CVSA Annual Conference and Exhibition

September 21-25, 2025

Denver, Colorado

Schedule

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September 21, 2025

08:00 AM MT - 12:00 PM MT

Finance Committee Meeting (Invitation Only)

Sheraton Denver Downtown, Plaza Building, Concourse Level, Plaza Court 1

01:00 PM MT - 05:00 PM MT

Board of Directors Meeting

Sheraton Denver Downtown, Plaza Building, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom DE

The CVSA Board of Directors Meeting is open to all registered attendees of the CVSA Annual Conference and Exhibition.

01:00 PM MT - 05:00 PM MT

Exhibitor Move-In

Sheraton Denver Downtown, Plaza Building, Concourse Level, Plaza Exhibit Foyer

03:00 PM MT - 05:00 PM MT

Event Registration and Member Services

Sheraton Denver Downtown, Plaza Building, Concourse Level, Plaza Registration

September 22, 2025

07:00 AM MT - 08:00 AM MT

Exhibit Hall Grand Opening and Networking Breakfast

Sheraton Denver Downtown, Plaza Building, Concourse Level, Plaza Exhibit Foyer

07:00 AM MT - 05:00 PM MT

Event Registration and Member Services

Sheraton Denver Downtown, Plaza Building, Concourse Level, Plaza Registration

07:00 AM MT - 07:30 AM MT

First-time Attendees’ Orientation

Sheraton Denver Downtown, Plaza Building, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom E

07:30 AM MT - 07:45 AM MT

Briefing for Region, Locals and Associates Presidents, and Program Chairs

Sheraton Denver Downtown, Plaza Building, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom D

08:00 AM MT - 09:00 AM MT

General Session

Sheraton Denver Downtown, Plaza Building, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom ABC

  • Presentation of the Colors
  • National Anthems
  • General Session Sponsor Video – Sponsored by Drivewyze
  • Recognition of Sponsors – Capt. John Hahn, Colorado State Patrol; CVSA President
  • Introduction and Welcome Remarks
  • CVSA President’s Opening Remarks – Capt. John Hahn, Colorado State Patrol; CVSA President
  • State of the Alliance – Collin Mooney, Executive Director, CVSA
  • Mexico Update
  • Canada Update
  • U.S. Update
  • CVSA Secretary Voting Process – Sgt. William Alarcon, New Jersey State Police; CVSA Secretary and Election Committee Chair
  • Remarks from Secretary Candidates
  • CVSA President’s Closing Remarks – Capt. John Hahn, Colorado State Patrol; CVSA President

09:00 AM MT - 09:30 AM MT

Networking Refreshment Break

Sheraton Denver Downtown, Plaza Building, Concourse Level, Plaza Exhibit Foyer

09:30 AM MT - 12:00 PM MT

Information Session

Sheraton Denver Downtown, Plaza Building, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom ABC

09:30 AM MT - 12:00 PM MT

Program Meeting – Human Trafficking Prevention

Sheraton Denver Downtown, Plaza Building, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom E

The Human Trafficking Prevention program fosters discussion around ways to reduce the occurrence of human trafficking within the trucking industry.

09:30 AM MT - 12:00 PM MT

Program Meeting – Level VI Inspection Program

Sheraton Denver Downtown, Plaza Building, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom D

The North American Standard Level VI Inspection Program is an inspection program specifically for transuranic waste and highway route controlled quantities (HRCQ) of radioactive material.

09:30 AM MT - 12:00 PM MT

Joint Program Meeting – Operation Airbrake and PBBT Users

Sheraton Denver Downtown, Plaza Building, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom F

Operation Airbrake is a campaign dedicated to improving commercial motor vehicle brake safety.

PBBT Users is a working forum that provides jurisdictions using performance-based brake testers (PBBTs) and others interested in their use a chance to work to advance PBBTs as an enforcement tool. Attendees will share their PBBT experiences and work to refine procedures and training materials for PBBT use. Carriers, suppliers, enforcement and other interested parties are welcome.

12:00 PM MT - 01:30 PM MT

Networking Lunch

Sheraton Denver Downtown, Plaza Building, Concourse Level, Plaza Exhibit Foyer

01:30 PM MT - 03:15 PM MT

Region I Membership Meeting (Government Only)

Sheraton Denver Downtown, Plaza Building, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom F

Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, U.S. Virgin Islands and Vermont.

01:30 PM MT - 03:15 PM MT

Region II Membership Meeting (Government Only)

Sheraton Denver Downtown, I.M. Pei Tower, 2nd Level, Grand Ballroom II

Alabama, American Samoa, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia.

01:30 PM MT - 03:15 PM MT

Region III Membership Meeting (Government Only)

Sheraton Denver Downtown, I.M. Pei Tower, 2nd Level, Grand Ballroom I

Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Northern Mariana Islands, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin.

