Region 4 Laredo College, Laredo, TX

NO REGISTRATION FEE!

   Mark your calendars and make plans to join us in Laredo, Texas, for the upcoming NAPFTDS Region 4 Meeting on December 10–11, 2026, hosted by Laredo College.

   Located along the Texas-Mexico border, Laredo offers attendees a unique opportunity to experience commercial transportation and workforce training from the perspective of one of North America’s most important freight gateways. In Laredo, trucking is more than an industry. It is part of the community, the economy, and the daily movement of international trade.

   The regional meeting will bring together fellow educators, training providers, industry partners, and workforce professionals for meaningful conversations about the challenges and opportunities facing commercial driver education. Attendees can look forward to sharing ideas, learning from one another, and discussing topics that affect our programs, instructors, students, and industry partners.

   We are also excited to welcome attendees to Laredo College’s historic Fort McIntosh Campus and showcase our Transportation Training Center at the South Campus. Guests will have an opportunity to learn about our CDL training and testing operations and how we serve students pursuing career credentials—from recent high school graduates entering the workforce to adults reskilling or preparing for a career change. Our program also works with businesses and community partners to develop customized training opportunities, including programs supported through workforce grants and other funding initiatives. Attendees will see how our program continues to grow and adapt alongside the transportation and workforce needs of our region.

   While professional development and collaboration will be at the heart of the meeting, we also want attendees to experience the hospitality, culture, and character that make Laredo special. This will be more than a meeting. It will be an opportunity to connect with colleagues, exchange practical ideas, and experience driver training at the gateway of international trade.

   Whether you are looking for new approaches to strengthen your program, opportunities to build partnerships, or simply time to reconnect with fellow NAPFTDS members, we hope you will join us.

   Save the date: December 10–11, 2026, at Laredo College.

   Come ready to learn, share, connect, and experience where education, trucking, and international trade meet. We look forward to welcoming you to Laredo!

Lodging: DoubleTree by Hilton Laredo, 800 Garden Street, Laredo, TX 78040

Rate $149. Deadline: November 20, 2026 Booking link: https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?ctyhocn=LRDINDT&groupCode=CDTTDS&arrivaldate=2026-12-09&departuredate=2026-12-11&cid=OM,WW,HILTONLINK,EN,DirectLink&fromId=HILTONLINKDIRECT