Schedule
Saturday, March 23
Registration
sponsored by DMC Insurance
1:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.
NATMI Board of Directors Meeting
1:00 P.M. - 2:00 P.M.
*invitation only
TCA Officer's Meeting
2:30 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.
*invitation only
3:30 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.
Attendee Orientation
4:30 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Membership Committee
Sponsored by Tenstreet
5:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.
First-Time Attendee and
New Member Mixer
Sponsored by Tenstreet
Kickoff Reception
6:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.
Sponsored by Volvo Trucks
Sunday, March 24
7:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Registration
sponsored by DMC Insurance
Breakfast
7:00 A.M. - 8:00 A.M.
7:20 A.M. - 7:50 A.M.
Inspirational Session
8:00 A.M. - 9:20 A.M.
Highway Policy Committee
sponsored by Marsh McLennan Agency
9:30 A.M. - 10:30 A.M.
Communications & Image Committee
10:40 A.M. - 11:30 A.M.
Recruitment, Retention & HR Committee
Sponsored by TransForce
Lunch
11:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M.
12:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.
Spouse + Companion Event
Taste of the South-Tennessee Flavors Cooking Class
Enjoy a private cooking class where you will learn how to cook 3-4 Southern dishes and sides. In Tennessee they are famous for Meat & 3’s, BBQ dishes, anything smothered in butter and, of course, anything cooked or infused with whiskey. Chefs will guide guests through a class where they learn traditional Southern recipes and cooking techniques that they will enjoy for lunch! Transportation provided.
12:30 P.M. - 1:50 P.M.
Regulatory Policy Committee
Sponsored by J.J. Keller
Independent Contractor Practices
Policy Committee
2:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M.
Sponsored by TrueNorth Companies
Exhibit Hall Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
3:20 P.M.
3:30 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.
March Madness Opening Reception & Exhibition
Opening Reception sponsored by Samsara
Featuring Puppy Play Area sponsored by Motive
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Monday, March 25
7:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Registration
sponsored by DMC Insurance
Breakfast
7:00 A.M. - 8:00 A.M.
sponsored by CAT Scale
8:00 A.M. - 8:15 A.M.
TCA Chairman Dave Williams Opening Remarks
8:15 A.M. - 9:30 A.M.
Featured Speaker - Ken Gronbach
sponsored by Kenworth Truck Company
9:45 A.M. - 10:45 A.M.
Leadership Panel
Large Carriers Panel: Outlook 2024 and Beyond
Large truck carriers are a vital part of the logistics and transportation industry and play a crucial role in moving goods across the country and even internationally. However large carriers face challenges in their operations and business environments to include rising operating costs, competition, driver shortages, along with constant regulations and compliance updates.
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During this panel discussion, our large carrier panel of experts will discuss how to navigate these challenges with a discussion on industry trends, technology investments and adaptability strategies.
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Hear from some of North America’s largest fleets and learn:
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How past decisions can help you drive future performance in today’s economic climate.
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How equipment decisions you make today will affect your future environmental goals.
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How these carriers are tackling the continuing rise in operating costs and what they are doing to effectively handle them.
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Insights from the panelist on technology investments, safety performance and the deciding factors they employ for optimum efficiency.
Panelists
Mark Rourke, President and CEO, Schneider National, Inc.
Murray Mullen, Chair, Senior Executive Officer and President, Mullen Group
Jim Richards, President & Chief Executive Officer, KLLM Transport Services, LLC
Moderator – Joey Hogan, President, Covenant Logistics Group, Inc.
11:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
Discussion Groups
With the help of our expert moderators, small groups will delve into questions, issues and solutions that are at the top of the group participants' minds. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions, hear different viewpoints and learn from one another. Topics may include maintenance, data, operations, management, safety, legal, management, retention, and more.
Discussion groups are broken out into the following topics:
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Safety & Insurance
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Human Resources
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IT
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Maintenance & Equipment
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Young Transportation Executives & Succession Planning
Lunch + Award Presentations
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FMCSA Acting Deputy Administrator Sue Lawless Address
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Highway Angels of the Year sponsored by EpicVue, DriverFacts & Northland Insurance
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TCA Champions Club sponsored by Peterson Manufacturing
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TCA Past Chairmen's Award
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Chairman's Choice Award
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& More!
12:00 P.M. - 1:20 P.M.
1:30 P.M. - 3:30 P.M.
