WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7TH

11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Registration

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1:00 – 1:15 PM

Welcome - The Pursuit of Excellence

Mark Roling, Cottingham & Butler

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1:15 – 2:15 PM

Legal & Regulatory Update

Greg Feary, Scopelitis

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Join the legal experts from Scopelitis law firm as they address the latest developments in the regulatory and compliance landscape. Greg will address some of the most critical policies and latest court cases impacting the trucking industry, including AB5, brokerage, and carrier relationships, negligence, contract best practices, and more!

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2:15 - 3:00 PM

The Rise of Risk & Reputation

Steven G. Bryan, Bluewire, LLC

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With the escalation of nuclear verdicts and plaintiff attorneys going to extra lengths to discredit motor carriers, your reputation matters now more than ever. The experts at Bluewire join us to bring you the latest advancements in how to proactively identify exposures and take action to mitigate vulnerabilities to protect your reputation – because a great reputation is your best defense.

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3:00 - 3:15 PM

Break

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3:15 – 4:00 PM

The 9 Differentiators That Separate Acquisition Winners & Losers

Spencer Tenney

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One of the most effective ways to address the challenges trucking owners face today is through business acquisition. Spencer joins us to talk about the latest and most creative ways to structure and finance acquisitions, create cash flow, and drive business value through a strategic acquisition business strategy.

 

 

4:00 – 5:00 PM

Keynote - The Power to Stand

Chris Norton

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After suffering a spinal cord injury playing college football, Chris was given a 3% chance to ever move anything below the neck. Chris’ keynote, ‘The Power to Stand’ will share inspiring lessons on resiliency, change, and how to stand in the face of adversity.

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5:00 – 7:30 PM

Networking Reception & Dinner

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7:30 – 9:00 PM

Entertainment

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8TH

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9:00 – 9:15 AM

Welcome Back

Mark Roling, Cottingham & Butler

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9:15 – 10:15 AM

Politics & Policy

Bruce Mehlman

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A heavyweight in Washington DC, Bruce is known for his unique perspectives and for helping companies understand, anticipate and navigate the public policy environment and trends likely to impact the global marketplace. With midterms in full swing this fall, he’ll join us to walk through his latest published slide deck and offer a middle-of-the-aisle look at how different candidates could affect the trucking industry. 

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10:15 – 10:30 AM

Driver Appreciation

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10:30 – 10:45 AM

Break

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10:45 - 11:45 AM

Staying Power: How to Keep Employees Longer

Leah Brown, Magnet Culture

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While some of today’s workforce is made up of deep-rooted, dependable workers, a larger number of positions are a revolving door of employee turnover. Workforce thought leaders from Magnet Culture will share insight on why retaining people is so challenging and ways to gain greater stability.

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11:45 AM – 1:00 PM

Lunch

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1:00 – 2:00 PM

The Art of Significance

Dan Clark

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What would you rather have-conventional success or a high level beyond success? Dan Clark, one of the world's leading inspirational speakers and leadership trainers, vehemently opposes the conventional wisdom about success -- come discover why he believes it's tragic and superficial to build our careers and personal lives around getting more money, bigger houses, cooler toys, and fancier job titles.

 

2:00 – 2:15 PM

Break

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2:15 – 3:15 PM

State of the Economy

Donald Broughton

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What do the rising interest rates, rampant inflation, and whispers of the next recession mean for the trucking industry? To help companies best prepare for what lies ahead, join Donald Broughton for a breakdown of the latest freight flow data, his prophetic predictions, and how current economic trends will affect the short and long-term outlook for the industry.

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3:15 – 4:15 PM

Keynote - Echelon Front

Leif Babin

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Leif’s keynote on Extreme Ownership utilizes lessons learned and proven in combat to help leaders develop the core actions and mindsets necessary to achieve personal and professional excellence.

 

 

4:15 – 4:30 PM

Closing

Mark Roling, Cottingham & Butler

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4:30 – 6:00 PM

Cocktail Reception

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