New Jersey Motor Truck Association

10/14/2026

10/14/2026

🚨 DON’T WAIT TO HEAR ABOUT IT AFTERWARD. HEAR IT DIRECTLY FROM THE PEOPLE SHAPING THE FUTURE OF TRUCKING.

The New Jersey Motor Truck Association’s Annual Trucking & Transportation Conference is bringing together the leaders, decision-makers, and industry experts who are shaping the future of transportation.

📅 Tuesday, November 10, 2026
📍 Hyatt Regency Jersey City, NJ

This is more than a conference. It’s an opportunity to get ahead of the issues affecting your business, connect with industry leaders, and leave with insights you can put to work.

🎤 HERE’S WHAT’S WAITING FOR YOU:

🚚 KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Chief Derek Barrs | FMCSA Administrator
Get firsthand insight into the federal government’s National Blueprint to combat fraud, address cargo theft, eliminate bad actors, strengthen highway safety, and restore fair competition.

🚛 Stephen Dilts | New Jersey Turnpike Authority
Major highway projects, congestion, truck parking, tolling, and the infrastructure investments shaping New Jersey’s transportation corridors.

🏛️ Eric DeGesero | EDGE Consulting
Trenton Talk: Legislative updates, regulatory changes, and the issues that could directly impact your business and bottom line.

⚓ Beth Rooney | Port Authority of NY & NJ
Port expansion, infrastructure investments, supply chain coordination, and the road toward potential 24/7 port operations.

🛡️ Heather Fry | TAT
Driving Change: The Trucking Industry’s Role in Combating Human Trafficking. Learn how trucking professionals can recognize warning signs, report suspicious activity, and help protect lives.

⚖️ Mike Edwards, CIC, STAR | Gallagher
From Copernicus to Caribe: What 13.8 Billion Years of Cosmic Evolution Can Teach Us About the Future of Trucking. Explore the Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II Supreme Court case and what accountability means for carriers, brokers, and shippers.
PLUS: Industry discussions, a board panel, networking opportunities, exhibitors, and more.

🏛️ GOVERNOR MIKIE SHERRILL HAS BEEN INVITED.

Whether you operate a trucking company, manage transportation, provide industry services, or help shape the future of freight, this is a room you need to be in.

🎯 ONE DAY. ONE ROOM. THE PEOPLE MOVING TRANSPORTATION FORWARD.

👉 REGISTER, SPONSOR, OR EXHIBIT TODAY:
🌐 www.njtrucks.org

Seats and sponsorship opportunities are limited. Make plans now to be part of the conversation.
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10/06/2026

NJMTA Annual Trucking & Transportation Conference & Dinner Cruise

Tuesday, November 10, 2026, Hyatt Regency Jersey City

Don’t miss the NJMTA Trucking & Transportation Conference & Dinner Cruise on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Jersey City!

Spend the day with trucking and transportation leaders from across New Jersey for insightful discussions, industry updates, valuable connections, and a closer look at the issues impacting your business and the future of our industry.

What to expect:

• Timely industry topics and expert perspectives

• Important conversations affecting New Jersey trucking

• Opportunities to connect with fellow industry professionals

• Valuable insights you can take back to your business

Whether you’re a motor carrier, supplier, service provider, or industry professional, this is the place to be to stay informed, make connections, and be part of the conversation shaping what comes next.

One industry. One day. The conversations that matter.

🚢 DON'T FORGET THE DINNER CRUISE!

Keep the connections going after the Conference and join NJMTA for our Dinner Cruise aboard the Cornucopia Cruise Line!

Register today at www.njtrucks.org

10/06/2026

It’s Trivia Tuesday! Let’s test your road safety knowledge!

Pros know to expect the unexpected and scanning ahead can help them identify traffic issues, work zones, and other dangers before they become immediate threats.

So, how far ahead should CMV drivers scan the road for potential hazards? Drop your thoughts in the comments ⬇️

09/25/2026

09/22/2026

Registration is officially OPEN for the NJMTA Annual Trucking & Transportation Conference, and we want you to be part of it!

📅 Tuesday, November 10, 2026

📍 Hyatt Regency Jersey City

Join NJMTA and leaders from across New Jersey’s trucking and transportation industry for a full day of timely discussions, industry insights, valuable connections, and important conversations about the issues shaping our industry and the road ahead.

ONE INDUSTRY. ONE DAY. IMPORTANT CONVERSATIONS.

Get ready for an exciting lineup featuring industry experts, timely topics, and outstanding networking opportunities—all set against the waterfront backdrop of the Hyatt Regency Jersey City.

Whether you’re a carrier, supplier, service provider, or industry professional, this is an opportunity to connect with the people driving New Jersey’s trucking and transportation industry forward.

👉 Reserve your spot at njtrucks.org and join us on November 10 in Jersey City.

🚢 DON'T FORGET THE DINNER CRUISE!

Keep the connections going after the Conference and join NJMTA for our Dinner Cruise aboard the Cornucopia Cruise Line!

Enjoy an evening of dinner, drinks, networking, and spectacular waterfront views with fellow NJMTA members and industry friends.

Conference by day. Dinner Cruise by night. Make a full day of it!

