July 27
1:00 - 6:00 p.m. Meals & Receptions
Welcome Reception
Hosted by McLeod Software
1:00 - 6:00 p.m. Registration
Registration
Hosted by Tenstreet
Gifts Provided by: Great Dane & Love's Travel Stops
2:00 - 2:15 p.m. General Session
Regulatory Update
TCA’s Dave Heller will provide expert insight into the always-important, but ever-changing modern regulatory landscape. As rulemaking authority increasingly rests with regulatory agencies, this informational update is more valuable than ever. Don’t miss hearing him cover what is most affecting the truckload community now, and how TCA is at the forefront of making truckload voices heard on Capitol Hill.
Dave Heller
VP of Government Affairs
Truckload Carriers Association
2:15 - 3:00 p.m. General Session
Refrigerated Market Analysis
Across the US and Canada
Dean Croke
Principal Analyst
DAT iQ
3:15 - 4:15 p.m. Roundtables
Reefer Roundtables
Lead by our moderators, small groups will delve into issues and solutions that are currently affecting their refrigerated operations. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions, hear different viewpoints and learn from one another. Topics may include equipment, FDA, USDA and CFIA procedures, technology, data, management, and more!
7:00 - 10:00 p.m. Meals & Receptions
Reception & Dinner
Hosted by Thermo King
July 28
7:00 - 8:00 a.m. Meals & Receptions
Breakfast
Hosted by Vanguard
8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Workshop
Incorporating Telematics into Your Refrigerated Fleet to Manage Food Safety and Maintenance
In a case study through American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC), Paul Menig, CEO at Business Accelerants and Charles Willmott, CEO at WillGo Transportation Consulting collaborated on research regarding the use of Smart Trailers and telematics and the safe and efficient transport of refrigerated goods.
During this workshop session, Menig and Willmott will reveal the results of the Refrigerated Transport Study. Learn how the adoption of trailer technology in your fleet could produce positive results to your bottom line.
Paul Menig
CEO
Business Accelerants
Charley Willmott
Principal CEO
WillGo Transportation Consulting
Al Anderson
VP of Sales & Marketing
Peterson Manufacturing Co.
8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Workshop
The Reefer World of Recruiting
and Retaining Talent
The refrigerated trucking industry has its own unique set of challenges when it pertains to recruiting and retaining drivers and technicians. With driver shortages being reported at record highs across the industry, combined with the increasing requirements and demands of refrigerated loads, a perfect storm is brewing, and carriers more than ever need to examine ways to attract talent, retain and train.
During this workshop session, our speakers will discuss the unique skillsets, recruiting, and training techniques needed for drivers and technicians who operate or maintain trucks and within a refrigerated fleet. Learn how an investment in your company culture and a focus on business goals will be the foundation for your efforts.
Blair Scott
Sr. Director of Refrigerated and West Terminal Operations
Bison Transport
The future of Transport Refrigeration Unit (TRU) trailers is electrification, providing benefits of lower emissions and operating costs than fully diesel running units. What steps do you need to take to move your fleet towards electrification? During this workshop session, our speakers will discuss the electrification revolution, best equipment decisions to make, and steps you should take to move towards zero-emissions.
Sam Doerr
Trailer Portfolio Leader
Thermo King - Trane Technologies
Bill Maddox
Manager
Carrier Transicold
9:15 - 10:15 a.m. General Session
CARB Compliance vs Normal Operations: Today’s Impact and the Future of Your Fleet
With growing supply chain issues and increased detention time concerns, refrigerated truckload carriers must consider CARB emission compliance standards within their normal operations in order to successfully manage their fleets and prepare for the future.
During this general session, our panelists will compare CARB standards with normal refrigeration operations, providing clarity to help you make the best decisions moving forward regarding equipment and technology tools to help you stay compliant. Also, learn how to move your fleet compliance into the future with information on electrification for Tru trailers.
