CVTA's Spring Conference Pre-Event Brochure

CVTA’s 2018 SPRING CONFERENCE Hyatt RegENcy ClearwatER Beach Resort and Spa MAY 2ND - 4TH

Schedule-At-A-Glance Sessions, times and dates are subject to change

WEDNESDAY, MAY 2 1:00 p.m.

Registration Opens

2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Board Meeting (All Attendees Welcome)

3:15 - 3:45 p.m.

CVTA Legislative & Regulatory Update

4:00 - 5:30 p.m.

Roundtable

5:30 - 6:00 p.m.

New & Prospective Members “Meet & Greet” with CVTA’s Board

6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Reception

THURSDAY, MAY 3 7:45 - 8:45 a.m.

Breakfast

8:00 a.m.

Registration Opens

8:45 - 9:15 a.m.

Opening Remarks & Elections

9:30 - 10:15 a.m.

When Is a School Considered a Carrier?

10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Executive Series: Industry Perspectives

11:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

KEYNOTE - FMCSA: Priorities Moving Forward

12:15 – 1:15 p.m.

Lunch

2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Cybersecurity Threats to Your Business Now & In the Future

3:15 – 4:00 p.m.

Breaches, Privacy & Risks: Understanding the FTC in the Age of Big Data

FRIDAY, MAY 4 8:00 – 9:00 a.m.

Breakfast

9:00 – 9:45 a.m.

Getting to 18-Year Old Drivers

10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Trucking Industry Economic Update

5:00 p.m.

Spring Conference Closing Party

SATURDAY, MAY 5 TBD

CVTA Fishing Tournament

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CONFERENCE LOCATION & ROOM RATE

REGISTRATION* Registration Rates

Room Rate: $200

CVTA Member - Early Bird Rate: $ 475 - (the cut off date for this rate is 3/27/18)

The cut-off date for this rate is March 27th. Please note there will be no extensions.

CVTA Member: $550 (the cut off date for this rate is 4/10/18)

Room reservation: https://cvta.org/2018-spring-conf.html

CVTA Additional Member: $300 (cut off date for this rate is 4/10/18) Non-Member: $850 Non-Member Additional: $450

Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa 301 South Gulfview Blvd | Clearwater, FL 33767 Nestled on the edge of one of the world’s best beaches, our resort is an oasis along this breathtaking Florida coastline. Guests will enjoy spacious rooms at our Clearwater Beach resort, featuring premium amenities, and stunning views of the beach.

Exhibitor: $475 (Cut off date for Exhibitors is 3/27/18)

* Please review CVTA’s Conference Refund Policy http://cvta.org/Downloads/2017-Fall%20Conference/ CVTA_REFUND_POLICY.pdf Register today at https://cvta.org/conference-registration.html

CONFERENCE COMMITTEE

CHAIR

VICE CHAIR

Jerome Redmond Jill Balleh American Truck Training, Inc. CDS Tractor Trailer Training

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Kim Carsten Commercial Driver Training

Duane Boswell MTC Truck Driver Training

Angela Horowitz Stevens Transport Matthew Bither Advanced Career Institute Don Klaus Midwest Technical Institute

Latasha Mack U.S. Xpress

Jeff Steinberg APEX CDL Institute Curt Valkovic Maverick Transportation

Marilyn Surber Bill Collins Melton Truck Lines Interstate Truck Driving School Rod Hurst Continental Truck Driver Training

Deb Rishel Paradigm Media Consultants

Paul Rasmussen Paschall Truck Lines

Greg Koepel Roehl Transport Donna Miller Liberty Career Finance

HYATT REGENCY CLEARWATER BEACH RESORT AND SPA 301 South Gulfview Boulevard Clearwater Beach, FL 33767 USA T +1 727 373 1234 F +1 727 373 4968 clearwaterbeach.regency.hyatt.com

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POINTS OF INTEREST • Clearwater Marine Aquarium; • Ruth Eckard Hall • Sunsets at Pier 60 • Adventure Island Water Park • Busch Gardens Tampa • Tampa Bay Bucs / Rays / Lightening • Baseball spring training— Philadelphia Phillies, New York Yankees, and Toronto Blue Jays • Salvador Dali Museum • Ybor City historical Latin Quarter (Cigar Capital of the World) • Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks • Lowry Park Zoo • Walt Disney World (Orlando);

