Elevate Your Brand

Gain direct access to the decision-makers shaping the future of the transportation industry at the FTR Transportation Conference.

Over 4 days of in-person sessions, networking, and relationship-building, this is your chance to position your business at the heart of industry insights and innovation.

Reserve Your Sponsorship!

Build your brand as a sponsor of the premier forecasting conference!

The FTR Transportation Conference brings together industry experts and key decision-makers craving actionable intelligence.

Sponsors benefit from a unique marketing experience geared to meet their company's needs. while providing a more dynamic environment for attendees.

Returning for 2024 - Virtual option

Now with attendance options in-person and virtual, you'll have more opportunities than ever to build brand awareness and connect with industry thought leaders!

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Direct Industry Access

The FTR Transportation Conference brings together senior leaders from trucking, rail, intermodal, and supply chain — giving sponsors direct access to the people shaping the future of freight transportation.

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Expand Your Network

Executives, analysts, shippers, carriers, and investors gather at the FTR Conference to exchange insights, share perspectives, and build relationships across the freight ecosystem.

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Elevate Your Brand

Sponsors gain high-impact visibility before, during, and after the conference through digital promotion, on-site recognition, and meaningful engagement with industry leaders.

Real Reach. Real Engagement.

Sponsoring the FTR Transportation Conference puts your brand in front of a highly engaged audience of freight transportation leaders across trucking, rail, intermodal, and supply chain sectors.

In 2025, the conference brought together 284 industry attendees representing 190 companies for four days of expert-led content. Through event promotion, digital marketing, and the conference experience itself, the event generated more than 14,000 engagement actions, extending sponsor visibility well beyond the conference floor.

Title Sponsor

Exclusive Opportunity — $50,000

The Title Sponsor receives the highest level of visibility and engagement throughout the conference, including premium branding, dedicated meeting space, and exclusive networking opportunities.

The FTR Transportation Conference connects the most influential leaders in freight, logistics, and transportation economics.

SOLD for 2026

Signature Sponsorship Benefits:

Networking “Prime Event” Host
Host the exclusive Tuesday evening networking event for all conference attendees.
Hospitality Lounge
Private sponsor-branded suite for meetings and networking throughout the conference.
Private Lunch Space
Reserved meeting area during lunch breaks for private discussions.
Branded Private Meeting Spaces
Two dedicated branded meeting spaces for private conversations.

Exhibit & On-Site Presence:

20’ × 20’ Premium Exhibit Booth (all four days)
Four Complimentary Full-Access Registrations
Premium Branding:
- Prime large banner placement
- Primary logo placement on swag bags
- Exclusive lanyard branding
- GOBO lighting in main hall

Digital & Event Visibility:

Event digital displays (4 days)
Dedicated email spotlight feature
Sponsor mention in official conference publications
Website & email hyperlink placements
Logo placement across:
- Website
- Event signage
- Conference emails
- Presentation slides

Mobile App Promotion:

Splash page banner
Dedicated sponsor profile page
Three push notifications per day (4 days)

Industry Sponsor

$25,000 | (Truck Track & Rail Track)

Position your company at the center of industry networking while gaining prominent brand visibility throughout the conference.

SOLD for 2026

Key Highlights:
10 × 10 Exhibit Booth | Evening Networking Event | Registration Branding

Best for:
Companies looking to engage directly with conference attendees through limited exhibit space, networking visibility, and strong brand exposure.

On-Site Visibility

10’ × 10’ exhibit booth space for two days
Prominent branding at the registration station — one of the first touchpoints attendees see upon arrival
Recognition during conference lunches
Opportunity to host one evening networking event

Attendee Engagement

Two full-access conference registrations
Opportunity to include branded merchandise in attendee swag bags

Digital & Promotional Exposure

Logo placement across conference website, emails, signage, and presentation slides
Featured sponsor recognition in conference publications
Logo and company description included in attendee email communications
Hyperlinked logo on the event website

Event App Visibility

Splash page banner ad
Logo included in the conference app menu
Two push notifications per day

Platinum Sponsor

$10,000 | 2 of 4 Sold | 2 Remaining

✓ Truck Equipment (Mon) – SOLD
✓ Truck Freight (Tues) – SOLD
Rail Freight (Wed)
Rail Equipment (Thu)

Key Highlights: 8 × 8 Exhibit Booth | Breakfast & Snack Recognition | Digital Exposure

Gain direct visibility with conference attendees during one track day while showcasing your brand through exhibit presence and digital promotion.

Each Platinum Sponsorship aligns with one conference track day.

Benefits

8 × 8 Exhibit Booth: Exhibit space for one conference day
Breakfast & Snack Recognition: Brand visibility during one day of conference breaks (two per day)
Two Track (2-Day) Complimentary Registrations
Swag Bag Inclusion: Opportunity to include branded merchandise in attendee bags

Digital Branding

Event Digital Displays: One day of on-screen visibility
Sponsor Spotlight Email: Logo and company description included in attendee communications
Publication Listing: Sponsor mention in official conference publications
Website & Email Links: Hyperlinked logo on the event website
Logo Placement: Included across website, signage, emails, and presentation slides

Event App Visibility

Splash page banner ad
Logo included in the conference app menu
Two push notifications during the sponsored day

Presentation Slides

Sponsored ads featured in rotating slides

Gold Sponsor

$5,000 | 10 Available

Early Commitment Bonus:
Confirm by April 1 and receive one complimentary Track (2-day) conference registration.

