Truckload Carriers Association
July 19
1:00 - 6:00 p.m. Meals & Receptions
Welcome Reception
Sponsored by McLeod Software
1:00 - 6:00 p.m. Registration
Registration
2:00 - 3:00 p.m. General Session
Economic Outlook for Temperature Controlled Hauling: 2023 and Beyond
3:15 - 4:15 p.m. Roundtables
Reefer Roundtables
7:00 - 10:00 p.m. Meals & Receptions
Reception & Dinner
Sponsored by Thermo King Corporation
Join us as Donald Broughton, Principal, Managing Partner of Broughton Capital LLC shares his insights on the marketplace dynamics driving the spot and contract process for temperature controlled hauling services and the fundamental factors driving the driving demand for refrigerated services. Gaining current economic knowledge regarding its potential impact on your refrigerated fleet is critical when preparing your day-to-day operations and looking towards the future. During this general session, our speaker will provide a reefer-focused economic overview, along with demand indicators to substantiate predictions for the coming quarters.
Donald Broughton, Principal, Managing Partner, Broughton Capital LLC
July 20
7:00 - 8:00 a.m. Meals & Receptions
Breakfast
Sponsored by Vanguard
8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Workshop
IT Contract Elements: Negotiating Strategies
What do you need to know when negotiating your Information Technology (IT) contracts for your refrigerated fleet? Join this session and learn about the progression of AI for contract analysis and key components of contract negotiation. Learn how to get the terms that are most beneficial for you and steps to minimize risk.
Eric Baker, President, Transaction Expediters LLC
Brian St. Amour, Partner, Frost Brown Todd Attorneys
8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Workshop
Integrating Telematics for Business Analytics, Fighting Claims, and Reducing Fleet Management Costs
The use of telematics within your fleet could result in the safe and efficient transport of refrigerated goods, while also benefiting operations as a whole. During this session, our speakers will discuss the multiple and effective uses of telematics data integrated within your organization and how it can help reduce costs, help with legal claims and beyond.
Matt Gadberry, President, Magnum Companies, Inc.
Lucas Subler, President, Classic Carriers
Chris MacDonald, Senior VP of Sales, ORBCOMM
Effective management of your reefer operation is at the heart of your overall business success. During this session, learn the importance of analyzing your equipment and maintenance schedules, identifying performance gaps, and developing a standardized set of processes and metrics for performance expectations.
Jack Porter, Managing Director, TCA Profitability Program
Amanda Pearson, Consultant, TCA Profitability Program
8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Workshop
Business Operating Efficiencies for Temperature-Controlled Hauling
8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Workshop
Creating the Ultimate Refrigerated Driver -
Strategies for Recruiting and Proactive Retention
When creating the ultimate refrigerated driver, you need to be fully aware of the unique set of challenges that drivers face. The next step is to create a strategy to recruit and retain. During this session, our speakers will discuss the process of creating versus finding reefer drivers. You will be informed on proactive retention, recruitment and training strategies you can implement now.
Wendell Erb, President, Erb Group
Kent Johnson, President, Leonard's Express
Brian Pattison, General Manager, Northern Academy of Transport Training
Deciding on equipment, keeping your technicians trained, adhering to special requirements to maintain your reefer fleet, and tracking the critical Clean Freight and Carb requirements can be a challenge. Attend this general session with Representatives from Carrier and Thermo King to learn the most up-to-date information impacting temperature-controlled operations. You will learn information regarding equipment maintenance, industry advancements, and the technician demand.
Representatives from Carrier Transicold and Thermo King
9:15 - 10:15 a.m. General Session
Technicians, Parts, and Temperature-Controlled Developments
10:15 - 10:30 a.m. Meals & Receptions
Coffee Break
Sponsored by DriverFacts
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. General Session
Keynote Speaker - Chad Williams
Sponsored by ACT 1
As a frequent guest on Fox News Channel, CNN News Room, Anderson Cooper 360 and more; Chad Williams draws from his experience in military to provide a Navy SEAL's perspective on issues related to effective leadership, resilience, teamwork, overcoming adversity and motivation.
