Delivering Opportunities for Small Carriers:
Turning Challenges into Strengths
Date: Monday, March 17 | Time: 9:45 – 10:45 a.m.
Small carriers face unique challenges, from rising operational costs to complex regulations. This panel brings together leaders from small fleets who share creative solutions to market pressures and strategies for building resilience. Learn how to tackle resource constraints and thrive in today’s competitive landscape.

Amber Edmondson
President & CEO
Trailiner Corporation

Adam Blanchard
Co-Founder & CEO
Double Diamond Transport

Michelle Koch
President & CEO
K & J Trucking, Inc.

Graig Morin
President & Co-Founder
Brown Dog
The Future of Trucking:
Challenges and Opportunities for Large Carriers
Date: Tuesday, March 18 | Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Leadership in the trucking industry is more complex than ever. Hear from top executives as they share strategies for addressing workforce development, navigating regulatory challenges, and maintaining competitiveness. This session will equip you with actionable insights to lead your organization with vision and resilience.

MODERATOR
Mark Seymour
CEO
Kriska Transportation Group

Dave Williams
Senior Vice President, Equipment & Government Relations
Knight-Swift Transportation
TCA Past Chairman 2023-24

Joe Beacom
Vice President and Chief Safety & Operations Officer
Landstar

Steve Brookshaw
Senior Executive Vice President
TFI International
TCA Elevate Young Leadership Panel
Date: Tuesday, March 18 | Time: 9:45 – 10:45 a.m.
Rising leaders from TCA's Elevate Program will share their unique insights into the challenges and opportunities facing the trucking industry today, their career paths and lessons learned, solutions to tackle current economic pressures, and their vision for the future of trucking. This panel provides an unparalleled opportunity to hear from the industry's younger voices shaping its future. Discover their innovative ideas, fresh perspectives, and actionable strategies to navigate the evolving landscape of truckload operations.

Samantha Bodnar
President
D.M. Bowman

MODERATOR
Brad Klepper
President
Driver's Legal Plan

Jason Douglass
Vice President, Operations & Recruiting
James H. Clark & Son

Ryan Whelan
Fleet Sales Representative
Volvo Trucks Canada
Maintenance Analytics & Best Practices
Date: Tuesday, March 18 | Time: 3:15 – 4:55 a.m.
This important session will cover topics relevant to our business and bottom line. What maintenance metrics are relevant? What are your maintenance metrics telling you? How do your metrics compare to other fleets? What are your maintenance best practices?

Mike Jeffress
Vice President of Maintenance
Maverick

Dan Porterfield
Senior Vice President, Maintenance & Equipment Control
Covenant Logistics
