Schedule
Saturday, March 4
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. - 5:30 P.M.
Membership Committee
Sponsored by Tenstreet
5:30 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.
First-Time Attendee and
New Member Mixer
Sponsored by Tenstreet
Kickoff Reception
Sponsored by Volvo Trucks
6:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.
Sunday, March 5
Breakfast
7:00 A.M. - 8:15 A.M.
7:30 A.M. - 8:15 A.M.
Inspirational Session
8:30 A.M. - 9:30 A.M.
Highway Policy Committee
Sponsored by Kodiak
Communications & Image Committee
9:45 A.M. - 10:45 A.M.
Recruitment, Retention, HR Committee
Sponsored by Transforce
11:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
Lunch & Chairman's Remarks
Lunch sponsored by Samsara
12:00 P.M. - 1:00 P.M.
1:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M.
Spouse Event
1:15 P.M. - 2:15 P.M.
Regulatory Policy Committee
Sponsored by JJ Keller
Independent Contractor Practices
Policy Committee
2:30 P.M. - 3:30 P.M.
Sponsored by TrueNorth Companies
Exhibit Hall Opening Reception
Sponsored by TomTom
3:45 P.M. - 6:30 P.M.
Best Fleets to Drive For Reception
Sponsored by EpicVue, Eleos, and TruckRight
6:45 P.M. - 7:45 P.M.
*invitation only
9:00 P.M. - 12:00 A.M.
TCA After Hours Reception at Wreckers Sports Bar
Sponsored by Transflo
Monday, March 6
Breakfast
Sponsored by CAT Scale
7:00 A.M. - 8:00 A.M.
8:00 A.M. - 9:15 A.M.
General Session with Featured Speaker
Charles Payne
Sponsored by Pilot Flying J
Trucking Open Forum:
Today’s Industry Hot Topics
With the ever-changing landscape of the trucking industry, carriers must remain well-informed on current events, technology, and regulations effecting their fleet.
During this executive panel session, our expert carrier panelists will answer your hot-button questions in an informative discussion and open mic format. Panelists will address attendee pre-submitted questions, with live audience Q&A. Participation is highly encouraged. Session attendees will learn from industry leadership regarding trends and hear opinions and personal narratives to help empower their next industry moves.
9:30 A.M. - 10:45 A.M.
moderator
Rob Penner
President & CEO
Bison Transport
Dave Jackson
President & CEO
Swift-Knight Transportation
Mike Gerdin
Chairman & CEO
Heartland Express
Derek Leathers
President & COO
Werner Enterprises
Carrier Discussion Groups
These sessions, growing in popularity, use group knowledge to solve common safety management, c-suite, maintenance, IT, and operations problems. Come with a question, walk away with answers and the satisfaction that your professional experience has helped a fellow trucking industry executive professional.
Topics for Discussion:
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Safety & Insurance,
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Equipment Specs
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Maintenance & Operations
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IT
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Apprentice & Training Programs, HR, Employee Development,
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Young Transportation Executives & Succession Planning
11:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
11:00 A.M. - 12:30 P.M.
ACT 1 Meeting
*invitation only
12:15 P.M. - 1:30 P.M.
Lunch & Awards Presentations
1:30 P.M. - 3:30 P.M.
Exhibit Hall + Learn and Go
The Evolution of Work and Your Fleet
Times are changing and so is today’s workforce and culture. Employee generational overlap along with differing cultural life experiences have helped to usher in new concepts and expectations of what work should look like. Has your organization evolved by developing a work culture to grow and retain your staff?
During this executive panel session, our panelists will discuss how leadership’s investment in people, culture, and employee development can provide you with a competitive advantage.
3:30 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.
moderator
Karen Smerchek
President
Veriha Trucking, Inc.
Dave Gallano
President
Gallano Trucking, Inc.
Tim Chrulski
COO
Garner Trucking, Inc.
Trevor Fridfinnson
COO
Bison Transport
Geoff Topping
VP, People & Culture
Challenger Motor Freight, Inc.
Reception
Hosted by Daimler Truck
5:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.
6:30 P.M. - 9:30 P.M.
Truckload Strong Event @ TopGolf
Hosted by Daimler Truck
Tuesday, March 7
Breakfast
Sponsored by Great Dane
7:00 A.M. - 8:00 A.M.
8:00 A.M. - 9:15 A.M.
General Session with Keynote Speaker
Cassandra Worthy
Sponsored by International Truck
9:30 A.M. - 10:45 A.M.
Managing Expectations in the Midst of Litigation
As we navigate through the challenges of fleet management, litigation continues to be a growing concern in the trucking industry. Providing a 2023 update, our panel of legal & safety experts will share the realistic expectations you should have of your counsel and how to best prepare for what comes next after an accident. Attendees will have questions answered in real time, while also learning from the experiences and expertise of the panel.
moderator
Rob Moseley
Attorney, Chair - Transportation Group
Moseley, Marcinak Law Group
Mehdi Arradizadeh
VP of Safety & Risk Management
Anderson Trucking Service, Inc.
Dean Newell, CDS
VP of Safety & Driver Training
Maverick USA, Inc.
11:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
Business Know-How:
Mergers & Acquisitions
In this rapidly changing competitive environment, what do you need to know when selling or acquiring a trucking fleet? Retaining quality operational infrastructure and company culture of your purchase may also be a challenge for many.
During this executive panel session, learn from the panelists’ detailed discussion on how to move confidently in your small and large carrier mergers and acquisitions.
moderator
Jim Ward
President
Truckload Carriers Association
Mark Seymour
President & CEO
Kriska Holding
Barry Pottle
Past President & CEO
Pottle's Transportation
Heath Treasure
President
Super T Transport
12:00 P.M. - 2:00 P.M.
Exhibits, Lunch + Learn and Go
2:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M.
Carrier Discussion Groups
These sessions, growing in popularity, use group knowledge to solve common safety management, c-suite, maintenance, IT, and operations problems. Come with a question, walk away with answers and the satisfaction that your professional experience has helped a fellow trucking industry executive professional.
Topics for Discussion:
-
Safety & Insurance,
-
Equipment Specs
-
Maintenance & Operations
-
IT
-
Apprentice & Training Programs, HR, Employee Development,
-
Young Transportation Executives & Succession Planning
TCA Scholarship Fund Trustees Meeting
2:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M.
*invitation only
Board of Directors Meeting
Sponsored by ISAAC Instruments
3:15 P.M. - 4:15 P.M.
5:15 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Closing Reception
Sponsored by ACT 1
6:15 P.M. - 9:30 P.M.