve a room that you can cancel at least 72 hours before arrival without penalty if you cannot attend.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Sponsorship of the VTA Safety & Human Resources Management Conference is a great way to demonstrate your support for the VTA and its Safety & HR Council.
Being a sponsor of the VTA Safety & HR Conference offers you the opportunity to enhance and grow your business relationships through increased exposure and recognition in front of safety and human resources professionals with Virginia's leading trucking fleets.
Click here for sponsorship forms, information, and benefits.
