NATMI Annual Meeting
Lead the Future of Safety:
Connect, Comply, Compete
Join your NATMI colleagues on June 9-10 in Oklahoma City at our 2026 Annual Meeting and learn how we prepare today's professionals to lead the future of safety.
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The meeting runs from noon Tuesday, June 9 to noon Wednesday, June 10 and, in addition to the educational seminars, includes business meetings – which everyone is encouraged to attend – and a networking and Awards Reception on Tuesday evening.
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The meeting is scheduled in conjunction with and immediately following the Truckload Carriers Association’s (TCA) Safety and Security Division Meeting, which begins on Sunday, June 7 and ends Tuesday, June 9 at noon.
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Tuesday, June 9
12:00 - 1:00 pm.
Lunch
1:00 - 1:25 p.m.
Opening Introductory Session
1:30 - 2:15 p.m.
Lead the Future of Safety
What We Know, We Pass On
Great safety leaders aren’t born—they’re shaped by the knowledge they gain and the people they invest in along the way. This session explores how sharing expertise, mentoring others, and modeling strong safety values can accelerate your own professional growth while strengthening your organization.
2:15 - 2:30 p.m.
Refreshment Break
2:30 - 3:15 p.m.
Not Your Dad’s Compliance Program
Today’s safety leaders don’t need every regulation memorized—they need to know how to find the right information fast. This session explores how modern compliance relies on digital tools, real time access, and smarter workflows that move beyond outdated, paper driven habits. Attendees will learn why adapting to new methods isn’t just efficient—it’s essential for protecting drivers, strengthening safety culture, and staying ahead of risk.
3:25 - 4:10 p.m.
Modern Risk Reduction
Today’s fleets face more data, more complexity, and more pressure to make the right call in real time. This session breaks down how modern risk‑reduction strategies rely on interpreting data—not just collecting it—to guide smarter decisions, prevent incidents, and strengthen overall safety performance. Participants will learn how to turn information into action and build a proactive, analytics‑driven safety culture.
4:15 - 5:00 p.m.
Business Meeting
Committee Reports
5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Networking and Awards Reception
Wednesday, June 8
7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Breakfast
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Business Meeting
Task Force Assignment
9:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Refreshment Break
9:10 - 10:15 a.m.
Leading People Safely
Empower your leaders, supervisors, and frontline teams with a practical, people‑centered approach to building a safer trucking operation. This session breaks down the seven essential elements of a high‑performing safety culture—from redefining safety as a core value to strengthening psychological safety, reducing hidden risks, and shaping a workforce that lives safety every day.
10:30 - 11:45 a.m.
Panel Discussion
Building the next Generation of Safety Leaders
Today’s trucking industry needs safety professionals who can think critically, communicate with influence, and carry forward a culture of continuous improvement. This session explores how to identify emerging talent, develop their leadership mindset, and equip them with the tools to guide teams safely and confidently in a rapidly changing environment.
11:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Closing Comments