Safety & Maintenance Conference 2026

Description

SAFETY & MAINTENANCE CONFERENCE

DoubleTree by Hilton
Bloomington, IL

April 7 & 8, 2026

The Illinois Trucking Association's Safety & Maintenance Conference (SMC) is the premier event for safety professionals and maintenance experts in the trucking industry. Join us for two days packed with educational sessions, industry insights, and networking opportunities that will empower you to enhance safety and operational excellence within your fleet.

Highlights Include:

• Key Trainings
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with industry peers and thought leaders.
• Actionable Insights: Access cutting-edge information to strengthen safety and maintenance practices.

Registration Fees:

• Members: $395 (before March 1) | $495 (after March 1)
• Non-Members: $595 (before March 1) | $695 (after March 1)

Hotel Accommodations:
Enjoy special group rates at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bloomington. Book online here or call 309-664-6446 and mention Group Code: ITA.

Reserve your spot today and be part of an event dedicated to advancing safety and maintenance in Illinois trucking!

AGENDA

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NOMINATIONS

The Illinois Trucking Association’s Safety & Maintenance Conference is where the industry’s best are recognized. Each year, we honor professionals and fleets that go above and beyond to keep Illinois trucking safe, compliant, and operating at the highest level.

If you know a fleet, safety professional, or maintenance leader who deserves recognition, we encourage you to submit a nomination. Award recipients will be recognized during SMC 26 in front of peers from across the trucking industry.

Fleet Safety Awards
Recognizing motor carriers with outstanding safety performance and commitment to continuous improvement.
Nomination Deadline: February 13, 2026
Download Fleet Safety Award Form

Illinois Safety Professional of the Year
Honoring an individual who demonstrates leadership, expertise, and dedication to safety excellence within their organization and the industry.
Nomination Deadline: 4:30 PM on March 6, 2026
Download Safety Professional of the Year Form

Illinois Maintenance Professional of the Year
Recognizing a maintenance professional who exemplifies technical skill, leadership, and a commitment to safe, reliable equipment.
Nomination Deadline: 4:30 PM on March 6, 2026
Download Maintenance Professional of the Year Form

Exhibitor Information

To Exhibit at this year's SMC select the Registration w/ Exhibitor Booth at the initial registration section. This will register you for SMC and secure your booth, as you must be a registered SMC attendee to exhibit at this event.

ATTENTION PLATINUM & GOLD ALLIED MEMBERS / GOLD LEVEL SMC SPONSORS

If you are a Platinum or Gold Allied Member of the ITA or a Gold Level Sponsor of SMC, DO NOT add this option to your registration. Platinum and Gold Allied Members receive one booth at each ITA event for free. Gold Level SMC Sponsors receive a free booth in their sponsorship. To reserve your booth email chad@iltrucking.org. To discuss upgrading your membership email brian@iltrucking.org.