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2012 Annual Convention
Sponsors
Host: Allison Transmission
Description
Click here to see the committee meeting schedule.
Pre-registration (including online and faxing the registration form) for the convention closed Friday, February 24. You can register on-site without an additional charge beginning on Saturday, March 3, from 1:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m. in Osceola AB.
Additional dates and times for registration:
Date Time Room Location Sunday, March 4 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Osceola AB Monday, March 5 7:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Osceola AB 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 6 7:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Osceola AB 5:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Osceola AB Wednesday, March 7 7:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m. Osceola AB
Please remember to wear your badge at all times. Admission to all TCA Annual Convention sessions and social events is by official Annual Convention badge only. Entrance will be denied to individuals not wearing badges. Badges are not transferable and replacements cost $250.
Dress Code All of the meetings will be business casual. The Annual Awards Banquet on Tuesday, however, is always business attire, so be sure to bring a suit/dress.
Children at the Annual Convention While TCA realizes that our conventions are in locations that are often ideal for family vacations, please note that no one under the age of 16 may attend our business meetings, social events, or exhibition. All others must register to attend any portion of the convention. TCA does not have any kidsâ?T programs. The Gaylord Palms, however, does have such programs. Please contact the hotel directly at (407) 586-2000 for more details.
Hotel Information
TCA's room block is now closed. Please contact the Gaylord Palms directly at (407) 586-2000 to make your reservations.
Gaylord Palms 6000 W. Osceola Parkway Kissimmee, Florida 34746 (407) 586-2000
Check-in Time: 3:00 p.m. Check-out Time: 11:00 a.m.
If the Gaylord Palms does not have your desired dates available, the nearest hotel is the Orlando World Center Marriott, which is about 2 miles away from the convention site. To make a reservation, please contact the hotel at (407) 239-4200.
Gaylord Palms' Parking Rates: $12.00 per day for self-parking and $20.00 per day for valet parking, both with in/out privileges.
If you will be staying at another hotel and will need to park at the Gaylord Palms, just show your TCA convention badge and you will receive the same parking rates.
Travel Information
Orlando International Airport (MCO): 20 miles to the convention site Drive Time: 20 minutes
Taxi Fare: $40-$60 one way
Taxis are available on both the A and B sides of the Main Terminal on the Ground Transportation Level (Level 1).
Taxicab Companies: Ace Metro/Luxury Cab - (407) 855-1111 Diamond Cab Company - (407) 523-3333 Quick Cab - (407) 447-1444 Star Taxi - (407) 857-9999
Shuttle: Mears Transportation, 24-hour service, call (407) 423-5566 to make reservations
Weather
Kissimmee's temperature in March is between 70Ës-80ËsF.
Customer Service
Registration: Contact Mackenzie Tolliver at (703) 838-1950. Exhibits: Contact Casey Bloyer at (703) 838-1950.
Registration Cancellation & Substitution Policy
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| Pass Name | Description |
| Associate Member | Any entity involved in the sale of goods or services to the trucking industry. Members of the Truckload Carriers Association. Associate registrants 1-3 pay $900 per person and 4 and up pay $1,200 per person. Registrants can opt for an Enhanced or Standard pass. Enhanced includes one license for two years of access to recordings of the event's educational sessions, allowing registrants to revisit a panel discussion, watched a missed lecture, or update colleagues. Standard does not include access to the recordings. |
| Associate Nonmember | Any entity involved in the sale of goods or services to the trucking industry. Not members of the Truckload Carriers Association. Registrants can opt for an Enhanced or Standard pass. Enhanced includes one license for two years of access to recordings of the event's educational sessions, allowing registrants to revisit a panel discussion, watch a missed lecture, or update colleagues. Standard does not include access to the recordings. |
| For-Hire Carrier | A for-hire carrier is any entity that principally provides fee-for-service transportation of property by motor vehicle. Member of the Truckload Carriers Association. Registrants can opt for an Enhanced or Standard pass. Enhanced includes one license for two years of access to recordings of the event's educational sessions, allowing registrants to revisit a panel discussion, watch a missed lecture, or update colleagues. Standard does not include access to the recordings. |
| For-Hire Carrier Nonmember | A for-hire carrier is any entity that principally provides fee-for-service transportation of property by motor vehicle. Not members of the Truckload Carriers Association. Registrants can opt for an Enhanced or Standard pass. Enhanced includes one license for two years of access to recordings of the event's educational sessions, allowing registrants to revisit a panel discussion, watched a missed lecture, or update colleagues. Standard does not include access to the recordings. |
| Host | Any entity that sponsors items or events during the Annual Convention. Host registrants 1-3 pay $700 per person and 4 and up pay $1,000 per person. Registrants can opt for an Enhanced or Standard pass. Enhanced includes one license for two years of access to recordings of the event's educational sessions, allowing registrants to revisit a panel discussion, watch a missed lecture, or update colleagues. Standard does not include access to the recordings. |
| Private Fleet Member | A private fleet is any entity that provides motor vehicle transportation of property but does not do so principally on a for-hire basis. Members of the Truckoad Carriers Association. Registrants can opt for an Enhanced or Standard pass. Enhanced includes one license for two years of access to recordings of the event's educational sessions, allowing registrants to revisit a panel discussion, watch a missed lecture, or update colleagues. Standard does not include access to the recordings. |
| Private Fleet Nonmember | A private fleet is any entity that provides motor vehicle transportation of property but does not do so principally on a for-hire basis.Members of the Truckoad Carriers Association.Registrants can opt for an Enhanced or Standard pass. Enhanced includes one license for two years of access to recordings of the event's educational sessions, allowing registrants to revisit a panel discussion, watch a missed lecture, or update colleagues. Standard does not include access to the recordings. |
| School Member | Any entity whose primary mission is to provide training to individuals seeking to obtain a commercial driver's license. Members of the Truckload Carriers Association. Registrants can opt for an Enhanced or Standard pass. Enhanced includes one license for two years of access to recordings of the event's educational sessions, allowing registrants to revist a panel discussion, watch a missed lecture, or update colleagues. Standard does not include access to the recordings. |
| School Nonmember | Any entity whose primary mission is to provide training to individuals seeking to obtain a commercial driver's license. Not members of the Truckload Carriers Association. Registrants can opt for an Enhanced or Standard pass. Enhanced includes one license for two years of access to recordings of the event's educational sessions, allowing registrants to revisit a panel discussion, watch a missed lecture, or update colleagues. Standard does not include access to the recordings. |