01:30 PM MT - 03:15 PM MT

Region IV Membership Meeting (Government Only)

Sheraton Denver Downtown, Plaza Building, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom E

Alaska, Arizona, California, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Mexico, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.

01:30 PM MT - 03:15 PM MT

Region V Membership Meeting (Government Only)

Sheraton Denver Downtown, Plaza Building, Concourse Level, Governors Square 11

Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan and Yukon.

01:30 PM MT - 03:15 PM MT

Locals Membership Meeting (Government Only)

Sheraton Denver Downtown, Plaza Building, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom D

Local members are members of local/municipal law enforcement agencies with at least one sworn enforcement personnel member or more.

01:30 PM MT - 03:15 PM MT

Associates Membership Meeting

Sheraton Denver Downtown, Plaza Building, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom ABC

Associate members are transportation safety organizations and trade associations, trucking and bus companies, industry suppliers and vendors, training institutions, consultants, insurance companies, state and provincial trucking associations, and small-fleet owner operators.

03:15 PM MT - 03:45 PM MT

Networking Refreshment and Snack Break

Sheraton Denver Downtown, Plaza Building, Concourse Level, Plaza Exhibit Foyer

03:45 PM MT - 05:30 PM MT

Region I Meeting (Combined Government and Associate Member Facilitated Discussion)

Sheraton Denver Downtown, Plaza Building, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom F

Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, US Virgin Islands and Vermont.

03:45 PM MT - 05:30 PM MT

Region II Meeting (Combined Government and Associate Member Facilitated Discussion)

Sheraton Denver Downtown, I.M. Tower, 2nd Floor, Grand Ballroom II

Alabama, American Samoa, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia.

03:45 PM MT - 05:30 PM MT

Region III Meeting (Combined Government and Associate Member Facilitated Discussion)

Sheraton Denver Downtown, I.M. Pei Tower, 2nd Floor, Grand Ballroom I

Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Northern Mariana Islands, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin.

03:45 PM MT - 05:30 PM MT

Region IV Meeting (Combined Government and Associate Member Facilitated Discussion)

Sheraton Denver Downtown, Plaza Building, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom E

Alaska, Arizona, California, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Mexico, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.

03:45 PM MT - 05:30 PM MT

Region V Meeting (Combined Government and Associate Member Facilitated Discussion)

Sheraton Denver Downtown, Plaza Building, Concourse Level, Governors Square 11

Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan and Yukon.

05:30 PM MT - 07:30 PM MT

Welcome Networking Reception in the Exhibit Hall

Sheraton Denver Downtown, Plaza Building, Concourse Level, Plaza Exhibit Foyer

September 23, 2025

07:00 AM MT - 05:00 PM MT

Event Registration and Member Services

Sheraton Denver Downtown, Plaza Building, Concourse Level, Plaza Registration

07:00 AM MT - 08:00 AM MT

Exhibit Hall Opening and Networking Breakfast

Sheraton Denver Downtown, Plaza Building, Concourse Level, Plaza Exhibit Foyer

07:30 AM MT - 07:45 AM MT

Briefing for Committee Chairs

Sheraton Denver Downtown, Plaza Building, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom D

08:00 AM MT - 05:30 PM MT

Committee Meeting - Audits and Investigations

Sheraton Denver Downtown, Plaza Building, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom F

The Audits and Investigations Committee achieves excellence and professionalism in the performance of commercial motor carrier/shipper audits and investigations through uniform and quality training and investigative processes.

08:00 AM MT - 05:30 PM MT

Committee Meeting – Driver-Traffic Enforcement

Sheraton Denver Downtown, I.M. Pei Tower, 2nd Floor, Grand Ballroom I

The Driver-Traffic Enforcement Committee promotes effective traffic enforcement strategies to reduce commercial motor vehicle crashes and provides leadership through uniformity of driver-related safety issues.

08:00 AM MT - 05:30 PM MT

Committee Meeting – Hazardous Materials

Sheraton Denver Downtown, Plaza Building, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom E

The Hazardous Materials Committee provides technical expertise related to the transportation of hazardous materials/dangerous goods in an effort to reduce incidents and encourage uniformity and consistency in the application of regulations.

08:00 AM MT - 05:30 PM MT

Committee Meeting – Vehicle

Sheraton Denver Downtown, I'M Pei Tower, 2nd Floor, Grand Ballroom II

The Vehicle Committee focuses on issues associated with the vehicle in an effort to ensure an environment free of commercial motor vehicle incidents on public highways.

08:00 AM MT - 12:00 PM MT

Committee Meeting – Size and Weight

Sheraton Denver Downtown, Plaza Building, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom D

The Size and Weight Committee helps establish uniformity of size and weight regulations that will serve the needs of industry while protecting our infrastructures.

