TTMA 83rd Annual Convention 2025 | Truck Trailer Manufacturers Association, Inc.

TRUCK TRAILER MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
83RD ANNUAL CONVENTION
BROAD HORIZONS

APRIL 23-26, 2025 | Wyndham Grand Río Mar | Rio Grande, Puerto Rico

CONVENTION REGISTRATION FEES: Trailer/Tank OEM - $1100 | Associates - $1200 | Guests - $250

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About The Event

The TTMA Annual Convention is THE premier event for the truck trailer manufacturing industry, bringing together top leaders, innovators, and professionals from across the sector. This highly anticipated gathering serves as a hub for fostering meaningful connections, sharing cutting-edge insights, and shaping the future of the industry.

This is a member-only event. If you are interested in joining TTMA, click here for more information.

EXCITING UPDATES!

OPEN GOLF now on Wednesday!
Island dress code! Suits, ties and sports coats are banned!
More time for client dinners Friday night!
QR code contact info on name badges!
Participate in the APP CHALLENGE for prizes!
Plus, 3 amazing excursions for attendees!
(additional fee)

Convention Schedule

Sessions, Sports & Exciting Excursions!

Sessions, Times and Locations Subject to Change

Open Golf Tournament - $195

Meet in the lobby at 7:30am for shuttle to the course.
Includes boxed breakfast and 2 drink cart tickets. Rental clubs extra at $70 per rental (right and left handed available).

Registration

Atrium & Rio Mar Foyer

New Member & First-Timer Orientation

Caribbean Ballroom 2-3

Welcome Reception

Tiki Bar and Activity Pool Deck

Welcome Dinner

Rio Mar Ballroom Foyer and Terrace

Reserve a company table (seats 8-12) for $100 to host your guests, or enjoy open seating available to all attendees with no need for a reservation (table reservations are optional and are included on the meeting registration form).

First General Session - Broad Horizons

Rio Mar Ballroom 5-6
Speakers listed in order of appearance.

Supplier Presentations

Presentations from 5 of our member suppliers. Click here for a list of presenters.

Anthony Marshall

Anthony Marshall

UPS - VP of Maintenance & Engineering, Transportion

Eric Starks

Eric Starks

FTR | Transportation Intelligence -Chairman of the Board

Anirban Basu

Anirban Basu

Sage Policy Group - Chairman & CEO

Mike Joyce

Mike Joyce

Midfield Consulting, LLC - Principal
Congressional Update

Safety Awards

TTMA present the annual Safety Awards to the winning companies with short speeches.

TTMA Breakfast Club - Rainforest Tales & Tasty Bites

Caribbean Ballroom 2-3

Join us for a fun and informative morning with an interactive presentation about the El Yungue National Rainforest by Marine Biologist, Ecologist, and Educator Sandra Schleier Hernandez.

Enjoy a hearty breakfast buffet, mimosas, games and prizes!

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Sandra Schleier Hernandez, MSc.

Sandra Schleier Hernandez, MSc.

Marine Biologist, Ecologist, and Educator

Engineering Meeting

Rio Mar Ballroom - Room 1-3

Associate's Dinner

Ocean Terrace/Vista Verde Gardens

Board Meeting

Caribbean Salon 3

Walk for the Health of It

Meet in the lobby at 8:15am.
Come join us for fun walk aound the resort! Led by Debbie Thomas, enjoy the fresh air, get active, and spend a fun time with friends old and new in the morning. DOWNLOAD FLYER

Second General Session

Rio Mar Ballroom 5-6

Supplier Presentations

Presentations from 5 of our member suppliers. Click here for a list of presenters.

Ken Gronback

Ken Gronback

KGC Direct, LLC - President

Travis Mills

Travis Mills

Recalibrated Warrior, Motivational Speaker, Author, Actor

El Yunque Rainforest Tour - $160

Gather in resort lobby at 12:30 pm, depart resort at 12:45, and return approximately around 3:45 pm.
• Stops include the Portal Visitor Center, Yokahu Tower, and La Coca Waterfall
• Closed Toe Shoes are Required. Wear Comfortable Clothing, Hat, Sunglasses, and Sunscreen

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Pickleball - $100

Meet at the lobby entrance at 1:30pm. All skill levels welcome.
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Mixed Golf Scramble - $195

Meet in the lobby at 7:30am for shuttle to the course.
Includes boxed breakfast and 2 drink cart tickets. Rental clubs extra at $70 per rental (left and right handed available).

Catamaran/Snorkeling Tour - $220

Meet in the lobby @ 7:45am. Bus leaves at 8:00am.
Deli lunch and drinks provided.
Set sail aboard a catamaran for a delightful day in the Caribbean waters and discover the island’s abundant living coral reefs. If you’ve never snorkeled before, here’s your opportunity to learn the sport in a fun and relaxing setting. You’ll have the opportunity to take short dives into the crystal-clear waters where you’ll discover a world of fluid motion.
Attire & Essentials Required: Swimwear, Towel, Sunscreen Lotion (no spray) and no jewelry.
Recommended: T-shirt, short pants, flip-flops or water shoes. hat, sunglasses.
Life jackets and snorkeling equipment provided. Beach access (weather permitting) requires ability to swim.

