2026 Eastern CMV Safety Summit
Where Research, Enforcement, and Industry Move Together
REGISTER NOW
March 25-26, 2026
The Hotel Northampton
Northampton, Massachusetts
Join us to collaborate with others in law enforcement, research, SDLA, government, and industry to improve roadway safety and reduce commercial vehicle crashes.
For guest room reservations at the Hotel Northampton at the group rate of $157/night:
Reserve online: visit the hotel's reservation page, enter your check-in and check-out dates, select "Group/Block" rate from the "Special Codes" drop down, and use the code 2603UMASSS.
Reserve over the phone: call directly at 413-584-3100 or 1-800-547-3529 and request the event block name UMassSafe Summit Conference.
Topics will include:
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Multi-state, cross-sector safety partnerships
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Human trafficking prevention
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Fatigue-related and drug-impaired crash factors
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Courts, inter-agency communication, and CDL compliance
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In-cab safety and monitoring technologies
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Roadside screening and enforcement tools
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FMCSA research and implementation updates
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Emerging technology and university-driven research
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Safety data shaping state and regional freight/violation trends
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Truck parking research and operational solutions
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Driver training standards and learning strategies
Who Belongs at the Table:
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Motor carrier safety and compliance leaders
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FMCSA, DOT, and state driver licensing agency staff
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CMV inspectors and enforcement officers
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Fleet operators, safety analysts, and technology partners
Becoming a Summit Sponsor or Exhibitor
Interested in sponsoring the Summit, or having an exhibitor table for your business or agency? Learn more and complete the form here!
Travel Reimbursement Grants
Limited travel reimbursement vouchers are available. Apply here!
Seeking Presenters & Best Practice Demos
Interested in sharing your organization's best practice or participating in an expert-panel? Submit your abstract here!
Agencies & Organizations Registered to Attend:
| American Transportation Research Institute |
| Brenntag North America |
| Chemstream, Inc |
| Delaware Division of Motor Vehicle |
| Falzone Towing Service, Inc. |
| Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Eastern Service Center |
| Fleetworthy |
| Luma Brighter Learning |
| Maine State Police |
| Maryland Department of Transportation |
| Maryland State Highway Administration, Office of Traffic and Safety |
| Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities |
| Massachusetts Department of Transportation |
| Massachusetts Department of Transportation Highway Division |
| Massachusetts Department of Transportation Registry of Motor Vehicles Division |
| Medway Massachusetts Police Department |
| New York State Department of Transportation |
| Rhode Island Department of Transportation |
| Rutland County Sheriff's Department |
| Scopelitis Transportation Consulting |
| The Eastern Transportation Coalition |
| Virginia State Police |
| Virginia Tech Transportation Institute |
This material is based upon work supported by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under cooperative agreement number FM-MHP-0848-24-01-00.