👉 Visit njtrucks.org for Dinner Cruise Details & Registration

NJMTA ANNUAL TRUCKING & TRANSPORTATION CONFERENCE
November 10, 2026 | Hyatt Regency Jersey City

We look forward to seeing you there!

09/14/2026

🚛 NATIONAL TRUCK DRIVER APPRECIATION WEEK | SEPTEMBER 13–19, 2026

This week, the New Jersey Motor Truck Association proudly joins the nation in recognizing the 3.6 million professional truck drivers who keep America moving every single day.

Nearly everything we depend on from the food on our tables and medicine in our homes to the fuel, equipment, building materials and countless products that keep our businesses and communities running was delivered by a professional truck driver.

But behind every delivery are miles driven, long days and nights, time away from family, changing weather, traffic, tight schedules, and an unwavering responsibility to safety.

Professional drivers don't simply move freight.

They connect our communities. They support our businesses. They strengthen our economy. And they keep America moving forward.

Here in New Jersey, we are especially proud of the professional men and women who navigate some of the busiest and most challenging roads in the country while safely delivering the freight our state and nation depend upon.

During National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, we encourage everyone to take a moment to recognize the person behind the wheel.
👋 Give them a wave.
👏 Say thank you.
🚛 Give them room on the road.

And remember the important role they play in our lives every day.

To all of our professional truck drivers:
For the miles you drive.
For the sacrifices you make.
For the commitment to safety you demonstrate every day.
THANK YOU.

From all of us at the New Jersey Motor Truck Association, we appreciate what you do not just this week, but every mile, every delivery, every day.

Happy National Truck Driver Appreciation Week!

09/11/2026

25 YEARS - WE WILL NEVER FORGET

September 11, 2001.

Twenty-five years have passed, yet the significance of that day has never faded.

Today, the New Jersey Motor Truck Association joins our nation in remembering the nearly 3,000 lives lost on September 11, 2001, and honoring the firefighters, police officers, EMTs, first responders, members of our military, and ordinary Americans who demonstrated extraordinary courage in the face of unimaginable tragedy.

For those of us in New Jersey, the memories of that day are especially close. Across the river, our skyline changed forever. Families throughout our state lost loved ones. Communities mourned together. And countless New Jerseyans stepped forward to help in whatever way they could.

A quarter-century has now passed.

Children have grown into adults. A new generation has been born that knows September 11 only through the stories, photographs, and memories we share with them.

That makes our responsibility to remember even more important.

We remember the lives that were taken.
We remember the families who carried an unimaginable loss.
We remember those who ran toward danger to help others.
We remember the courage, sacrifice, service, and unity that followed.

And we make a promise that must endure long after those who witnessed that day firsthand are gone:

We will tell their stories.
We will honor their sacrifice.
We will never forget.

Today, we ask our members, our trucking community, and all New Jerseyans to take a moment to remember those we lost and honor all who served.

September 11, 2001 — September 11, 2026

25 YEARS. ALWAYS REMEMBERED. NEVER FORGOTTEN.

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08/24/2026

CVSA’s Brake Safety Week Is Underway

Yesterday was the first day of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) Brake Safety Week, a weeklong commercial motor vehicle brake-safety inspection and enforcement initiative taking place across Canada, Mexico and the U.S.

Throughout the week, certified commercial motor vehicle inspectors will conduct inspections of commercial motor vehicles, with an emphasis on brake systems and components.

Brake-related violations continue to be one of the leading reasons vehicles are placed out of service during roadside inspections. Brake Safety Week helps identify and remove vehicles with critical brake issues from North America’s roadways while raising awareness about the importance of proper and proactive brake maintenance and repair.

From Aug. 23-29, inspectors will perform comprehensive brake-system inspections, checking for:

Missing, non-functioning, loose, contaminated and/or cracked parts

Non-manufactured holes (e.g., rust holes, holes created by rubbing or friction) and/or broken springs in the spring brake housing

Audible air leaks around brake components and/or lines

Over-stroking service brakes

Worn brake linings and/or pads

Broken or cracked drums or rotors

Inoperative tractor protection systems

Other brake-related defects that could impact a vehicle’s safe operation

Commercial motor vehicles found with brake-related out-of-service violations, as defined by the North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria, will be restricted from operating until the identified violations have been corrected.

Inspectors will focus on drums and rotors, the emphasis for this year’s brake safety initiative. Brake drums and rotors are important components of a vehicle’s brake system. Issues with drums and/or rotors may affect a vehicle’s brake efficiency. Broken pieces from drums and/or rotors may dislodge during travel and damage other vehicles or result in injuries or fatalities.

Brake Safety Week also serves as an opportunity to educate motor carriers, drivers, mechanics and others responsible for commercial motor vehicle maintenance about the importance of routine brake inspections and preventive maintenance. Properly functioning brakes help drivers maintain control of their vehicles, reduce stopping distances and minimize the risk of crashes.

Brake Safety Week is part of CVSA’s Operation Airbrake Program. The goal of Brake Safety Week is to eliminate roadway crashes by conducting roadside inspections and educating drivers, mechanics, motor carriers, owner-operators and others on the importance of proper brake inspection, maintenance and operation.

The results from this year’s Brake Safety Week will be compiled and released later this year.