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Old San Juan Walking and Shopping Tour - $130

Meet in the lobby at 8:30am.
Stroll though Spanish Cathedrals, colorful streets, and forts. In this guided tour, you will see and learn how the Spanish built and defended their city. Afterwards, you will have an hour and a half to shop and have lunch on your own. DOWNLOAD FLYER

Tennis Clinic and Round Robin - $100

Meet at the lobby entrance at 8:30am. Friendly Challenge, Mixed Doubles Format with Partner Rotation
Racquets will be made available. All skill levels welcome.
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Beach Party

Meet in the Tiki Bar & Grill & Activity Pool Area. DOWNLOAD FLYER

Don McMillan

Closing Reception & Banquet Don McMillan

Rio Mar Ballroom 6-10

Meet Our Speakers: A-Z Lineup

Check the schedule for session dates and click on names for bios!

Anirban Basu

Dr. Anirban Basu

Sage Policy Group - Chairman & CEO

Ken Gronbach

Kenneth Gronbach

KGC Direct, LLC - President

Mike Joyce

Mike Joyce

Midfield Consulting, LLC - Principal

Anthony Marshall

Anthony Marshall

UPS - VP of Maintenance & Engineering, Transportion

Don McMillan

Don McMillan

Technically Funny - Chief Comedy Officer

Travis Mills

Travis Mills

Recalibrated Warrior, Motivational Speaker

Sandra Schleier Hernandez, MSc.

Sandra Schleier Hernandez, MSc.

DNER - Marine Biologist, Ecologist, and Educator

Eric Starks

Eric Starks

FTR | Transportation Intelligence, Chairman of the Board

Supplier Presentation Companies

HOTEL/TRAVEL

Discover the Hotel, Browse the Gallery & Plan Your Trip!

Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Rainforest Beach and Golf Resort

Escape to a picturesque island locale unlike any other. At Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Rainforest, Beach & Resort, the placid charm of golden beachfront and sapphire seas meets the natural beauty of El Yunque rainforest. A destination in its own right, this spellbinding retreat gives guests all they need for an unforgettable Varibbean getaway.

ROOMS SOLD OUT!

CONVENTION ROOM RATE: $281+taxSOLD OUT

RESERVATION DEADLINE: March 31, 2025

ALTERNATIVE HOTELS: CLICK HERE

AIRPORT: Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)

GROUND TRANSPORTATION: Fare Harbor

CONVENTION FAQS

New TTMA Members and Convention "First-Timers " will be wearing orange and yellow ribbons, respectively, on their name badges. Please make a special effort to seek these attendees out and introduce yourself. There will be a New Member and First-Timers Orientation on Wednesday, April 23. All attendees are invited to stop by and make our new delegates feel welcome.

Open Golf is now scheduled for Wednesday morning. Mixed Golf has been move to Saturday Morning. Both will include boxed breakfast AND lunch. This allows for more time on Friday evening to schedule on-your-own dinner arrangements.

TTMA has arranged for three private meeting rooms to be available to attendees Tuesday-Saturday. They are set in 30 minute increments with 15 minutes between each slot. Only two slots in a row can be reserved by each company. To reserve, email tamara@trucktrailer.org or jeff@trucktrailer.org.

The Convention Committee has decided to embrace the relaxed yet vibrant spirit of the Caribbean! Suits, sport coats and ties are banned for this event! We're on Island Manners here! Enjoy the event in short-sleeved shirts, shorts or casual pants, flowy skirts, capris and lightweight blouses.

TTMA Annual Convention Registration Cancellation/Refund Policy

If you cannot attend the Annual Convention, you may transfer your registration to another attendee or request a refund. There will be no penalty for cancellations received on or before 3 weeks prior to the Wednesday convention start date. The full amount paid will be refunded. No registration refund will be issued for cancellations received on or after three weeks prior to the Wednesday convention start date, unless in accordance with the Emergency Policy below. The above cancellation policy applies to all registration fees, golf, tennis and extra event registrations.

Emergency Policy

Refunds may be granted if an attendee is unable to attend the Annual Convention due to a family death, illness, or other extraordinary circumstance.

Code of Conduct

Individuals (celebrities, customers, shippers, suppliers) should not be encouraged to attend TTMA Conventions as guests of members. Attendance of such persons will be limited to those formally invited by TTMA. Only TTMA member companies in good standing are invited to attend. TTMA Policy prohibits hospitality rooms and as such, members are requested not to rent public rooms, hire bartenders, musicians, etc. or otherwise engage in large group entertaining in or out of the hotel at any time during the convention. Large group entertaining is defined as more than 20 people at an event. There shall be no conflict with regularly scheduled TTMA functions. We ask your cooperation in not inviting or accepting invitations to dine or golf elsewhere during the scheduled events. Members may invite friends to their rooms for refreshments during periods when no regular TTMA function is scheduled, providing the above policy is not abused. Formal, printed invitations should not be issued to any such activity.

A link and group block code to make hotel reservations will be supplied after your registration has been submitted and paid for. See below for pertinent information: TTMA Room Rate is $281. Rates based on single/double occupancy plus 11% Tax. Please note that a deposit of one nights room and tax is due at time of booking. All upgrades are subject to availability.

Only registered attendees, spouses/guests and speakers can register for the excursions. You may register children at the spouse/guest rate. The Catamaran/Snorkeling Tour is only open to attendees 21 and over.

Questions? Contact Us

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Suite 220
Gainesville, VA 20155

Phone

703.549.3010