2026 INTERNATIONAL TRUCKING ASSOCIATION NETWORKING EVENT

2026 International Trucking Association Networking Event
Friday, May 8, 2026
Compass Arena | Willowbrook, Illinois

5:30 PM – 6:45 PM
Registration & Networking Hour
Guests arrive, check in, and connect with fellow trucking industry professionals, business leaders, and partners.

6:45 PM – 7:15 PM
Chef-Driven Dinner & Live Music Entertainment
An elevated dining experience accompanied by live music and social engagement.

7:15 PM – 8:00 PM
Industry Panel Discussion
A panel of trucking industry experts will answer questions and share insights on key topics including:

• Equipment sales and market trends
• Freight market outlook
• Financing and interest rate environment
• Fleet management and efficient operations
• Driver market and workforce challenges
• Technology, AI, Innovation
• Regulatory and compliance trends

8:00 PM – 8:45 PM
The Future of the Trucking Industry
Presented by Matthew Leffler
Host of the Armchair Attorney Podcast

8:45 PM –9:30
Keynote Speaker: Desmond Clark
Former NFL tight end for the Denver Broncos, Miami Dolphins, and Chicago Bears, Speaker, Coach & Consultant

Following the Keynote Speaker
DJ Entertainment & Dance Floor

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

COMPASS ARENA, Willowbrook, IL, USA, United States

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