Key Highlights:
Digital Exposure | App Visibility | Swag Bag Inclusion

Digital & Promotional Exposure

Email Recognition: Logo included in conference attendee email communications
Website Links: Hyperlinked logo on the conference website
Logo Placement: Included across the website, signage, emails, and presentation slides

Event App Visibility

App Branding: Logo included in the conference app menu

Attendee Engagement

Swag Bag Inclusion: Opportunity to include your company’s branded merchandise in attendee swag bags

Brand Amplification Opportunities

Additional sponsorship opportunities designed to extend your brand visibility throughout the conference experience.

Perfect for companies looking for brand visibility without a full sponsorship package.

Available Opportunities

Women in Transportation Meet & Greet — $3,000
Support an empowering networking event dedicated to women in the transportation industry. Your brand will be prominently featured while demonstrating your commitment to diversity and leadership in the industry.
Walk/Run Shirts — $5,000
Sponsor the official shirts for the conference Walk/Run event. Your logo will appear on participant shirts, providing strong brand visibility throughout the event.
Pen & Paper — $2,000
Your logo featured on pens and notepads distributed to attendees, keeping your brand visible during sessions and throughout the conference.
Candy & Fruit Station — $2,000
Delight attendees with branded snack stations offering candy and fresh fruit, keeping your brand top-of-mind during networking breaks.
Hotel Keycards — SOLD
Your logo featured on attendee hotel keycards for the duration of their stay, generating multiple daily brand impressions.

Act Now to Sponsor the FTR Conference!

Maximize Year-Round Exposure

Secure your sponsorship early to ensure your brand is prominently featured throughout our 2026 marketing campaigns.

Reserve Your Preferred Sponsorship

Interest is strong, and sponsorship opportunities are limited—act quickly to secure your spot.

Be a Market Leader

Position your brand at the forefront of the freight transportation industry by aligning with the premier conference in the field.

Download the Sponsorship Prospectus

What Our Sponsors Have to Say!

I have been coming for many years. The content is key. But also this conference offers a overall value-added experience. That's the networking, the ambiance, all the things that make a conference successful. This conference, in addition to offering really good content offers a great opportunity to bring people together.

Why does Modern Rail Capital sponsor the FTR Transportation Conference?

You have a great team. That makes it easy.
We really support FTR and FTR supports our business.

We will always support FTR.

I would say that the FTR conference is THE event for learning more about the state of the transportation industry and what is around the corner, while meeting some new & old friends. The FTR crew does a great job of keeping you engaged & entertained while providing valuable insight into your business.

Paul Titterton, GATX CORP.

Bryan Vaughan, MODERN RAIL CAPITAL

Beau Davis, ORSCHELN PRODUCTS LLC

Title Sponsor

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Title sponsor is still available for the 2022 Conference. Please contact Melissa Younger to learn more.

events@ftrintel.com

(888) 988-1699, ext. 12

Platinum Sponsors

Truck Equipment Sponsor

The National Trailer Dealers Association promotes the goodwill of independent semi-trailer dealers throughout North America by advocating the highest industry standards and raising the level of professionalism through insight, education, networking, and communication.

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Truck Freight Sponsor

Founded in 2001, Atlantic Logistics provides drayage, transload, truckload, and specialized service throughout the United States and Canada. We utilize our transportation and warehousing network to increase customer buying power.

You name it, we haul it.

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Rail Freight Sponsor

Telegraph is a software company that revolutionizes the way businesses interact with railroads, providing modern solutions for shippers, logistics companies, leasing companies, and ports + terminals. Our platform creates efficiency across the value chain from pricing and visibility, to business intelligence and payments. We make working with railroads simple, clear, and automated.

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TrinityRail

Rail Equipment Sponsor

TrinityRail^®is North America’s premier railcar products and services provider. With a comprehensive platform of leasing, manufacturing, maintenance and professional services, you can rely on TrinityRail to fully deliver trusted expertise, innovative solutions and supply chain optimization.

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Gold Sponsors

Arrive Logistics is one of the fastest-growing freight brokerages in the nation, with exponential growth in both size and revenue yearly since its founding in 2014.

Arrive’s team brings a unique sense of grit and determination to their work – focusing on the distinct needs of shippers and carriers, and working to exceed their expectations every day with unparalleled service, seamless tech capabilities, and custom solutions.

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Fleetowner

FleetOwner serves executives and maintenance management of commercial truck fleets that operate ten or more vehicles, delivering business information about operations, vehicle maintenance, industry regulations, and information management technology. Engaging more than a half-million commercial vehicle professionals every month, FleetOwner maintains the largest audience of commercial truck fleet executives available to the industry.

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À La Carte Sponsors

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