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• Language: English • Currency: USD • Climate: tropical, with average yearly temps ranging from high 90s °F to low mid 40s °F • Visa: Please refer to your local travel consultant for visa information prior to travel

• Tampa Int’l Airport– 21 miles / 30 mins • St. Petersburg-Clearwater Int’l Airport– 14 miles / 25 mins

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TRANSPORTATION

RECREATIONAL FACILITIES • Adjacent to Clearwater Beach with beachside towel, chaise lounge, umbrella, and beach-to-go food and beverage service • Complimentary 24-hour Hyatt StayFit gym • Pool; 20 air-conditioned pool cabanas with flat-screen television and wet bars • Camp Hyatt® and a children’s pool that is covered with a secure gated enclosure • Relaxing spa pool with therapeutic water jet system • Sandava Spa—full service including private treatment spa suites, manicures, pedicures, facials, professional massage services, and spa wedding packages • Walk to sailing, deep-sea fishing, boating, wave runners, parasailing, kayaking, snorkeling, scuba diving, catamaran rides, dolphin-watch eco-tours, bike rentals, sunset dinner cruises, Miniature Golf & Beach Gameland; golf, tennis and shopping nearby • BeachWalk—Clearwater’s new half mile active pathway for shopping, dining, and entertainment along the beach and in front of the resort

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LOCATION Steps away from the powder-white sands of Clearwater Beach, our beautiful resort brings world-class style and amenities to the west coast of Florida. Balanced between the turquoise-blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico and the picturesque Intracoastal Waterway, Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Spa delivers an idyllic location on the new Clearwater Beach Walk, along with the sophistication, comfort, and convenience of a luxury resort

• Dry Cleaning services • Washer & dryer on each guestroom floor • Valet and self-parking in covered parking garage • 24-hour security monitoring • Beach Provisions • Babies Travel Lite • Kids concierge

MEETING & EVENT SPACE • 12,000 sq. ft. of indoor function space including the 4,000 sq. ft. ballroom, 20,000 sq. ft. of private outdoor function space including the 4,000 sq. ft.

Roof Top Sky Terrace, eight private 900 sq. ft. terraces with adjoining suites and the eighth floor pool deck Vista Terrace, all overlooking the Gulf of Mexico • Wired and wireless high-speed Internet access; PSAV Audio-Visual services • Prefunction and registration areas

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SERVICES & FACILITIES • Hyatt Express Check-In Kiosks • 1-800-CHECK-IN® • Wired and wireless Internet access in guestrooms and public areas • In-room dining • Concierge • Business Center • Assistive listening devices • ATM • Safe-deposit boxes at front desk

RESTAURANTS & BARS • SHOR American Seafood Grill—serving a variety of American and seafood dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner; offers private dining room for special events • Skimmers—coffee and pastries in the morning; light fare and cocktails in the afternoon and evening • Swim Bar & Grill—lounge by the pool enjoying a cocktail and an assortment of appetizers and sandwiches while overlooking the Gulf of Mexico • Gazebo Beach Provisions

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ACCOMMODATIONS 250 guestroom suites, including 133 studio suites, 79 one-bedroom suites, 38 two-bedroom suites, 13 accessible rooms, and one Presidential suite All Accommodations Offer • Hyatt Grand Bed® • 42-inch flat-screen television with remote control, cable movie channels, in-room pay movies • Voicemail; cordless telephone with message light • Video messages, video account review, video checkout • Individual climate control • In-room laptop-sized electronic safe • Turndown service available upon request • Deluxe bath amenities, robes, makeup mirror and hairdryer • Coffeemaker with complimentary coffee • Iron / ironing board • iHome® alarm clock radio • Walk-out balconies with water and sunset views • Fully equipped kitchen: full-size refrigerator, microwave, stovetop

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Dining / Bars

Attractions

Blinker’s Steakhouse & Lounge

Queen Fleet

Kilwins Clearwater Beach

Double Eagle Deep Sea Fishing

The Bait House Tackle & Tavern

Clearwater Jet Skis

Crabby’s Dockside

Chute ‘Em Up Parasail

Heilman’s Beachcomber

Clearwater Shark Boat

Cesare’s Italian Restaurant

Clearwater Marine Aquarium

Forlini’s Restaurant

Funride Rentals: Rent a Scoot Coupe

Rumba Island Grill Frenchy’s Rockaway Grill

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