NMFTA 2025 Spring Meeting

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About the Event

NMFTA will be hosting three days of meetings and social activities offering many forums for discussion of issues important to the LTL motor carrier industry. Mark your calendars and make plans to attend our upcoming meeting at the Sheraton Sand Key Resort in Clearwater Beach, FL from March 2-4, 2025.

About Clearwater Beach

Clearwater Beach, located on Florida’s Gulf Coast, is renowned for its powdery white sands and crystal-clear waters, earning it a reputation as one of the top beaches in the United States. With its stunning sunsets and warm, inviting climate year-round, Clearwater Beach offers an idyllic escape for attendees and guests. Beyond its pristine shores, visitors can explore a vibrant beachfront lined with bustling cafes, entertainment, and charming shops. Whether relaxing on the beach, indulging in fresh seafood, or enjoying the lively atmosphere, Clearwater Beach promises an unforgettable coastal getaway.

Hotel Info

Preliminary Schedule

*This is the preliminary schedule. All content and timing is subject to change without notice.

Sunday, March 2, 2025

6:00-6:30 am ET	Golf/Fishing Breakfast
6:30-7:00 am ET	Fishing Transportation
6:30-7:00 am ET	Golf Transportation
7:00-7:40 am ET	Golf Tournament Practice Swings
7:00-11:00 am ET	Fishing Tournament
7:40 am-12:00 pm ET	Golf Tournament
11:00-11:30 am ET	Fishing Transportation to Luncheon
11:30 am-1:00 pm ET	Fishing Tournament Luncheon at Columbia Restaurant
12:00-1:30 pm ET	Golf Tournament Luncheon
1:00-1:30 pm ET	Fishing Transportation to Hotel
1:30-2:00 pm ET	Golf Transportation to Hotel
3:00-5:30 pm ET	Board of Directors Meeting
3:00-6:00 pm ET	Registration/Information
6:00-6:30 pm ET	First Timer’s Reception
6:30-7:15 pm ET	Chairman’s Reception
7:15-8:30 pm ET	Chairman’s Dinner

monday, march 3, 2025

6:30-8:00 am ET	Registration/Information
7:00-8:00 am ET	Buffet Breakfast
8:00-8:45 am ET	Mark Whitacre, When Good Leaders Lose Their Way
8:45-10:15 am ET	Classification Resource Committee (CRC)
10:15-10:30 am ET	Move Break
10:30-11:00 am ET	Carrier Procedures Committee
10:30-11:00 am ET	Digital LTL Committee
10:30-11:00 am ET	Regulatory Policy Committee
10:45-11:00 am ET	Spouse/Guest Transportation to Encounters with Dolphins
11:00-11:15 am ET	Move Break
11:00 am-12:30 pm ET	Spouse/Guest Tour – Encounters with Dolphins
11:15 am-12:15 pm ET	Sustainability Panel
12:15-1:00 pm ET	Buffet Lunch
12:30-12:45 pm ET	Spouse/Guest Transfer to Lunch
12:45-2:00 pm ET	Spouse/Guest Lunch at Marina Cantina
1:00-2:30 pm ET	Freight Classification Development Council (FCDC)
2:00-2:15 pm ET	Spouse/Guest Transportation to Hotel
2:30-3:30 pm ET	Chris Dyer, Employee Recruitment and Retention
3:30-5:00 pm ET	General Membership Meeting
5:30-6:00 pm ET	Transportation to Clearwater Marine Aquarium Dinner
6:00-8:30 pm ET	Reception and Dinner at Clearwater Marine Aquarium
8:30-9:00 pm ET	Transportation to Hotel

Tuesday, March 4, 2025

7:30-9:00 am ET	Registration/Information
8:00-9:00 am ET	Buffet Breakfast
9:00-10:00 am ET	Avery Vise, Economic Update
9:00-9:30 am ET	Spouse/Guest Transfer to Florida Botanical Garden
9:30-11:30 am ET	Spouse/Guest Tour – Florida Botanical Gardens
10:00 am-12:00 pm ET	TBD
11:30 am-12:00 pm ET	Spouse/Guest Transportation to Hotel
12:00-1:00 pm ET	Lunch
1:00-2:30 pm ET	*Session on Data*
2:30-3:00 pm ET	Break
3:00-4:00 pm ET	*Chris Dyer, The Future of Work*
6:00-8:30 pm ET	NMFTA Beach Party Reception and Dinner – Sheraton Sand Key Beach

Wednesday, March 5, 2025

8:00-9:00 am ET	Benchmarking Best Practices Group Breakfast
9:00 am-5:00 pm ET	Benchmarking Best Practices Group
12:00-1:00 pm ET	Benchmarking Best Practices Group Lunch
6:00-8:00 pm ET	Benchmarking Best Practices Group Dinner

thursday, March 6, 2025

8:00-9:00 am ET	Benchmarking Best Practices Group Breakfast
9:00 am-12:00 pm ET	Benchmarking Best Practices Group

Questions?

For questions regarding the meeting or assistance registering, contact Lily Eghtessad at lily.eghtessad@nmfta.org.