12:30 - 5:00 p.m. Activities
Golf Tournament
Sponsored by EROAD, Hendrickson, ORBCOMM, PLM, & Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co.
1:30 - 5:00 p.m. Activities
US Olympic Park Outing
Adventure awaits! Attendees can visit the Olympic Park and spend the afternoon taking part in various exciting and thrill-seeking activities designed to make your stay unforgettable. Whether it’s racing down the Alpine Slide, navigating the Discovery and Adventure Ropes Course, tubing down the Olympic Nordic ski jump, flying like an eagle on the zipline and airbag jumps, or thrilling your mind in the Alf Engen Ski Museum & 2002 Olympic Museum… there is something for everyone here! Just make sure to grab a snack and say hi to a friend in between activities where we will have refreshments in our designated lounge area.
6:30 p.m. Meals & Receptions
Buses Depart for Reception + Dinner
7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Meals & Receptions
Reception
Sponsored by Carrier Transicold
8:00 - 10:00 p.m. Meals & Receptions
Dinner
Sponsored by Carrier Transicold
11:30 am - 1:00 p.m. Meals & Receptions
Lunch
July 21
7:00 - 8:00 a.m. Meals & Receptions
Breakfast
Sponsored by Pilot Flying J
8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Workshop
IT Contract Elements: Negotiating Strategies
What do you need to know when negotiating your Information Technology (IT) contracts for your refrigerated fleet? Join this session and learn about the progression of AI for contract analysis and key components of contract negotiation. Learn how to get the terms that are most beneficial for you and steps to minimize risk.
Eric Baker, President, Transaction Expediters LLC
Brian St. Amour, Partner, Frost Brown Todd Attorneys
8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Workshop
Integrating Telematics for Business Analytics, Fighting Claims, and Reducing Fleet Management Costs
The use of telematics within your fleet could result in the safe and efficient transport of refrigerated goods, while also benefiting operations as a whole. During this session, our speakers will discuss the multiple and effective uses of telematics data integrated within your organization and how it can help reduce costs, help with legal claims and beyond.
Matt Gadberry, President, Magnum Companies, Inc.
Lucas Subler, President, Classic Carriers
Chris MacDonald, Senior VP of Sales, ORBCOMM
Effective management of your reefer operation is at the heart of your overall business success. During this session, learn the importance of analyzing your equipment and maintenance schedules, identifying performance gaps, and developing a standardized set of processes and metrics for performance expectations.
Jack Porter, Managing Director, TCA Profitability Program
Amanda Pearson, Consultant, TCA Profitability Program
8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Workshop
Business Operating Efficiencies for Temperature-Controlled Hauling
When creating the ultimate refrigerated driver, you need to be fully aware of the unique set of challenges that drivers face. The next step is to create a strategy to recruit and retain. During this session, our speakers will discuss the process of creating versus finding reefer drivers. You will be informed on proactive retention, recruitment and training strategies you can implement now.
Wendell Erb, President, Erb Group
Kent Johnson, President, Leonard's Express
Brian Pattison, General Manager, Northern Academy of Transport Training
8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Workshop
Creating the Ultimate Refrigerated Driver -
Strategies for Recruiting and Proactive Retention
9:15 - 10:45 a.m. General Session
Resolving Detention -
The Critical Conversation
With reefer drivers experiencing the highest levels of detention time compared to any other freight types, it’s time to have a conversation to help work towards solutions to this crisis. During this general session you will hear from a panel of experts with their take on the next steps towards a solution. You will hear carrier scenarios and success models, along with the important role of data and technology to provide answers.
Paul Newbourne, President, Logistics Project Consulting
Chris Kozak, Associate Director - Contract Carriers, Tysons Foods
Peter Andrews, Transportation Business Manager, Schreiber Foods
Brandon Harrison, President, CR England