Executive Panels | TCA Convention

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.

Joe Beacom
Vice President and Chief Safety & Operations Officer
Landstar

Steve Brookshaw
Senior Executive Vice President
TFI International

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

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.