This year’s UTA Topgolf event was held in Renton, WA, and we couldn’t have asked for a better day! As part of our ongoing effort to bring networking opportunities to different parts of the UTA membership, this event moves to a new city each year. In the past, we’ve hosted it in Houston, Phoenix, and Ontario, California. This year's event was our most successful yet, raising enough to fund four scholarships for the Jerome Nerman Family Foundation Scholarship Fund.

We kicked off the day with an exclusive tour of the Kenworth Plant, where we got a behind-the-scenes look at the precision and craftsmanship that goes into making these trucks. From there, we transitioned into an engaging PACCAR Powertrain & KW Field Service presentation, where the engagement and discussion were next level. It was incredible to see so many of you jumping into the conversation.

After a short break, we gathered for a happy hour on the scenic Hyatt patio. The weather couldn’t have been better—sunny skies, a view of Lake Washington, and Boeing planes parked right next door. It was the perfect backdrop for relaxed conversations and connecting with the UTA community.

Once happy hour wrapped up, we hopped on a short bus ride over to Topgolf, where the real fun began! With great food, drinks, and plenty of golf, it was the perfect way to wind down the day. More importantly, it was a fantastic opportunity to network, catch up with old friends, and make some new connections.

Supporting the Jerome Nerman Family Foundation through this event is a cause deeply important to us. Since 2006, the Foundation has made a significant impact on the trucking industry by offering scholarships to those sponsored by UTA members. These scholarships include six $6,000 awards for students attending accredited colleges or universities and six $6,000 awards for students enrolled full-time in vocational-technical institutions, with a focus on diesel mechanics and bodyshop work. Your support makes this possible, and we are beyond grateful.

A big thank you to all of our sponsors, with a special shout-out to our host sponsor, Kenworth, who went above and beyond. Your contributions made this event a tremendous success!

Looking ahead, we can’t wait to see you all at the UTA Convention this November in sunny Orlando. And stay tuned for details on next year’s Topgolf event—it’s sure to be another memorable day!

Katrina Faulkner
Scott Wynn
Tyler Rowland
Dzi Nguyen