Sam Doerr
Trailer Portfolio Leader
Thermo King - Trane Technologies
Marc Trahand
VP and GM, eMobility Business Unit
Consolidated Metco
Gregory Fulton
President
Colorado Motor Carriers Association
10:15 - 10:30 a.m. Meals & Receptions
Break
Hosted by ORBCOMM
9:15 - 10:15 p.m. General Session
Keynote Speaker - Amy Walter
Sponsored by ACT 1
For more than 20 years, Amy Walter has built a reputation as an accurate, objective, and insightful political analyst with unparalleled access to campaign insiders and decision-makers. Known as one of the best political journalists covering Washington, she is the publisher and editor-in-chief of the non-partisan Cook Political Report with Amy Walter, where she provides analysis of the issues, trends, and events that shape the political environment. A contributor to the PBS NewsHour, she provides weekly political analysis for the popular “Politics Monday” segment. She is also a regular Sunday panelist on NBC’s Meet the Press and CNN’s Inside Politics, and appears frequently on Special Report with Bret Baier on Fox News Channel. From 2017 until early 2021, Walter was the host of the weekly nationally syndicated program “Politics with Amy Walter” on The Takeaway from WNYC and PRX. She’s also the former political director of ABC News.
In her presentations, Walter expertly breaks down the electoral process, congressional culture, and the Washington political scene. Her astuteness, wit, and range of expertise creates an engaging, compelling presentation, and her reliable and accurate analysis has earned her numerous accolades
Amy Walter
Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter and Popular On-Air Political Analyst
12:00 - 4:00 p.m. Activities
Boat Tour of Traverse City West Bay
Hosted by Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co. + Hendrickson
12:30 - 5:00 p.m. Activities
Golf Tournament
Hosted by Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co. + Hendrickson
6:15 p.m. Meals & Receptions
Buses Depart for Reception + Dinner
7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Meals & Receptions
Reception
Hosted by Carrier Transicold + ORBCOMM
7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Meals & Receptions
Dinner
Hosted by Carrier Transicold
July 29
7:00 - 8:00 a.m. Meals & Receptions
Breakfast
Hosted by Vanguard
8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Workshop
Legal Ramifications of Operating Reefer
Managing a refrigerated fleet means adhering to an increasing list of regulations to assure your load is delivered safely while meeting all standards and requirements. Failure to meet federal requirements and shipper demands can result in legal claims and lawsuits.
During this workshop session, our speakers will discuss the potential legal claims affiliated with reefer operations, the use of telematics to assist drivers with meeting requirements, and language that should not be included in your contracts.
8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Workshop
Equipment for Refrigerated Trucks:
Maintaining and Maintenance
With so many special requirements for maintaining your reefer fleet, deciding on the best equipment and maintaining trailers can be a challenge. Join our speakers for this insightful workshop with an equipment focus. You will learn about equipment life cycles and ROI, the process of collecting data, and how to extend the use of your equipment.
Jim Pinder
Sr. Corporate Fleet Director
Erb Group
Dave Wallace
Director of Sales
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co.
8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Workshop
Tax Laws Today and Tomorrow
Understanding tax laws and the impact on your refrigeration trucking business is critical when preparing your day-to-day operations, but your decisions can affect the future.
During this workshop session, our speakers will discuss Tax laws pertaining to the refrigerated industry, addressing current and future-facing tax laws. Additionally, there will be a focus on the impact of succession planning and the family dynamic. You will learn the top tax ramifications, secession planning tips, and the biggest mistakes to avoid.
Ben Lyon
Partner
Katz, Sapper & Miller
Brittany Schutter
Director
Katz, Sapper & Miller
9:15 - 10:15 a.m. General Session
Food Shipper/Carrier Roundtable:
Solving the Detention Crisis
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, reefer drivers experience the longest and most frequent detention times compared to other fright types. This crisis has only gotten worse in recent years with the increasing demands now creating a supply chain shortage affecting everyday Americans and carriers nationwide. How do we solve the detention crisis?
During this roundtable discussion, we will discuss:
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Suggestions on reducing retention time to 1-hour.
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Best practices in food shipment.
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The use of ELD data to affectively address detention.
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Improving asset utilization.
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Establishing the expectations to detect and address detention.
Ed Nagle
President & CEO
Nagle Companies
Jeffrey Short
Vice President
American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI)
10:30 - 10:45 a.m. Meals & Receptions
Break
10:45 - 11:45 a.m. General Session
CEO Panel