Annuual Convention Schedule
Explore the full lineup of sessions, speakers, and networking opportunities at this year's Annual Convention.
Convention Agenda
We’re putting the finishing touches on the 2025 TTA Convention Agenda, and trust us—it’s worth the wait. From powerful speakers to industry panels, networking opportunities, and special events, this year’s agenda is packed with the sessions and conversations that matter most to Tennessee’s trucking professionals. We’ll be sharing the full schedule soon, so keep an eye out.
Convention Speakers
Paul MELLOR
Keynote Speaker
Paul Mellor's will be speaking on Trucking to a Better Memory. His memory seminars are engaging and dynamic, showing that anyone can boost productivity with a better memory. Participants will learn to remember names and faces, navigate their day confidently, and retain information effectively.
Don BRUCE
Professor, University of Tennessee
Donald Bruce is the Boyd Distinguished Professor in the University of Tennessee and Director of the Boyd Center for Business and Economic Research.
Bruce conducts non-partisan policy research for state and federal agencies, with recent work on welfare, education policy, and tax impacts. He joined UT in 1999 and holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Syracuse University.
Paul BAILEY
Senator
Senator Paul Bailey is a farmer, small business owner, and Chairman of the Senate Commerce and Labor Committee.
He has helped create thousands of jobs in District 15 and has been a strong advocate for business growth, infrastructure, and agriculture. He and his wife, Amy, live in White County and have three children.
Chris HENRY
Chief Operating Officer, KSM
Chris Henry is COO of KSM Transport Advisors and KSMTA Canada, with 20+ years of experience helping carriers improve profitability. He developed the TCA Profitability Program, and helped grow TCA’s benchmarking participation by 300%.
He’s held leadership roles at FreightWaves and CarriersEdge, where he contributed to record growth of the Best Fleets to Drive For program. Chris holds degrees in commerce and business and has coached youth basketball for eight years.
Dennis DELLINGER
ATA Chairman
Dennis has led Cargo Transporters since 2004, becoming President & CEO in 2019. Under his leadership, the company expanded operations and earned top safety and environmental awards. He currently serves as Chairman of the American Trucking Associations and holds leadership roles with TCA, NCTA, and The Trucking Alliance. Dennis lives in Hickory, NC, with his wife, Sherel, and enjoys reading, sports, and time with his grandchildren.