Exhibit Hours & Learn & Go
Featuring Puppy Play Area sponsored by Motive
Learn and go sessions:
1:30 - 2:00 p.m.
The Risk of Overlooking Driver Safety
presented by Solera Fleet Solutions
2:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Leverage the Untapped Potential of Technology:
How a Multigenerational Family-Owned Trucking Business Achieved Exceptional Growth
presented by PCS Software
2:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Best Practices When Rolling Out Video to Your Fleet
presented by Trimble
3:00 - 3:30 p.m.
State of Safety - The Cost Center Misconception
presented by Motive
full session descriptions and speaker info
3:45 P.M. - 4:15 P.M.
Leadership Panel
Misclassification Maze: Finding a Path for Trucking's Future
Since the Department of Labor's recent ruling on independent contractors, the truckload industry concerns continue to mount over the significant implications that this regulation will have on the time-tested business model that is reflective of the American dream. Given the industry's reliance on independent contractors, the new rule may lead to reclassifications under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Our experts, from Scopelitis, Garvin, Light, Hanson & Feary, P.C. will look to shed light on this significant rulemaking and further expound on such state-related issues such as lawsuit abuse and predatory towing.
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Key Takeaways:
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Understand how recent misclassification rules impact your fleet and operations
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What impact you can have at the state level regarding lawsuit abuse and predatory towing.
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Panelists
Greg Feary, President and Managing Partner, Scopelitis
Prasad Sharma, Partner, Scopelitis
Clean Freight Coalition Update
The transition to zero emission vehicles is concerning to all in the industry and represents significant challenges that we all are certain to face. TCA has been a founding member of the Clean Freight Coalition, an alliance of truck transportation stakeholders committed to a clean energy future for America’s trucking industry advocating for sound public policies that transition towards a zero emissions future. The efforts of the coalition focus on the very fact that the transition away from carbon-based fuels must be a careful process that depends on cost parity, the right market incentives, necessary infrastructure, and access to a wide array of scarce natural resources.
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Join us as Jacqueline Gelb, the Vice President of Energy and Environmental Affairs for the American Trucking Associations updates everyone on the status of the coalition and the progress on a study that will analyze what the infrastructure costs and obstacles are to electrifying the nation’s medium and heavy-duty trucks.
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Speaker
Jacqueline Gelb, Vice President of Energy and Environmental Affairs,
American Trucking Associations
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4:15 P.M. - 4:45 P.M.
Reception
5:10 P.M. - 6:10 P.M.
hosted by Daimler Truck
6:30 P.M. - 9:30 P.M.
*requires separate ticket
hosted by Daimler Truck
Tuesday, March 26
7:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.
Registration
sponsored by DMC Insurance
sponsored by Great Dane
Breakfast
7:00 A.M. - 8:00 A.M.
8:00 A.M. - 8:15 A.M.
TCA President Jim Ward Opening Remarks
8:15 A.M. - 9:30 A.M.
Keynote Speaker - Kevin O'Leary
sponsored by International Trucks
9:45 A.M. - 10:45 A.M.
Leadership Panel
Small Carriers Panel: Outlook 2024 and Beyond
Small truck carriers hold a unique set of challenges in the industry that include fierce competition, fluctuating fuel prices, limited financial resources, regulatory compliance, and the need to maintain a reliable customer base.
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The adoption of technology has improved operations for many small carriers including the use of transportation management software, safety performance enhancement, and electronic logging devices to manage routes, monitor fuel efficiency, and ensure compliance with regulations.
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How does the road ahead look for small carriers? During this panel discussion, our small carrier CEOs will discuss crucial components of maintaining your business, along with trends and future demands.
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Hear from TCA’s smaller carrier members and learn:
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How these carriers have been successful in adjusting to an unfavorable market.
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Strategies they use to optimize their expenditures and avoid pitfalls.
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The KPIs they rely upon to make the best decisions for their fleet.
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Solutions they employed to overcome challenges related to economic pressures.
Panelists
Dave Gallano, President, Gallano Trucking, Inc.
Peter Jenkins, General Manager, TransPro Freight Systems
Adam Blanchard, Co-Founder & CEO, Double Diamond Transport, Inc.
Moderator – Jon Coca, President, Diamond Transportation System, Inc.
11:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
Leadership Panel
Young Trucking Executives (YTE) Discussion
Join the discussion with TCA’s Young Trucking Executives as they introduce their impact on the industry to include efforts regarding mentorship, business succession planning, learning and development along with cultivating leadership principles. Participate in the conversation to see how you and your organization can get involved and develop future association trailblazers.
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Hear from some of TCA’s rising leaders and learn:
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What leadership principles these executives are embracing to help shape their tomorrow.
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The value of mentorship to reach new career heights.
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Best practices to engage and develop young leaders at your company.
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Panelists
Graig Morin, President, Brown Dog Carriers
Lucas Subler, President, Classic Carriers, Inc.
Lance Votroubek, Vice President/General Manager - Van Division, Warren Transport, Inc.
Moderator – Lindsey Trent, President & Co-Founder, Next Gen Trucking
Lunch, Exhibit Hall Hours and Learn & Go
Featuring Puppy Play Area sponsored by Motive
Learn and go sessions:
12:00 - 12:30 p.m.
How to Use Gamification for Tool Adoption & Positive Cashflow
presented by DDC FPO
12:30 - 1:00 p.m.
Automating Performance Coaching and Gamifying Driver Safety
presented by Netradyne
1:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Protecting Your Company in a Cargo Theft Crisis:
Red Flags of a Cargo Theft Scam
presented by USI Insurance Services LLC
1:30 - 2:00 p.m.
Navigating the Road Ahead:
Enhancing Safety Through Innovative Technology
presented by Tenstreet
full session descriptions and speaker info
12:00 P.M. - 2:00 P.M.
2:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M.
Workshops
Cell Phone Forensics – The Ins & Outs of Cyber Evidence
This workshop will feature an in-depth review of what exactly a cell phone can tell us about its user. Our speakers will highlight the practical applications of cell phone forensics and the immediate impact this knowledge could have on your operations.
In this session, you will:
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Understand the importance of implementing comprehensive cell phone policies within your operations, considering the potential insights and risks associated with cell phone use.
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Learn effective strategies for teaching and communicating cell phone policies to drivers, promoting awareness and compliance within your organization.
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Speakers
Lars Daniel
Practical Leader of Digital Forensics
Envista Forensics
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Mehdi Arradizadeh
Vice President, Risk Management and Safety
Anderson Trucking Service, Inc.
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Cyber Security in Trucking Today
Many truck fleets have embraced the digital age and the positive aspects of helping to control operating costs, overall safety and productivity.  However, this digital connectivity can expose carriers to potential cybersecurity issues and no sized carrier is immune.  With cybercrimes on the rise, what are you doing to protect yourself and your business?
In this session, you will:
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Learn from real-life examples of cybercrimes, providing concrete illustrations of the types of threats and vulnerabilities faced by trucking organizations.
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Delve into the methods employed by cybercriminals, gaining insights into their operations and tactics to better prepare for potential attacks.
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Acquire specific strategies to prevent and protect your organization from cyber threats, with actionable steps to enhance cybersecurity measures.
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Speakers
James "Artie" Crawford, MS, CISSP, CISM
Cybersecurity Coordinator, Region 4, Nashville, TN
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
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Joshua Fisher
Assistant to the Special Agent in Charge
US Secret Service - Nashville Field Office
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Adam V. Abresch, CIC, CCIC
EVP - Cyber Solutions
Acrisure
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moderated by:
Joe Ohr
Chief Operating Officer
National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA)
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TCA Professional Drivers of the Year Panel
Join TCA’s Professional Drivers of the Year as they discuss their journeys as truck drivers from how they were introduced to the trucking industry to their adaptation to the changes of the trucking industry over the years.
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In this session, you will:
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Learn about the initial challenges and experiences of truck drivers at all levels.
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Discover strategies for drivers to balance work and personal life as a long-haul truck driver.
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Hear perspectives on how carriers can further support their drivers.
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Speakers to be announced
2:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M.
Scholarship Committee
*invitation only
Board of Directors Meeting
3:15 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.
sponsored by ISAAC Instruments
5:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Annual Closing Reception
sponsored by the Allied Committee for the Trucking Industry (ACT 1)
6:15 P.M. - 8:15 P.M.
Annual Closing Banquet
sponsored by the Allied Committee for the Trucking Industry (ACT 1)
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TCA Fleet Safety Awards sponsored by Great West Casualty Company and Assured Partners​
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TCA Professional Drivers of the Year sponsored by Love's Travel Stops and Cummins, Inc.