10:00 AM MT - 10:30 AM MT

Networking Refreshment Break

Sheraton Denver Downtown, Plaza Building, Concourse Level, Plaza Exhibit Foyer

12:00 PM MT - 01:30 PM MT

Networking Lunch

Sheraton Denver Downtown, Plaza Building, Concourse Level, Plaza Exhibit Foyer

01:30 PM MT - 05:30 PM MT

Committee Meeting – Passenger Carrier

Sheraton Denver Downtown, Plaza Building, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom D

The Passenger Carrier Committee works toward the goal of an environment free of passenger-carrier crashes on our roadways.

03:00 PM MT - 03:30 PM MT

Networking Refreshment and Snack Break

Sheraton Denver Downtown, Plaza Building, Concourse Level, Plaza Exhibit Foyer

September 24, 2025

07:00 AM MT - 08:00 AM MT

Exhibit Hall Opening and Networking Breakfast

Sheraton Denver Downtown, Plaza Building, Concourse Level, Plaza Exhibit Foyer

07:00 AM MT - 03:30 PM MT

Event Registration and Member Services

Sheraton Denver Downtown, Plaza Building, Concourse Level, Plaza Registration

07:30 AM MT - 07:45 AM MT

Briefing for Committee Chairs

Sheraton Denver Downtown, Plaza Building, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom D

08:00 AM MT - 05:30 PM MT

Committee Meeting – Crash Data and Investigation Standards

Sheraton Denver Downtown, Plaza Building, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom E

The Crash Data and Investigation Standards Committee will establish and promote uniform comprehensive crash investigation, reporting and data collection standards for all stakeholders.

08:00 AM MT - 05:30 PM MT

Committee Meeting – Enforcement and Industry Modernization

Sheraton Denver Downtown, I.M. Pei Tower, 2nd Floor, Grand Ballroom I

The Enforcement and Industry Modernization Committee identifies technological advancements that can be leveraged to improve commercial motor vehicle safety by enhancing the performance, quality and uniformity of commercial motor vehicle inspections and transforming enforcement-related activities.

08:00 AM MT - 05:30 PM MT

Committee Meeting – Information Systems

Sheraton Denver Downtown, Plaza Building, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom D

The Information Systems Committee serves the information technology needs of commercial motor vehicle safety programs.

08:00 AM MT - 05:30 PM MT

Committee Meeting – Policy and Regulatory Affairs

Sheraton Denver Downtown, Plaza Building, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom F

The Policy and Regulatory Affairs Committee develops the Alliance’s policy positions and implementation strategies for the agency/department leaders responsible for the coordination and oversight of commercial motor vehicle safety and enforcement programs. The committee also serves as a forum for international regulatory harmonization discussions.

08:00 AM MT - 05:30 PM MT

Committee Meeting – Training

Sheraton Denver Downtown, I.M. Pei Tower, 2nd Floor, Grand Ballroom II

The Training Committee identifies training needs and develops courses leveraging the latest methodologies and technologies to help achieve excellence in the performance, quality training and uniformity of commercial motor vehicle inspections.

10:00 AM MT - 10:30 AM MT

Networking Refreshment Break

Sheraton Denver Downtown, Plaza Building, Concourse Level, Plaza Exhibit Foyer

12:00 PM MT - 01:30 PM MT

Awards Luncheon

Sheraton Denver Downtown, Plaza Building, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom ABC

  • Charity Check Presentation – Capt. John Hahn, Colorado State Patrol; CVSA President
  • Leadership Recognition Awards – Capt. John Hahn, Colorado State Patrol; CVSA President
  • TAT Champion Award
  • Recognition of College Scholarship Award Winners – Collin Mooney, Executive Director, CVSA
  • President’s Awards – Capt. John Hahn, Colorado State Patrol; CVSA President
  • Secretary Announcement – Sgt. William Alarcon, New Jersey State Police; CVSA Secretary and Election Committee Chair
  • Secretary Remarks – TBD
  • International Driver Excellence Award
  • International Driver Excellence Award Sponsor Remarks
  • International Driver Excellence Award Winner Remarks – TBD
  • Recognition of North American Inspectors Championship Winners – Richard Roberts, British Columbia Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure; CVSA NAIC Program Chair
  • NAIC Grand Champion’s Remarks – TBD

03:00 PM MT - 03:30 PM MT

Networking Refreshment and Snack Break

Sheraton Denver Downtown, Plaza Building, Concourse Level, Plaza Exhibit Foyer

03:30 PM MT - 06:30 PM MT

Exhibit Hall Dismantle

06:30 PM MT - 08:30 PM MT

President’s Networking Reception

Off Site

September 25, 2025

07:00 AM MT - 08:00 AM MT

Networking Breakfast

Sheraton Denver Downtown, Plaza Building, Concourse Level, Plaza Exhibit Foyer

07:00 AM MT - 12:00 PM MT

Member Services

Sheraton Denver Downtown, Plaza Building, Concourse Level, Plaza Registration

07:30 AM MT - 07:45 AM MT

Briefing for Region, Locals and Associates Presidents, and Program Chairs

Sheraton Denver Downtown, Plaza Building, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom D

08:00 AM MT - 09:30 AM MT

PBBT Users Meeting

Sheraton Denver Downtown, Plaza Building, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom E

This working forum provides jurisdictions using performance-based brake testers (PBBTs) and others interested in their use a chance to work to advance PBBTs as an enforcement tool. Attendees will share their PBBT experiences and work to refine procedures and training materials for PBBT use. Carriers, suppliers, enforcement and other interested parties are welcome.

At the conclusion of the Joint Program Meeting – Operation Airbrake and PBBT Users on Monday it will be determined if this session will take place. Please check the event app for updates.

08:00 AM MT - 09:30 AM MT

Program Meeting – Cooperative Hazardous Materials Enforcement Development (COHMED)

Sheraton Denver Downtown, Plaza Building, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom D

The Cooperative Hazardous Materials Enforcement Development (COHMED) Program fosters coordination, cooperation and communication among the federal, state and local agencies responsible for regulating and enforcing the safe transportation of hazardous materials/dangerous goods.

08:00 AM MT - 09:30 AM MT

Program Meeting – International Roadcheck

Sheraton Denver Downtown, Plaza Building, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom A

International Roadcheck is a 72-hour annual event when CVSA-certified inspectors conduct inspections of commercial motor vehicles and drivers.

08:00 AM MT - 09:30 AM MT

Program Meeting – North American Inspectors Championship

Sheraton Denver Downtown, Plaza Building, Concourse Level, Governors Square 11

The North American Inspectors Championship (NAIC) tests, recognizes and awards commercial motor vehicle inspector excellence.

08:00 AM MT - 09:30 AM MT

Program Meeting – Operation Safe Driver

Sheraton Denver Downtown, Plaza Building, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom F

Operation Safe Driver was created to reduce the number of deaths and injuries resulting from driver behavior-related crashes involving large trucks, buses and passenger vehicles.

08:00 AM MT - 09:30 AM MT

Program Meeting - International Driver Excellence Award

Sheraton Denver Downtown, Plaza Building, Concourse Level, Governors Square 12

The International Driver Excellence Award (IDEA) is an industry-wide driver excellence award program.

09:30 AM MT - 10:00 AM MT

Networking Refreshment Break

Sheraton Denver Downtown, Plaza Building, Concourse Level, Plaza Exhibit Foyer

10:00 AM MT - 12:00 PM MT

Region I Membership Meeting (Government Only) (Committee Action Item Discussion)

Sheraton Denver Downtown, Plaza Building, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom D

Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, U.S. Virgin Islands and Vermont.

10:00 AM MT - 12:00 PM MT

Region II Membership Meeting (Government Only) (Committee Action Item Discussion)

Sheraton Denver Downtown, Plaza Building, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom E

Alabama, American Samoa, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia.

10:00 AM MT - 12:00 PM MT

Region III Membership Meeting (Government Only) (Committee Action Item Discussion)

Sheraton Denver Downtown, Plaza Building, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom F

Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Northern Mariana Islands, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin.

10:00 AM MT - 12:00 PM MT

Region IV Membership Meeting (Government Only) (Committee Action Item Discussion)

Sheraton Denver Downtown, Plaza Building, Concourse Level, Plaza Ballroom A

Alaska, Arizona, California, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Mexico, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.

10:00 AM MT - 12:00 PM MT

Region V Membership Meeting (Government Only) (Committee Action Item Discussion)

Sheraton Denver Downtown, Plaza Building, Concourse Level, Governors Square 11

Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan and Yukon.

10:00 AM MT - 12:00 PM MT

Locals Membership Meeting (Government Only) (Committee Action Item Discussion)

Sheraton Denver Downtown, Plaza Building, Concourse Level, Governors Square 12

Local members are members of local/municipal law enforcement agencies with at least one sworn enforcement personnel member or more.

10:00 AM MT - 12:00 PM MT

Associates Membership Meeting (Committee Action Item Discussion)

Sheraton Denver Downtown, I.M. Pei Tower, 2nd Floor, Grand Ballroom II

Associate members are transportation safety organizations and trade associations, trucking and bus companies, industry suppliers and vendors, training institutions, consultants, insurance companies, state and provincial trucking associations, and small-fleet owner operators.

12:00 PM MT - 01:30 PM MT

Lunch On Your Own

01:30 PM MT - 05:30 PM MT

Board of Directors Meeting

Sheraton Denver Downtown, I.M. Pei Tower, 2nd Floor, Grand Ballroom I

The CVSA Board of Directors Meeting is open to all registered attendees of the CVSA Annual Conference and Exhibition.